Team
Meet the Team
The strength of Team Evolve lies in its players. Learn more about the competitors shaping the future of the game.
Reno Bernardo
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Format Focus: Standard, Expanded, Cube, GLC
Top Accomplishments:
- 42nd place at NAIC 2017
- Day 2 at NAIC 2022
- Two top 64 Regional Finishes
Reno is a husband and a father who enjoys all things Pokémon. He thinks about the game in a unique way and usually gravitates towards an aggressive or explosive playstyle. M Rayquaza EX was his first "Main" deck and his favorite deck of all time. In Reno's free time he enjoys playing cubes with his friends, playing video games, and is heavily involved with his church.
Favorite Pokémon: Tyranitar
Coaching: [Available / Not Available]
Corey Patterson
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Format Focus: Standard, GLC
Top Accomplishments:
- Day 2 finish at NAIC 2023
- Two Day 2 Regional Finishes
- Three time Evolve Cards & Collectibles set Champion
- 2025 Pokémon TCG Ace Trainer
Corey is a passionate about the game and has already established himself as an elite player in his 2 years of competing. Corey tends to focus on decks with high skill ceilings and decision making and likes to master a deck rather than focus on playing the meta. His first deck was Mew Vmax which took him to Day 2 of NAIC in his first ever competitive event. Corey has played Pokémon video games for over 25 years and enjoys going to movies, playing all variety of games, and hanging out with his dog and cat in his free time.
Favorite Pokémon: Mew
Coaching: [Available / Not Available]
Kyle Padgett
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Format Focus: Standard, GLC
Top Accomplishments:
- Top 260 at 2024 Louisville Regional
- Multiple Cup and Challenge wins
Kyle is a newer player who jumped in with two feet first. He has shown to be a great player locally, and is ready to make his mark on the regional/national stage. Kyle enjoys playing decks that have a good matchup spread into the meta and playing decks that allow him to have multiple possible winning strategies. Kyle also shares a birthday with the late, great, Harambe.
Favorite Pokémon: TBD
Coaching: [Available / Not Available]
Ming Weng
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Format Focus: Standard
Top Accomplishments:
- Three Time World Champion Qualifier
- Top 16 at the Puerto Rico Special Event
- Top 32 at the 2023 Peoria Regional
- Two Additional Top 64's at Regionals
Ming has built a resume making him an elite player in the Columbus Area. He has qualified for worlds in each of the 3 seasons that he has competed in. He typically likes to play Lightning and Dark decks as they tend to fit his aggressive playstyle. Ming hopes to reach the summit and top his first regional this year. He has enjoyed playing card games since he was 3 years old and is currently studying for his PhD in the field of Microbiology
Favorite Pokémon: TBD
Coaching: [Available / Not Available]
Alex LeBlanc
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Format Focus: Standard, Expanded
Top Accomplishments:
- 29th at the 2023 NAIC
- Three Top 128's at Regionals
- Columbus Invitational Finalist
Alex is a seasoned player that has been playing competitively for over six years. He enjoys playing decks that allow him to win almost any game and allow him to use his skill and knowledge of the game to shine. His favorite TCG card is Comfey from Lost Origin and his favorite deck to play is TinaChomp in expanded.
Favorite Pokémon: Gengar
Coaching: [Available / Not Available]