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Pokémon TCG

Bas' Pokétechnic Institute

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joker

@jokerr-a3e3a53a

Perfect

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Ransom Hinshaw

@ransom-hinshaw

The guide was very helpful, you can tell that both Cerys and Sebastian really know their stuff. Lots of good insights to be found here, it changed the way I think about the deck. The only thing I would ask for is an N's Zoroark ex matchup theory video, considering that it is becoming more popular, and is a very bad matchup for us as I hear.

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Sossai__

@sossai

Very good guide, you always help me improve something

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1-hour Coaching Session

One-on-one coaching sessions for all age divisions and play levels! My availability only reflects my preferred hours. If these don't work for you, just message me @basslemshat on Discord or @Bas_Lashmet on Twitter and we can set things up. Also use this method to bypass the 48-hour pre-booking requirement.

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30-minute VOD Review

I'll review 30 minutes of gameplay footage and send you my thoughts on your play by video. Generally 24-hour turnaround, but I'll let you know if it ends up being longer (esp. for longer videos).

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Featured Guides

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HOW TO DEW: Duskless Dragapult and Playing in a Budew-Dominated Format

How do you win in an item lock-dominated format? Why is Duskless Pult the new BDIF? And how did this list make two top cuts with SEVENTEEN supporters each? Learn all this and more in our comprehensive Duskless Dragapult guide! Cerys Jones (Top 4 Atlanta Regionals) and Sebastian Lashmet (Top 8 Atlanta Regionals) teach you all there is to know about the two keys to the new standard format: Budew and Dragapult. We cover everything about our Atlanta Regionals list, what edits we'd make in the future, and how to play every matchup, including the notoriously difficult Gardevoir. Also includes full gameplay videos and an anti-Noctowl guide by ATL Top 64 Justin Newdorf.

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3 hrs 18 mins
$30
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Wings, Wraiths, and Wildfire: The Ultimate Charizard Masterclass

Want to start your Infernal Reign? Louisville semifinalists Sebastian Lashmet and Nathan Osterkatz teach an online course on mastering Charizard ex! Featuring extensive matchup analysis, decklist insight, gameplay tips, and more, the Charizard masters teach you how to tame your dragon.

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2 hrs 30 mins
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PIDGE PULT IS BROKEN

Sebastian Lashmet takes you through his top-cut Pidgeot Dragapult list from Portland regionals, showing you why this build of Dragapult is superior to the others. Also includes matchup advice not covered in the original HOW TO DEW Pult course!

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1 hr 31 mins
$10
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NAIC META PREP GUIDE

NAIC 2025 Meta Prep! For just $5, bring your NAIC prep up to the level of a top-16 NA player. Includes 4,800+ words, 11 pages, of intense meta analysis, decklists, and more. Essentially a $5 "download" of all my testing results.

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50 mins
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Interactive Group VOD Review Session, July 2

1-hour VOD review sessions to help everyone improve technical gameplay skills like prize mapping, sequencing, etc.. You'll take an active part in the review, analyzing the positions alongside myself and the rest of the class.

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Sebastian Lashmet

@bas_lashmet

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Pro Pokémon TCG coach with 2+ years of experience. Statistically speaking, if you send your junior to be coached by me, they'll make their first-ever top cut 80% of the time. Or they'll win a regional 33% of the time. Pokémon TCG player of 8 years. Tons of top cuts between seniors and masters divis...

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