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The 0-2 Drop

The 0-2 Drop
Pokemon VGC
Perth
Pokemon
VGC
World Championships
Pokémon
Pokémon VGC
Regulation J
Scarlet and Violet
Regulation MB
Regulation H
Seville
Zoroark Regidrago Whimsicott Team
EUIC 2026
Worlds
Australia
Pokémon Champions (pokémon Scarlet/violet Spinoff)
Pokémon VGC Worlds 2025
Melbourne Regional Championships
Japan Nationals

West Australia's own Pokemon VGC Podcast.Join the team as we discuss the Pokemon VGC scene in Perth and beyond.

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Season 4 - Episode 2

This week on The 0-2 Drop we are joined by one of our favourite Pokémon content creators, Marcos Perez aka Moxie Boosted! Marcos talks to us about what it's like being a content creator working around Pokemon Champions, his 2026... more

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Season 4 - Episode 1

This week on The 0-2 Drop we chat recent events, general feelings towards Pokemon Champions, and hopes for the world Championships!

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Season 3 - Episode 51

This week on The 0-2 Drop we speak to the best player in Finland, Oliver Eskolin! Owe takes us through his career from early Seniors results through to recent Masters successes.

We also touch on results from the St Judes Tourn... more

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Season 3 - Episode 50

This week on The 0-2 Drop we look at the new Pokemon released in Pokemon Champions and discuss the winners and losers from the format change! We also look at results from early events run with this Regulation.

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Recent Guests

Christopher Ma
Guest on show
Episode: Regulation M-B is Live! Winners and Losers of the New Format
Jamie Hodge
Pokemon VGC player and podcast guest
Episode: Japan Championship, Turin Special, and Mega Raichu's Coming to Champions!
Taran Birdee
International guest, top VGC player
Episode: Travelling the World to Play Pokemon with Taran Birdee
Daniel Bighulli
Guest, known as Dizzy B
Episode: Soup or Sauce? Los Angelas Regionals Review
Daniel Bagouli
Pokémon VGC player from Queensland
Episode: Champions M-A Global Challenge Deep Dive
Ashlee Coe
Special guest, Perth-based Pokemon VGC player
Episode: How to Crush the Pokies and Occasionally Pokemon!
Liam Westland
European Pokemon VGC player
UK/VGC community
Episode: We Talk to Liam Westland about Seville and Orlando!
Paul Chua
Six-time regional champion, two IC championships, Worlds Top 4
Pokémon VGC player
Episode: A Decade of Excellence with Paul Chua!
Paul Amedee
Australian VGC caster known as Mastodon
Mastodon
Episode: We Finally Review our Sydney Regionals Runs!

Hosts

Mark
Host of The 0-2 Drop, frequently leads discussions on formats and meta shifts
Chris
Co-host and analyst, often participating in banter and meta analysis
Joel
Host of The 0-2 Drop, primary host with episode leadership and structure

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • A wonderful listen.

    What an amazing group of gents who have great banter and chemistry. They never cease to make me chuckle while I’m at work. Thank you for helping me get through my long work week.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Paleo Koraidon
    United Statesa year ago

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Great for listeners who want inside views from the competitive scene.
Casual, engaging vibe keeps complex topics approachable.
Banter and chemistry shine; hosts play off each other well.
Guest variety adds diverse perspectives and expertise.

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S2E48 - The Joinville Champ Drops In!
Q: What is your tournament prep routine?
He describes balancing time, focusing on core strengths, and adapting to the meta, emphasizing a mix of tested team picks and flexible strategies given time constraints.
S2E50 - NAIC Review with DimtheSim
Q: What do you think about the NAIC meta and the role of off-meta picks?
Dim argues that while meta teams dominate, deliberate off-meta picks can succeed when tailored to the team and the player's style, but it requires careful testing and planning.
S2E50 - NAIC Review with DimtheSim
Q: How did you first get introduced to Pokemon and VGC as a scene in WA?
Dim shares early memory of playing Crystal and Emerald on Game Boy, grinding on showdown, and gradually getting into regional events through WA groups and locals.
Pittsburgh, Monterrey, and Worlds with Marcus Dion
Q: What is your favorite song on the Black Parade album?
Marcus named a track from My Chemical Romance's Black Parade, highlighting his current top pick while also connecting it to the guest questions crowd-sourcing taste; the moment underscores his personal culture and how music intersects with his competitive mindset.
Pokémon VGC Worlds 2025 and GC1 with Kiran Singh
Q: How did your Worlds performance shape your view of the current meta?
Kiran explains that the meta was highly concentrated with strong players, making day two tough but also validating a shift toward adapting to high-level pressure and 50-50 reads.

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This show is a lively, informal deep-dive into competitive Pokémon VGC, with a core trio and rotating guests unpacking recent regulation changes, meta-shifts, and regional results. Episodes mix rough-and-ready analysis of new formats, hands-on team-building discussion, and banter-driven storytelling about tournaments, streaming, and the broader community. Guests often bring international perspectives from high-level competition, travel anecdotes, and insights into regional scenes. A standout element is the casual, outspoken vibe that keeps complex strategy accessible while highlighting the personalities and community around the scene.

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1. Christopher Ma
2. Jamie Hodge
3. Taran Birdee
4. Daniel Bighulli
5. Daniel Bagouli
6. Ashlee Coe
7. Liam Westland
8. Paul Chua

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