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Poke-Rogue is a Pokémon trading card game podcast that discusses rogue and anti-meta decks. Join Nick and Austin as they discuss the cards that slip under the radar, deck building, and tips and tricks of the trading card game.

Poke-Rogue


    • Jan 19, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 11m AVG DURATION
    • 93 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Poke-Rogue: A Pokemon TCG Podcast

    Paldean Fates Please Rotate.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 76:41


    Nick and Austin share their "top picks" from the upcoming set Paldean Fates, as well as give their thoughts on the 2024 rotation. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokerogue/message

    The Giga-Char Thought Experiment & Lubed Up Regional Toes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 73:52


    On this weeks epsiode, the Don't be a Dick segment is back after Austin experienced a bulk bait and switch with a shady shop owner. Nick discusses the regional data from San Antonio, how to stall a game with a little "toe action", and the return of Ace Spec cards. Austin engages in a Charizard Ex thought experiment. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokerogue/message

    This Thanksgiving is going to be a Moon Watching Party!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 75:04


    On this weeks episode Austin discusses his latest rogue deck creation centered around Clefairy. Nick reviews the meta with a data dive of LAIC. Lastly, the duo close out the episode with a special thanksgiving segment! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokerogue/message

    Paradox Thrift or Shit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 76:26


    Nick and Austin review their top picks from the latest set Paradox Rift. Is this a thrifty sleeper set that is bound to shape the meta in new exciting ways, or another pile of shit like Lost Origin? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokerogue/message

    Peoria Regionals 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 108:32


    The Poke Rogue duo are back to discuss the Peoria Regionals! Nick reviews his tournament run with a deep dive, Austin discusses what you should play INSTEAD of battle vip pass, and the duo wrap it up with a data analysis of the meta played at Peoria. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokerogue/message

    Obsidian Flames or Fizzles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 75:07


    On this weeks episode Nick and Austin review the upcoming set Obsidian Flames. Will this set be Hot? Or fizzle out... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokerogue/message

    Fuck Chien-Pau! Play Ky-Pau Instead.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 77:04


    On this weeks episode Nick discusses his rogue Kyurem Vmax deck that has been making a hell of a splash thanks to baxcalibur. Austin discusses crooked judges who might be skimming a little off the top. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokerogue/message

    Rogue Formats and Poke-Stonks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 71:44


    What's more rogue than making up your own format? On this weeks episode Austin discusses a new format he and the rogue rats have been playin on the Poke-Rogue discord. Nick talks about the trends in card values and reviews the top performing decks of the Milwaukee regional. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokerogue/message

    The Right Way to Play Zoroark Vstar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 76:44


    On this week's episode Austin discusses his unconventinal Zoroark VSTAR list that has been crushing it on Live. Nick discusses an upcoming charizard card that will make a charizard only deck possible and likely break the game. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokerogue/message

    Rotom VSTAR is Back...and Still Good?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 61:30


    Rotation could not hold back the power that is Rotom VSTAR! On this weeks episode Nick discusses his updated list that is making strides on Pokemon Live. Austin discusses the importance of taking a step back from the game from time to time to refresh. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokerogue/message

    Let's Get Ready to Max Thunder Rumble!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 31:44


    On this weeks episode Jolteon is Back! Nick shares his recent Joteon VMAX deck that implements Hawlucha to drop quick damage. Austin shares some new cards that are on the radar. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokerogue/message

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    Don't Choke Playing Toxicroak!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2023 57:15


    Rotation is here and with it comes new rogue decks! On this weeks episode Nick discusses his Toxicroak deck that implements some Zoroark tricks! Austin talks about some PTCGL glitches and how to avoid them. Also, its time for a dive into the first weeks data of post rotation tournaments. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokerogue/message

    End of an Era: Misses and Ditches of the 2023 Rotation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 63:37


    On this weeks episode Nick and Austin discusses the cards they will miss and those they are happy to ditch from the upcoming rotation. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokerogue/message

    Scarlet & Violet is... Well... OK.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 73:39


    Nick and Austin discuss their favorite cards form the upcoming Scarlet & Violet set. Hopefully this set will be better than Lost Origins. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokerogue/message

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    Gardevoir, like Stunfisk, Begin to Smell After Three Days - Benjamin Franklin 1736

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 66:33


    On this week's episode Austin discusses a rogue Zoroark Vstar deck that uses Gardevoir and Gallade for support. Nick discusses how to get tilted, and untilted. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokerogue/message

    Gardy Party Hangover

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 60:00


    Nick and Austin review the top performing Gardevoir lists after a weekend of rogue tournaments. Lastly, they touch on a single strike Lugia deck that went the distance at the Knoxville regional. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Road to Knoxville with the Legendary Seabass

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 58:06


    Nick and Austin invite the legendary Seabass who recently claimed a 53rd place finish at the Knoxville Regional for a special Rogue Rat Roundup. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Rotom VSTAR forgetting to Bring Gardy to the Party!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 86:57


    On this weeks episode Nick discusses his Rotom VSTAR deck that is performing above 70% on PTCGO. Austin is seduced by Gardevoir's curves, and spends 30 minutes lusting over a piece of grass with serious ass! Also, a new rogue rat tourney is on the horizon! Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

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    Is it time for rotation yet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 56:41


    On this weeks episode Nick reviews the current state of the meta by analyzing tournament data from the most recent Late Night tournament. Austin discusses a new pokemon product that captures the best decks of last years format. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    This Poney Ain't No Phony: Play Shadow Rider!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 92:24


    On this weeks episode Nick discusses his Shadow Rider deck that has continued to prove successful in the Team Challenge, and explains how he has mapped out paths to victory against the top performing meta decks. Austin discusses his thoughts on the upcoming switch to Pokemon Live. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Teaming up to Face Challenges in the TEAM CHALLENGE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 71:06


    On this week's episode, Nick reviews his recent refined Single Strike Lugia Deck that has maintained a 70% win rate. The duo discusses their experience with the Pokemon Team Challenge, and Austin closes the show by talking shit on other podcasts that sell out for money. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Crown Zenith Cometh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 76:22


    Austin and Nick review their favorite cards from the new Crown Zenith set, as well as take a look back at how thier Silver Tempest predictions faired. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Cheesing Wins with Single Strike Lugia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 56:00


    Single Strike Lugia is back again, this time as a Fire variant combining Lugia with Volcanian V. Nick enlightens us with some new TCG terminology and provides a recap of the stats from the recent San Diego Regional. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Conforming to the Meta with Single Strike Lugia!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 67:41


    On this week's episode Austin gives in and decides to play Meta... That is, if you consider Single Strike Lugia Meta! Old favorites such as Single Strike Urshifu and Umbreon make a comeback in what is possibly the best engine Single Strike has ever had! Nick talks about a miss play that cost him the finals match up in a recent Limitless TCG tournament, as well as another lame Pokemon that the world can probably live without. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Scrappa-Dabba-Doo!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 94:26


    On this weeks episode, Nick discusses his rogue Rotom V deck "Scrappy-Volt", that has crossed the 4-digit damage threshold. Austin discusses the intricate qualities that characterize a basic, intermediate, advanced, and master player. Lastly, once again the Dicks are out again on Limitless TCG, as Nick discusses his recent interaction with a Mew player. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    A Flare Parade of Red Hot Foxes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 58:28


    On this weeks episode, Austin discusses the rogue Braixen deck he used to win the team challenge qualifier. Nick discusses what rogue decks have been trending in light of Lugia's most recent success, as well as what implications an April rotation will have on the game. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Leggo my Drago

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 60:58


    On this weeks episode Nick discusses a rogue Regidrago VSTAR deck he recently played against in the Limitless TCG Underground Finals. Austin tries to make sense of the inner workings behind some of the recently successful rogue control decks. Also, the return of the Don't be a Dick segment thanks to your friendly Limitless incel. It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Tis the Season for Rogue Decks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 75:48


    Last weekend was a triumphant moment for Rogue Decks, with creative decklists making top 8 at three regionals over the course of 1 weekend. Nick reviews these rogue decks, and discusses the ugly meta data as well. Austin talks about how to not fuck up when your opponent is playing fusion strike energy, and of course crush Nick's hopes for Ampharos ex. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Eternatus Returnatus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 40:22


    On this weeks episode Nick features his Rogue Eternatus deck that has performed well against the top 4 decks in the current meta. Austin sits on the verge of rogue deck greatness, but just needs a little HELP from his friends to break the meta with his new deck idea. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Comfey on the Couch with Alolan Vulpix

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 47:22


    In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Nick and Austin discuss the 3 cards they are most thankful for. Nick discusses his new rogue deck, "Comfey on the Couch with Alolan Vulpix", combining Vulpix VSTAR with a lost box engine. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

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    Zoro Box Hurts Likes Rocks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 65:06


    Nick gives the rundown of a Zoro box list that performed well in a recent tourney… leaving hosts wondering, “why are we not playing this more?”. Followed by an in-depth analysis of the current state of the meta. Austin closes out with a sealed product that flew under the duo's radar initially! Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Silver Tempest Finally Blowing Out Lost Origin!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 64:12


    Nick and Austin review their top picks of Lost Origin just before excitingly covering their favorite picks from Silver Tempest! A set worth talking about! Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH Join us November 12th, 6pm Central for our first level ball tournament! Register here! https://play.limitlesstcg.com/tournament/6355e5b27539690a866523d6/details --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Don't be a Sharpedo… Be a Lapras!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 37:11


    Join Austin and Nick in a laid back episode as the duo introduces you to a new type of trainer while mispronouncing some Pokémon names along the way. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

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    Dicks with 90hp or Less!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 50:56


    Austin speculates as to what the Meta will be for the upcoming Level Ball Tournament. Followed by Nick giving the low down on a recent encounter with a dick on his way to his first place finish in a Team Challenge Qualifier and touches on a misplay along the way! Austin closes with an elaboration on the poison ruling that Professor NullNock graciously provided. Enter the Level Ball Event here!!! https://play.limitlesstcg.com/tournament/6355e5b27539690a866523d6/details Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Going Rogue with Shadow Rider!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 50:31


    Nick breaks down a well performing Shadow Rider Calyrex list that has been sliding under the radar for weeks. Followed by a brand new segment that shines a light on the ugliness of the hobby! Austin closes with a rogue radar that hypes two different radiant Pokémon. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Level Ball Tournament Announcement!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 1:02


    Join us November 12th, 6pm Central for our first level ball tournament! More details to come or… Join the discord! for more details! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Just a Swinging with Crobat VMAX!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 54:58


    Austin gives the low down on a rogue deck that found itself in the top 10 percent of the most recent Late Night Series Limitless tournament. Nick gets a little too jealous of another's armor. Followed by a strange glitch or ruling that Austin found on PTCGO this week. Finally, Nick closes out with a rogue radar that is sure to make a meta call. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

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    Peoria Regionals! - The Tale of a Basic Bro Playing Blissey V!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 44:03


    Nick gives a recap of his venture to Peoria regionals with an in depth analysis of well performing decks and what to expect for Salt Lake City Regionals. Followed by a series of misplays and mishaps that would make anyone cringe! Austin closes out with some card management tips and tricks. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Aerodactyl Specdactylar!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 66:21


    Nick shares with us his Aerodactyl VStar deck that is nothing less than spectacular! Austin sells Nick on an over looked Gem from Lost Origin followed by another in depth analysis of the Meta Game from Nick before he heads to regionals this weekend. Join the discord! It's free to play! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

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    Basic Hairy Mamas using Shiny new toys!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 59:57


    Nick and Austin are back with a new season! Austin professes his childhood hatred for a basic-b***h Pokémon. Nick shares a new take on an old archetype and explains what the “new” meta looks like when broken down into simple math. https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Gone Fishin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 1:38


    Austin and Nick sift through the philosophical marsh of self discovery… Will they return to the banks of human perception or wade out of it's relevance? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Damn Daniel! Back at it Again with the Overpriced Promos!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 53:16


    Join Nick and Austin as they reminisce on the long holiday weekend of playing Pokémon together (Virtually). The theme of this episode is how everything comes back in full circle… Pokémon releasing overpriced product, Ex Cards, and that feeling you get when you play Pokémon cards with friends! Check out our Discord here! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Spoiled Little S**theads Playing Pokémon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 61:33


    Join Austin & Nick as they reflect on their top picks of Astral Radiance. Austin describes a type of trainer that merits conversation. Nick looks several sets in the future and sets his sights on a Radiant Pokémon that can create a “loop of doom!” Check out our Discord here! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Get Lost! Lost Origin!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 56:44


    Nick and Austin grind though their top picks for a set that shows little promise… Though not all is at a loss as Austin predicts that a card will soon be banned and Nick speculates on a certain “sparkling” Pokémon that will have all the kids flipping their decks rather than their prize cards! Check out our Discord here! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Warm Skim Milk (Charizard, Miltank, Ludicolo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 51:22


     On this weeks episode, Austin discusses his new rogue creation "Warm Skim Milk", putting the spotlight once again on everyones favorite cow. Nick discusses a new supprter that is sure to be a 4 of in many decks. Check out our Discord here! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

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    Arceus Box + Unessessary Amount of Dick Talk...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 59:34


    On this weeks episode Austin discusses an Arceus Box list that utilizes Sylveon VMAX and so much more. Nick discusses a Pokemon that developers should have locked in a tomb (Cofagrigus) and never created. Check out our Discord here! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    That Shady Zard sure be Shady

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 85:36


    On this weeks episode neck reviews a Rogue Shady Dealings Inteleon Charizard deck that recently made a strong performance in the recent Late Night series. Austin calls Nick out for not building decks with cards he hyped on previous episodes, and a special guest joins the cast for another Rogue-Rat Roundup. Check out our Discord here! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    F@ck the Meta with a Penusaur!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 63:51


    On this weeks episode Austin discusses an Arceus Venusaur deck called "Penusaur", that kicks ass with lots of grass. Nick rants about the recent success of Mewtwo-V-Union and why we should all remember to FUCK THE META. Check out our Discord here! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Half way to a Hundred? Let's find out!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 97:39


    Tune in to this week's episode to take part in the historic Poke-Rogue 50th episode! Nick and Austin relive some of the funniest Poke-Rogue moments, and take questions from the listeners. Nothing is off the table... even poke-ball buttplugs... You will have to tune in to find out! Check out our Discord here! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Caught Slacking Off in a Public Bathroom...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 93:28


    In this weeks episod Nick discusses an Arceus Slaking deck that deals major damage. Austin discusses his thoughts on the Team Challenge, and a special guest joins the pod for another Rogue-Rat round up. Check out our Discord here! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

    Solrock Before you Go Go ... don't Leave me Hanging on Luna Tone Tone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 100:12


    On this week's episode Austin discusses the latest budget deck to come out of the newly releaed Pokemon GO set. Nick discusses how we can tech our decks against Miltank. Check out our Discord here! https://discord.gg/5Sqca5HKZH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pokerogue/message

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