NAME: Alex Schleimer

RANKING: #19 (as of 10/26/1999)
CITY / STATE: Plano, Texas
AGE: 13
LOCATION: Rama Llama Comics, 601 W Parker Rd. , Plano, TX  (972) 515-3232

[POJO] What do you like best about the PokeMon TCG?
[AS] The simplicity of the game

[POJO] What do you dislike about the PokeMon TCG?
[AS] The availability and prices of the cards (the reason I stopped playing is due to the overpricing on packs and individuals).

[POJO] Do you find casual play or organized competition to be more fun? Why?
[AS] I like both, mainly because the game is a lot of fun and is easy to setup and play

[POJO] Where do you usually play?
[AS] Rama Llama Comics

[POJO] How often do you participate in organized tournaments?
[AS] I used to play 2 times a week.

[POJO] What was you most thrilling victory?
[AS] My very first tournament win over a long time rival. (Tony Ortiz)

[POJO] What was your most crushing defeat?
[AS] Losing in the final round to Kevin Ho.

[POJO] Who is your toughest competition? Why?
[AS] I haven’t played in a long time, but my toughest would probably be Kevin Ho, just because we basically used the same decks yet he managed to always sget the upper hand.

[POJO] What is your favorite card? Why?
[AS] Pokemon Flute! Just because I know NOBODY else will pick that card. :)

[POJO] What kind of deck to you dread having to play against?
[AS] My own

[POJO] What does it mean to you to be ranked as one of the best Pokemon TCG players in the world?
[AS] I’m not sure. I’ve heavily reconsidered starting playing again because of it though.

[POJO] Do you play the Pokemon video game?
[AS] More than the card game

[POJO] Do you watch the Pokemon Animated Series?
[AS] Yes.

[POJO] Do you have a collection of Pokemon toys?
[AS] Just those cute stuffed ones from KFC!

[POJO] Do you have a favorite card? Favorite video game character? Favorite animated series character?
[AS] Favorite Card: Pokemon Flute. Favorite Video Game Character: Charmander. Favorite Anime Series Character: Pikachu

[POJO] Anything else you would like to add to this interview?
[AS] Nope.