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@chickenhead64 @Andrew__Betton @Zeky_thg @Pipskweeek Congrats on the top 4 NAIC!

Top 4 at NAIC! Really happy to have a good result to end the season. Shoutout @Andrew__Betton, @Zeky_thg, @Pipskweeek, and my goat Jett for testing and helping me make my deck.

@LynnOono Annabelle is such an inspiration and role model for kids all over the world.She’s also an amazing ambassador for the game. So much confidence and poise. She’s grown up so much! We are sorry this happened but our cheers will always drown out any negativity. Love you all!

Seeing Annabelle make it to the finals two years in a row is something I never dreamed would become reality. I was hopeful, of course; just like every Pokémon trainer and every parent. Losing in the finals is something we can accept, especially against an exceptional player like Luke. Our kids have experienced their share of losses, and that’s part of competition. What I never expected and what truly broke my heart was hearing people boo her simply for playing the game. Annabelle didn’t hear/see the negative part of the crowd during her match today, and for that I’m grateful. But hearing it myself has left me questioning whether competitive Pokémon is a healthy environment for her. What hurts most is that many of the people rooting against her today are people we’ve celebrated alongside. We’ve sung happy birthday to their children, given gifts, congratulated them after great performances, and cheered them on through Regional top cuts and World Championship runs. I completely understand supporting your favorite player. What I struggle to understand is making another child feel unwelcome and ashamed simply for competing. My daughter has one of the kindest hearts I know. No one could honestly say she has ever intentionally hurt anyone. She approaches this game with sportsmanship, always doing her best while treating others with kindness. She started playing Pokémon because Jeff showed her how incredible both the game and the community could be. Annabelle is full of joy, compassion, and a carefree spirit, and I’ve always wanted to protect those qualities for as long as possible. Today was an extraordinary accomplishment and I could not be prouder. She stood on one of the biggest stages in Pokémon, competed with grace, and represented herself exactly as she always has with heart, respect, and courage. Mommy is so proud. I love you, Annabelle.

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To my most amazing dad. Thank you for all you do. ❤️ Annabelle

@LiamStuntz37746 Congrats on the finish!

Got top 64 at Indianapolis regionals with starmie cape. Deck felt great, sold the box for an alt art latias

6th place at Las Angles Regionals with 2 Lucian and 58 other trash cards (pult) broken 60 and haters gonna hate + 108 packs + $750 + top 8 playmat - my dignity (I DO NOT WANT TO BE JUST ANOTHER PULT PLAYER)

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I want to clearly state that Ethan is not going around randomly touching people, patting them on the back or head duck-duck-goose style. I'm not looking for vindication or to prove my son's innocence. Here are some considerations for public transparency: - He had previously played against them at other regionals - He thought this was a friend or acquaintance and had conversations with them at subsequent regionals - He sat next to this person and said good luck to them during phase 1 at Orlando in an amicable fashion - Wanted to say good luck to them for their win-and-in round Ethan was never told or given any indication that this person was not a friend, uncomfortable, or did not want any interaction with them. At least not to his knowledge. This situation could have possibly been addressed through a kid-to-kid or parent-to-parent interaction, e.g. "I'm not comfortable talking to you or interacting with you", or "I do not consider you a friend" or "Please stay away from my child". We had no such warning or conversation between families or even mediation from the judges. My view as a parent is that this outcome has created a massive ripple in the community and for families. This could have happened to any one of the kids we know. We're all having conversations now about who you can trust and who you can or should be friends with. This is creating unintended emotional distress and paranoia about what can or will be considered acceptable or safe interactions. This situation completely erodes the perception of psychological safety, family friendliness, approachability and trust throughout the community. This has severe implications on the weaponization for the standards of conduct vs the spirit of the game and positive intent. Why should I risk and broaden my child's exposure to new people and friendships that could backfire on him? One of the most beautiful things that Pokemon had was that you could meet players from all around the world, discover your love of Pokemon together, compete and establish new friendships. Maybe you'd get to see each other at the next regional or IC or worlds and celebrate each other's accomplishments. It's delightful to see the kids cheering each other on, roaming the halls and eating ice cream together and playing video games and tag or trading plushies. Many people know that I am a strong proponent for the merits of Pokemon and the growth framework that it provides for the kids. It puts them in the driver's seat for their own self-improvement, develops resilience and pushes them to become determined to reach their goals. This could have been a private learning opportunity between families but has escalated to the general community. Ethan has already come to terms with the situation. He accepts full responsibility for touching someone who didn't want to be touched. He accepts that if his actions created anxiety or hurt someone, then his disqualification is appropriate. He understands that this ruling will help to inform the broader community about consent and boundaries, and ideally creates a safer space for all families and participants. I am proud of my son for his character, his integrity, his kindness, and his maturity and willingness to learn from this situation. I hope you all got a chance to witness this in his interview with Pokemon this past weekend.

@panomics @CalvinConnorTCG @fox13seattle @TabletopVillage

@CalvinConnorTCG @fox13seattle @TabletopVillage That is awesome! Usually they just want to cover local shootings.

Was featured on @fox13seattle today really grateful for the experience shout-out @TabletopVillage

【🔍アンフェアスタンプ採用率】 ■ 期間：2026/02/23 〜 2026/02/24 ■ リーグ：オープン ■ 採用率：45.9%（117 / 255 デッキ） CL福岡以降も採用率が右肩上がりのアンフェアスタンプ。いよいよ50%台に迫る勢い。 ※グラフ内の値は週ごとの採用率

どんな #ポケモン会えるかな ？ #ポケモン30周年 #PR @poke_times

Headed to Seattle Regionals this weekend? Here's my list of restaurants, bars, parks, & attractions in and around the city. Feel free to ask for anything you don't see on here, I probably know a place!

@braverius Great to hear! Hopefully new owners take over soon. Always had a enjoyable time there.

@microphage I know, I work there 😭 there is a chance it reopens in time for Regionals weekend though!

@tablemon @Mellow_Magikarp @TabletopVillage I’d be happy to help out at securing any cards/decks you need. I’m one of the Seattle pokeparents you met a few times over the years. I’m no @jparanada but do have most standard decks built.

@Mellow_Magikarp @TabletopVillage Wish I could but I land late Friday and that’s not feasible Saturday and Sunday 🥲

So who are the vendors for Seattle next weekend?

@TabletopVillage @LynnOono You’ve been busy with all the various different projects at the store so you haven’t realized @LynnOono has been doing that for the last 2 years already.

@LynnOono @microphage Thanks @LynnOono for taking over for Jeff! Those are big shoes to fill but we know you can do it!

@microphage was the one who introduced my kids to Pokemon TCG three years ago and it’s so amazing to see his son, Jacob take down the biggest EUIC tournament in the senior division. BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Jacob and family! ❤️

@LynnOono @do_you_math @jakes_cards_ @magicfeet High school is kicking their butt. They have to study with all the time they took off and Seattle regionals coming up. I’ll take all the other kids out anytime. We can celebrate without them.😆

@do_you_math @jakes_cards_ @magicfeet Also, we want to sponsor an ice cream party!!!

2026 Pokemon EUIC TCG Seniors Champion! Ggs to all my opponents. S/o to all my friends and family for their support @LynnOono . Thanks to @jakes_cards_ and @magicfeet for the sponsorship and the ice cream. 🍦 -Jacob Lee

57/1690 at Merida Regionals. My first game of PultZard was round one 😭. Same 60 as @LynnOono. Congrats to Kenji who won juniors! TY Annabelle/Kenji for coaching me 10 min before round one. S/o to @keiths_cards/@magicfeet for the new sponsorship and for the support. -Joshua L