I went to a new store today, Safari Zone Collectibles. It was so impressive, well organized, and the owners were so down to earth. At the end of the challenge, the winners got a custom playmat because “Pokemon sends us ones for Cup, so we make our own to give out to our locals”
I didn’t get the chance to post this earlier, but as I was grinding sides, I encountered this artist working on a piece. I couldn’t speak his language but asked permission to take a picture and gestured to him about how talented he is. He was painting this freehand so fast.
I have terrible news. I woke up swollen on only one side of my body and after my physician saw me for 2 mins, she rushed me to the ER. Imaging showed I have two large blood clots and after blood thinners today, I am not able to fly for 4 weeks. Very sad about not going to LAIC
One of the tougher things I have had to do in a while. I didn’t wake up this morning expecting to send Owen alone to Brazil. We have been a pair playing Regionals all this year. Being with you, the Pokémon community means so much to him. And the love to compete. Go get LAIC.
Everyone! Please remind
@OwenDalgard
at every instance that his Pokedad got a limitless page before he did. He rebuttals that he will get it before the 6 regionals it took me. Still fun accomplishment.
This is likely a good time to share a touching moment for the Pokémon community. As many know, Owen was DQed at LAIC after final results had him in Top 8. We were supported by so many, but the response to support tickets were received without a reasonable dialog. Owen had..1/x
1st in my first League Cup this year and a double with
@OwenDalgard
. Feels really good, been putting in a lot of work. Thanks again to
@BraidenElfert
for the previous advice which still held strong.
@ASandwichMTG
for the support and the many players that rooting me on.
Owen is celebrating his 15th birthday today at Sacramento regionals. He has loved the game since Day 1 and the Pokémon community are his people. If you see him at the venue today, please take a moment to wish him a happy birthday! <One of his Cup wins in his first as a junior>
I just discovered while taking apart pre-rotation decks that I played a whole Cup with a proxy. Including having deck check after making Cut. Yikes! Need to be more careful. Only 1 of the Battle VIP Passes was a proxy and I never noticed for 5 games. 3-0- then double ID.
Owen did it again! Two time regional champion now and just on fire these days. He put in so much effort this past week with his testing partner and deck creator wizard
@carsonwasher_
, who also made Top Cut. Couldn’t be happier for this group of players.
time playtesting with each other and having post-event shenanigans. These relationships are what make fighting for this community worth it. Thank you Remi.
So I missed my first win and in today at Peoria. Round 9 vs Gabriel Smart. It feels bad but at the same time, I have played in my first two regionals and got points at both with winning records. Thanks for everyone that checked in on me. Won’t let you down again.
BREAKING NEWS!
Registration for
@PlayPokemon
Baltimore Regionals will open on RK9 Wednesday July 31 at 7:00pm local time (Baltimore/Eastern).
Final information about the event is being configured now, and registration links will be shared ASAP.
Help spread the word!
I played with Sentinel Ultimate Fit sleeves for the first time in Toronto as
@DeadDrawGaming
gifted me a pack. The fit, the handling and the durability are really solid. As a mash shuffler, minimal dinged corners. I wish I could buy a case but no vendors.
@ProcyonGamingCo
@Bradleyflowers7
Surprising take. I have used portals to check rates and USAA bundles were significantly less. Also the website, app and claims/communications feel easy to me. They also “defended” one of my claims to a high level. I have felt taken care of, but I have only had one claim ever.
Folks, I just heard about a tremendous victory in Philadelphia. A true champion Chien Pao, the best, some say the absolute best, WON the CUP! Now, this wasn't any ordinary win, decklist error, believe it or not! They took his beautiful Bidoofs, no access to Bibarel, a disgrace!
This reads like a trump tweet
I AM JUST HEARING ABOUT A CHIENPAO THAT WON A CUP IN PHILLY… HE HAD A DECKLIST ERROR AND HAD TO REPLACE THE BIDOOFS BUT DESPITE THE RELENTLESS ATTACKS HAD A LANDSLIDE VICTORY. MAGA!
I stand corrected. All that is accurately known is Tord was DQed. All that was conveyed to me was that judges observed him and four judges were present to issue the ruling.
Almost every weekend I am a Pokemon concierge for Owen but on this non regional holiday, I was privileged to support Lily at the Garden Competitive ice skating series. She skated in interpretive, solo and team synchro session and in her solo, she won the Gold! Always proud.
I just heard about a Chien Pao that won the Cup in Philly. He had a decklist error and had to replace the bidoofs with energy. So no access to bibarel. Drew insane anyways in Cut to bear 2 Tinas and Arc Zard in the finals. Insane to win with a run like that.
One of the coolest gifts Owen got for his birthday is this hand painted deck box with Goodra and Dura on it commemorating his two Regional wins. Also, his name is written in Unown letters. Props to
@edalgard
for the creative skills
Had a wonderful meal in a 14 table French restaurant for a fraction of the cost of a US chain. And walked right in, no reservation. Onion tart, duck confit, mussels in white wine. EU regionals diff.
Those 2026 Worlds dates are very late in August. Just about all competitors still in school will have a narrow window for travel and return for the school week.
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! I am thankful for the TCG community that gives me such entertainment and comfort! Enjoy your feasts and celebration!
I am disgusted to hear the suggestion that physical intimidation and cheating is common in the DMV scene. Owen and I play nearly every event and it is a highly competitive, safe and connected community environment. So many friendships have been built through welcoming players.
I lost in Top 8 but the worst part. 6 rounds, 44 Masters. No prizing, no store credit for Top 8. One prize series 3 pack. Wild. Gaming Giant. Not right.
KILO 5 of San Antonio. You don’t realize how good you have it when you are young. Great training, sound purpose, amazing friends. To all my Army medics, battle buddies, leaders, educators, have a peaceful Veterans Day. We served with honor.
1st in Sage Mantis League Challenge tonight. Played some serious players, meeting Chris Leandro for the first time. Thanks to
@BraidenElfert
for some advice over DMs right before the event.
@james_washer
for the lucky tshirt,
@daloc
for taking final standings picture. 38/???
They say Pokémon takes you places. Today, I gave a genetic seminar to physician scientists at one of the Medical Schools in Japan. It was such a difference experience as it was a late Friday afternoon time slot and the lecture hall was full! This wouldn’t happen in the US.
Good evening all! My professional leadership is advising me to separate my personal and professional social media accounts. Thus, please follow me at
@ptcgomics
for all the wholesome and cheerful content that you are addicted to! Thank you in advance!
Lily won one of the two Junior Skating of the Year awards after her incredible run at the Championships winning gold in THREE events (individual, pairs and jumps). She is over the moon and the support she received from her teammates and their parents was so amazing.
165th out of 855 at Lille going 5-3-1 losing R9. I am trying the best I can but falling short. Probably will take a day before I am my optimistic self again. Bright side is 4 for 4 getting points in my first regionals. Dark side is that +30 CP isn’t going to get me there.
First challenge for this PokeDad that starts my first ever attempt at a Worlds Invite. 45 Masters challenge! Hit Rahul in Round 6 and misplayed to lose. But it is a good start.
We are thrilled to onboard our newest Lab Tech, Evan! And importantly, the first I have hired as connected from the Pokemon TCG community! He is a lost box expert, and janky builds. Like bringing Appletun, baby Regidrago lost box to locals. We will get it out of his system!
It took me 72 minutes. I am going to quickly state right now that this is an unacceptable process. Leaving now and going to be highly productive for the remainder of the day.
Thank you everyone for birthday wishes yesterday. Last year was significant, I made so many new friends. TCG players in their teens, 20s and 30s, judges, mentors and parents. We traveled the world and share challenges, food, hopes and dreams. I am grateful to know you all.
I just don’t understand how they don’t make a ruling then as a player you get to appeal to a head judge and then receive determined penalty. They have the ruling and penalty without the appropriate sequence of events.
Lily’s one ask after an incredible ice skating season was to go see Olivia Rodrigo for the GUTS tour. We needed to go to Montreal to make it happen but memories forever for her. The seats were insane.
1st at the second challenge of the season for me. I drew nuts in Round 2 and double Cheren’s Care won me a LB Zard matchup in Round 5. I do feel like I am getting better with this purposeful playing. +1 booster box and 23/???