The Pokémon TCG: Pokémon GO expansion is now here! Not only can you search for Shiny Charizard or Mewtwo VStar, but you can hunt for the Ditto card that you need to peel to find. These packs also come with in-game items for Pokémon GO that you can redeem after you open your TCG packs. Ash finally arrives to Pokémon Masters EX, but not as a playable character (yet). What if you take the world's most expensive TCG card and make it an NFT? 00:02:00 - Introduction 00:04:30 - Pokémon TCG: Pokémon GO ...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 521
Steve is in Germany this week so Will and Greg take over the program with special guest Codey Mathis, (soon to be) PhD. Ash Ketchum will be added to Pokémon Masters EX and is generating a lot of controversy. Niantic is cutting projects and staff, generating a slot of controversy. Bandai Namco and ILCA have formed a new partnership - is Pokémon Katamari Damacy coming soon? Plus, you will learn bee facts that will shock and amaze you. Podvoices link Steve mentions at the beginning of the program: ...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 520
Steve recaps the Milwaukee Regional event that took place. Niantic is brining more Ultra Beasts to Pokémon GO and updating their cheating policy in the game. The Pokémon TCG has a weird rotation format this year. Pokémon Café Mix has a new scam costume pack you can buy. Finally, there was a brand new Raid event in Sword and Shield to celebrate two years of Isle of Armor. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:01:50 - Urshifu Raid Dens 00:06:40 - Pokémon TCG Rotation Update 00:22:10 - Pokémon Center Update 0...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 519
Where does all that money the Pokémon Company come from? We talk about the break dow of revenue TPC makes compared to other big bands like Super Mario, Hello Kitty, and Star Wars. We talk about the PokéToons coming to the US, a Pokémon Center update, and a Pokémon GO update. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:04:30 - Video Game Sales 00:07:10 - Most Successful Media Franchises 00:22:20 - Pokémon Center Update 00:28:00 - PokéToon 00:30:00 - Break 00:32:00 - Pokémon GO News 00:42:20 - Single Battle Cup 00...
Jun 20, 2022•58 min•Ep. 518
Masuda has left Game Freak to work directly for the Pokémon Company. On top of that, James Turner, the first non-Japanese Pokémon designer, has left Game Freak to start his own game studio. We talk about both departures. Niantic has announced Deino Community Day with a new twist, you can extend it if you rope your friends in. 00:01:40 - Introduction 00:04:50 - Pokémon GO News 00:42:20 - Break 00:47:00 - Delphox Added to UNITE 00:52:30 - Masuda Leaves Game Freak 01:01:30 - James Turner Leaves Gam...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 517
Five new Pokémon shown in the latest Pokémon Scarlet & Violet trailer this past week. This will be the first game with two professors and the first "open-world" Pokémon game too. We talk about everything shown in that 3 minute trailer from top to bottom! If we missed anything, we'll circle back next week to cover it! 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:04:00 - New Characters Shown 00:33:10 - Break 00:37:45 - New Pokémon Shown 01:09:30 - Break 01:11:30 - Open World Pokémon 01:43:30 - Pokémon of the We...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 516
Ultra Beasts are coming to Pokémon GO this Summer. We gear up for GO Fest this upcoming weekend to kick it off. Netflix gets a new batch of Pokémon anime episodes. GameStop gets another exclusive TCG promo to celebrate the release of Astral Radiance this past weekend. Three new Sync Pairs arrive to Pokémon Masters EX. Pokémon UNITE gets it's $9.99 Membership, but is it worth it? 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:04:30 - Pokémon GO News 00:23:30 - Pokemon Anime Update 00:28:30 - TCG News/Updates 00:38:3...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 515
The Pokémon HOME 2.0 Update is here! We talk about what works and what doesn't work in this update. Seems like Alpha is preserved, but Spinda is forever stuck in BD/SP. Niantic makes the Pokémon GO community upset again by removing the discount for the 3 Remote Raid Pass bundle. To compromise, Niantic added better rewards for in-person raids to encourage Trainer to go outside and not rely on Remote Raids. Finally, we see some powerful cards in the Pokémon GO TCG Expansion coming this July. 00:00...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 514
Pokémon HOME gets a planned update in the coming weeks to finally work with Legends: Arceus and Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl. We talk about the pros and cons of what was said for this upcoming patch. The Pokémon anime continues to update on Netflix. Pokémon Masters EX, GO, and UNITE get updates this past week. Tickets to the Japanese GO Fest went on sale. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:20 - Pokémon GO Fest Shirt 00:07:30 - GO Water Fest 00:30:40 - Break 00:34:40 - Pokémon Masters EX Update 00:...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 513
We finally get Mega Legendary Pokémon in GO and the new Mega revamp feels so great! Nianitc released details for GO Fest Germany, so we can use that as a guide of what to expect for Seattle. Pokémon GO is crossing over with the TCG this summer! More TCG stuff coming and we cover that. Finally, we get a preview of what the final arc of Pokémon Journeys will entail (spoilers) because of a Japanese tweet. 00:02:00 - Introduction 00:04:20 - Pokémon GO Fest Germany 00:20:00 - New Mega Raids 00:32:30 ...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 512
Niantic has "fixed' Mega Pokémon in GO! We also get the next Community Day details, as well as, more information around the worldwide GO Fest happening in early June! A new short-form anime is coming, Hisuan Snow, to YouTube. Cafe Mix and Masters gets updated. Pokémon UNITE is launching an entirely new service later this month. 00:02:00 - Introduction 00:04:30 - Cafe Mix Update 00:05:45 - Hisuan Snow 00:09:00 - Pokémon UNITE Subscription 00:22:20 - Pokémon Masters EX Update 00:27:50 - Break 00:3...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 511
We get another round of rumors about Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire coming to the Nintendo Switch. Pokémon GO is doing a trip to Hawaii for 1 lucky winner. The Pokemon Company International purchased the American company who currently makes their TCG cards. Finally, we test the podcast in an in-person studio this episode! 00:02:10 - Introduction 00:04:00 - Samsung Pokémon Phone 00:08:10 - TCG Company Purchase 00:14:10 - Ruby/Sapphire Rumors 00:28:30 - Break 00:33:00 - Pokémon GO Trip 00:35:10...
Apr 25, 2022•54 min•Ep. 510
Niantic announced a new game that includes breeding, a staple in Pokémon games. Pokémon UNITE his 70 million downloads across mobile and Nintendo Switch. A new TCG set has dates in Japan with some Hisuan cards being the focus. Build-a-bear gets Leafeon added to their line-up. 00:02:10 - Introduction 00:07:10 - Pokémon UNITE Downloads 00:12:20 - Sustainability Week 00:20:00 - Niantic's New Game 00:37:20 - Break 00:42:30 - Breeding in Pokémon GO 01:09:00 - Leafeon at Build-a-Bear 01:11:00 - New Hi...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 509
Lots of mobile games got updates! Sonia (Special Costume) & Shiny Tsareena Arrive in Pokémon Masters EX. Azumarill comes to Pokémon UNITE. Pokémon GO gets a Spring event and a small Rare Candy change. We talk about where the podcast might be in 5 years too! 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:20 - Shiny Galarian Moltres 00:08:00 - Pokémon UNITE: Azumarill 00:20:00 - Lucario V-Star Collection 00:25:00 - Pokémon Masters EX Update 00:30:30 - Break 00:35:00 - Spring Pokémon GO Event 00:47:10 - Rare Ca...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 508
Pokemon GO Fest 2022 has dates and locations! We talk about GO Fest, the new Shadow Pokémon, the Ditto event, and we circle back on accessibility in Pokémon GO based off last week's conversations. We also talk about the Korean bread deal with BTS and the search for Pokémon stickers! 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:07:00 - Pokémon GO Fest 2022 00:20:00 - Classic Community Day 00:27:00 - Ditto Event 00:31:00 - New Shadow Pokémon 00:44:40 - Break 00:47:20 - Accessibility in Pokémon GO 01:23:00 - Pokémon...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 507
Niantic continues to make bad changes to Pokémon GO. While this upcoming Community Day has a lot of good things going for it, including the new Lure bonuses, it's overshadowed by poor decisions and communication. While Niantic is always open to feedback, it seems that they don't listen to any of it. Wee talk about Pokémon GO for April, Community Day, changes to current paid features, and "playing" at home. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:04:00 - April Pokémon GO Events 00:10:00 - April Community Day ...
Mar 28, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 506
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl finally gets updated with the GWS! The games also get the Arceus event and the Darkrai event, both which can be Shiny Hunted. 2022 World Championships have a location and a date now. Pokémon UNITE gets an overpowered addition to the game. Pokémon GO trying new things for Community Days. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:20 - 2022 World Championships 00:11:40 - BD/SP Update v1.3 00:36:40 - Break 00:38:00 - GWS Is Here? 00:43:00 - Pokémon UNITE Update 00:4...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 505
Astral Radiance, the next Pokémon TCG expansion is set to launch in May! Pokémon GO and the Pokémon TCG will merge this July with a special set coming out, but we still don't know what cards are in this set. Pokémon GO adds Oricorio to the game. A man spends $57,000 of government money on a Charizard cards and lands in jail because of it. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:03:20 - Astral Radiance 00:08:40 - Pokémon TCG x Pokémon GO 00:13:00 - Charizard Card and Jail 00:21:10 - Ranked Battles 00:36:00 - ...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 504
Greg & Steve return back to Pokémon UNITE. While still fun, many of the same issues exist. Pokémon GO adds Alola Pokémon and changes spawns. A store in Minnesota gets robbed due to Pokémon merchandise and more. The Daybreak update for Pokémon Legend Arceus adds a method hunt called Massive Mass Outbreaks and we talk about the ups and downs of this. We also talk about people who gate-keep shiny hunting. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:50 - Pokémon UNITE Thoughts 00:24:20 - Shiny Zapdos 00:26:50...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 503
Pokémon Day shocked everyone with the reveal of Generation 9, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. Before the big reveal, we talk about the Daybreak update to Pokémon Legends, the 2.5 Year Anniversary event in Pokémon Masters EX. Season of Alola is coming to Pokémon GO and Cafe Remix is getting some updates too. Pokémon Day did not seem to disappoint, although we have no Pokémon games planned in between now and Gen 9. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:03:30 - Light Promotion 00:05:30 - Pokémon 25 Recap ...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 502
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
