PITCH BLACK OFFICIALLY REVEALED! 🌑 Collect-A-Con Sold & The Great Scalper Ban | Ep. 16

In Episode 16 of The Savage Poke Pod, Savs and ⁨@KotasCollectiblesTCG⁩ break down a week of industry-shaking news. We’re starting the "Pidgey Episode" with a look at our favorite Pidgey cards before diving into the corporate acquisition of Collect-A-Con by Ari Emanuel’s MARI.

We also react to the full 234-card reveal of "Pulsing Aura" from Pokémon Pocket—Mega Lucario and Mega Sceptile are officially taking over the digital meta! ⚡️ Plus, we discuss the controversial new Scalper Ban hitting some smaller card shows and why the Pokémon x Target 30th Anniversary collab (dropping May 2nd) is a must-buy for collectors.

Finally, we have the first official sneak peek at the Pitch Black product lineup! 🌑 With Mega Darkrai ex stalking the shadows, we analyze the ETBs, Booster Boxes, and what this July set means for your wallet.

We end the pod talking about Ascnded Heroes and a look at SV03 - Obsidian Flames as the 3rd set to go out of rotation this year.

In this episode:

The Pidgey Special: Ranking the best #016 cards in TCG history. 🕊️

Pulsing Aura Reveal: 234 new cards coming to Pokémon Pocket! ✨

Collect-A-Con Sold: What the MARI acquisition means for the hobby.

The Scalper Ban: Can one card show actually stop the reselling madness? 🛑

Pokémon x Target: Everything you need to know about the May 2nd drop. 🎯

Pitch Black Sneak Peek: First look at the Mega Darkrai ex product lineup! 🌑

Chapters & Timestamps:

0:00 Intro: The Pidgey Special 🕊️

1:10 Favorite Pidgey Cards: From Base Set to Modern Art

4:12 Collect-A-Con was SOLD?!

17:35 - Man arrested for camping in Best Buy

19:43 - Target x Pokemon Collab2

24:36 - Pulsing Aura Reveal: All 234 Cards in Pokémon Pocket ✨

35:55 - Pitch Black : Booster Box - ETB - Pack Arts Revealed 👻

47:03 - Pokemon Winds & Waves Release Day?

50:00 - New Segment Alert!! Hot Take Purge!!

1:00:53 - Out of Rotation Review - SV03 - Obsidian Flames

1:08:20 - MEGA FATES... the future of Mega Era

1:16:54 - Ascended Heroes Check In!

1:34:13 - Pick Ups of the Week!

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30th ANNIVERSARY LEAKS ARE HERE! 🎈 Chaos Rising Pre-Orders & Market Rotation | Ep. 14

The most anticipated pre-order window of 2026 is finally open, and it is absolute madness! 🚀 In Episode 14 of The Savage Poke Pod, Sav and ⁨@KotasCollectiblesTCG⁩ dive into the Chaos Rising Pokémon Center drop. From the new "Early Access" system to the heated debate over pre-order limits—did you get your ETBs, or were you left in the queue? 📦

We’re also reacting to a massive 30th Anniversary Product Leak that could change everything for October. Plus, we discuss the "Savage" hot take of Pokémon Center Stamped Booster Boxes—could TPCi finally giving us a premium sealed product to rival the Japanese exclusives?

Finally, we’re breaking down the Scarlet & Violet 1st Block Rotation. We look at why SV Base is hitting a fever pitch and perform a "Savage" market check on Phantasmal Flames and Ascended Heroes. Are Japanese booster boxes officially on a moon mission? Let’s get into it.

In this episode:

The Kakuna Special: Ranking the best #014 cards in the Pokedex. 🛡️

30th Anniversary Leak: Analyzing the first leaked product images for October! 🎈

Chaos Rising Pre-Order: Reacting to the Pokémon Center drop & Early Access.

Stamped Booster Boxes: Should English TCG finally getting exclusive stamps? 📦

The Rotation is Here: What the 1st Block exit means for SV Base prices. 📉

eBay's New Policy: How the new auction rules affect your "Savage" flips.

Market Watch: Why Japanese boxes and Ascended Heroes are skyrocketing. 📈

Chapters:

0:00 Intro: The Kakuna Special 🛡️

2:45 Our Favorite Kakuna Cards

6:08 30th Anniversary Leak: Is the Hype Real? 🎈

20:18 Chaos Rising Pre-Order: The PC Drop is LIVE! 📦

23:09 Pokémon Center Early Access: Win or Fail?

28:40 Chaos Rising: Pre-Release Promo Analysis

32:25 The Limit Debate: Should Pokémon Lower Quantities?

36:12 Stamped Booster Boxes: The Ultimate Collector Flex? 💎

40:06 TANGENT: Who is actually calling the shots at TPCi? 🎙️

44:18 New eBay Auction Policy: What you need to know.

49:39 Prismatic Watch: Is now the time to buy?

56:03 SV 1st Block Rotation: The SV Base Market Spike 📉

1:10:35 Market Check: Phantasmal Flames

1:14:40 Market Check: Ascended Heroes Still Climbing! 📈

1:32:28 Japanese Booster Boxes: To The Moon?! 🌕

1:36:09 Pick Ups of The Week: What did the Savage crew grab?

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