This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Christian, and Megan dig into the messy brilliance of Pokémon Legends: ZA. From the game’s frustrating sneaking system to the brutal wild zones ruled by angry Alpha Pokemon, the crew debates what worked, what didn’t, and why again the price might’ve been too much.
Then, they dive into the weird world of patents, where Nintendo’s “Palworld response” is under review, and Walmart finally cracks down on card scalpers (kind of). Plus, some juicy lore about where Mega Evolution really came from, and the staggering money making success of Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Finally, Christian closes things out with a wild Pokémon Fact of the Week about Golbat’s missing tongue, Zubat’s questionable feet, and the mystery anatomy of one of Pokémon’s weirdest lines.
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Jim Viscardi and Christian Hoffer dive headfirst into the discourse surrounding Pokémon Legends ZA, defending its art style, dissecting its world design, and breaking down why it’s the best-looking Pokémon game yet. The two debate the $70 price tag, highlight how the game’s story and characters outshine its supposed “graphics problem,” and compare ZA’s sales performance to Scarlet/Violet and Arceus. Plus: Pokémon TCG Pocket hits 150 million downloads, a new short explores adult life after Pokémon training, and a cautionary tale about trading away the wrong Spewpa. The episode closes with a wild Jigglypuff fact that’ll make you rethink every lullaby battle you’ve ever fought.
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This week, Jim, Megan, and Christian dive headfirst into Pokémon Legends: ZA, breaking down everything from its wild NPC dialogue to its surprisingly adult tone and darker storytelling. The crew debates whether the $70 price tag is justified, compares the world-building to Arceus and Scarlet/Violet, and confesses which Pokémon have been jump-scaring them in Lumiose City. Plus: Mega Starmie horrors, pooping Pikachu lore, and how Let’s Go walked so ZA could run.
Also featuring a brand-new Pokémon Fact of the Week about Vulpix and the Nine Wizards of Ninetales,.
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★The Pokémon world just exploded and we’re here for every chaotic detail. Jim Viscardi and Christian Hoffer dig into the massive Pokémon Legends: ZA leaks (without spoiling the story), breaking down the new Mega Evolutions, rumored Gen 10 games, and the wild idea of a full-on Pokémon MMO. Plus, we unpack the latest updates to Pokémon TCG Pocket, check out Christmas merch at the Pokémon Center, and end with one question: what if Clefairy are actually an invasive alien species? You’re welcome.
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★It’s one of those weeks where the Pokémon world feels like a fever dream. GameStop points the finger at The Pokémon Company over the shiny code fiasco, the new TCG Pocket set has collectors in open revolt, and OpenAI’s “Sora 2” has fans literally animating Pokémon movies out of thin air. If thats not enough, how about some chat about Pokémon graves and cemeteries?! Jim, Megan, and Christian break down every bizarre headline, from AI Pikachu apocalypse to Legends: ZA’s in-game cemetery, and wrap it all up with a wild Nidoran fact that ties Pokémon to One Piece.
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Megan, and Christian dive deep into the latest Pokémon TCG chaos. From a bizarrely short-lived TCG Pocket Deluxe Packs EX set to the jaw-dropping $11,000 pull rates for Mega Gardevoir and Mega Lucario, we break down the craziness in the TCG space. Plus, the scalper-fueled mess of shiny giveaways, and a surprisingly intense debate over why a possum Pokémon still doesn’t exist. Along the way, Megan shares her new Corgi-turned-Yamper, Jim obsesses over Cubone sweaters, and Christian blows our minds with a Sandshrew curling fact that sparks dreams of a full Pokémon Olympics. Oh, and yes, you can now catch fainted Pokémon. Buckle up.
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Christian, and Megan dive headfirst into another chaotic stretch of Pokémon news. We break down The Pokémon Company’s latest museum partnership with the British Natural History Museum (and the scalper nightmares it might unleash), react to the Department of Homeland Security’s bizarre Pokémon-themed promo, and get into the legality (and absurdity) of Palworld’s newest farming sim trailer. Plus, we cover the massive LEGO leaks, Pokémon Unite updates, Pokémon Go Tour LA & Taiwan details, and wrap things up with a wild Pikachu design fact you probably had no idea about.
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim and Christian dive into a jam-packed week of Pokémon news straight out of the latest Nintendo Direct. We break down the shocking announcement of Pokémon Legends ZA launching with DLC, including the debut of not one but TWO Mega Raichu forms, Mega Malamar, and new Mega starters. We also react to the reveal of Pokepia, a cozy Animal Crossing-style spin-off where you play as a human Ditto. Plus, we cover a record-breaking $4 million sale of the Illustrator Pikachu card, Demon Slayer’s box office domination over Pokémon’s long-standing record, and of course, we wrap things up with our Pokémon Fact of the Week—this time all about Ekans, Arbok, and the greatest snake Pokémon of all time.
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Christian, and Megan dive into the hypnotic chaos of Mega Malamar’s viral takeover, break down the details of the upcoming Phantasmal Flames TCG set (and what a smaller set really means for collectors), and preview the new Mega Venusaur and Kangaskhan cards. Plus, we weigh in on the new Pokemon immersive event, laugh at the Pokémon Center’s latest trainer plushes (including Leon, a.k.a. the true villain), and wrap things up with a very weird Spearow & Fearow fact of the week.
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Jim and Christian are back with a jam-packed episode of That Pokémon Podcast! From the latest unofficial reveals of the upcoming Pokémon LEGO sets (including a massive build) to Mega Evolutions crashing into Pokémon Unite, we cover all the latest news shaking up the Pokémon world. Plus! Hatsune Miku’s Pokémon concert, the debut of Mega Hawlucha in a wrestling-style reveal with CMLL, and a deep dive into this week’s Pokémon Fact of the Week: Rattata and its mob-boss cousin, Alolan Raticate. It’s nostalgia, chaos, and plenty of laughs so catch it all right here!
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Mega Victreebel is here and it’s one of the wildest Mega Evolutions yet. In this episode of That Pokémon Podcast, Jim and Christian react to the creepy horror-style reveal trailer, debate if Pokémon should finally make a true horror game, and break down the hidden cameo of the Kalos ghost girl from Pokémon X & Y. We also cover all the big Pokémon news this week: the brand-new Pokémon TCG Pocket Secluded Springs set featuring Suicune, Entei, and Raikou, the return of Halloween Trick-or-Trade booster packs (with exclusive cards.....maybeeeee?), fallout from Japan’s McDonald’s Pokémon Happy Meal promo, and the huge Pokémon GO level cap increase to 80. Plus, Pokémon Concierge gets a new crossover event (hello, pool float Psyduck), and Christian drops a Pokémon fact of the week that proves Pidgey isn’t the harmless little bird you thought it was.
Whether you’re into the Pokémon video games, Pokémon cards, Pokémon GO, or just want some shiny luck, this episode has you covered.
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters, and Christian Hoffer break down all the wild announcements coming out of Pokémon Worlds 2025. To maybe only a few people's surprise, we got a new Charizard card (already destined to break wallets)! We dive into Pokémon Legends ZA’s four-player battle mode, Pokémon Champions' new role as the go-to competitive platform, and the upcoming Pokémon XP fan event in San Francisco. Plus, giant Build-A-Bear Workshop Gengar plushes, Pokemon Unite roster updates, Scarlet & Violet raids, and the absolutely bonkers story of someone embezzling $140,000 for Pokémon cards. It’s a stacked episode, and yes, Charizard really might be the new global currency.
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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Christian, and Megan dive into the wild world of Pokémon news you didn’t know you needed. From McDonald’s Japan pulling a Happy Meal promo after scalpers trashed the food for the cards, to Mega Gengar’s game-changing TCG ability, to a Milwaukee Brewers rookie pulling a base set Charizard on camera, it’s a mix of chaos and nostalgia. We rank the newest Pokémon Squishmallows, theres another Pokémon Center tangent, and debate the merits of a freshly released Pokémon sea shanty (spoiler: Megan wants more Sharpedo).
Plus, Palworld parodies, a Pokémon fact of the week, and a listener question on how we each first got into Pokémon.
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We’re back with another jam-packed episode of That Pokémon Podcast! This week, Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters, and Christian Hoffer talk about Megan's new Violet playthrough, shiny terra-raids, and the latest Pokémon TCG updates! How about those sleek new Mega Rare gold cards?
We dive into the new Pokémon x Uniqlo fashion collab, why some Pokémon have unsettling gooey and dangly bits, the truth behind the TCG art plagiarism scandal (spoiler: Pokémon actually owned up to it), and how Shonen Jump’s changing IP strategy could influence the future of Pokémon anime.
Plus: Honda’s awkward Koraidon motorcycle, collectible Campbell’s soup, and a Blastoise fact that ties back to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
What more could you ask for?
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We’re back with episode 2 of That Pokémon Podcast, and this one’s packed. Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters, are back from San Diego Comic-Con while Christian Hoffer held the fort down and kick things off with a deep dive into the Squirtle Squad plush chaos and the bizarrely edible vibes of Pikachu ice cream. We dig into the upcoming Shonen Jump x Pokémon collab, Pokémon Center merch madness (Geodude evolution plush, anyone?), and just how into Pokemon Friends we are.
Plus, we talk a possible TCG Pocket scandal, an upcoming Mega Charizard card, the mystery of multiplayer in Pokémon Legends ZA, and how the new Pokémon Play app might actually fix tournaments. The episode also covers a hand puppet line named Bite Buddies, a heartfelt community goodbye, and Megan gets strong-armed into finally playing Scarlet and Violet. Also, yes, we all pick a favorite Charizard forms.
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We’re back. Same crew, new name. Welcome to That Pokémon Podcast.
Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters, and Christian Hoffer are back and they're kicking things off with a breakdown of the latest Pokémon Presents, including Pokémon Legends ZA, Mega Evolutions (hi, Mega Dragonite), and all the weird vibes of Pokémon France. We talk the return of Pokémon Concierge, the surprise drop of Pokémon Friends (Megan’s full-blown obsessed), and how Pokémon Go has officially aged out of the kids demo, confirmed by a 7-year-old.
We also get into DJ Pikachu’s club bangers, the Wallace & Gromit-style Netflix show, and the just-announced PokéPark Kanto, aka the “let’s take a walk and look at statues” theme park. Plus, we launch our Patreon and shout out the Discord legends who kept the lights on.
New name, same energy. Let’s go.
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