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The Poke Syndicate Podcast
The Poke Office, Blakestoise TCG and Moffdawg TCG discuss the realities and current topics in the Pokemon card space and challenges facing Pokemon TCG businesses from a Canadian perspective. From collecting to turning a passion into a lifelong career, join the Office Dawgs Podcast for random anecdotes and Pokemon TCG experiences from the gang and special guests!
Episodes
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Huge Week in Pokemon and PSA Fake Slabs
The Poke Office, Blakestoise, and Moffdawg discuss the upcoming releases of 30th UPCs and Delta Reign, answer questions from the chat, and discuss the PSA Fake…
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Pokemon is Changing
The trio is back with Poke Office, Blakestoise, and Moffdawg discussing Pokemon news and the drastic changes in the Pokemon market including vintage dips!
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Pokemon 30th Soars and Van City Card Show Recap
The guys discuss the strength of Pokemon 30th sealed prices and the demand for ripping and singles while all other cards are seemingly cast aside.
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Twas the Eve of VanCity Card Show
The guys discuss the excitement around the biggest card show of the year and talk about GAMBLING THEIR BUSINESSES AWAY!!!! #pokemon #pokemoncards #pokemon30th…
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Pokemon Scalpers are Losing With 30th?
The Poke Office and Moffdawg discuss the very wrong narrative circulating the internet that pokemon scalpers are losing because of 30th celebrations pull…
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Twas the Night Before 30th
The guys discuss the lack of news in the TCG hobby and talk about the hype of Pokemon 30th dropping the following day. Plus hugely incorrect price takes on…
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Is the Algorithm Hurting Your Pokemon Business?
The Poke Office, Blakestoise, and Moffdawg discuss the potential hidden eBay algorithms that could hurt your listing impressions and sales. Also, ex* might be…
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Time to Build Cash Positions for Opportunities?
With Pokemon's 30th Anniversary quickly approaching, the guys discuss allocation and building a cash position for potential opportunities on the horizon.
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Pokemon Peaked 90 Days Ago?
The guys return to the podcast for SEASON THREE? The Poke Office, Blakestoise and Moffdawg discuss topics and card shows we missed the last couple of weeks and…
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Buy These Pokemon Now! Plus Q&A
The Syndicate discuss current buys and the summer slow down while answering questions from the live chat on Youtube!
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The Market is Crashing, but...
Poke Office, Moffdawg, and Blakestoise discuss market sentiment, summer slowdown in sales, and how they're addressing these challenges. Plus, Pokemon 30th…
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Talking Allocation and Building Your Own Site with Poke Chalet
The Poke Office, Moffdawg, and Blakestoise talk business with Youtuber PokeChalet
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Live Q&A and Pokemon Business Conversation
Colin & Blake answer questions and discuss current events around their Pokemon TCG businesses.
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Only One Pack per UPC?
Colin, Zach, and Blake discuss the 30th Anniversary set and other current events in the Pokemon TCG and business space. 30th Anniversary products have been…
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Pokemon Distribution and Pitch Black
The guys broadly discuss distribution numbers and how many people have access to distribution despite no history or core business centered around trading cards.
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Lost Packages and Everyone's a Vendor?
The guys catch up after a week off of the podcast and discuss the increasing challenges of lost shipments in Canada and how it seems everyone is trading at…
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PSA Pauses Grading, New Trends at Card Shows, and 30th Anniversary HYPE!
The guys discuss recent Pokemon Card news and the shifting nature of card shows.
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Is The Pokemon Market in a Bubble?
The guys discuss grading demand, Pokemon Culture, and the hot topic the last 12 months.
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Card Show Aftermath
The Poke Office and Blakestoise discuss the recent Kelowna Okanagan Collector's Fest that they vended at.
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Is Vending Right For You?
The Poke Office, Moffdawg, and Blakestoise discuss the pros and cons of vending and how vending can be a legitimate business avenue for Pokemon card businesses.
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Discussing Challenges for Vendors in a Booming Market
The guys discuss a recent card show and strategies around differentiating yourself from other vendors as well as challenges for vendors in a booming market.
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The Value of Time and Extracting Value
The Poke Office, Moffdawg, and Blakestoise discuss the value of time in the Pokemon card business, the increase of theft in trading cards, and answering eBay…
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Growing Your Pokemon Card Business
The Poke Office and Moffdawg discuss the different strategies for starting a Pokemon card business as well as answering questions from the chat
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A Tale of Three Pokemon Card Vendors
The Poke Office, Moffdawg, and Blakestoise discuss last weekend's three day show and give tips for vendors in the live chat!
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PSA and Grading Secrets with KD Collectibles
The Poke Office, Moffdawg, and Blakestoise talk to Kevin Douglas, the largest PSA dealer in Canada and discuss grading tips and common misconceptions about PSA…
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Building a Pokemon Business with Danireon
The guys talk to successful Pokemon content creator and entrepreneur Danireon, who is known for her excellent educational content and running a mightily…
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Pokemon is the Real Deal.
The guys discuss recent shows and the changing trends in 2026 card shows. They also answer questions from the chat and discuss a little PokeDrama this week.
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Pokemon vs Other TCGs and Answering your Questions
The guys discuss random Pokemon topics and some comparisons with other TCGs that appear to be gaining steam.
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Pokemon Presents and The Pokemon Card Market Moving Forward?
The guys discuss the recent Pokemon Day Pokemon Presents teasers and how it clouds the true beginning of the Gen 10 TCG era release. They also answer questions…
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Pokemon Card Shows are Booming Ahead of 30th Anniversary
The guys discuss their card show experience this past weekend and the building demand for Pokemon cards both modern and vintage.
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Pikachu Illustrator Sells for $16 Million and the Risks of Big Money in Pokemon Cards
The Poke Office, Moffdawg, and Blakestoise discuss a big week in Pokemon news and the increasing risks associated with these big price tags in trading cards…
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Collectopia and 2026 Card Show Season is Upon Us!
The Poke Office and Moffdawg discuss there experience at the first ever Collectopia event in Vancouver and tips and tricks for vending Pokemon cards at card…
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Building Different Pokemon Businesses with DJsPokeCenter
The guys chat with rising Pokemon Youtuber and online store, DJsPokeCenter.
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Pokemon is Booming and Predicting Ascended Heroes Values
The Poke Office and Moffdawg discuss some of the recent price spikes, answer questions from the live chat, and poorly estimate the prices of Ascended Heroes…
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Pokemon Center Price Hikes and the Importance of Feedback
The guys talk about recent but quiet Pokemon Center price increases on PC Canada, as well as how important feedback on eBay is and how sellers on eBay have…
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Perfect Order or Perfect Storm? Is Pokemon Cooked? (January 13, 2026)
The guys talk about the market reception to the Perfect Order pre-orders and set list and the excitement surrounding Ascended Heroes.
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The Truth About Buying Pokemon Collections (January 6, 2026)
The guys talk about experiences, challenges, and tips and tricks for buying and sourcing Pokemon card collections and why people offer certain percentages for…
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2025 in Pokemon Cards - A Year in Review (December 30, 2025)
The Poke Office and Moffdawg discuss sets and news from the Pokemon card game in 2025 and the insanity that ensued. It was a crazy year that took the hobby to…
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Tackling Problems Head On in the Pokemon Business (December 14, 2025)
After recent changes in the Pokemon market and Phantasmal Flames dropping in price, the group talks about how pricing on sealed and singles may change or not…
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The HARSH Realities of Running a Pokemon Card Business (December 9, 2025)
The guys talk about the origins of their businesses and the realities of letting go of cards you love in hopes that one day when the business is larger you can…
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Determining Market Price of Pokemon Cards (December 2, 2025)
The guys discuss the pitfalls of relying on apps like Collectr for understanding true market price, the difference of price for the Canadian market in relation…
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Pokemon Center Drops, Ascended Heroes, and Pokemon DRAMA
The guys discuss the recent Pokemon Center pre-order, the upcoming set Ascended Heroes, and recent Pokemon Drama.
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The Poke Office Interviews Savage Rips
The Poke Office Interviews Savage Rips. Savs Savage Rips Catch the shows LIVE weekly on Youtube @ The Poké Office - YouTubeLooking for cards? Follow The Poke…
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Buying Opportunities Await in Pokemon (November 4, 2025)
The guys discuss a recent card show in Kelowna BC where there was clear evidence of a shifting market sentiment with more people looking to sell off cards than…
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Building a Pokemon Card Business from the Ground Up (October 28, 2025)
The Poke Office and Moffdawg TCG discuss building their Pokemon businesses from the ground up and current challenges in the hobby.
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Tips and Tricks for Starting a Pokemon Business (October 21, 2025)
The Poke Office and Blakestoise TCG discuss the best Pokemon sets and tips and tricks for starting your Pokemon card business. Catch the shows LIVE weekly on…
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Pokemon Markets Crash and New Leaks! (October 14, 2025)
The Poke Office and Moffdawg TCG discuss the current "market crash" and this week's new Pokemon leaks. Catch the shows LIVE weekly on Youtube @ The Poké…
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Pokemon Card Business Trade Secrets (October 7, 2025)
The Poke Office, Moffdawg TCG, and Blakestoise TCG discuss the differences in their Pokemon Card Businesses and some tips and tricks for those looking to start…
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Mega Evolutions Hits Hard and Pokemon Vendor Discussion (September 30, 2025)
The Poke Office and Moffdawg TCG welcome Couyon Collectibles to the podcast to discuss the new Mega Evolutions set and vending at card shows. Catch the shows…
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Starting an eBay Business Before the Mega Storm (September 23, 2025)
Colin, Blake, and Zach discuss starting up an eBay Business for Pokemon Cards and the impending release of the first Mega Evolutions set. Catch the shows LIVE…
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Pokemon Biz, Vending, and New Stores! (September 16, 2025)
The guys discuss ongoing trends and business opportunites in the Pokemon card space as well as vending machines, new store concepts, expansion and community…
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Phantasmal Up in Flames! The First Episode of the Poke Syndicate Podcast (Formerly Office Dawgs Podcast) September 9, 2025
The Poke Office and Moffdawg start their new weekly live show on YouTube as the Office Dawgs Podcast. The two discuss relevant topics in Pokemon including the…