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In this extra-packed episode of Trading Card Chronicles, Max and Ellie dive deep into the world of trading card games from 14th to 22nd April 2025. From the dark resurgence of Team Rocket in Pokémon SV10, to Magic: The Gathering’s latest Arena shake-ups and a return to Tarkir, it’s been a massive week.

They explore the hype around the One Piece OP-12 set, exclusive tournament promos, and a surprise C2E2 pop-up. Yu-Gi-Oh!’s YCS Mexico City heats up with Unchained and Labrynth decks on the rise, while Flesh and Blood sees Enigma dominate across global events, with standout performances from Pablo Pintor and Emily Froese.

Whether you’re sleeving up, cracking packs, or just enjoying the lore, this one’s for you.

Listen out for:

• Pokémon: The Glory of Team Rocket, Rival Decks, and Tera Box hype
• Magic: Arena Direct overhaul, Alchemy: Tarkir, Through the Omenpaths
• One Piece: OP-12 set teasers, C2E2 demo booth, parallel promo cards
• Yu-Gi-Oh!: YCS meta shake-up and Alliance Insight previews
• Flesh and Blood: Pro Tour and Battle Hardened results
• Collector trends, tournament tips, and loads more!

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In this week’s episode of Trading Card Chronicles, Max Booster and Ellie Shuffle unpack all the biggest developments in the trading card world. We break down the results from the massive Pokémon TCG Atlanta Regionals—where Henry Chao’s Charizard ex/Pidgeot ex deck scorched the field—and take a look at what’s dominating Yu-Gi-Oh! WCQ Regionals across Europe.

We explore Magic: The Gathering’s return to Tarkir in Dragonstorm, highlight the first ever competitive bans in Disney Lorcana, and preview Riot Games’ upcoming TCG Riftbound. Plus, we spotlight UK card shows happening this month and run through the latest from Pokémon TCG Pocket, community discussions, and digital events.

Whether you’re a grinder, collector, or casual fan, this episode has your sleeve game sorted.

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Max and Ellie are back with the latest edition of Trading Card Chronicles, diving into a wild week of trading card game news! They kick things off with the latest from Yu-Gi-Oh! – including the explosive YCS Houston weekend, the brand-new Forbidden & Limited List, and what to expect from Quarter Century Stampede.

Next, it’s all eyes on Pokémon, with the Standard format rotation going live on April 11th, plus a look at Journey Together on Pokémon TCG Live. Then it’s over to Magic: The Gathering for Pauper format shake-ups, juicy online deals, and Commander deck drops.

Disney Lorcana fans get a rules refresh and an early peek at Reign of Jafar, while the One Piece TCG brings April Store Championships and fresh bans to keep the seas competitive.

Whether you’re a collector, a casual battler, or deep in the competitive scene, this week’s episode is packed with everything you need to know.

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In this week’s exciting episode of Trading Card Chronicles, Max and Ellie dive deep into the latest happenings across your favourite trading card games! Bandai shakes up the meta with brand-new One Piece TCG starter decks, and Wizards of the Coast reveals tantalising previews from the upcoming Magic: The Gathering expansion, Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Meanwhile, Yu-Gi-Oh! fans revisit classic memories with the Early Days Collection and speculate about a potential Forbidden Memories remaster.

The hosts also discuss Disney Lorcana’s community-driven Easter Pack Rush events and the innovative Jump to Lightspeed expansion for Star Wars Unlimited, featuring new Piloting mechanics and beloved characters. Plus, Ellie and Max explore intriguing developments like LEGO’s potential Pokémon collaboration and Digimon’s promising new digital card game, Alysion.

Finally, don’t miss their roundup of must-attend UK events happening soon. Tune in, stay informed, and as always—may your pulls be legendary!

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n this episode of Trading Card Chronicles, Max & Ellie tackle some of the biggest issues shaking up the TCG worldright now!

🔹 Pokémon TCG thefts are on the rise – From local game stores to major events, criminals are targeting high-value cards. What’s driving this surge, and how can collectors and stores protect themselves?

🔹 Pokémon Centers vs Scalpers – The Pokémon Company is removing plastic wrap from booster boxes to stop resellers—but will it actually work?

🔹 Disney Lorcana’s game-changing expansion – Archazia’s Island is shaking up the meta with Dual-Ink cards and new strategies.

🔹 Magic: The Gathering controversy – SpongeBob Secret Lair has the MTG community divided. Is this crossover too much, or just a fun collectible?

🔹 Digimon’s next big move – A brand-new Digimon TCG mobile game is on the horizon! Could this bring in a new wave of players?

Plus, we break down Pokémon’s Ace Trainer Rewards, Magic’s Nicol Bolas comeback theories, and what’s happening in the trading card market right now.

It’s a huge episode, packed with news, insights, and plenty of TCG banter—so grab your deck, shuffle up, and tune in! 🎙️🔥

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This week on Trading Card Chronicles, we’re diving into massive TCG updates, major price spikes, and competitive shake-ups!

🔥 Pokémon TCG: Journey Together leaks reveal a new Charizard, full-art Lugia, and a potential Misty chase card. Plus, Mega-Evolved Pokémon are back! We break down their return and why Mega Lopunny & Jigglypuff GX is suddenly in high demand. Meanwhile, Pokémon TCG Pocket launches Ranked Mode, but will it be a game-changer or a disaster? We also cover Moltres ex’s paywall controversy and why the trading system is frustrating players worldwide.

🔥 Magic: The Gathering: The U.S. Regional Championship in Portland just wrapped up, and Peter Husisian’s Amulet Titan deck dominated the competition! We break down his insane run and why new land-based infinite combos are redefining Modern. Plus, Graveborn Muse has skyrocketed from $2 to $23—but should you buy now or wait for a price drop?

🔥 One Piece TCG: Japan is hosting an exclusive Leader Card Exchange Event (March 22 - April 6), featuring six OP-11 Leaders and special promo cards. Find out how to get a Parallel Art Roronoa Zoro just by playing!

🔥 TCG Market Madness: A Lamine Yamal football card just sold for £80,000, and a Jackie Robinson rookie card could fetch $400,000+ at auction. Is the collectible market reaching new heights?

🔥 Upcoming Events: From the London Card Show to Vancouver Pokémon Regionals and the Star Wars Unlimited Expansion, we highlight all the major TCG events happening this month.

🎙️ It’s a packed episode, so tune in now and stay ahead of the trading card game world!

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We’re back with our first-ever Monday episode! 🎉 From now on, Trading Card Chronicles will be hitting your feeds every Monday, giving you the freshest updates straight after the weekend’s biggest events!

In this episode, we break down all the latest in the TCG world, including:

🔥 Pokémon TCG Pocket Hits 100 Million Downloads – What’s next for the mobile game?

🏆 London Pokémon International Championships – The fastest final match ever?!

✨ Disney Lorcana: Archazia’s Island – Will the new starter decks shake up the game?

🐉 Magic: The Gathering’s HUGE 2025 Announcements – Final Fantasy, Spider-Man, Tarkir & more!

🃏 Upcoming TCG Releases & Events – What’s dropping in March & April?

🕷️ Marvel Snap’s Uncle Ben Arrives – The perfect card, but will it break the meta?

All this and plenty of hot takes from the community! 🎙️ Don’t miss out—hit play now and stay ahead in the world of trading card games!

🚀 New episodes every Monday! Subscribe and let us know what you’re most excited about this week! 🎴✨

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