A lot of misinformation this week that we need to clear up! Some Pokémon games won awards at TGS this past week. Drama about Pokémon hating Nuzlockes hit Twitter by storm. Dodrio comes to UNITE and Rosa & Shaymin arrive to Pokémon Masters EX. Lots of Sword and Shield distributions are happening right now, including Shiny Eternatus. Finally, cheating and gaslighting in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:06:00 - Best Selling Games TGS 00:16:50 - Dodrio in Pokémon UNITE 0...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 531
A brand new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer dropped and we talk about the new Pokémon, Team Star, new characters and if that bus/car is a Pokémon itself. We talk about the new Champion of the region, other champions, the "open world" of the region, level scaling, and the new "Let's Go" feature that the trailer skipped over. There are also a few distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield we talk about, as well as, the Snom Raid event. 00:02:00 - Introduction 00:08:00 - Pokémon Music 00:10:40 - ...
Sep 12, 2022•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 530
Pokémon UNITE changes it's map, the ultimates, their emblems, and Mr. Mime gets an entire rework. Was all this work to bring back players upset about the Zapdos mechanic? Shiny Eternatus is coming to GameStop later this month. Pokémon GO gets a nighttime event for Clefairy and Mega Alakazam arrives later this week. Grafaiai makes it's Pokémon Scarlet and Violet debut! Finally, we talk about how Pokémon Legends Arceus and Pokémon Sword and Shield both had 3 years of development time. 00:02:00 - I...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 529
Every GO Fest is now completed! We talk about Day 3 of the Worldwide GO Fest and if it stacks up to the first 2 days and the pros and cons of that event itself. Ash has now arrived in Pokémon Masters, as well as, the Trainer Lounge! We compare the Trainer Lounge to Fire Emblem and other light-dating sims. Steve is back from London, so we recap Worlds and go back over the new items they showed off in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:50 - Pokémon GO Fest Recap 00:23:20 - T...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 528
Codey, Greg, and Will give a detailed review of the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet competitive play trailer that was released as part of the Pokémon World Championships. They also cover Pokémon Masters EX third anniversary (Ash and Pikachu Sync Pair), Pokémon GO Fest Finale, and the McDonald's Pokémon X Space Jam crossover. 🌐 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.tikt...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 527
Lots of in-game events and IRL events surrounding the 2022 Pokémon World Championships this weekend. All trainers will be able to get Victini in Pokémon Sword and Shield this weekend. A special Pikachu and event is coming to Pokémon GO. Pokémon UNITE is still celebrating their 1 year anniversary, and Masters EX is about to celebrate year 3. BBC x Pokémon do a collaboration which sold out in 15 mins. Finally, we get price and details about the BOOster Packs! 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:06:30 - Fre...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 526
Welcome to Paldea! All Pokémon can Terastallize and we cover this new battle gimmick! We talk about Tera Raid battles, the new characters, the new Pokémon; including a brown Wooper! Scarlet and Violet confirms a true open-world game where gyms can be done in any order. Instead of 1 main story, there are apparently 3 stories to follow and complete. This episode covers the entire August Pokémon Presents from start to finish. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:45 - The Paldea Region 00:14:40 - The New C...
Aug 08, 2022•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 525
Pokémon UNITE adds a new mechanic. We talk about their Membership pass, some changes to the game, and climbing ladder. Steve is back from Seattle GO Fest. We discuss the meet and greets, the split city and park experience, and how Niantic keeps improving their live events. A new TCG Halloween promotion is coming, Masters EX gets more characters, and another $100+ plush arrives! 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:00 - Pokémon UNITE Update 00:24:40 - Big Pokémon Plushes 00:27:10 - Break 00:29:20 - Poké...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 524
We talk about the changes in Pokémon Unite after the one year anniversary and the impact of emblems on gameplay. Was Xurkitree accidentally released early at Seattle GO Fest? Ingo and Emmet return to Pokémon Masters EX - was Ingo able to return from Hisui? How many ways can you stuff a Pokémon? New collab announced with Squishmallow and Build-A-Bear releases new Pikachu for their 25th anniversary. 🌐 www.pkmncast.com 👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast 📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast 📝 www.reddit.com/r/sup...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 523
Happy 1-Year Anniversary to Pokémon UNITE! We talk about the 3 known characters coming to the game, plus the new Boss Rush mode and the other bonus things happening. Pokémon GO Fest Seattle is around the corner! We talk about what the plans are that weekend if you have a GO Fest ticket. For some reason, Campfire is still not out yet, but we talk about what it is. Pokémon Puzzle League arrives to the N64 Expansion Pass. 00:02:00 - Introduction 00:11:00 - Pokémon Puzzle League 00:16:10 - Big Sphea...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 522
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
