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[[Image:Kyle Sucevich.jpg|thumb|right|Kyle Sucevich, right, shaking hands with winner Justin Sanchez after the 2011 [[Play! Pokémon#National Championships|United States National Championships]]]]
[[Image:Kyle Sucevich.jpg|thumb|right|Kyle Sucevich, right, shaking hands with winner Justin Sanchez after the 2011 [[Play! Pokémon#National Championships|United States National Championships]]]]


'''Kyle Sucevich''', known affectionately as '''Pooka''', born February 4, 1989, is one of the most successful [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] players of all-time. Sucevich boasts a long list of accomplishments, including arguably the most impressive collection of finishes at the [[Play! Pokémon#National Championships|U.S. National Championships]]. He is also, along with [[Josue Rojano]], [[Michael Pramawat]], and [[Drew Holton]], a founding member of [[The Top Cut]], a popular Pokémon TCG fansite focusing on competitive aspects of the game.
'''Kyle Sucevich''' (born February 4, 1989), known affectionately as '''Pooka''', is one of the most accomplished [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] players of all-time, retiring from competitive play in 2015 to work for [[The Pokémon Company International]]. Sucevich boasts a long list of accomplishments, including what is widely regarded as the best [[Play! Pokémon#National Championships|U.S. National Championships]] résumé.
 
Along with [[Josue Rojano]], [[Michael Pramawat]], and [[Drew Holton]], Sucevich founded {{OBP|The Top Cut|website}}, a competitive Pokémon TCG fansite that is often considered by players and fans alike as the catalyst for official streaming coverage of premier Pokémon events. Sucevich is well known for "Bad Deck Monday," his trademark gimmick on The Top Cut, where fans would watch him battle his rogue deck ideas against opponents in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]].


==Notable tournament performances==
==Notable tournament performances==
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* 3rd Place, [[Play! Pokémon#National Championships|2010 United States National Championships]]
* 3rd Place, [[Play! Pokémon#National Championships|2010 United States National Championships]]
* Top 32, [[Play! Pokémon#National Championships|2008 United States National Championships]]
* Top 32, [[Play! Pokémon#National Championships|2008 United States National Championships]]
* Top 8, [[Play! Pokémon#National Championships|2008 United States National Championships]]
* Top 8, [[Play! Pokémon#National Championships|2005 United States National Championships]]
* Top 16, {{TCG|2004 World Championships}}
* Top 16, {{TCG|2004 World Championships}}
* 1st Place, [[Play! Pokémon#Regional Championships|2010 Midwest Regional Championships]]
* 1st Place, [[Play! Pokémon#Regional Championships|2010 Midwest Regional Championships]]
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==Personal==
==Personal==
Sucevich is currently pursuing a degree in computer science at {{wp|Marquette University}} in {{wp|Wisconsin}}. In-person, he is relatively quiet and analytical while remaining friendly and personable.
Sucevich graduated with a degree in computer science at {{wp|Marquette University}} in {{wp|Wisconsin}}, and now works for The Pokémon Company International as a Research & Development Associate. Sucevich can be described as analytical, and in person is quiet, yet personable and friendly.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* While he has had a remarkable showing at the United States National Championships, Sucevich has had largely lackluster performances in the World Championships he has attended.  Interestingly, this is a similar situation as that of two-time World Champion [[Jason Klaczynski]], who rarely performs well at Nationals.
* While he has had a remarkable showing at the United States National Championships, Sucevich has had largely lackluster performances in the World Championships he has attended.  Interestingly, this is a similar situation as that of three-time World Champion [[Jason Klaczynski]], who rarely performs well at Nationals.
* His favorite Pokémon is {{p|Meganium}}.
* He is known for being able to recall obscure and rarely played Pokémon TCG cards.
 
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[[Category:TCG players]]
[[Category:TCG players]]

Revision as of 13:19, 3 May 2015

Kyle Sucevich, right, shaking hands with winner Justin Sanchez after the 2011 United States National Championships

Kyle Sucevich (born February 4, 1989), known affectionately as Pooka, is one of the most accomplished Pokémon Trading Card Game players of all-time, retiring from competitive play in 2015 to work for The Pokémon Company International. Sucevich boasts a long list of accomplishments, including what is widely regarded as the best U.S. National Championships résumé.

Along with Josue Rojano, Michael Pramawat, and Drew Holton, Sucevich founded The Top Cut, a competitive Pokémon TCG fansite that is often considered by players and fans alike as the catalyst for official streaming coverage of premier Pokémon events. Sucevich is well known for "Bad Deck Monday," his trademark gimmick on The Top Cut, where fans would watch him battle his rogue deck ideas against opponents in Pokémon Trading Card Game Online.

Notable tournament performances

Personal

Sucevich graduated with a degree in computer science at Marquette University in Wisconsin, and now works for The Pokémon Company International as a Research & Development Associate. Sucevich can be described as analytical, and in person is quiet, yet personable and friendly.

Trivia

  • While he has had a remarkable showing at the United States National Championships, Sucevich has had largely lackluster performances in the World Championships he has attended. Interestingly, this is a similar situation as that of three-time World Champion Jason Klaczynski, who rarely performs well at Nationals.
  • His favorite Pokémon is Meganium.
  • He is known for being able to recall obscure and rarely played Pokémon TCG cards.



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