588 Is Detective Pikachu Worth $50?

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588 Is Detective Pikachu Worth $50?

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.

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586 Future Pokémon Bank Closing & Seoul Safari Zone

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586 Future Pokémon Bank Closing & Seoul Safari Zone

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.

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571 New Scarlet & Violet DLC Trailer, Detective Pikachu Returns

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571 New Scarlet & Violet DLC Trailer, Detective Pikachu Returns

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.

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556 Scarlet & Violet Update Planned for April

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556 Scarlet & Violet Update Planned for April

Some people were not able to catch the new Paradox Pokémon with the v1.2 update, so another update is planned for April to fix this issue for these Trainers. More issues creep into Pokémon GO as Trainers couldn't catch Regidrago this weekend and the makeup day was plagued with similar issues. Detective Pikachu 2 rumors start again.

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423 Sixteen Competitive Pokémon Banned in Sword/Shield

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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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404 Dynamaxed Babies

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404 Dynamaxed Babies

New Wild Area update added a breathe of fresh air to the current raid rotation! Pokémon GO got a new leaderboard and had a battle focused event. The Pokémon TCG is getting their new set of cards very soon. HBO gets a Detective Pikachu added to their lineup! Finally, Zarude's signature move gets shown off this past week.

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361 Pokémon Press Conference Recap

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361 Pokémon Press Conference Recap

Pokémon Sleep, Pokémon HOME, Pokémon Masters, and more was unveiled at the Pokémon Press Conference in Tokyo. We go over our thoughts on Pokémon Sleep and the GO Plus+, as well as, DeNA's upcoming game, Pokémon Masters. We also talk about how Pokémon HOME will work with Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee, Pokémon Bank, and Pokémon Sword/Shield in early 2020.

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360 Pokémon Sword & Shield Drama

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360 Pokémon Sword & Shield Drama

Have no clue how much is actually in a pint vs a gallon; do not need your e-mails about this. We talk about the Pokémon Sword & Shield shirt issue, old Pokémon returning to Pokémon GO, and Japan getting exclusive Pikachu ice cream. We also talk about the Lickitung scene from Detective Pikachu.

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359 New Lures & Pokémon in GO

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359 New Lures & Pokémon in GO

A new Pokémon mobile game, Rumble Rush, is out in Australia. Three new Lures and some new Gen 4 Pokémon surprise us in Pokémon GO this past week. Niantic is also introducing a "raid week" this upcoming Tuesday. The Pokémon Fit plushes are getting the Generation 2 Pokémon added to the series. This weekend is also your chance to get Shiny Tapu Fini by participating in the 2019 International Challenge May Online Competition!

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Pokemon Detective Pikachu Podcast Review

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Pokemon Detective Pikachu Podcast Review

Warning: Spoilers for both video game and movie!

Irene and SBJ talk about our thoughts and feelings of the Detective Pikachu movie. We talk about how the actors played out their roles, the Pokémon that show up in the movie, and the plot differences between the game and the movie. We also chitchat about what we liked and the couple things we didn't like!

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