John Orgel
@johnorgel.bsky.social
Pokémon TCG Player and Judge. Podcast the Battle Frontier. Buffalo Bills fan. AJ Allmendinger and Kaulig Racing fan. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this account are my own.
Excited to be playing, not judging, in my first Pokemon Majors since NAIC 2024!
February 5, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Excited to be playing, not judging, in my first Pokemon Majors since NAIC 2024!
Flying into Billy Bishop (Toronto City Airport) feels like a cheat code. Wild when this pulls up in Dulles right near an Airbus A380
January 15, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Flying into Billy Bishop (Toronto City Airport) feels like a cheat code. Wild when this pulls up in Dulles right near an Airbus A380
Just finished @jonbois.bsky.social Fool Time. What a masterpiece in storytelling and historical record research. His visuals always help us appreciate the spectacle of history and make for memorable takeaways. Bravo.
January 5, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Just finished @jonbois.bsky.social Fool Time. What a masterpiece in storytelling and historical record research. His visuals always help us appreciate the spectacle of history and make for memorable takeaways. Bravo.
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FOOL TIME, part 4 of 4
"THE DUMBEST GUY IN HISTORY'
now free to watch on youtube
youtu.be/_HGk0WQF_Z4?...
"THE DUMBEST GUY IN HISTORY'
now free to watch on youtube
youtu.be/_HGk0WQF_Z4?...
The dumbest guy in history | Fool Time, Part 4 of 4
YouTube video by Secret Base
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December 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
FOOL TIME, part 4 of 4
"THE DUMBEST GUY IN HISTORY'
now free to watch on youtube
youtu.be/_HGk0WQF_Z4?...
"THE DUMBEST GUY IN HISTORY'
now free to watch on youtube
youtu.be/_HGk0WQF_Z4?...
I need a @skyespeed.bsky.social recap of my Alma Mater upsetting my current city’s team. Charleston Southern is a team on the rise. Really cool to see Saah Nimley (the former player) coach this team.
December 29, 2025 at 4:26 AM
I need a @skyespeed.bsky.social recap of my Alma Mater upsetting my current city’s team. Charleston Southern is a team on the rise. Really cool to see Saah Nimley (the former player) coach this team.
First time I’ve opened sports cards in years and I bough a box of Allen and Ginter 2025 hobby from my lcs. I was very happy to hit an awesome mini auto and some cool parallels.
December 18, 2025 at 4:15 AM
First time I’ve opened sports cards in years and I bough a box of Allen and Ginter 2025 hobby from my lcs. I was very happy to hit an awesome mini auto and some cool parallels.
It’s here. A recap of my #SpotifyWrapped www.spotify.com/wrapped-shar...
This was honestly a pleasant surprise. I’ve been listening to Takanaka on all my plan trips and it shows.
This was honestly a pleasant surprise. I’ve been listening to Takanaka on all my plan trips and it shows.
My 2025 Wrapped
Spotify
www.spotify.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
It’s here. A recap of my #SpotifyWrapped www.spotify.com/wrapped-shar...
This was honestly a pleasant surprise. I’ve been listening to Takanaka on all my plan trips and it shows.
This was honestly a pleasant surprise. I’ve been listening to Takanaka on all my plan trips and it shows.
Was able to play in a League Cup over the weekend. Went 2-0-1 in a 7 player league cup for my first win of the season. Tried a new thing where I made all the supporters and most of the one-ofs full art to help with prize checking and played all holo cards to see how it felt. S/o Mega Mawile
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Was able to play in a League Cup over the weekend. Went 2-0-1 in a 7 player league cup for my first win of the season. Tried a new thing where I made all the supporters and most of the one-ofs full art to help with prize checking and played all holo cards to see how it felt. S/o Mega Mawile
Boa sorte to all the players and judges participating in the Latin America International Championships! I hope it is an amazing time and I’ll be cheering on everyone from home! 🇧🇷🎉
November 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Boa sorte to all the players and judges participating in the Latin America International Championships! I hope it is an amazing time and I’ll be cheering on everyone from home! 🇧🇷🎉
I was able to get in and out of my polling location in Richmond, VA in less than 10 minutes at 7:30 this morning. Please vote, your voice matters! Most times things are not as daunting or challenging as you build it up to be in your head.
November 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I was able to get in and out of my polling location in Richmond, VA in less than 10 minutes at 7:30 this morning. Please vote, your voice matters! Most times things are not as daunting or challenging as you build it up to be in your head.
This man is single handedly keeping the Expanded format alive in the Pokémon TCG. What a legend.
Guess who got to write about the Expanded format for the official Pokémon website 👀
www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/...
www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/...
A Deep Dive Into the 2025 Pokémon TCG Expanded Format
Competitive Pokémon TCG player Stéphane Ivanoff shares a rundown of the Expanded format, including some decks you can build and try on your own.
www.pokemon.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
This man is single handedly keeping the Expanded format alive in the Pokémon TCG. What a legend.
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Dinger leads the way in Cup Series practice!
October 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Dinger leads the way in Cup Series practice!
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The 2025 Pokémon Championship Series has come to a close! We can't express our gratitude enough for the staff and crew that helped make #PokemonWorlds possible for our competitors, fans, family, and friends.
We can't wait to see what everyone accomplishes together next season. Until next time! ❤️
We can't wait to see what everyone accomplishes together next season. Until next time! ❤️
August 18, 2025 at 4:33 AM
The 2025 Pokémon Championship Series has come to a close! We can't express our gratitude enough for the staff and crew that helped make #PokemonWorlds possible for our competitors, fans, family, and friends.
We can't wait to see what everyone accomplishes together next season. Until next time! ❤️
We can't wait to see what everyone accomplishes together next season. Until next time! ❤️
Still doing the Pokémon Trading Card Game Podcast. This week I chatted with Brazilian Judge Matheus Quibao about what it’s like to play and judge in Brazil
open.spotify.com/episode/6tzZ...
open.spotify.com/episode/6tzZ...
Episode 42: Side Conversation: Playing and Judging in Brazil with Mateus Quibao
Battle Frontier - A Pokemon TCG Podcast · Episode
open.spotify.com
August 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Still doing the Pokémon Trading Card Game Podcast. This week I chatted with Brazilian Judge Matheus Quibao about what it’s like to play and judge in Brazil
open.spotify.com/episode/6tzZ...
open.spotify.com/episode/6tzZ...
Love seeing great players come into a different game and crush it.
The finals of Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering—Final Fantasy is between Ken Yukuhiro (Top 4 Pokémon TCG Worlds 2005) and Ian Robb (Top 8 Pokémon TCG Worlds 2024)
June 23, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Love seeing great players come into a different game and crush it.
Just an amazing moment for me this weekend judging fantastic game of the Pokémon Trading Card game at NAIC with a great friend and local judge. This felt really special.
June 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Just an amazing moment for me this weekend judging fantastic game of the Pokémon Trading Card game at NAIC with a great friend and local judge. This felt really special.
I feel scene with my favorite music genre being a pokemon attack name. 🥹
June 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I feel scene with my favorite music genre being a pokemon attack name. 🥹
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Ducklett
C - Firefighting
Discard 1 Fire Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
CC - Wing Attack 20
Now a much cheaper alternative to Firefighter Pikachu in the Japanese Expanded format!
C - Firefighting
Discard 1 Fire Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
CC - Wing Attack 20
Now a much cheaper alternative to Firefighter Pikachu in the Japanese Expanded format!
May 30, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Ducklett
C - Firefighting
Discard 1 Fire Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
CC - Wing Attack 20
Now a much cheaper alternative to Firefighter Pikachu in the Japanese Expanded format!
C - Firefighting
Discard 1 Fire Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
CC - Wing Attack 20
Now a much cheaper alternative to Firefighter Pikachu in the Japanese Expanded format!
I need a @skyespeed.bsky.social breakdown of the MotoGP race from today. It was epic and crazy in so many levels
May 12, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I need a @skyespeed.bsky.social breakdown of the MotoGP race from today. It was epic and crazy in so many levels
Good luck to all my friends registering for NAIC
April 23, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Good luck to all my friends registering for NAIC
Great episode this week! We cover the results from Atlanta Regionals, my experience as a Deck Check Judge, Aaron’s tournament run and our thoughts on where the format goes from here.
open.spotify.com/episode/4sfn...
open.spotify.com/episode/4sfn...
Episode 27: THE ITCHIEST REGIONAL EVER? ATLANTA RECAP
Battle Frontier - A Pokemon TCG Podcast · Episode
open.spotify.com
April 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Great episode this week! We cover the results from Atlanta Regionals, my experience as a Deck Check Judge, Aaron’s tournament run and our thoughts on where the format goes from here.
open.spotify.com/episode/4sfn...
open.spotify.com/episode/4sfn...
Genuinely trying to figure out what’s going on with this persons back. Looks like a cut-away view from the inside of a vehicle.
April 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Genuinely trying to figure out what’s going on with this persons back. Looks like a cut-away view from the inside of a vehicle.
Just applied for NAIC and Worlds as a Judge. I love the Pokémon community and am excited at the prospect of participating in making these tournaments happen! 🤞
March 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Just applied for NAIC and Worlds as a Judge. I love the Pokémon community and am excited at the prospect of participating in making these tournaments happen! 🤞
Very excited to have Zander Bennett in for a Pokémon Trivia podcast episode this week! Check it out here:
open.spotify.com/episode/4sPA...
open.spotify.com/episode/4sPA...
Episode 23: TRIVIA PURSUITS
Battle Frontier - A Pokemon TCG Podcast · Episode
open.spotify.com
March 20, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Very excited to have Zander Bennett in for a Pokémon Trivia podcast episode this week! Check it out here:
open.spotify.com/episode/4sPA...
open.spotify.com/episode/4sPA...
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MUSIC 2 the collaborative album between myself and Equip is out today vyd.co/Music2
www.100percentelectronica.com/products/fm-...
fmskyline.bandcamp.com/album/music-2
www.100percentelectronica.com/products/fm-...
fmskyline.bandcamp.com/album/music-2
March 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
MUSIC 2 the collaborative album between myself and Equip is out today vyd.co/Music2
www.100percentelectronica.com/products/fm-...
fmskyline.bandcamp.com/album/music-2
www.100percentelectronica.com/products/fm-...
fmskyline.bandcamp.com/album/music-2