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February 5, 2025 51 mins
 Special Conditions Podcast 181   In this episode of Special Conditions, Adam and Justin delve into the state of the Pokémon TCG community amidst the chaotic launch of Prismatic Evolutions. They discuss their personal goals, the challenges of finding this highly coveted set, and how GameStop and Pokémon Company International are handling the situation. The duo also shares their experiences with in-person play, including Adam's adventure with GLC at the local Pokémon league. Tune in for a blend of insightful discussions, humorous Twitter highlights, and a look at Brandon from Mystic Rips' take on the current market.   00:00 Introduction 01:18 Patreon Shoutout 02:03 Episode Introduction 02:42 Prismatic Evolutions Hunt 03:28 Prismatic Evolutions Pull Rates and Resale Market 06:09 GameStop and Pokemon Center Announcements 09:52 Opening Lost Origins Packs 13:34 Trainer Gallery Collection 17:33 Goals and Progress 23:52 Rockabilly Vibes and Social Media Plugs 24:22 Pokemon League Adventures 25:28 Exploring GLC Format 28:36 Star Wars Unlimited and Other Hobbies 29:45 Break Time and Housekeeping 32:25 Pokemon TCG News and Updates 37:09 Prismatic Evolutions Market Trends and Community Reactions 49:04 Wrapping Up and Contact Information Use code FULLHEAL at https://tgacards.com/ for 10% off your order!   Support the show by shopping at TCGPlayer.com using this link - https://bit.ly/TCGPlayerAffiliate  SpecialConditions@PokemonProfessor.com  Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639   https://linktr.ee/PokemonProfessorNetwork    Music provided by GameChops and licensed through Creative Commons   ▾ FOLLOW GAMECHOPS ▾ http://instagram.com/GameChops http://twitter.com/GameChops http://soundcloud.com/GameChops http://facebook.com/GameChops http://youtube.com/GameChops http://www.gamechops.com   Intro Music Trapped In A Pokéball Dj CUTMAN and Belthesar GameChops - Ultraball http://gamechops.com/ultraball/  http://soundcloud.com/DjCUTMAN http://soundcloud.com/belthesar   Break Music He Walk - Furret / Accumula Town Remix  Dj Cutman http://soundcloud.com/djcutman  http://twitter.com/videogamedj  http://youtube.com/djcutman   Outro Music Kanto Trainer Battle Mykah GameChops - Ultraball http://gamechops.com/ultraball/  https://soundcloud.com/mykah   Hosts Adam Tuttle Justin Keller   Producer Ken Pescatore   Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2024 Pokémon Professor and Special Conditions are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo   #pokemon #pokemontcg #podcast   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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