From most reports Expedition is still relatively hard to find in most places, so there were still a lot of pre-release type questions about it this week (how many cards are in the set, etc.).  Other than that, not much else to really shout about this week.

Enjoy,
 - CHRISBO

EXPEDITION:

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #409 from mrmisdreavus545:
Has any expedition boxes been delayed?
master_trainer_mike says, "Not sure what you mean, different store chains take different amounts of time to process products."

master_trainer_pat says, "We're finding it really difficult to figure out which stores have received it and which ones have not. It's really been a difficult release to track down. We only just today received a few packs each to open up. The rest of Wizards doesn't have any yet."

master_trainer_mike says, "The card-e cards have had more different companies involved due to the new technology so it has been far more complex to get the product to market."

master_trainer_pat says, "We were able to get some lists of what all the cards do, so that has helped."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #428 from paulie1084:
How come not all stores have expedition boosters and decks? I heard a rumor that there was a delay?
master_trainer_mike says, "It is much harder to make these new cards due to the new card-e technology. As previously stated, there are more companies involved and we are making them as fast as we can."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #406 from ikendall:
Do you have any information on the European release of Expedition??
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope, there are issues still being worked out with the Pokemon Company. Once we know the answer, YOU will know the answer."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #426 from mt_icecold:
What card e card come with the new nintendo e reader?
master_trainer_pat says, "There are three cards that come with it and Machamp is one of them."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #447 from matthewssandslash:
Do you think that there will be a Card-E "map" showing how all the cards interact posted on your site??
master_trainer_mike says, "Dunno but that sort of things exists on other sites (try Nintendo for example). Or Pokemon.com"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #423 from soslowpoke:
Are the dotcodes printed on the ecards at the initial printing or are they brought somewhere else where they are added?
master_trainer_mike says, "We are a publicly traded company and cannot answer trade secrets of this sort. Sorry :)"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #472 from lord_schweizer:
how many cards in expedition packs - how many of each rarity - how many holos in a booster box?
master_trainer_mike says, "1 rare per pack"
master_trainer_pat says, "9 cards in a booster, rarity is variable, don't know about a booster box."
master_trainer_mike says, "1 parallel foil per pack (could be a common, uncommon, or rare)"
master_trainer_mike says, "2 non-foil uncommons"
master_trainer_mike says, "1 in 3 packs has a holo"
master_trainer_mike says, "the rest are commons"
master_trainer_mike says, "And there is NEVER a guarantee on how many holos per booster box. the holos variable is calculated across the entire print run"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #467 from monkeyman8889:
when is Expedition legal in sanctioned?
master_trainer_pat says, "It was legal on Sept 16th."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #450 from pigdeon_of_death:
Do you think Expedition will be a good draft set? If so, by itself or with what other set?
master_trainer_mike says, "It is a fairly large set and should be ok for booster drafts. Not sure I would use it for sealed though."

master_trainer_pat says, "It has a pretty good selection of Pokemon in it."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #455 from monkeyman8889:
When is Aquapolis supposed to be released?
master_trainer_pat says, "Sometime after Expedition...."
master_trainer_pat smirks.
darkmt_mike says, "Way after."

POKEMON LEAGUE / BATTLE ZONE:

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #411 from decaylife:
Any new battlezone info?
master_trainer_mike says, "Still in the pipes."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #407 from bulletpokemonmaster:
do you know the exact date that battle zone begins?
master_trainer_mike says, "Not exactly, starts in early November though."

PROFESSOR PROGRAM:

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #422 from daytongl:
Any news on when the Professors are going to get the sales pitch material for BattleZone so we can hit the pavement?
master_trainer_mike says, "Still working out logistics (though the shirts have been ordered and will look pretty spiffy)."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #440 from teamrocket4life:
re:422 We get shirts to help promote BattleZone!?!
master_trainer_mike says, "Hey! We would want you to look your best after all......"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #410 from teamrocket4life:
Is there a confirmation on when the 2nd wave of Professor Cards gets shipped?
master_trainer_mike says, "We will announce to the Professor list when the 2nd wave is sent out. We are dealing with several returns form bad addresses right now."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #468 from mt_icecold:
Are you considering making a status higher than master professor, like Mega Master Professor, or Ultra Mega Master Professor Joe?

master_trainer_mike says, "Seriously, there are plans for an additional level to be introduced next year."

UPCOMING EVENTS:

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #398 from indigomaster33:
any new news on the challenge series dates?
master_trainer_mike says, "Not yet, sorry. We will announce them when we know."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #404 from mt_icecold:
Any news on this seasons round of big tournaments, or are the details still being worked out?
master_trainer_pat says, "Nothing yet to tell...sorry."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #425 from indigomaster33:
the TMP world championship is at gencon you mentioned last chat...any further info on that?
master_trainer_mike says, "Sorry, we are just in the planning stages for next years events. It is scheduled to be at Gen Con in Indianapolis in August. We will have good coverage and prize support for it and that's all I know right now."

[CHRISBO NOTE: TMP = Team Multi-Player format.]

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #443 from indigomaster33:
since there's a big event at gencon for tmp...will there be one at origins?
master_trainer_mike says, "Origins will highlight the Professor World Championship. There will also be many smaller events, including team events as well."

PROMO CARDS

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #438 from bulletpokemonmaster:
With Pokemon 4Ever less then a month away, do you have any idea what Promo Number the Celebi card is? and do you have any info of any upcoming promos?

master_trainer_pat says, "I don't know what the number will be yet. No other news on other promos."

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