Episode 201 of Special Conditions is all about Justin’s trip to Houston Regionals, and he’s joined by fellow Texas Pokémon player and Star Wars nerd Mitchell Le to break it all down. From tournament prep, deck choices, and brutal matchups to the reality of best-of-three pacing, this one is a full weekend recap from the player perspective. Mitchell talks through his Zoroark run and finishing just one card away from Day 2, while Justin reflects on a day full of ties, time management lessons, and why some matchups felt way tougher than expected.
But this episode isn’t just about the matches. The guys also get into the fun side of the event: retro side events, exclusive championship merch, carnival-style games, Pokémon pinball, raid battles, vendor finds, and the food stops that helped keep the weekend alive. The back half turns into a relaxed pack-opening session with Destined Rivals, making this one feel like the full Regionals experience from start to finish.
00:00 Intro
01:23 Houston Regionals begins
06:12 Mitchell’s run
13:59 Justin’s run
22:03 Side events and merch
28:45 Raid battles explained
39:08 Pack talk
42:10 Pack opening
51:45 Houston visuals and venue
59:19 Food stops
01:06:45 Event highs and lows
01:11:38 Final thoughts
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Outro Music
Kanto Trainer Battle
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Hosts
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Justin Keller
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