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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast Pokémon Sleep is now available for download pretty much globally. After a couple nights with the game, we talk about the pros and cons of the game and if giving the game money would be worth it. There is also a couple of bugs with the game that could sour some people's experience. 2023 World Championships are around the corner and a big event at Worlds just got canceled. This adds to the already crowded event where lots of Trainers can't get into any of the side-events due to the lottery system....
Jul 24, 2023•2 hr 44 min•Ep 575•Transcript available on Metacast As of this recording, Pokémon Sleep is rolling out in select countries. We talk about the release, early thoughts on the game, and the pricing structure compared to other sleep apps in the App Stores. The Pokémon GO++, which works with Pokémon Sleep, is now out and we talk about if it's worth buying. Pokémon is coming to Comic-con, but it might not be as exciting as you think. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:30 - Pokémon GO++ 00:20:15 - Pokémon Sleep Thoughts 00:46:30 - Break 00:49:30 - Comic-Con ...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep 574•Transcript available on Metacast Pokémon Sleep should be out this month and the Pokémon GO Plus + is coming out this Friday. We have more information about the app, including that it'll contain micro transactions. Niantic fired 230 employees and then went on to celebrate 7-years of Pokémon GO. Thoughts on NAIC and the Pokémon Center down in Ohio too! 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:15 - Pokémon Sleep 00:32:00 - Break 00:34:40 - 7 Years of Pokémon GO 01:12:50 - Delphox Raids 01:34:00 - NAIC Recap 01:59:00 - Post Credits 🌐 www.pkm...
Jul 10, 2023•2 hr•Ep 573•Transcript available on Metacast This week we team up with PokéSports to bring you an in-person episode together! Both podcasts traveled to Ohio for the North American International Championships! We talk about the minor update to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Pokémon Sleep news, Detective Pikachu Returns, and what teams we are brining to the tournament. We also talk about what to expect at a National level tournament like this and travel woes. You can check out Pokésports podcast here: https://pokesports.org 00:00:20 - Introduct...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep 572•Transcript available on Metacast The latest Nintendo Direct gives us a brand new Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Trailer! We also get the release date for Detective Pikachu Returns after 6 years of the first game releasing. We go in depth for both these game trailers and we talk about the newly released Gimmighoul Raids that was also shown in the Nintendo Direct. Finally, we get the final arc of the Pokémon anime on Netflix this week. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:04:00 - Detective Pikachu Returns 00:24:10 - Break 00:27:10 - New SV DLC...
Jun 26, 2023•2 hr 38 min•Ep 571•Transcript available on Metacast Starting June 30th, tune in during the live broadcast of the 2023 North America International Championships to receive some digital distributions! Team Rocket is really using inflation to their advantage, we talk about the recent clothing drop on Pokémon Center. Niantic launched a web store to save money on Pokémon GO purchases. Scarlet & Violet—151, the latest TCG set, is already selling out everywhere. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:00 - NIAC Gifts 00:20:20 - Team Rocket Merch 00:38:20 - Break ...
Jun 19, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Ep 570•Transcript available on Metacast The Pokemon Trading Card Game Online is over and sunsetted. Unfortunately, Pokémon Trading Card Game Live isn't a good enough replacement and it's all we have. A huge 30-piece Team Rocket collection is on its way to the Pokémon Center soon. Leafeon arrives in UNITE. Pokémon GO Fest showed off new details of what the event will host. Raid events are returning to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet this weekend! 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:20 - Pokémon Trading Card Game Live 00:23:30 - Break 00:27:00 - P...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep 569•Transcript available on Metacast The South Korean tournament circuit has been run so poorly this year that the top 4 Korean VGC players decided to protest The Pokémon Company and all 4 got disqualified from the event. Pokémon HOME 3.0.0 is here and not much has changed. Regulation D starts on July 1st and this will be the official format for Worlds. Pokémon GO gets a very good start to the Hidden Gems season and we cover the ZoëTwoDots interview with Niantic. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:30 - Pokémon HOME Update 00:17:00 - Reg...
Jun 05, 2023•3 hr 31 min•Ep 568•Transcript available on Metacast We talk about the pros and cons of the Shadow Mewtwo weekend! With Raids still being pumped out in Pokémon GO, it seems that Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are still on hold. We got sad news of Original Stitch closing down. Pokémon UNITE and Pokémon Masters EX both gets updates. Another 190 cards are coming, including another Charizard, with Obsidian Flames now detailed out. Finally, Pokémon HOME is around the corner. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:30 - Shadow Mewtwo Recap 00:27:20 - No Raid...
May 29, 2023•2 hr 34 min•Ep 567•Transcript available on Metacast 
