It's Super Effective: A Pokémon Podcast

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 Halloween00:06:00 - Thanksgiving Day00:13:00 - The Indigo Disk DLC00:22:30 - Typhlosion Raids00:35:20 - Break00:37:30 - The Next 7-Star Raid00:43:00 - Pokémon GO News00:57:20 - State of Pokémon UNITE01:09:00 - Post Credits    

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 Halloween00:13:00 - Spooky Mass Outbreaks00:29:00 - Detective Pikachu Ending00:40:00 - Physical Copy of the DLC 00:57:30 - Break01:00:00 - Cafe Remix News01:03:00 - Pokémon GO News01:35:20 - Post Credits    

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 - Pokémon Sleep Halloween00:15:00 - Pokémon X Hatsune Miku Songs00:26:40 - Van Gogh Pikachu00:33:20 - UNITE Balance Patch00:38:50 - Break00:40:40 - Detective Pikachu Returns01:39:00 - Post Credits  

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 - Pokémon Sleep Updates00:08:50 - v2.0.2 for Scarlet and Violet00:16:40 - Van Gogh Museum Issues00:53:30 - Break00:57:30 - Pokémon GO News01:18:10 - Masters EX vs Honkai: Star Rail01:45:40 - Post Credits  

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 Update00:04:00 - Pokémon Bank's Future00:12:50 - Detective Pikachu Returns00:20:40 - Decidueye Raids00:26:00 - Break00:28:40 - Seoul Safari Zone01:12:40 - Post Credits  

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 Sleep00:11:45 - Bug Fixes for the Teal Mask00:21:20 - Next 7-Star Raid Event 00:45:10 - Break00:48:10 - Dex App Sunsetting00:55:00 - Pokémon Van Gogh01:48:30 - Post Credits  

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 Sleep00:16:30 - Pokémon x McDonald's00:19:30 - SV Raid Event00:26:30 - New Charm in DLC00:36:20 - Break00:37:50 - Scarlet & Violet Issues00:48:40 - Pokémon TCG Collection01:07:40 - Pokémon GO News 01:41:10 - Post Credits  

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 Updates00:06:00 - Santa Cruz Skateboards00:18:30 - Blaziken in UNITE00:25:30 - Break00:29:30 - The Teal Mask Review 02:20:00 - Post Credits  

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 Update00:34:45 - Break00:37:30 - Scarlet & Violet News00:47:40 - Santa Cruz Skateboards00:58:50 - DLC Launch Day 01:13:20 - Post Credits  

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 Day00:09:20 - 7 Star Mewtwo Raids00:27:20 - Break00:30:40 - Free Mimikyu GameStop00:38:30 - Poltchageist Story00:57:40 - Pokémon GO Updates 01:10:40 - Post Credits  

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 Day00:16:00 - Masters EX Anniversary 00:21:00 - Break00:22:40 - Pokémon GO Fest Recap01:32:40 - Poltchageist01:40:30 - Post Credits  

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 Updates00:12:00 - Mewtwo XY in UNITE 00:32:00 - Break00:35:20 - Thoughts on Café Remix  00:45:40 - Mewtwo Prep for Scarlet/Violet 00:55:10 - Mega Rayquaza in GO 01:08:10 - Paradox Rift TCG Set01:24:00 - Post Credits  

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 Event00:09:20 - Hidden Treasure DLC Release Date00:16:00 - New Pokémon00:28:20 - Anime Update00:33:10 - New Worlds TCG Promo 00:51:20 - Break00:54:20 - Pokémon Worlds 202302:27:00 - Post Credits  

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 Sleep00:16:00 - Pokémon Presents Soon00:35:20 - Break00:38:40 - Pokémon GO Fest Osaka 01:31:40 - Post Credits  

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 Sleep00:36:30 - Break00:38:40 - Rillaboom Raids01:03:00 - LA Art Exhibit 01:06:10 - McDonald's Promo 01:30:00 - Post Credits  

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. Comic-con goers got to see the first 10 mins of the English version of Pokémon Horizons. 00:00:20 - Introduction 00:02:05 - Pokémon Sleep00:53:00 - Break00:56:00 - Yokohama Open Canceled01:23:30 - Horizon's Debut01:37:00 - Mewtwo in UNITE01:43:00 - Post Credits  

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 Thoughts00:46:30 - Break00:49:30 - Comic-Con Panel 01:01:20 - Pokémon Forums01:26:20 - Post Credits  

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 Sleep00:32:00 - Break00:34:40 - 7 Years of Pokémon GO01:12:50 - Delphox Raids01:34:00 - NAIC Recap01:59:00 - Post Credits  

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.org00:00:20 - Introduction 00:07:00 - Old Tournament Stories 00:14:00 - Our Podcasts 00:14:30 - Shiny Gimmighoul 00:29:20 - What is GO Fest 00:33:50 - Scarlet/Violet Update 00:47:00 - Pokémon Sleep / Detective Pikachu01:07:00 - NAIC Teams01:18:00 - Post Credits  

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 Returns00:24:10 - Break00:27:10 - New SV DLC Trailer00:59:00 - Break01:02:10 - Gimmighoul Raids01:25:20 - Final Anime Arc01:37:10 - Post Credits  Greg's New Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/leathermangames/the-mystery-business