Careful Study is a Grand Archive TCG podcast focused on competitive strategy, deck techs, tournament analysis, card discussion, and community stories. We break down the meta, highlight strong and surprising decks, and help players better understand the decisions that win games, with a healthy amount of humor along the way.
We return from Vegas in good spirits and talk about our experience. Stevo's Top 8 Jin deck: https://youtu.be/19jmEyke7OE #grandarchivetcg #grandarchive #tcg #anime
17 May 2026
Huge Bans before NA Nationals! - Episode 22
We go over the most recent banned announcements and how they will impact the upcoming Nationals event in Vegas. Read the ban list here: https://www.gatcg.com/article/ban-and-restricted-april-20th-2026 #grandarchivetcg #tcg
17 May 2026
Regional Metas with Special Guest Terry! - Episode 21
In this episode we have special guest and Worlds competitor Terry on the show to talk about what he's up to, the latest Grand Archive format Pantheon, and the difference in regional metas. Find more Terry here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTradingPost-team Buy a Giga-Binder here (not a sponsor): https://us.vaultx.com/collections/zip-binders/products/16-pocket-exo-tec-zip-binder?_pos=1&_fid=919384e33&_ss=c #vaultx #grandarchivetcg #onepiece #winterolympics #cardgame #tcg
17 May 2026
Banned & Restricted, Ascent Results, and more! - Episode 20b
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15 Jul 2025
S1E14 - Worlds Edition
Episode Notes
We chat about Worlds and the upcoming DTR release.
What happened to episode 13? Check out our YouTube channel!
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16 May 2025
S1E12 - Wuxem Deconstructed
Episode Notes
Stevo and Corbin go over their regional topping Wind Luxem decks. Deck choices and game play critique!
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73sH1Sg0Q9M (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73sH1Sg0Q9M)
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11 Apr 2025
S1E11 - The HVN Meta Shapes Up
Episode Notes
We revisit some recent large events and talk about how the meta is shaping up for HVN. Stevo and Taylor also bicker.
Sign up for The Banish Zone Top 16 $2k Regional on May 3rd!
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21 Feb 2025
S1E10 - Season 2 in Review
Episode Notes
We take a look at how season 2 of Grand Archive evolved.
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16 Dec 2024
S1E9 - Tales from Santa Clara
Steve and Corbin recount their experiences from the ALC Alter in Santa Clara, offering valuable insights into the esports scene's latest developments.
Corbin discusses Christchurch's meta trends and predicts Santa Clara's dynamics, also sharing insights on Oath allies.
23 Nov 2024
S1E7 - VA Regionals and more
Careful Study hosts dissect the current meta landscape in a post-Three Visits Errata world at the VA Regionals, revealing key insights for competitive players.
5 Nov 2024
S1E6 - Oops all Vanitas
Episode Notes
We talk about Ascent Toronto, the meta reset, and what comes next after Three Visits errata!
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6 Oct 2024
S1E5 - PA Regionals - Nico Nico Nico
Episode Notes
We talk to Breydan about his recent championship regional run at the PA Regionals hosted by The Banish Zone.
Breydan's Winning Nico List: https://silvie.gg/decklist?deck=2756 (https://silvie.gg/decklist?deck=2756)
PA Regional VOD: https://www.youtube.com/live/QTEgCMwcR0g?si=czmJCGV8h7WJ4Hkj (https://www.youtube.com/live/QTEgCMwcR0g?si=czmJCGV8h7WJ4Hkj)
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20 Sept 2024
S1E4 - NJ Regionals Round by Round
Episode Notes
We go round by round of our experience at the NJ MRC Regional hosted by Final Turn Gaming and take a peak of the new AMB heroes abilities.
Join us at The Banish Zone on Sept 21st for a 2K Regional!
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3 Sept 2024
S1E3 - Erupting to Victory
Episode Notes
So about traveling far for a champs…
Talking about Erupting in champs and regionals as well as the updated B&R.
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23 Aug 2024
S1E2 - Champs and Horses
Episode Notes
Store Champs
Is it worth it to travel far for a store champs?
Does the winner take all event put locals at a disadvantage?
Should Weebs provide better support for store champs? More playmats? Variable value cards for 1st 2nd and 3rd?
Regionals
There have been larger Regionals with 100 or more players recently. One in Manila and the other in Honk Kong. It’s not the Slime dominated top 8s expected.
Ascent & B&R
The next Ascent is in Singapore Sept.28 & 29th. There will be a B&R Sept. 2nd well before this event and I expect Outlook to go into Cat 3 and Erupting to just stay where its at. Dream Fairy may move up to Cat 2.
15 Aug 2024
S1E1 - Discussing all things Grand Archive (except for horses)
Episode Notes
Ascent Chicago
What’d we bring and how’d you do?
What was the reasoning behind the deck choice?
Do you feel it was a mistake? Was their a better choice?
Did you run into any decks that surprised you or you thought were really neat?
Winning Decks
Winning deck
Discuss top 8
**B&R & Proxia **
Changes to Stonescale Band
Escalation of Corhazi Outlook
AMB & Other Product Reveals
Judge Program
Careful Study is brought to you by, The Banish Zone. Located in Wernersville, PA, just outside of Reading, The Banish Zone is a player owned game store with a thriving community for card games, miniatures, roleplaying, and more. If you are in the neighborhood please stop by and tell them we sent you. If not please visit thebanishzone.com (http://www.thebanishzone.com/) for information on all events and products available for purchase! We thank The Banish Zone for their support!
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