The Mega Evolution era is officially hitting maximum overdrive! In Episode 19 of The Savage Poké Pod, ⁨@SavsSavageRips⁩ and ⁨@KotasCollectiblesTCG⁩ are breaking down the absolute chaos hitting the Pokémon TCG world this week.

First up, we are looking at the massive news out of Japan—The Pokémon Company is introducing strict Government ID verification for select TCG purchases. What does this mean for western buyers, the secondary market, and local card shops?

Plus, today (Friday, May 22nd) is the official release day for BOTH the Japanese "Abyss Eye" expansion and the English "Chaos Rising" set. We dive deep into the newly revealed Akira Egawa Abyss Eye Secret Rares, review the final Chaos Rising set list, and rip open a celebratory pod pack live on air!

We also look back one year later at the legacy of Destined Rivals, spotlight the incredible, surreal artwork of Shinji Kanda, and talk about a massive BGS 10 Black Label Bubble Mew hitting Goldin Auctions.

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🔊 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

2:25 - Favorite Rattata Cards 🐀

5:40 - Goldin Auctions Check-In: BGS 10 Black Label Bubble Mew?

17:11 - "Abyss Eye" Secret Rares REVEALED! (Mega Darkrai Hype)

36:37 - Pokémon Japan to Require Government ID for TCG Purchases 🪪

46:32 - Artist Spotlight: The Surreal World of Shinji Kanda 🎨

59:29 - Chaos Rising Official Day 1 Set Review & Guide

1:09:04 - The Take Purge 🌶️

1:20:16 - Destined Rivals: 1 Year Later (Sealed vs. Singles Market)

1:41:44 - Listener Questions 💬

1:56:57 - Pickups of the Week & Chaos Rising Pod Pack Rip! ⚡

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