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Cory and Jared break down the EUIC London Pokémon TCG results, spotlighting Dragapult, Klawf–Terapagos and Goldengo while looking ahead to rotation. They also talk about using the pre-rotation ‘liminal space’ to experiment, refine skills and decide whether to focus on meta decks or rogue ideas.
44:54•28 Feb 2025
Dragapult, Klawf Wins and Liminal Space: Cory and Jared’s Big EUIC Breakdown
Episode Overview
- EUIC London showcased Dragapult everywhere, but Ryuki’s Klawf–Terapagos speed list claimed the title.
- Goldengo’s strong results highlighted how powerful consistent card draw can be in competitive play.
- Dragapult–Dusknoir is framed as the current front-runner deck thanks to spread damage, high HP and no weakness.
- Upcoming rotation will heavily affect staples like Forest Seal Stone, Lumineon and Oranguru, reshaping the meta.
- The hosts suggest using the pre-rotation ‘liminal space’ to either chase points with proven decks or freely test rogue ideas, depending on personal goals.
“If your deck doesn't have Badoo or Munkidori, are you playing Pokémon, Cory?”
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This time the focus is on strategy, risk-taking and learning from mistakes through the lens of competitive Pokémon TCG. Cory and Jared, lifelong best friends and co-hosts of **Teach Me Pokémon**, are buzzing about the European International Championship in London. With trademark banter and quick humour, they talk through how the event played out, why Dragapult was “everywhere” yet didn’t win, and how Ryuki’s speedy **Klawf–Terapagos** build snatched the title.
Their chat breaks down the meta in plain language: setup decks, speed decks, and those “mid-range” builds like Arceus–Duraludon and Goldengo that can shift gears when needed. Fans of deep card talk get plenty here. The pair analyse why **Goldengo** suddenly surged in popularity, why drawing cards is king ( "Goldengo, as we know, draws a million cards"), and how tech choices like **Munkidori** and **Bidoof** shape matchups.
They also debate Dragapult–Dusknoir as the new top deck, the impact of rotation on cards like Forest Seal Stone, Lumineon and Oranguru, and why future tournaments such as Atlanta could feel completely different. Where this episode really helps competitive and improving players is in the closing “education moment”. Jared introduces the idea of a **“liminal space”** in the season – that awkward in-between before rotation – and together they suggest how to use it.
Should you chase points with proven lists, or “run whatever the heck you want” and test wild rogue ideas while everything is still open? Their take: be clear on your goals, lean into experimentation, and learn as much as you can before the new format settles. If you enjoy meta chat, friendly ribbing and honest talk about getting better at a game you love, this breakdown might be the perfect background for your next deck-building session.
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