572 NAIC w/ Pokésports

572 NAIC w/ Pokésports

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.

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496 The Gameplay Loop of Pokémon Legends Arceus

496 The Gameplay Loop of Pokémon Legends Arceus

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.

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482 Championship Series 2022 Confirmed

482 Championship Series 2022 Confirmed

Pokémon GO is getting added to the (now confirmed) Pokémon 2022 World Championship series. The new Zarude movie is here on Netflix and the codes to get Zarude in Pokémon Sword and Shield have been mailed out. Pikachu & Eevee codes are at Best Buy right now to celebrate the release of Pokémon Celebrations TCG set! Pokémon UNITE released Sylveon and immediately applied a nerf to them 48 hours after being in game.

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469 What To Expect for GO Fest?

469 What To Expect for GO Fest?

Pokémon GO Fest 2021 is right around the corner! Let's talk about what to expect if you don't have a ticket and what to expect if you do! From Ultra unlocks to hats to Shiny Pokémon, there is a lot to take in this weekend. We also talk about the Pokémon anime returning on Netflix, the VGC 25th Anniversary Player's Cup, and a Max Raid Event in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

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468 Happy Bidoof Day!

468 Happy Bidoof Day!

Happy Bidoof Day! July 1st, we all celebrated the greatness of Bidoof, so let's talk about it. Pokémon Masters introduces two characters that no one expected to arrive to the game. As the 25th Anniversary continues, we get a Pokémon collaboration with Oreo of all brands? Series 10 is coming to Pokémon Sword and Shield and there will be no Dynamax for three months! Finally, Pokémon GO will have IRL events come GO Fest??

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451 Pokémon GO's Mistake of a Mistake

451 Pokémon GO's Mistake of a Mistake

New Shining Fates are here and still impossible to find. Battle Styles, the newest Pokémon Trading Card Game set, is coming later this month. Pokémon GO is getting a Shiny Nosepass event and the make-up event for the Kanto Tour seems to need another make-up event due to issues from Niantic. Pokémon TCG is crossing over with Pokémon GO this summer, featuring Professor Willow! Leon has come to Pokémon Masters, we talk about new characters arriving later this month. A non-Dynamax competition in Pokémon Sword and Shield starts soon too!

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445 Pokémon UNITE Leaks

445 Pokémon UNITE Leaks

We see new playable characters and outfits for Pokémon UNITE, a game which is in early access for Chinese players. Pokémon GO is gearing up for Johto week. The Pokémon Center went down due to demand for the 25th Anniversary skateboard. Series 8 will add new Legendary Pokémon to Sword/Shield VGC starting February 1st.

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423 Sixteen Competitive Pokémon Banned in Sword/Shield

423 Sixteen Competitive Pokémon Banned in Sword/Shield

Pokémon Masters gets a name change to celebrate it's 1 Year Anniversary. More seasonal characters are coming to the game, as well as, Lillie and family, 6-Star Sync Pairs, and the Kanto Elite Four. TPCi decides to ban 16 top used Pokémon in Sword & Shield for the Season 6 meta of the game. An employee at Creatures Inc. posted a tweet asking Pokémon fans for feedback on UI/UX as they continue to work on the upcoming Detective Pikachu game. Some minor Pokémon TGC news this week and a new Build-a-Bear Pokémon too!

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416 Countdown Pokémon GO Fest 2020

416 Countdown Pokémon GO Fest 2020

Lots of new events, challenges, and tasks for the lead up to the 2020 Pokémon GO Fest. We talk about Stickers being added, the "bragging right" challenges, and more in regards to GO. The Pokémon Company talks about which charities they plan to use their 5 million dollar donation on. Pokémon also has some new wedding stuff for trainers in love. Finally, we cover all the current 2020 rules and regulations for battles and the upcoming 2021 rules.

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395 Ball Guy's Free T-Shirt, New Tournament Coming

395 Ball Guy's Free T-Shirt, New Tournament Coming

Still no word on Pokémon HOME, but we are getting four new Pokémon Funko Pop figures? Pokémon GO is stacking even more events for February on top of an already busy month. Gigantamax Toxtricity arrives to Max Raid battles (along with Kingler, Hatterene, Grimmsnarl, and Orbeetle) for the next couple weeks. Pokémon Masters is getting a new Sync Pair that involves Professor Oak! Voting for Pokémon Day has opened up this month too!

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