Pokémon Sleep talk. 7-Star Incineroar is here and we talk about the ups and downs around these Raids, again. Pokémon GO introduces a new POI in the game for the first time since launch. With that, we pre-game for the Max Raid Battles that should debut this week. Small TCG correction from last week, new Pokémon merch, and a revamp of a Pokémon Center in Japan. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:00-Pokémon Sleep Talk 00:15:00- Incineroar 7-Star Raids 00:42:20-Break 00:44:00- Pokémon GO: Max Out 01:28:20-...
Sep 09, 2024•2 hr 55 min•Ep. 634
Pokémon Sleep gets a new update with more quality of life features added! The Suicune event is here! Pokémon Masters EX celebrates it's fifth anniversary with Lance, Steven, and Cynthia returning in their new Arc Suits. Pokémon GO is finally adding both Galar and Max Raid battles. Niantic also adds a subscription pass, but it's not really a subscription pass still. Finally, we get new trademarks on a Japanese TCG set. Since the TCG usually lines up with current and future games, this makes it se...
Sep 02, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 633
After getting back from the Pokémon World Championships in Hawai'i, we go more in-depth about the new 500 point mode coming to Pokémon UNITE in Spring of 2025. Zoinks from UNITE Mics joins to give perspective on this new mode. Pokémon is getting a new TV app to host the episodes of the Anime. Suicune is coming to Pokémon Sleep. The Pokémon TCG is getting both Trainer cards and Rocket cards starting next year. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:03:20- Pokemon Sleep News 00:23:20-Pokémon TCG News 00:35:40-5...
Aug 26, 2024•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 632
This episode focuses on the Pokémon Center in Hawai'i and the announcements at the end of the World Championships. There is more to talk about in regards to Worlds, but only had access to a recording room for an hour this weekend. We talk Pokémon GO, UNITE, and Pokémon Pocket news that was freshly announced. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:30-Pokemon GO 00:07:50-New UNITE Mode 00:17:40-Break 00:19:20-Pokémon Pocket 00:34:00-Pokémon Center 00:47:30-General Worlds Thoughts 00:51:20- The Genki Ala Wai ...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 631
Suicune is coming soon to Pokémon Sleep. Pokémon Masters EX has a gem rework to the game. Netflix gets more episodes of Pokémon Horizons. Game Freak is hiring new people for both Pokémon and non-Pokémon games. We talk about the pros and cons of Snacksworth and how catching has evolved in recent games. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:15- Pokémon Sleep News 00:14:15-Masters EX Rework 00:18:00-No Pokémon Presents 00:26:30-Break 00:26:30- New Horizons Episodes 00:46:40- Summer Outbreaks in SV 00:53:50-B...
Aug 12, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 630
For the past 3 years, there has been a Pokémon Presents in August. With the news of Pokémon Pocket, Worlds merch, Red Rescue Team, and Galar coming to GO, these would all be things included in that Presents. Some believe it's also the time to see a new trailer for Pokémon Legends Z-A too. The 1.1.0 update for Pokémon Sleep is here and a brand new Pokémon TCG TV Show debuts on Prime Video. his technology alone could really hinder the vintage market. An update on the AI art for the Pokémon Art Con...
Aug 05, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 629
Pokémon Sleep is adding Ribbons to the game! Pokémon GO announces two different Safari experiences for South Korea and Indonesia. Pokémon UNITE is doing away with their monthly membership, kinda. Someone build an x-ray machine to scan packs of Pokémon cards to see what's inside before you open them. This technology alone could really hinder the vintage market. An update on the AI art for the Pokémon Art Contest. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:00- Pokémon Sleep Ribbons 00:27:00-Break 00:30:00- X-Ray...
Jul 29, 2024•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 628
Pokémon Sleep does a full week of gifts for players to celebrate their 1 year anniversary. Pokémon UNITE celebrates 3 years by removing EX Pokémon from the game and promising new balance updates. Roy's Fuecoco from the anime will be released soon in both Japan and at the San Diego Comic Con. Pokémon is doing another collaboration with Crocs, this time featuring less popular Pokémon like Gengar and Charizard. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:04:00- Pokémon Sleep Celebration 00:31:50- Pokémon UNITE Change...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 627
Pokémon Sleep announces their 1 year anniversary. It'll be a two week event! We got back from Pokémon GO Fest NYC and we talk about the experience both on and off the island. Pokémon announces two months of content for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet with 4 events that each last about two weeks before rotation to the next. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:30- Pokémon Sleep Celebration 00:19:50-NYC Pokémon GO Fest Recap 01:06:00- Summer of Scarlet & Violet 01:26:30-Post Credits LINKS 🌐 www.pkmncast....
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 626
Game Freak released a brand new game in Japan, which looks visually similar to Pokémon Quest. We prep for Global GO Fest, talk about Ho-Oh coming to Pokémon UNITE, and talk about 4 years of Café Remix. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:03:40- Pokémon Sleep News 00:12:00- Café Remix 00:24:50-Break 00:27:30- UNITE Anniversary 00:40:30- Pokémon GO Fest Global 00:59:00-Break 01:03:30- The New Game Freak Game 01:19:00-Post Credits LINKS 🌐 www.pkmncast.com 👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast 📸 www.in...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 625
We get another stab at Elite Raids, featuring Mega Rayquaza this time. Campfire App is good now? The AI art drama last week gets a follow-up by the Pokémon Company. After dipping back into Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, the upcoming Pocket App is making more sense. The 2025 Play Pokémon season gets announced with changes, and players are not happy. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:00-House Cleaning 00:15:20-Elite Raids Return 00:49:00-Break 00:50:20- AI Update 01:00:00-Trading Card Game Live 01:24:2...
Jul 01, 2024•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 624
A new event is coming to Pokémon Sleep and we are about a month out from the 1 year anniversary. The Pokémon Illustrator contest has moved onto the first 300 picked, but there are signs that the rules of this contest have been broken with the use of AI art. Pokémon GO is about to celebrate 8 years of their game, but this event doesn't seem very exciting. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:30- Pokémon Sleep 00:25:20- Halloween Booster Packs 00:29:00-Break 00:30:00- AI Art Sneaks Pass 01:12:00-Break 01:1...
Jun 24, 2024•2 hr 53 min•Ep. 623
Cramorant's Main Skill is revealed! Talk on both Pokémon Masters EX and Pokémon UNITE. 7-Star Electric Emboar arrives to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. There is an exclusive Gyarados drink in Japan. The Pokémon Company has shown off more of what to expect at the 2024 World Championships in Hawai'i! 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:10-Pokémon Sleep 00:16:40-Gyarados Drink 00:19:50-Break 00:20:00-Electric Emboar 00:23:50- Pokémon Masters EX 00:31:10-Pokémon UNITE 00:46:20-Break 00:47:50- Pokémon Worlds 20...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 622
Cramorant is being added to Pokémon Sleep! The Summer Festival will increase Water, Flying, and Bug-type Pokémon during the event. The FBI investigated a Pokémon scam involving $2,000,000 worth of cards. Pokémon Center gets new merch. Pokémon GO launches a new season with a free seasonal pass as we head into Summer. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:01:50- Pokémon Sleep 00:36:10-Break 00:38:00- FBI Card Scam 00:50:20- New Pokémon Center Merch 01:05:50- New Season in Pokémon GO 01:27:30-Post Credits LINKS...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 621
Reporting back from Sendai GO Fest in Japan. Thoughts on the four day event and what went wrong and what went well. Since being a bit more Northern in Japan, we talk about experiencing the limited-ticket Pikachu Train out of Ichinoseki. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:00-Pokémon Sleep 00:12:20-GO Fest Sendai, Part 1 00:29:20-Break 00:31:20-GO Fest Sendai, Part 2 00:45:00-The Pikachu Train 01:49:10-Post Credits LINKS 🌐 www.pkmncast.com 👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast 📸 www.instagram.com...
Jun 03, 2024•2 hr 52 min•Ep. 620
Joe Merrick of Serebii joins us this week to talk the state of Pokémon mobile games, their current thoughts on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and what we think (so far) of Legends Z-A. We go over every mobile game from Pokémon GO to UNITE. We also talk about the mess that was BD/SP and how Scarlet and Violet should have been delayed. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:20-Pokémon Sleep 00:13:20-Pokémon Masters EX 00:15:30-Pokémon GO 00:30:30-Break 00:31:20-Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 00:46:30-Legends Z-A 01...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 619
Pokémon Sleep's Entei event is right around the corner. Australia and New Zealand get their own Online Pokémon Center. Pokémon GO wins the most buggiest game in the App Store? The next TCG, Shrouded Fable, gets announced. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:00-Pokémon Sleep 00:13:00- Buggiest Apps 00:29:00-Break 00:30:40- Colour Pop Collaboration 00:37:40-New Pokémon Center 00:40:30- Shrouded Fable 00:44:45-Sendai GO Fest News 00:51:45-SV Distributions 01:06:00-Post Credits LINKS 🌐 www.pkmncast.c...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 618
Pokémon Sleep gets a small update to help new players and a couple Pokémon receive a small buff. Twilight Masquerade is right around the corner with 160 new cards. GameStop is working directly with PSA to now buy and sell graded Pokémon cards. Part 2 of Pokémon Horizon's dropped on Netflix this past week. Finally, we talk about how Pokémon GO wants you to give them $2 so they can give you $3 back. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:01:40-Pokémon Sleep News 00:17:00- Part 2 of Pokémon Horizons 00:28:40-Bre...
May 13, 2024•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 617
The Entei event has been details and explained to us! We breakdown how you should prepare. Pokémon Pocket gets a small update, which hopefully means good things coming. A brand new merch set with James Turner art dropped on Pokémon Center. Rika comes to Pokémon Masters EX. Pokémon players cheat to find Wiglett. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:00- Pokémon Sleep Entei Event 00:16:45-Rika in Masters EX 00:26:40-Break 00:31:00- Pokémon Pocket D 00:36:00- TCG Lounge in Japan 00:51:00- NAIC Pokémon Center...
May 06, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 616
Pokémon GO gets a background refresh as part of the Rediscover campaign they have been running and it's actually very cool! Diancie returns to Pokémon GO for FREE for anyone who did not get one at GO Fest. This has been the only way to get a Diancie in a couple years. A new Mass Outbreak event with boosted Shiny chance has come to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, along with the return of Walking Wake and Iron Leaves Raids. Pokémon Sleep announced that Entei is coming and a Fire-type week will happen ...
Apr 29, 2024•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 615
Pokémon Sleep introduced the Flower Festival this week! Pokémon UNITE does another character balance, a new battle pass, and updates to the draft system. A man in Japan is arrested for selling digital Pokémon. Niantic launches one of its biggest updates yet for Pokémon GO and people hate it. We compare Mall of America to Disney for Pokémon GO players. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:03:00- Pokémon Sleep Flower Event 00:18:30- Pokémon UNITE Updates 00:30:00- Man Arrested 00:39:00-Break 00:40:15- Redisco...
Apr 22, 2024•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 614
Pokémon Sleep prepares a new update. Netflix announces that we are getting the next episodes of Pokémon Horizons in May and also that we are getting more episodes of Pokémon Concierge. Necrozma and Ultra Beasts will be in raids during GO Fest this summer, all with the chance of being Shiny. Finally, the Nintendo Online Services for 3DS shutdown this week for good, but Pokémon Bank still operates. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:30-Pokémon Sleep 00:13:00- Pokémon GO News 00:48:30-Break 00:51:20- New ...
Apr 15, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 613
Pokémon put out an article on how to shiny hunt in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. 7-Star Meganium Raids seem to be a pain for some trainers this past weekend. Pokémon Worlds 2024 dates were finally announced after EUIC this past weekend. The Bug event and Mega Heracross arrive this upcoming weekend! 00:00:00-Introduction 00:01:05-Pokémon Sleep Updates 00:21:45- Worlds Dates Announced 00:32:15-Break 00:35:00- Shiny Hunting in SV 00:50:20- Meganium Raids 01:08:40- Pokémon GO Bug Out 01:24:30-Post Cre...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 612
Pokémon Sleep messed up, but players weren't mad because of how they handled it. The first week of Raikou is over, we talk about how easy or hard it was to get, even for players who just picked up the game. Pokémon Works is a new thing between ILCA and the Pokémon Company and we don't really know what it means yet? There is some weird price things happening with the latest Pokémon TCG set. If you spent $10 on the Season Pass in Pokémon GO, we now know what part 2 is going to get you. 00:00:00-In...
Apr 01, 2024•2 hr•Ep. 611
PAX East 2024 recap with the Play Lab experience and the new additions to it. Pokémon Sleep information around catching Raikou and how free-to-play players can do it with no money or stress. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are getting a new Mass Outbreak with six baby Pokémon as the focus. Finally, we go over a short interview with an ex-Pokémon employee who handled removing fan-made games from the internet. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:30 - Catching Raikou 00:17:30 - PAX East Recap 00:46:50 - Break...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 610
Pokémon Sleep might be surprising people in how simple, but also how deep the game is. Electric Week is over and now we wait a week until Raikou shows up! We go over what to expect when our first Legendary arrives in Pokémon Sleep. Temporal Forces, the next TCG set, drops this weekend at retail. We also get news about the next set, Twilight Masquerade. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:00 - Pokémon Sleep: Raikou 00:35:50 - Break 00:39:00 - Temporal Forces 01:00:00 - Zarude returns to Pokémon GO 01:5...
Mar 18, 2024•2 hr 54 min•Ep. 609
Twelve episodes of Pokémon Horizons are now on Netflix and we talk about how it feels compared to the older anime. Light spoilers, but the focus is overall feel of the show, not plot. Interview with Pokémon employees about Ash and where he is. 7-Star Raids are still rotating from Pokémon Day. Toyota builds a Miraidon motorcycle just because they can? The location for the Pokémon World 2026 was leaked by the venue and Niantic announces three locations for Pokémon GO Fest 2024. 00:00:00 - Introduc...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 608
Hannah hosts this week to celebrate women in the Pokémon scene for International Women's Day 2024! Joining her is Aislinn @AisTrainer and NHoff @GoddessNHoff to talk about their love of Pokémon and the franchise as a whole! Please enjoy this bonus episode! LINKS 🌐 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 ...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Pokémon Legends Z-A got announced and it's the next game by Game Freak coming in 2025. That means no main series game this year for 2024? Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is the next mobile game and that is coming this year. Pocket is being made by both Creatures Inc. and DeNA. We get updates for Masters EX, UNITE, Sleep, Pokémon GO, and Cafe Remix. Oh yeah, the anime is coming next week. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:00 - Pokémon Legends Z-A 00:40:00 - Break 00:41:50 - Pokémon Masters EX Update...
Mar 04, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 607
Was the flight and hotel worth the cost to travel to LA to play Pokémon GO and experience the Sinnoh Tour? We bring on Chris from the GOCast podcast to talk about this event and to compare it to recent GO Fests and event in Vegas last year. We talk about the park, shiny rates, the new adventure effects, and the Spiritomb stops! 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:01:30 - Culture Shock 00:07:00 - The Rose Bowl 00:35:30 - Break 00:38:20 - Jumbo & Shiny 01:06:00 - Unova Tour 01:15:00 - Party Play 01:35:30 -...
Feb 26, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 606
