With the announcement of the 3DS and Wii U eShop closing, we speculate if The Pokémon Company is planning a long term solution after March of 2023 to keep moving Pokémon forward into Pokémon HOME. We talk about getting into and building a competitive team. Pokémon GO Johto Tour is around the corner. A Canadian Beta of Pokémon TCG Live is coming soon. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:04:20 - Wii U and 3DS eShop Closing 00:14:00 - Pokémon Bank Goes Free 00:28:00 - Pokémon Tournament 00:32:50 - Building ...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 501
Legends is the fastest selling Pokémon game on the Nintendo Switch, but will it catch up to Sword/Shield? We talk about if Legends has legs and what this means for games going forward. Florida events gets canceled, but new dates are added to the World Championship circuit. Pokémon UNITE gets a new character and Brilliant Stars is gearing up to release. Happy 500! 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:04:30 - World Championship Circuit 00:15:00 - Pokémon UNITE News 00:18:30 - Pokémon SwSh News 00:25:10 - Br...
Feb 14, 2022•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 500
We talk about the story of the game up to the credits! We talk about the ups and downs of the characters and the plot points. We also talk about the pros and cons of the game compared to past games and the battle system of the game. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:15 - Thoughts on Story 00:40:00 - Favorite New Things 00:58:20 - Battle System Woes 01:25:40 - Post Credits 🌐 www.pkmncast.com 👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast 📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast 📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective 🐦 www.twitter.com...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 661
The Wand Company and the Pokémon Company are making more metal Poké Balls. Pokémon GO cancels one of their events and also announced a TCG Set coming this summer. Speaking of TCG sets, Brilliant Stars is around the corner. We talk about some minor complaints in Pokémon Legends, specifically how Pokémon evolutions are just not fun anymore. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:30 - Canceled Pokémon GO Events 00:06:45 - Pokémon GO x TCG 00:10:50 - Metal Poké Balls 00:16:20 - Pokémon UNITE Battle Pass 00:2...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 499
After a handful of days with the game, we talk about our thoughts on the second area, Shiny Hunting, the pasture, and the battle system of the game. This episode talks to everything up to getting Basculegion, so if you are past that point, you are story safe! 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:05:00 - Story Beats 00:17:30 - Jubilife City 00:25:00 - Shiny Hunting 00:43:00 - Battle System 01:29:00 - Pokédex Size 01:33:30 - Post Credits 🌐 www.pkmncast.com 👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast 📸 www.instagram.com/pkm...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 661
We do not talk about any story progression after the Kleavor fight! Will, Greg, and Steve talk about the ups and downs of Pokémon Legends! We talk about graphics, the Noble fights, the "open world" part of the game. From the opening story to the changes to the battle system, we cram a lot in this 2 hour episode about the new direction of the series. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:04:00 - Opening Moments 00:13:00 - The Old Wild Area 00:17:10 - Jubilife City 00:24:15 - Side Quests 00:29:15 - Obsidian ...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 498
SPOILERS / SPOILERS / SPOILERS / SPOILERS / SPOILERS / SPOILERS / SPOILERS We talk about the leaks that happed for Pokémon Legends Arceus. We *do not* talk about any story spoilers or any story beats. We talk about the size of the Poké Dex, the new Pokémon, the new forms, some new mechanics, and our thoughts on if this means Generation 9 is coming this Fall. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:04:00 - Marketing the Game 00:12:00 - New Pokémon Talk 00:24:00 - Alpha Pokémon 00:34:00 - Poké Dex Size 00:50:3...
Jan 24, 2022•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 497
13 minutes of gameplay footage was shown of Legends Arceus and we now have somewhat of a better understanding of what to expect when this game arrives at the end of the month. It seems like Sword and Shield is coming to an end with Season 12 competitive rules and 3 new Shiny Legendary Birds as trophies for those who want to compete this Spring. Pokémon UNITE gets a new character and gets added to the World Championship for 2022. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:40 - Spring 2022 Competitive VGC 00:1...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 496
A bit confused after a 6 min Pokémon Legends Arceus trailer, this game is right around the corner. Tetris 99 is getting a Legends event as we lead up to the release of that game. Converse x Pokémon merch has arrived and already sold out. Pokémon Snap gets some more details talked about in the making of that game. Pokémon GO has a new rock event with Mega Aerodactyl making it's debut. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:30 - Legends Trailer 00:11:10 - Tetris 99 x Pokémon 00:19:40 - Converse x Pokémon 0...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 495
First episode of 2022! We talk about how Game Freak reflects on making Pokémon Sword and Shield. India gets 500K new PokéStops. Pokémon Masters EX celebrates their New Year event. Secret Labs is making two new $400 Pokémon gaming chairs. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:03:30 - Secret Labs Chairs 00:13:40 - New Year SwSh Luck Event 00:16:00 - GS Cup for SwSh 00:21:20 - Pokémon GO News 00:25:30 - Pokémon Masters EX News 00:35:40 - Break 00:39:20 - Reflecting on Making SwSh 01:00:10 - Question of the We...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 494
How to level up and get money in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. We talk about the Niantic Recap and were games like GO or Pikmin Bloom are being played. We talk about the new Battle Pass for Pokémon UNITE. We also talk about the New Year event for Pokémon GO. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:03:40 - Metronome Battles 00:07:00 - Battle Pass 4, UNITE 00:12:30 - Pokémon GO New Year Event 00:28:30 - Niantic Recap 2021 00:40:00 - BD/SP Update 01:05:40 - Question of the Week 01:13:00 - Pokémon of the ...
Dec 27, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 493
Diamond Clan and Pearl Clan were introduced for Pokémon Legends: Arceus. We learn about some new characters and a new Voltorb form in the game. It's possible these new Voltorb are different sizes. Pokémon Masters EX and Pokémon Sword and Shield both have Christmas events going on right now. While Pokémon GO is also having a holiday event, we get the three locations for the Kanto part of the Johto tour. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:03:00 - Legends & Voltorb Talk 00:31:00 - Break 00:33:00 - Shin...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 492
The Johto Tour is coming to Pokémon GO in February and Trainers will get to pick between Gold Version or Silver Version for their tickets. Pokémon GO also launched a photo book for your postcards. With Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl being almost 3 weeks old at this point, we find out it sold 6 million copies in it's first week. Pokémon UNITE brings Tsareena and Dragonite to the game this month, plus their Holiday event starts now! 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:40 - BD/SP Sells 6 Million C...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 491
The first major update to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl are here! We talk about the bug fixes for the menu stuff and how they patched out duplication. We also dive deeper on post game with the Grand Underground and post game with Poffin making. TCG gets a new Eevee set. Pokémon Center stocks Get 4 Sitting Cuties. The Season of Heritage beings in Pokémon GO and we talk about all the news around that. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:01:40 - Update to BD/SP 00:18:20 - Poffin Tips 0...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 490
A $420 Lucario plush is now in stock at Pokémon Center. Pokémon GO is ending the current season and if you didn't finish the quest, you'll have to pay $5 for being lazy. Pokémon UNITE releases a new playable character at seemingly the worst time. We just wrapped up a 9-part series on Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, so we keep this episode spoiler free, but we do talk about the Underground. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:40 - Decidueye in Pokémon UNITE 00:09:40 - Converse Shoes x Poké...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 489
Spoilers! We talk about the entire Elite Four! Greg and Steve compare the original teams to the new teams and the changes they make leading up to the battle with Cynthia. We talk about prep for the battles, grinding, and a bit of post game. Overall, we end the series with our thoughts on these "faithful remakes." 🌐 www.pkmncast.com 👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast 📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast 📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective 🐦 www.twitter.com/pkmncast 🎥 www.youtube.com/pkmncast 📀 www.tiktok.com/...
Nov 28, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 661
Greg and Steve arrive to Sunyshore to battle the final Gym Leader. We also meet Flint, an Elite 4 member, who tells us about the issues Sunyshore has. Confusion around how bad Mount Cornet is vs Victory Road talk happens. Finally, we talk a bit about "difficulty" up to this point in the game. 🌐 www.pkmncast.com 👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast 📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast 📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective 🐦 www.twitter.com/pkmncast 🎥 www.youtube.com/pkmncast 📀 www.tiktok.com/@pkmncast 💰 https://...
Nov 27, 2021•32 min•Ep. 661
We arrive to not only the best looking city and route in Sinnoh, but one of the best Gym Leaders in the region. Steve & Greg take on Canned-ice for our 7th Gym Badge. Afterwards, we have to resolve the issue with Team Galactic and Cyrus. 🌐 www.pkmncast.com 👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast 📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast 📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective 🐦 www.twitter.com/pkmncast 🎥 www.youtube.com/pkmncast 📀 www.tiktok.com/@pkmncast 💰 https://www.patreon.com/pkmncast LINKS 🌐 www.pkmncast.com �...
Nov 26, 2021•31 min•Ep. 661
Time to battle the most unforgettable Gym Leader in all the games, Byron. Greg and Steve arrive in Canalave City to battle our rival, Byron, and to hear an explosion that hurts the Magikarp. A shorter episode as pacing here really picks up after getting our 5th Gym Badge and moving to the 6th. 🌐 www.pkmncast.com 👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast 📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast 📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective 🐦 www.twitter.com/pkmncast 🎥 www.youtube.com/pkmncast 📀 www.tiktok.com/@pkmncast 💰 https:/...
Nov 25, 2021•25 min•Ep. 661
Cynthia arrives to tell us about fog and Psyduck. Greg and Steve talk about the bomb that the game casual throws at us. Mechanic changes with the fog and the marker on the map make things a bit easier to navigate to get back to Hearthome City for our 5th Gym Badge. 🌐 www.pkmncast.com 👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast 📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast 📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective 🐦 www.twitter.com/pkmncast 🎥 www.youtube.com/pkmncast 📀 www.tiktok.com/@pkmncast 💰 https://www.patreon.com/pkmncast LIN...
Nov 24, 2021•38 min•Ep. 661
After defeating Veilstone City, we make our way to Crasher Wake and the swamp land. Here we find the trophy garden, the safari zone, and all the rich kids on the beach. While these two Gym Leaders are very close together, this part of the game seems like there is so many trainers and routes packed in for two gyms to share similar levels. 🌐 www.pkmncast.com 👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast 📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast 📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective 🐦 www.twitter.com/pkmncast 🎥 www.youtube.com/pk...
Nov 23, 2021•45 min•Ep. 661
After battling 50+ trainers and Geodude, we head to get our third badge from Veilstone City! We talk about following Pokémon, character customization, and some more comparisons to older Pokémon games. No Irene this episode, but we still get the game covered between Greg and Steve. 🌐 www.pkmncast.com 👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast 📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast 📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective 🐦 www.twitter.com/pkmncast 🎥 www.youtube.com/pkmncast 📀 www.tiktok.com/@pkmncast LINKS 🌐 www.pkmncast.c...
Nov 22, 2021•44 min•Ep. 661
We head through Eterna Forest, talk about how HMs are "fixed," and then battle Gardenia for our second badge! More comparing to other remakes, more thoughts on how the movement feels, and feelings on the first couple hours of this "faithful remake!" "Sincerely, Sinnoh" is our first impressions from Gym to Gym. 🌐 www.pkmncast.com 👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast 📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast 📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective 🐦 www.twitter.com/pkmncast 🎥 www.youtube.com/pkmncast 📀 www.tiktok.com/@pk...
Nov 21, 2021•51 min•Ep. 661
Greg, Steve, and Irene talk about the beginning of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. We talk about controls, graphics, how the game feels. We share thoughts on our original experience of the games, on top of, our comparison to other remakes. This series will follow our experiences from gym to gym. 🌐 www.pkmncast.com 👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast 📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast 📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective 🐦 www.twitter.com/pkmncast 🎥 www.youtube.com/pkmncast 📀 www.tiktok.com/@pk...
Nov 20, 2021•39 min•Ep. 661
We traveled all the way to St. Louis for an IRL Pokémon GO Safari Zone. Pokémon GO also is bringing a Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl event to the game to celebrate the release of these games. Pokémon UNITE gets a new battle pass and fixes Greedent. We get a new trailer showing off more new things in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl with a week before release. We talk about version exclusives and updates coming to the game. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:30 - Brilliant Diamond &...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 487
Harry Potter: Wizard's Unite is shutting down soon. This leads to speculation and concern in the Pokémon GO community and odd timing with the Pikmin Bloom launch. Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, which was just announced a couple months ago, is now delayed until 2022. Pokémon UNITE is in a bad spot. Fusion Strike comes out this week, but we already know the next TCG set for February and it includes another Charizard. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:40 - Dedenne Comes to Pokémon GO 00:07:00 - Harry ...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 486
More information about Hisuian Zorua & Zoroark! Pokémon GO has a Día de Muertos event happening for two days. Pokémon Cafe Remix has launched. Pokémon Masters EX released another 4 new costume characters for their War Games event. We compare Pikmin Bloom to Pokémon GO. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:04:30 - Pokémon VGC Gym Leader 00:08:00 - Hisuian Zorua & Zoroark 00:12:00 - Pokémon Café Remix 00:17:00 - Pikmin Bloom vs. Pokémon GO 00:27:00 - Pokémon GO Día de Muertos 00:34:00 - Break 00:35:...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 485
Hisuian Zorua & Zoroark announced Pokémon Legends: Arceus! A trailer this past week revealed these Normal/Ghost Pokémon, which is very different than their Dark typing in Unova. The Pokémon 2022 Championship series now has dates and locations for big tournament. Pokémon is hosting a pet competition to celebrate Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Pokémon UNITE launches an entire Halloween event and another $40 Pokémon skin. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:04:10 - Pokémon UNITE Halloween 00:20:...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 484
Some game outlets got early access to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl and we talk about their coverage. HMs, Exp. Share, and Statue hunting are some of the thing we talk about. Pokémon GO had a Twitch Rivals event and new stuff going on for Halloween. The Pokémon 25 Album came out this weekend. Shiny Odds in Sword and Shield was wrong for almost 2 years, new information came out regarding it. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:30 - Twitch Rivals 00:11:00 - Pokémon GO Halloween 00:16:30 - TCG ...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 483
Pokémon GO is getting added to the (now confirmed) Pokémon 2022 World Championship series. The new Zarude movie is here on Netflix and the codes to get Zarude in Pokémon Sword and Shield have been mailed out. Pikachu & Eevee codes are at Best Buy right now to celebrate the release of Pokémon Celebrations TCG set! Pokémon UNITE released Sylveon and immediately applied a nerf to them 48 hours after being in game. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:40 - Best Buy Codes 00:06:00 - Zarude & Shiny C...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 482
