27065d93-7442-43f4-aa56-97f297002d92
@27065d93-7442-43f4-aa56-97f297002d92
Zach is dope. Very personable and knows the game and non judgmental. I would highly recommend doing a session with him. I will be doing more with him in the future.
Reviews
From the community
NorCalPokemonTrainer
@norcalpokemontrainer
I’m grateful for Zach’s expertise in the Pokémon TCG. His knowledge and passion are inspiring. I’m excited for my son to learn from him and hopeful his coaching will lead to growth and maybe even a top-cut finish. Thank you, Zach!
darkmoods
@darkmoods
Great service from an experienced player
Martyn3024
@martyn3024
Love Zach's work - very responsive to questions and crystal clear explanations and assessments of the meta :) thanks!
Brandon Zhu
@brandon-zhu
Zach was friendly and encouraging of my input, great introduction for a new player!
Crazylock
@crazylock
he was easy to talk to very knowledgeable and friendly.
dundun456
@jethrolam
Very responsive and answered every question we had
leon stakne
@leon-stakne
Really good understandig of the game, good advice and really nice to talk to. Definatly recomend.
Huntercole35
@huntercole35
Zach was absolutely incredible! He was super kind and incredibly helpful with deck building as well as encouragement that was much needed for my first session!
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Pokémon TCG
Pokémon TCGPTCG Coaching - 1 hour
I can assist in the following areas: deckbuilding, skillset improvement, metagame assistance, and more. We can use PTCG Live, physical cards via, or an online PTCG simulator.
Session
1 hour
$75.00
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Pokémon TCG
Pokémon TCGPTCG Coaching - 1 hour
I can assist in the following areas: deckbuilding, skillset improvement, metagame assistance, and more. We can use PTCG Live, physical cards via, or an online PTCG simulator.
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Pokémon TCG
Pokémon TCGTraining Plan
Sessions can be planned around what you want to learn or we can continuously help you grow as a player.
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Pokémon TCG
Pokémon TCGIn Person Session - 1 hour
This is only available to those physically attending a session. We can arrange details to meet near the event location via discord. We can playtest, overview your decklist, etc.
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Pokémon TCG
Pokémon TCGCoaching Consultation
This is not a "coaching session" - it is only an option to learn if I'm a right fit for you as a coach. Often these sessions are 10 to 15 minutes in length.
Guide
21m
Pokémon TCGMastering Archaludon ex
Archaludon ex is one of the best decks in our Pre Rotation format, and Zach Lesage is one of the best pilots of that deck with a recent Day 2 finish at the 2025 European International Championships. This article contains multiple lists (both Pre and Post Rotation), techs, strategies, matchups, and more!
$10.00
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Pokémon TCGMastering Archaludon ex Archaludon ex is one of the best decks in our Pre Rotation format, and Zach Lesage is one of the best pilots of that deck with a recent Day 2 finish at the 2025 European International Championships. This article contains multiple lists (both Pre and Post Rotation), techs, strategies, matchups, and more!
Guide
21m
$10.00
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Horsea Tier
$5.00 / month
Get access to all of my decklists (current format, future format, post rotation), and access to multiple short-form articles per week in the premium content section. Those articles might include a decklist, a tournament, my thoughts on an archetype, or more! At only $5, you get a lot of awesome content, and help support me on my Pokemon TCG journey!
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Seadra Tier
$10.00 / month
Get access to all of my guides (current, and future), all of my decklists (current format, future format, post rotation), and access to multiple short-form articles per week in the premium content section. Those articles might include a decklist, a tournament, my thoughts on an archetype, or more! Guides are written 1-2x a month, and are usually around 5k words written about an archetype in-depth. At only $10, you get a lot of awesome content, and help support me on my Pokemon TCG journey!
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- Free Guides
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- Exclusive access to 1 channel and 2 posts
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Kingdra Tier
$25.00 / month
Get access weekly group coaching sessions, coaching discounts, guides (current, and future), all of my decklists (current format, future format, post rotation), and access to multiple short-form articles per week in the premium content section. Those articles might include a decklist, a tournament, my thoughts on an archetype, or more! Guides are written 1-2x a month, and are usually around 5k words written about an archetype in-depth. Group classes should follow a consistent schedule each week, but might move if I'm travelling / attending a tournament. They should be around 1 hour long, and are interactive. At only $25, you get a lot of awesome content, and help support me on my Pokemon TCG journey!
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- Discounted Sessions
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About me
Meet your Community host
Zach Lesage
@zachlesage
About me
Hey, I'm Zach! I'm a Pro Pokemon TCG player, manager of The Shuffle Squad, and a content creator. I've been a Pokemon TCG coach since 2010, have taught players how to master the mechanics of the game, and have expertly showcased deep strategies of the game. I am a Regional Champion, International Fi...
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Frequently asked questions
What does coaching offer me?
You get my expert opinion that can help you up your game. I excel in deck-building, understanding the metagame, deck choice, sequencing, game-planning, prize searching, and more. If you're stuck as a player and want to take the next step, coaching is likely for you. Book a free consultation today.
Have you coached any successful players?
I keep the names of my clients private, but I have coached a player into a Senior Division World Championship win. I have helped many Junior / Senior Division players earn their World Championship invites, win Regional Championships, and win International Championships. I have helped many Master Division players earn their World Championship invites, top cut Regional Championships, and top cut International Championships events.
What do I need for a session?
You'll need to have access to PTCG Live, Limitless Tabletop, Physical Cards, and / or be able to VC on Discord. All sessions are done via a private Discord call with my ZachLesage#3773 account. Be sure to friend request me and message me on Discord.
Are you available outside of your available times?
Possibly! It never hurts to reach out to me on Discord at ZachLesage#3773 and ask. My life as a content creator is very flexible so I can usually accommodate clients from any timezone.
What happens if our session goes over by a few minutes?
I'm chill with 5ish minutes on either side of a session because I want you to get the most out of a session. Same thing if you wanted to ask me a question during the session and you forgot, hit me up in my DMs on Discord at ZachLesage#3773 and I can let you know. Some questions might need to be a future session, but smaller / easy questions are totally fine for me to answer.
How long have you played the Pokemon TCG?
I've been playing since 2005 and earned my first World Championships invite in the 2005-2006 season. I've been playing ever since and have played Pokemon TCG full-time as a professional player since 2017.
What are your best accomplishments?
I'm the 2020 Players Cup 2 Champion and 2020 Oceania International Finalist.