With the 2024 Pokémon Day around the corner, we talk about what makes the most sense to show up and what we would like, even if that's probably not possible. Our conversations go from Pokémon UNITE to Pokémon GO to the new Pokémon and more! We talk about the potential of a new Main Series game being announced to even having nothing that big announced as it could be a lighter year. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:30 - Pokémon Anime 00:22:10 - Black & White Remakes 00:51:10 - Break 00:54:20 - Someth...
Feb 19, 2024•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 605
Pokémon Day is approaching fast and TPCi just gave us our first hint at what to expect. A Ceruledge TCG stamped with the Pokémon Day logo will be coming next week, which debuted with a small short. This hints at the Ceruledge in the anime and the rumors of Ceruledge coming to Pokémon UNITE as well. Pokémon sales numbers got updated, Pokémon collaborated with 100 Thieves, and we have a new pin collection for the Year of the Dragon. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:40 - New Raid Events 00:11:00 - 100...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 604
Pokémon Sleep is getting a Valentine's Week event with boosted Shiny Pokémon. We get the 3.0.1 patch notes for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. They fixed what they said they would, but also patched the Smeargle issue too. Pokémon GO is getting one of the rarest Legendary Pokémon in the game. Pokémon UNITE gets "kinda" gets 3 new characters announced. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:00 - Pokémon Sleep Event 00:14:40 - New Elite Raids 00:37:00 - Break 00:40:20 - New UNITE Characters 00:51:30 - Scarlet a...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 603
Two players got banned at the Liverpool tournament this past weekend for using cloned Pokémon on their teams. This sparked a conversation that they didn't have enough time to make the Pokémon properly because the games have become "pay to win" because of needing to trade or buy the DLCs. Paldean Fates, the newest Shiny TCG set, has arrived. The Pikachu Van Gogh situation gets another update. Pokémon GO makes some good quality of life changes. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:00 - Cheating in VGC 00...
Jan 29, 2024•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 602
Pokémon TV shuts down after running for 10 years, making it harder to find Pokémon anime episodes. Pokémon GO is bringing Shadow Kyogre to the game soon and Shadow Ho-Oh returns. Pokémon Sleep preps us for the new event and new island coming next week. We dive deep in the Epilogue: Mochi Mayhem and talk about our thoughts on the new Mythical Pokémon. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:05:20 - Pokémon Sleep News 00:15:30 - Pokémon TV Shuts Down 00:24:40 - Pokémon GO News 00:37:00 - Break 00:38:50 - Epilo...
Jan 22, 2024•2 hr 54 min•Ep. 601
Pokémon Sleep gets a new island this month! Pokémon Masters EX adds the first Paldea character to the game. Niantic announces more surprises for Sinnoh Tour and two new gameplay mechanics for hardcore players. The Epilogue for Scarlet and Violet dropped this week, but we'll be doing a spoiler episode for that in 601. To celebrate 600 episodes, we talk about 600族 aka the 600 Club aka Pseudo-legendary Pokémon! 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:10 - Pokémon Sleep News 00:10:20 - Iono in Masters EX 00:2...
Jan 15, 2024•2 hr 52 min•Ep. 600
We go over both the most searched for Pokémon Cards and the most expensive Pokémon cards for 2023. Thoughts on Pokémon Concierge and if it's worth signing up fro Netflix. People are (once again) saying that Pokémon GO is dying, we talk about it and what Niantic did introduce for 2023 and what expectations are for 2024. Pokémon Sleep recap too. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:03:40 - Pokémon Sleep 00:10:00 - Most Expensive Pokémon Cards 2023 00:30:00 - Break 00:33:10 - Most Searched for Pokémon Cards ...
Jan 08, 2024•2 hr 46 min•Ep. 599
No spoilers for Pokémon Concierge, but we do talk about how everyone seems to really like it! On top of that, Netflix added Pokémon profile icons you can use! Pokémon GO has a New Years event featuring Jigglypuff with a bow. Pokémon Sleep also has a New Years event and this episode we compare free to play to premium and where everyone is at. Finally, there are some events ending in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet you should do ASAP. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:00 - Pokémon Sleep 2024 00:22:50 - Pok...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 598
HUGE Spoilers for those who didn't finish the story! We talk about the characters of the Indigo Disk and the continuation of the story from the Teal Mask into this. We also talk about the upcoming Epilogue that was announced and the secret story that you can access after the credits. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:03:00 - Item Printer 00:17:10 - The BB Elite Four 00:37:30 - Break 00:39:10 - Kieran's Story 01:50:45 - Bugs & Oversights 01:58:30 - Post Credits Ad thi...
Dec 25, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Ep. 597
No character or storyline spoilers this episode. The Indigo Disk is here and we talk about the new Flying mechanic, the task before each gym leader, the lack of a battle tower, becoming Pokémon, BBQs, the Legendary Pokémon being Shiny locked and more. This is our longest episode of the year, so I hope you really enjoy it. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:00 - Flying 00:11:00 - The Dome 00:27:00 - The Elite 4 Mechanics 00:48:30 - Break 00:52:10 - Drayton's Task & No Battle Tower 01:44:10 - Item Prin...
Dec 18, 2023•3 hr•Ep. 596
The final trailer for the Indigo Disk shows us more of what the DLC will include. A new feature where you can be Pokémon, a side quest mission related to something called BBQs, the ability to unlock flying for our Legendary Pokémon and more. This DLC seems much more packed than the Teal Mask. On top of that, Legendary Pokémon will be returning and there is a Shiny Mass Outbreak Event happening right now. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:03:00 - Being a Pokémon 00:10:40 - The Power of Flight & BBQs 00:...
Dec 11, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 595
Pokémon Sleep won some Google Play awards! Pokémon GO just launched their new Season, Timeless Travels, which involves Hisui Pokémon and a whole lot of Sinnoh. This season also leads up to the Sinnoh Tour, which will happen in LA early next year. This season will also include a $5 ticket each month, which is getting closer and closer to a monthly membership for the game. Pokémon Horizons finally has a USA date, which is also early next year. Pokémon UNITE is getting draft mode, EX Pokémon, and a...
Dec 04, 2023•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 594
Eevee Week comes to an end in Pokémon Sleep, but now we have Good Sleep Day. We talk about the pros and cons of the 7-Star Hisuian Samurott Raid that happened this past weekend. Two new Luxury brands partnered with The Pokémon Company releasing items that most cannot afford. Don't get locked out of your Pokémon GO. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:00 - Pokémon Sleep News 00:05:40 - Samurott Raid Recap 00:30:40 - Break 00:34:20 - Pokémon x Luxury Brands 01:02:40 - Accounts on Pokémon GO 01:19:00 - P...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 593
Eevee week is coming to Pokémon Sleep. Speaking of Eevee, we talk about our thoughts on the 7-Star Eevee Raids. Paldean Fates, a Shiny TCG set, is coming in January and TPCi chose some interesting Pokémon to display on the packaging for this set. Party Play in Pokémon GO now works with Routes! 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:40 - Toys R Us is Back 00:09:00 - Pokémon Sleep News 00:16:30 - 7 Star Eevee Raids Recap 00:32:50 - Break 00:33:50 - Paldean Fates 00:43:00 - Pokémon GO News 00:53:30 - Post C...
Nov 20, 2023•54 min•Ep. 592
Pokémon Sleep and Pokémon Masters EX gets an Eevee event to Celebrate Eevee Day! Pokémon Center restocks some Sitting Cuties, but also raises the prices. Niantic released information on how much money Pokémon GO Fest brought to the three cities that it visited in 2023 and compared that revenue to how much money a Taylor Swift concert would bring in. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:04:20 - Pokémon Sleep News 00:12:15 - Eevee Day 00:21:20 - Break 00:24:30 - Pokémon Center Restock 00:36:20 - Taylor Swif...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 591
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's The Indigo Disk Expansion, which is part 2 of The Hidden Treasures of Area Zero DLC, will be released on December 14, 2023. We talk about the new Typhlosion Raids and what could come next. Pokémon GO gets another IRL event early next year in Taiwan. Pokémon UNITE is in a good spot with Meowscarada coming next. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:01:20 - Pokémon Sleep Halloween 00:06:00 - Thanksgiving Day 00:13:00 - The Indigo Disk DLC 00:22:30 - Typhlosion Raids 00:35:20 - Br...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 590
We figured out Pokémon Sleep and the calculator! Pokémon Scarlet and Violet got two different events for Halloween this past week. We spoil the ending to Detective Pikachu Returns to circle back if the game is worth $50 or not. Pokémon Cafe Remix celebrates two years and we celebrate that the Party feature in Pokémon GO actually works. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:01:20 - Pokémon Sleep Halloween 00:13:00 - Spooky Mass Outbreaks 00:29:00 - Detective Pikachu Ending 00:40:00 - Physical Copy of the DL...
Oct 30, 2023•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 589
Pokémon Sleep is having a Halloween Event with new Pokémon and double candy! We finally touch on this Hatsune Miku x Pokémon collaboration that seems to have no end in sight. Pokémon UNITE finally nerfs Mewtwo and players are happy once again. If you were waiting on the Van Gogh Pikachu, the second Pokémon Center release just happened. After five long years, the sequel to Detective Pikachu is here and we have mixed thoughts on both the game and the price tag. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:10 - P...
Oct 23, 2023•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 588
The Van Gogh Museum was having so many problems with the Pikachu promo card that it pulled the card altogether due to scalpers. Pokémon Center plans to release the card again soon, but no date or time has been given, making fans worry they may miss it again. Pokémon GO is adding a new Party feature and their Halloween event is around the corner. Pokémon Masters EX wraps up their 4 year anniversary, but why does it seem other gacha games have more momentum? 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:40 - Poké...
Oct 16, 2023•2 hr 46 min•Ep. 587
With the 3DS and the Wii U online services completely shutting down in April of 2024, we know that Pokémon Bank will still work for a "period of time" after that, but we don't know how much longer. This is the last bridge we can cross Pokémon over into the Switch. Thoughts on the new format of Safari Zones with a trip to South Korea to play that experience. Detective Pikachu arrives with very average reviews. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:00 - Pokémon Sleep Update 00:04:00 - Pokémon Bank's Futur...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 586
We have confirmation that bug fixes for the Teal Mask DLC are coming early October. The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam launched a collaboration with Pokémon over the next couple months resulting in what seemed to be a Black Friday rush over a new Pikachu card. This rush also seemed to cause a rush on Pokémon Center's website causing disappointment for most fans attempting to get in on this collaboration. Pokémon Sleep remains a good game. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:10 - Good Sleep Day, Pokémon ...
Oct 02, 2023•2 hr 49 min•Ep. 585
The Teal Mask DLC has a planned update for early October for a bug that is preventing players from finishing one of the side storylines in the game. The Pokémon Classic TCG collection comes out in November and already sold out without listing anything about quality. Routes are getting an update and a new event in Pokémon GO. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:30 - Good Sleep Day, Pokémon Sleep 00:16:30 - Pokémon x McDonald's 00:19:30 - SV Raid Event 00:26:30 - New Charm in DLC 00:36:20 - Break 00:37:...
Sep 25, 2023•2 hr 42 min•Ep. 584
The Teal Mask DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are here! This episode will include story spoilers, but we don't warn you when they happen. We talk about the 2.0.1 update for the games, the new features you can experience without the DLC, and the DLC content itself. Before we dive into the Teal Mask, we talk about UNITE, the Santa Cruz skateboards, and our Pokémon Sleep check-in! 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:10 - Pokémon Sleep Updates 00:06:00 - Santa Cruz Skateboards 00:18:30 - Blaziken in UN...
Sep 18, 2023•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 583
Mr. Mime and Mime Jr. are coming to Pokémon Sleep. We now know that the Pokémon DLC should drop the morning of the 13th in Japan according to sources, so that would mean the evening of the 12th for the United States. Paldean Winds comes to YouTube with a new Scarlet and Violet distribution. Santa Cruz is releasing a handful of Pokémon skateboards, but you don't get to pick which one you want. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:07:15 - New Pokémon in Sleep 00:19:45 - Pokémon GO Update 00:34:45 - Break 00...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 582
We had a first big Pokémon Sleep event, Good Sleep Day, so we go over the ups and downs of that event. After traveling and participating in a Japanese Tea Ceremony, we talk about that compared to what they showed for Poltchageist. Now that it's been a couple days, we talk about the 7-Star Mewtwo Raids and the expectations set. Finally, a new season of Pokémon GO is here! 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:03:40 - Good Sleep Day 00:09:20 - 7 Star Mewtwo Raids 00:27:20 - Break 00:30:40 - Free Mimikyu Game...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 581
This past weekend was the Global Pokémon GO Fest and we talk about how this one holds up compared to past events. Mega Rayquaza makes its worldwide debut in Pokémon GO. Pokémon Masters EX kicks off its 4 year anniversary this week. Pokémon Sleep celebrates 10 million downloads. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s is adding the matcha-flavored Pokémon, Poltchageist! 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:05:00 - Pokémon Sleep Day 00:16:00 - Masters EX Anniversary 00:21:00 - Break 00:22:40 - Pokémon GO Fest Recap 01...
Aug 28, 2023•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 580
Pokémon Cafe Remix gets a popular character added to the game. Both Mewtwo X and Mewtwo Y are now in Pokémon UNITE. Mega Rayquaza comes to Pokémon GO for everyone this weekend for the Global GO Fest. Pokémon Sleep gets its first event on August 30th. The next TCG set comes this November. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:04:10 - Pokémon Sleep Updates 00:12:00 - Mewtwo XY in UNITE 00:32:00 - Break 00:35:20 - Thoughts on Café Remix 00:45:40 - Mewtwo Prep for Scarlet/Violet 00:55:10 - Mega Rayquaza in GO ...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 579
We got a Pokémon presents giving us the release date of the first DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. We also are getting a free Mew to use against the battle with the upcoming 7-Star Tera Raid Mewtwo. Recap of Pokémon Worlds and what it was like to be there in person with all the events. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:04:30 - Get Mew and Mewtwo Event 00:09:20 - Hidden Treasure DLC Release Date 00:16:00 - New Pokémon 00:28:20 - Anime Update 00:33:10 - New Worlds TCG Promo 00:51:20 - Break 00:54:20 -...
Aug 14, 2023•2 hr 28 min•Ep. 578
Week 3 of Pokémon Sleep talk! After spending 3 days in Osaka, we talk about how Pokémon GO Fest was compared to past events. There is also a Pokémon Presents happening this week, so we talk about what that could or could not include. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:00 - Pokémon Sleep 00:16:00 - Pokémon Presents Soon 00:35:20 - Break 00:38:40 - Pokémon GO Fest Osaka 01:31:40 - Post Credits 🌐 www.pkmncast.com 👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast 📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast 📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective...
Aug 07, 2023•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 577
Week 2 of Pokémon Sleep is here and we're still playing it and still talking about it! What we like and don't like so far about Sleep and who spent money on it. The 7-Star Rillaboom came and went and we talk about how we felt about the Raid and if the outlook for Raiding this Summer seems bleak. LA is getting a free Pokémon exhibit with Japanese inspired art. Pokémon cards are coming back to McDonald's! 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:05:00 - Pokémon Sleep 00:36:30 - Break 00:38:40 - Rillaboom Raids ...
Jul 31, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 576
