18 Vivillon Region-Based Forms, 2 Event Forms: GTS Helpful Guide

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18 Vivillon Region-Based Forms, 2 Event Forms: GTS Helpful Guide

Now with Pokémon HOME being out, you might be able to do trades over the GTS that seems more difficult back during the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y era. Vivillon was introduced in Generation 6 and encouraged GTS and Wonder Trades. Vivillon’s forms were decided through the region originally set on the 3DS, so trading is your best way to collect them all.

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The Odds of Mark Hunting in Pokémon Sword & Shield

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The Odds of Mark Hunting in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Pokémon Sword and Shield introduced another thing to collect in the Pokémon World. Marks are like Ribbons, they appear on the Ribbon tab for a Pokémon, but cannot be earned like a Ribbon can. Instead, Marks appear on any Pokémon caught in the wild. These Marks do not appear on Egg Pokémon or Raid Pokémon.

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Chance of Getting an Apricorn Ball in Pokémon Sword/Shield

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Chance of Getting an Apricorn Ball in Pokémon Sword/Shield

Everyone loves the Apricorn Balls that were introduced in Johto back in Pokémon Gold & Silver. These unique balls returned to Pokémon Sword/Shield through both Ball Guy and the Champion’s Cup rewards. There is now another way in Sword/Shield to get these Apricorn Balls and that is via the Cram-o-matic. There seems to be a 1% chance of getting the special Poké Balls by putting your Apricorns into it.

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Comparing the Alola Maps

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Comparing the Alola Maps

A comparison between the Alola map from Pokémon Sun and Moon with the new Alola map from Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Some beaches have expanded. Construction spots on the islands seem to have all the construction complete with new buildings there. While the E4 is not new, we see it on the new map since it wasn't finished at the start of our adventure. The Wormhole is the obvious feature on the new map, but the Pokémon swimming away from Ula'ula Island is interesting. 

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250 This Is Fine [Live on Twitch]

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250 This Is Fine [Live on Twitch]

[Live Show] Celebrate 250 episodes of PKMNcast as we answer community questions, talk about Pokémon Duel, talk about Pokémon Bank, and compare plushes to cats. This was recorded live on Twitch and the audio was cut down and edited for easier audio-only listening.

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6 Years of Podcasts!

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6 Years of Podcasts!

Happy Birthday... to us! Today is our 6th year of recording and producing "It's Super Effective". I'm so proud of the show and what it has become. What stands out the most to me after all these years of ISE has been our listeners. I have met so many amazing people and formed so many great friendships, which would never have happened if I didn't start this podcast. 

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Xavier Woods is a Level 21 Pokémon GO Trainer & We Have an Exclusive Interview With Him!

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Xavier Woods is a Level 21 Pokémon GO Trainer & We Have an Exclusive Interview With Him!

I flew out to Atlanta last weekend to sit down with WWE Superstar Xavier Woods. We talked about his gaming channel, UpUpDownDown, and we talked about his progress with his PhD. We also talked about the Sega Saturn, Giant Bomb, Pokémon GO, and his favorite Pokémon. 

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Downgrade Your Pokémon GO App to get Trainer Club Access Again!

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Downgrade Your Pokémon GO App to get Trainer Club Access Again!

Did you upgrade to v1.0.1 from the App Store and got locked out of Pokémon GO? Do you use a Pokémon Trainer Club account? I didn't have an older version of Pokémon GO on any of my devices. I did some research and I came across this video that walked me through how to get an older version of an app directly from iTunes. I tested this with my own device, and I can say with confidence that it works!

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Hidden Secrets in the Pokémon Super Bowl Commercial

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Hidden Secrets in the Pokémon Super Bowl Commercial

The Pokémon Company International has unveiled its first-ever Super Bowl TV commercial, which will air during the third quarter of Super Bowl 50 on February 7 celebrating the 20th anniversary of the franchise.  How many hidden secrets can we find in the Pokémon Super Bowl commercial? Train On!

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