VANCE KELLEY vs TORD REKLEV - Pokémon TCG Masters Finals | Pokémon Worlds 2023

[@michaellade9414]

This match was epic, you can tell they put so much time and practice into learning their decks. They definitely are the best of the best.

[@jman1989]

Almost like watching paint dry, but with cool cards

[@ExileOfSand]

What a grand finals! This had everything you could ask for, both played out of their minds!!

[@ZachWhaley]

I was really rooting for that Gardevoir deck. Oh well, that was a hell of a match!

[@Jay_Rollin]

One of the best matches I have ever watched.

[@thejimcricket]

I think the world wanted Tord to win, but that was an epic battle and he still has something to chase.

[@luistirado88]

Hell no. Always root for the underdog.

[@guzel_games]

Another worlds that ends unsatisfactory due to the time limitations in the finals

[@leeferdie723]

Congrats for both players! Good game🎉

[@icedglaceon4864]

I just got into tcg now I can understand these videos thx tcg live!!!!

[@swenweinert2441]

Ein absolut episches und sehr spannendes Match. Absolut eines FInales würdig. GG an die beiden großartigen Spieler und herzliche Glückwünsche an den neuen verdienten Weltmeister.

[@selder_7]

Cannot wait to play these decks if they go on sale like last years did

[@SneakerTalkTCG]

Such a great game and pleasure to watch! It's a shame that it had to end in sudden death though, wish the rules were changed a bit even if it's only for grand finals of major tournaments

[@Hauki336]

yea fr imo finals should not have time instead punish slow play. but i understand they have a schedule they have to follow :(

[@javaheat4008]

Yeah for real Jugde should add clock timer like on PTCGLive chess game so there is no played slow tactics like tord

[@TimeTravelinger]

The way he drew the last few turns out... he knew what time it was. GG

[@sunnierjewel115]

This looks more complicated than playing on the actual app😭😭

[@shawnycruickshank8895]

I watched this live and it was so intense. We were waiting with bated breath on every move. The atmosphere was absolutely electric. We were gutted for Tord, but it was such a good game!

[@MaroonerForeverr]

I was rooting for Tord too!

[@zumokumibonsu4501]

I love watching Tord replace his deck to its correct spot when Vance would cut the deck and then when Tord gets to do the same, he shuffles, cuts then replaces his deck to its correct position lol. Love it.

[@brokenstyx]

Fantastic tournament, Tord worked so hard

[@michaellade9414]

The other guy worked just as hard but in theory even hard he had to make it to day two while Tord was already guaranteed day 2.

[@kaushikhegde8227]

@@michaellade9414 beating Azul was pretty big for Vance

[@thegamehunter1224]

Why is this guy not excited at all about winning? Never seen someone have this little emotion from winning a championship 😂 1:41:49

[@xv2189]

Maybe he wants show the crowd that it’s no big deal for him. But for me I would showboat the hell out of it. Fuk the bad rep that I would get. I’d be righteous and ratchet up in that biiiiiiiii

[@bryninja7763]

I thought the same thing

[@mietenkamtw]

He was exhausted and still in the "zone". Probably couldnt realize it yet also

[@bryninja7763]

@@mietenkamtw I have no doubt they both were

[@shawnycruickshank8895]

Everyone was anticipating Tord to win. It was a tough game, I think he was just relieved the game was over and felt a little upset for Tord.

[@FatalPhenom]

The World Champs eludes Tord but he will be back. Congrats to both but I'm glad to see Mew Vmax win it. It has been such a powerhouse and a staple of the swsh era. I feel like seeing it go out on top is a fitting end since it's unlikely to be played much going forward. I'm behind on what's meta nowadays hence why I'm so late to this video, but hopefully as s&v continue to release new sets we get to see decks that are as fun as Mew Vmax was to play.

[@ajpz80808]

Congrats to both! 8)

[@MrWessiide]

Betting tord plays a one of drapion in every deck now until rotation

[@MrWessiide]

And also surprising to me that gardy players still haven't embraced heavy ball

[@marcoscabezolajr.8408]

@@MrWessiide I do

[@willymot]

not the reason he lost tho, if we wouldve taken 5 more seconds to think before time when out then vance would have been turn 0 and tord wouldve taken more prize cards before vance did

[@DoubleSama]

I wanted to see Tord win because it would be cool for an 'ex' deck to win Worlds since they were just introduced and are competing against VMAX and VSTAR decks. But, this is also likely to be the final big tournament Mew VMAX will ever win due to Charizard ex (dark) coming into the format. That deck can consistently KO a Mew VMAX as early as turn 2.

[@kaushikhegde8227]

Tord literally had everything with him, that BDIF gets him everything he wants but I guess where Tord really lost was time. Every turn needed to be played with extreme focus and it took a lot of time to play the cards because you spend most of it drawing, sequencing and playing the right ones at the right time. As you notice, it took a whole 60 minutes for the final plus some extra turns. But Vance was ready even at the dying minutes of the final because he can take prizes. Tord was unable to put enough psychic energies into the discard though to be ready for the prize taking KOs at the dying moments of the match. But Congratulations to Vance Kelly for being the World Champ!!!

[@JaeMizz]

He lost in Game 1 when he didn't get rid of Zacian, he never played Iono, he plays like he is misplaying but setting up for later turns when in actuality he is misplaying and losing the game. When he beat Michael, Michael had NOTHING and brought it down to 2 prizes and could've took the game if his start wasn't so bad. To get in top 8, dude got a 2 prize loss penalty that damn near guaranteed Tord the top 8 spot. Makes the run seem rigged. I hate Ness or Jason Kly because I played vs him in My Era, but the he is the GOAT for a reason with 3 Worlds victories and Tord will never be that.

[@kaushikhegde8227]

@@JaeMizz to beat Mew using Garde, the main emphasis is setting up energies into the discard and bringing out your most powerful attacker to dish the damage but if you mess up in setting then it's going to be problematic as the game goes by.

[@JaeMizz]

@@kaushikhegde8227 It's 2 scenarios. Boss Genesect Boss Genesect Boss Genesect or Mew V with Gardy ex and Gardy. U use Zacian V if u can guarantee the Ko or fall behind but both must be true in that situation. Spiritomb in the deck literally swings it in your favor yet Tord doesn't play tomb. I'm a Gardy player and mew is more aggressive and has the edge based off speed, but if your experienced with the deck u understand how to use Gardy Ex and playing 2 Boss's and palpad.

[@kaushikhegde8227]

@@JaeMizz he did take game 2 but the time lapse worked for Vance because Tord couldn't get the big guns on time. It's 3 turns after 1 hour, right?

[@kaushikhegde8227]

@@JaeMizz yes it's true that could just gust to victory but Tord wasn't able to find that

[@AlvinTran-b7d]

The Reklev's deck is hard to set up but when it completes the preparations, it's very powerful

[@Swamp_Thing_4487]

Been playing since 1998 so, as a tcg game vet, this is astonishing. Cards and rules has changed soooo much since then, also bro the card search from your library to your hand and back about four times may look important but in my times there was a time limit to pick a card

[@robertcrist6059]

Why is there the time limit as opposed to best of 3 meaning the person who wins 2 matches?

[@marcoscabezolajr.8408]

Mirage step is good but so many games it ends up being useless, I mean if you go second you are not playing it. I've had to change my gardy list multiple times, Gallade? Mirage Step? 3 stadiums?, worker? Escape rope? So many variables and I'm not sure what is the best list for me

[@lordkieta]

mirage step is only meant to be used in emergencies. you want to set up with refinement kirlia every single time. mirage step is for when too many ralts are prized or unavailable. its a backup plan, not a strategy

[@phillipabeita824]

Commentators are simps for tord, the disappointment on their faces was real

[@serranurcalskan9886]

I was playing tcg pocket and i thought i would understand this but nope no idea lmao

[@curtshepherd5668]

I didnt know Johnny Manziel was so good at pokemon!

[@ArenaEscritora]

Omg, I didn't believe that power tablet combo in the first game.

[@xtremescy]

who else watched on x2 speed? half of the time took is spent on shuffling cards. anyone is hoping that to set a specific timing on individual instead (like in chess).

[@WyrmLimion]

MEW VMAX went out with a bang on the biggest stage :)

[@lauragrindey8029]

How come Tord picked up 2 cards off the top of the deck after playing the Battle VIP pass in game 1? It wasn't the first turn but he discarded then picked up 2?

[@OscarHowe-dm9mx]

When everyone thought gardivoir was the bdif and mew vmax went and beat it well done vance!

[@relaxingtime263]

Anyone can explain why they put mew vmax on the bench in last turn just to put it back again to active at the end?

[@kalma8216]

basically, mew vmax has an attack that says it copies the attack of a fusion strike pokemon in play, in this case genesect has the attack that does 210 damage and the next turn it can't attack, so to attack the next turn it uses the free retreat of mew vmax to remove it from the active position and then use the switch to put him back active and attack again

[@GRIXUS777]

Didnt know you could cut your deck after you already did and your opponents had the chance to. Tord wouldve been disqualified.

[@Darksilver740]

First time watching a championship on KZbin. I hear an echo from the commentators, does that mean their voices are being projected in the room?

[@scottyensen]

watching to learn how to play properly. ive got thousands of cards since the cards were released in Canada and trying to see if this 35 year old wants to start playing locally XD Been collecting since I was in grade school and got a couple OG cards worth 1000s

[@matthewlund7807]

Tord was seconds away from winning! If they took an extra second or two, time would have been called on Vance's turn. Then Tord would have had turns 1 and 3 instead of 0 and 2. If everything played out the same, the Cresselia line would have clinched it on turn 3!

[@CubanPete5280]

Good job Vance! Go Murica!

[@jackwhite5286]

Can someone explain me pls for last hit Vance would got 2 prize cards so Tord didnt lose yet ?

[@mar4uk309]

I don't get it as well. Waiting for answer here with you

[@melosuccs]

Tord couldn’t slow the play the clock to his favor in time, making him tonight’s big loser

[@jaysonmanman]

S/o the commentators, cus im completely lost yet entertained

[@cj-vp9rf]

as someone who plays tcg live and uses their physical tcg to keep in pristine collection, watching them shuffle hurts

[@bullyarena3923]

Not to nit-pick or anything but watch tords shuffle in the first match at the very beginning..and how was Vance able to play such bent cards? Both are sus and look familiar..lol

[@mariankrajcovic1618]

33:26 i dont understand why Gardevoir was knocked out. it had 120 damage and phychic leap does 70 ?? what am i missing please?

[@PikaCarloss]

That gardevoir has 140 hp

[@UNGRADEDBROS]

simply beautiful stuff

[@nawfelyahiaoui6875]

Wait, how do extra time turns work? Isn't it supposed to be like Turn 1, Turn 2, Turn 3, End? Or is there a Turn 0?

[@driftinggecko8329]

When time runs out, whoever's turn it is start as Turn 0. Then it just goes 1, 2 and 3.

[@nawfelyahiaoui6875]

@@driftinggecko8329 And does it matter if the time runs out during the middle of a turn so it becomes Turn 1?

[@driftinggecko8329]

@@nawfelyahiaoui6875 Nope, just turn 0

[@HeWhoWalksTheFire]

50:45 - what did Vance use to knock out the Ralts?

[@fmradio9728]

Mew V used Psychic Leap, does 70 dmg

[@HeWhoWalksTheFire]

@@fmradio9728 thanks, i was confused as I didnt realize that the shuffle is a „may“ ability

[@linuxuser145]

i just started playing pokemon tcg and trying to learn i just download pokemon live, so what is the coin for on top of the card

[@ringtoss8975]

Just to show that pokemon has used its ability.

[@C-2-t-M]

What and why are the tokens placed on the cards at 8:15?

[@TheR1.0AUCCC]

to mark that the pokemon used their ability. The pokemon it's on can only use their ability once per turn.

[@No1ANTAGON1ST]

This is the second pokemon tournament I'm seeing today opening with stuffed animals on the table?

[@JonnieVamp]

Around 32:00 Vance starts placing coins on his benched Pokémon, can someone explain why this is? New learner here just trying to completely understand. Thanks!

[@sfritts10]

They’re used as markers to show that they used that Ability for the turn. It’s pretty common on streams like this. ☺️

[@JonnieVamp]

@@sfritts10 makes sense! Thank you 😀

[@furiouslycollecting]

Why would they even have a time limit for the finals… kinda goofy. Let them play it out

[@wowwt]

Because some decks literally go for an hour.

[@ShawnSaunders-vg3ms]

Thanks for the knowledge iv been curious about learning how to play but what if you have the same card as your opponent? Im so confused but i guess i have to just play a few games and get hands on experience to get the feel of it. Plan on buying some cards get me a few decks to work with. Edit 1/3rd way through the match.... ummm this reminds me of poker for nerds like myself. I barely know how to play poker but this looks funner for me. So its like you have to arm the 5 cards on deck to be able and replace the card being played and you can pre plan your attacks in detail and in an effective manner . I like it im in.😮😅😊edit once more. This should be on every commissary in ever prison and ever jail. Spades and hearts gets old really fast. Also look up the 2 California cops that are on leave or even fired for playing Pokémon GO on the job ignoring call for backup to catch Pokémon 😂❤

[@WazzaNZ15]

Very new to Pokemon tcg so can someone please tell me what Tord was using to get all his energy back each time he put a new Gardevoir?

[@a.c.2906]

It's Gardevoir's ability, Psychic Embrace. You can take all the energy cards in the Discarded pile and put them on any Pokémon you want.

[@Thegamblerino]

I really dont understand why is there time in the finals, let the guys play their best games, time is not really an issue when there are no other games taking place.

[@yingmustang67]

Damn Gardavoir, I am an OG player from the Neo edition. I heard everytime God of war! 😂😂😂

[@thomasprutsch4390]

Im a Little new to the tcg. But how did he manage to get 4 price cards with just one V kill which would give him 2 price cards. Could someone explain?

[@chrisdelaney7516]

Time expired. Whoever had the least remaining prize cards at the end of turn 3 won

[@thomasprutsch4390]

@@chrisdelaney7516 thank you very much

[@illbeinthelivingroom6240]

It’s a knock out, not a kill lol

[@Z1C0Lee]

That is suprising.... I thought Tord'll win but, who ever knows the future!.....

[@lennox4231]

They notice his cards from Deck ? Is that Conform?

[@nursepjv9668]

@pokemon Team: can you turn on CC (closed caption) option for those in the deaf 🧏‍♂️ and hard of hearing community? Thank you!

[@famassemtex]

At minute 32, how did he psychic leap when the mew v had been evolved into mew vmax and shouldnt have been allowed moves of its prior evolution

[@yitowee]

He had a Mew V in the bench though!

[@Ace-3.]

God bless everyone and have a wonderful day ❤🙏

[@bdbproductions2366]

So they get to use their own deck ?

[@AceTrainerUK]

A newbie question, but why doesn’t the opponent knowing the fact that he plays a mew deck, put some drapion v in?

[@savedsam1726]

I was wondering that to maybe your not allowed to change your deck once you have entered the tournament

[@cypi6210]

closest tord has been

[@uncleiroh6127]

Been playing yugioh for 20 years. Never played the actual Pokémon card game until a few days ago and I’m instantly HOOKED

[@Dana__black]

I could probably beat them off

[@blucyd3116]

What it means putting the dices on the top of their pokemon?

[@shahmuhamad1327]

Why does he put the vstar logo at top what the mean

[@nortonantho]

Well donr Vance! GO USA!

[@PokemonFanBR]

Can judges Throw dices / coin next time ?

[@OldManRogers]

Commentators clearly going for Tord...

[@GahmConrad]

Yeah the glazing is insane

[@kevincarumba8424]

Can someone explain Vance ending sequence on why he switched out the Mew VMax and the Mew V and then switched back?

[@wyattpalguta4643]

Techno blast makes it where you can't attack the next turn so he needed to retreat and get back into the active so he can attack again

[@kevincarumba8424]

@@wyattpalguta4643 Ah copy that. Thanks!

[@runningwithscizors974]

You can’t spell Alinos Gateway without a W 🎉🎉

[@Huber01]

Are they wearing Bose Aviation headsets? lol

[@CrypticConclave]

Nice!

[@IRDOPEFISH]

WoW!

[@Reyes97s]

I lost my vstar coin, I have some vstar cards though

[@soulwindgaming3599]

All i can see is always shuffle on there hands cards?😂😂 Why they always do that 😹

[@luisangelperez9469]

they rode on Tords lap too much only to get beat in the last turn, such dissapointment for the commenters huh😅

[@wyattpalguta4643]

Vance is the goat

[@noyp236]

I don't understand the game 🤣 and I have been watching pokemon since I was just a little child 😅

[@TCG-BOI]

Why did Vance switch out the mew in game three(his last turn)? I don’t think he needed to.

[@sirfox6307]

Because the Mew VMAX had just attacked on the previous turn with Techno Blast, so it had to switch out and then come back in for the effect to reset.

[@dontread12]

​@sirfox6307 oh even if ur using the genesects move u still have to wait a turn or switch out to attack again next turn. Interesting I'm new to tcg so I was wondering the same thing and if the rule still counts since it's mew using the genesect attack. But it explains it to me now thanks.

[@ApeShotz]

Commentators biased af, Tord spent 90% of his time drawing. What a lame way to play. Losing is a fitting result. Props to Vance shedding light on a set most people hate.

[@camilocarias5501]

Hermano, ¿esta locura qué fue? Dos horas de pura fantasía en las que no he entendido nada.

[@marcoscabezolajr.8408]

Then Don't watch it. This is a Pokémon trading card championship tournament. People watch already knowing how everything works

[@camilocarias5501]

@@marcoscabezolajr.8408 take it easy, blood

[@ElJewPacabrah]

Todd or tord?

[@samelbert8583]

Shame on the commentators. Watching live was even more absurd. Guy wins worlds and is immediately met with disappointment from the guys in the booth and compliments to his opponent. Tord was playing BDIF and still the entire tournament those casters openly rooting for him. Sucks that his story seems to be one of perpetual 2nd place but still, thought there would be less obvious bias from the casters. Maybe next year they can get more professional ones

[@Lox4013]

Dude. This is an absolute lie. Watch the video. Again. Slowly. They literally congratulate Vance and are extremely emphatic about how big a win this is for Vance. What's the matter with you? The video evidence is right there. Why do you feel the need to sully Tord and especially the casters? Tord almost made history. Needless to say, they spent time talking about that.

[@ryant7517]

@@Lox4013 tord fanboy spotted.

[@ryant7517]

@@derekjeter3654 Funny thing is, I don't even hate Tord. He's a good player, great, even, but the bias from the commentary table constantly making Tord seem like he's God's greatest gift to the Pokemon TCG is downright annoying and off putting. They hardly mentioned Vance's miracle run to the finals, but CONSTANTLY mentioned Tord winning every IC, and even compared him to a man who won Worlds three times, while Tord hasn't won a single one. Chip Richey is a big part of this as well, as I've watched multiple Pokemon TCG tournaments where he has mentioned and talked about Tord despite him not being on stream, the subject of what was happening, or even in the tournament anymore. That's why I have a disdain for Tord and his fanboys. It's not even Tord's fault, which is unfortunate for him, but the dickriding is absolutely ridiculous most of the time.

[@encl9644]

Vance looked like he lost

[@Ruthlesshauser]

B O T H O F T H E M

[@Rotina_gamer]

Mew literally are using stands😅

[@anuarreyes1962]

Bro idk wtf is going on

[@shockerfilms]

This game makes less sense than when playing it in the 90s. People just drawing cards nonstop without playing anything that allowed them to. Cards are nostalgic to collect game has always been trash.

[@monarch2500]

My message got deleted lol 😂

[@monarch2500]

@pablosway lol 😂 😂 😂

[@monarch2500]

@pablosway we where bad lol 😂

[@sarahsolomon1546]

a like mew vmax

[@jeffwhite1334]

I think Tord only lost because of the time limit. I was sad to see Mew Vmax win because it’s my least favorite deck 😒.

[@PhoenixGaming1230]

I don't understand why he took a prize card when putting the Pokémon in the lost zone. You're not supposed to take a prize card when you put a Pokémon in the lost zone.

[@theredrexy]

Stings for Tord. He would have won game 3 if it weren’t for time but that’s the consequences of running a deck that relies on big pulls

[@Avery_37]

Honestly yeah the deck takes a very long time to play everything correctly