That Pokemon Podcast

Did You Get A Pokemon Starter Jacket? We Sure Didn't.

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Thu, 07 May 2026 16:13:06 -0700

This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim Viscardi and Christian Hoffer dive headfirst into the absolute chaos surrounding Pokémon collecting right now. From empty Target shelves and scalpers flipping Pokémon starter jackets and Pop-Tarts for ridiculous prices to the ongoing insanity around Pokémon cards, vending machines, and collector culture, things are getting wild out there.

The guys also break down the growing collectibles bubble, why Pokémon still shows zero signs of slowing down, and how manga collecting is starting to follow the same path. Plus: Pokéopia bundles, new DLC rumors surface, Pokémon Go gets a bizarre new raid mechanic, Bangkok lands a massive new Pokémon Center, and Shiny Volcanion finally becomes officially obtainable.

Oh, and the Pokémon Fact of the Week somehow turns into an existential breakdown about Dodrio anatomy.

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Incineroar still won't die.

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:27:46 -0700

On this episode, Jim and Christian break down a wildly chaotic week in the world of Pokémon news. From Pokopia reportedly driving massive profit revisions at Koei Tecmo to speculation about Nintendo’s hardware tailwinds, the guys dig into why this game has become a cultural and financial juggernaut. They also get into Pokémon Night Out, an EDM concert event featuring Marshmello that pushes the franchise further into live music crossover territory.

From there, things only get weirder: Target’s Pokémon collaboration rolls out starter jackets, Pop-Tarts, Sour Patch Kids, and even Pikachu-shaped snacks, while the question of over-commercialization starts to creep in. Competitive talk hits with Incineroar continuing to dominate the Pokémon Champions meta, and the duo also touches on Silicobra’s regional spawn controversy in Pokémon GO, a new Pokémon footbath experience in Japan, and the oddly deep cultural roots of Farfetch’d.

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We Need To Talk About Pokemon Champions

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:17:48 -0700

After a week off, we return to a pile of Pokémon news… and unfortunately, not all of it is good.

Pokémon Champions is finally here, but the launch has been rough. We’re talking missing features, weird limitations, technical issues, and whether this whole thing feels more like a beta test than an actual release. Is this a misstep, or is The Pokémon Company quietly trying to reset competitive play?

From there, we shift gears to something a little lighter… and somehow just as disappointing. The new Pokémon pinball machine is out in the wild, and it’s not exactly lighting the world on fire. We break down what works, what doesn’t, and why it feels like a missed opportunity.

We also hit on:

Pokémon GO teaming up with MLB (and somehow also helping people get engaged)
A LEGO Pokémon contest that’s about to get very competitive
The ongoing chaos around Pokémon cards
And a surprisingly heated debate about Pokémon evolutions that spirals in the best way possible

It’s a fun one, it gets a little unhinged, and yeah… we definitely go off the rails at the end.

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Slowbro Is The Michael Myers Of The Pokemon Universe

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:01:39 -0700

This week on That Pokémon Podcast, we dive into Pokopia (again) and why it’s quickly becoming one of the most addictive and surprising Pokémon games in years. From massive builds to chaotic Pokémon personalities, we break down why this game hits so hard, but also - was this game undersold? We also talk Pokémon Champions, including major competitive changes and whether it even feels like a full game yet. Plus, TCG Pocket pulls, Gale of Darkness issues, upcoming events, and one big question: what the hell is Slowpoke?

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We Might Retitle The Show To "That Pokopia Podcast"

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:07:17 -0700

This week, we’ve got a lot to talk about, but let’s be honest, this is basically the Pokopia episode.

We’re gonna get into why this game has completely taken over our lives, the absolutely insane stuff people are building, and why it might quietly be one of the best Pokémon experiences we’ve had in years.

But before we get there, we’ve also got a pretty wild story about Niantic and Pokémon GO data, some new TCG Pocket reveals, LEGO Pokémon leaks, and a few other things worth hitting. Oh and we almost forgot the Pokemon Fact Of The Week (BUT WE DIDN'T).

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Pokopia Is Out… and Jim's Switch Is Dead

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:19:50 -0800

Pokopia has officially arrived and the fans are losing their mind. Christian shares early impressions after a few hours with the new cozy Pokémon game, Megan finally gets her hands on it, and Jim explains how he managed to destroy his Switch 2 before even playing. The crew dives into what makes Pokopia feel more like Animal Crossing than a traditional Pokémon game, the surprising event Pokémon system already rolling out, and why the game might attract players who normally ignore the main series.

They also break down Pokémon Unite’s controversial gameplay changes, discuss new Pokémon LEGO leaks, celebrate the upcoming retro pixel-style Pikachu plush, and react to the chaos of trying to get tickets to the Pokémon Fossil Exhibit at Chicago’s Field Museum.

Plus: this week’s Pokémon Fact of the Week leads to an unexpectedly disturbing discussion about Geodude anatomy.

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Pokémon Day 2026: WE RIDE FOR POMBON

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:41:17 -0800

It’s Pokémon Day, and we’re breaking down everything from this year’s Pokémon Presents. From the surprisingly ambitious Pokéopia (yes, the Minecraft/Animal Crossing/Roblox energy is real) to the big reveal of Pokémon Winds & Waves, we’ve got thoughts. Lots of them.

We dig into the new starters and why this might be the strongest trio in years, debate whether Champions can actually replace Unite, react to Gale of Darkness returning, and question why Slugma got that much screen time. Plus: is Winds & Waves the Breath of the Wild-style Pokémon game fans have wanted for years? And are we really waiting until 2027?!

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Pokémon Pinball Is Real… But We Have Questions

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:42:05 -0800

The march to Pokémon Day continues, and while the news cycle is a little light, the headlines are anything but small. This week we break down Logan Paul flipping his Pikachu Illustrator card for a record-shattering $16.492 million and debate whether that price will ever be matched again. We also dive into Stern’s newly announced Pokémon pinball machine, why it feels surprisingly generic, and whether The Pokémon Company might have played it a little too safe with the design.

On the competitive side, Pokémon TCG Pocket officially stays casual, as The Pokémon Company confirms it won’t become a mainstage esports title. We talk about why that might actually be the best possible outcome for the game. Plus, we react to the underwhelming 30th Anniversary Pokémon Center merch, the surprisingly massive dev team behind Pokémon Pokeopia, multiplayer server details that sound suspiciously Minecraft-inspired, and close things out with a PokéFact that confirms Victorybell is absolutely terrifying.

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OMG OMG OMG Is Fire Red & Leaf Green Actually Coming To The Switch 2?

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:31:02 -0800

Pokémon showed up at the Super Bowl with a star-studded commercial featuring Lady Gaga and a tease of mysterious “Pokémon Day Out” and “Pokémon Night Out” events, and we break down what it all means as the 30th anniversary approaches. We also react to early previews of the new Pokémon LEGO sets, where Eevee looks incredible and Pikachu… doesn’t, dig into strong first impressions of Pokéopia’s surprisingly robust 20–40 hour experience, and debate a spicy rumor that FireRed and LeafGreen could be returning on Switch. Plus, we talk Mewtwo’s long absence from Pokemon GO, and Christian delivers a swole PokéFact of the Week about Machop casually throwing Geodude for gains.

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Poké Park Kanto Impressions, Universal’s Pokémon Future & LEGO Chaos

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:16:56 -0800

Theme parks, LEGO leaks, and some fun Pokédex lore. This week on That Pokémon Podcast, the crew breaks down first impressions of Poké Park Kanto in Japan, including the rides, merch, and why it already feels like an influencer’s dream. We also dig into Pokémon’s museum takeover with the Natural History Museum’s Pokécology exhibit, plus what Universal Studios’ new Pokémon “experience” could actually look like when it eventually comes stateside.

On top of that, we talk Pokémon Legends ZA sales numbers, LEGO Pokémon leaks, smart bricks, Yu-Gi-Oh sneaking into the LEGO conversation, and why Geodude keeps winning. We wrap things up with a Pokémon Fact of the Week that takes a dark turn as we explore the very human origins of Kadabra.

Buckle in. Pokémon Month is officially here.

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Chunky Pikachu Saves Us While LEGO Prices Kill Us

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:37:24 -0800

Fat Pikachu is back and honestly, thank Arceus.

This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Megan Peters makes her long awaited return and immediately chooses violence against Pokémon LEGO pricing. We break down the wildly expensive Pokémon LEGO sets, why Pikachu got done dirty, and why the best Pokémon LEGO sets aren’t even available for sale unless you jump through hoops.

Then things get weird, as they should. We celebrate the return of the original chunky Pikachu plush, talk Pokémon store robberies becoming a trend, try to wrap our heads around Pokémon Champions and transferable Pokémon, and attempt to process one of the most uncomfortable Pokémon Company news stories in recent memory.

We close things out the only way we know how, with a Pokémon Fact of the Week that will absolutely ruin Poliwag for you forever.

Tell a friend about the show, jump into the Discord, and prepare to never look at Pokémon anatomy the same way again.

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LEGO Pokémon Finally Arrives (and It’s Expensive)

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:16:09 -0800

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to the first episode of 2026. We’re back with a jumbo-sized Pokémon show, even if Megan is out this week.

We’re breaking down the first official LEGO Pokémon sets, including the massive Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise build, why the Eevee set works, and why Pikachu… kind of doesn’t. We also talk about LEGO’s new Smart Bricks, what they mean for future Pokémon sets, and why prices might get wild fast.

Plus, a $300,000 Pokémon card robbery at gunpoint, a museum promo Pikachu card that looks completely broken, Logan Paul pitching a Pokémon remake that already exists, and why Pokémon events keep choosing Chicago.

We wrap things up with the Pokémon Fact of the Week, focusing on Growlithe and Arcanine, one of the most universally loved Pokémon lines that somehow still gets under-served on merch.

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LEGO Pokémon, Pinball Pokémon, and One Extremely Angry Monkey

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:26:30 -0800

It’s the final episode of the year, and Pokémon news decided to show up all at once.

Jim & Christian break down a wave of Pokémon rumors and leaks, from a potential Pokémon pinball machine to a massive list of upcoming LEGO sets. With the franchise’s 30th anniversary on the horizon, the two dig into what might be coming next and what feels inevitable.

They also discuss McDonald’s Pokémon card promotions, Gen 10 leaks and battle gimmicks, Pokémon Go bugs wiping out shiny Pokémon, and the growing chaos around Pokémon card collecting and so called “investments.” Plus, a Pokémon fact of the week that pays off decades of lore in one extremely angry evolution.

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Every New Mega Revealed Plus a $550,000 Charizard

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:23:48 -0800

It’s another packed episode of That Pokémon Podcast, and somehow it still all comes back to Charizard.

This week, Jim, Christian, and Megan break down everything from Pokémon TCG Pocket’s Crimson Blaze to a jaw-dropping $550,000 sale of a first-edition Charizard at auction. The crew digs into why PSA grading continues to dominate the high-end collector market, what CGC’s price gap really means, and why Charizard will never stop being the main character.

They also run through the full list of newly revealed Mega Evolutions in Mega Dimension, including Mega Absol Z, Mega Garchomp Z, Mega Heatran, Mega Golisopod, Mega Scovillain, and the extremely unhinged debut of Mega Starmie in the anime. Along the way, there’s discussion of Pokémon Christmas pop-ups in Japan, Pokémon GO’s New Year event, and what it would actually take to make anyone excited about GO again.

Plus, a new official Pokémon ecology book is on the way, complete with some deeply unsettling facts, and Christian delivers a Psyduck-focused Pokémon Fact of the Week that almost changed Pokémon history forever.

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I’m Not Telling You to Buy Kabuto Cards… But Also Maybe I Am

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:38:45 -0800

This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim and Christian dive into one of the weirdest hobby stories of the year: the Kabuto King, a collector who bought nearly every Kabuto card from the Fossil era and accidentally created a $20 micro-economy… before auctioning a custom card for $51,000 and somehow Logan Paul was involved. We talk market manipulation, charity, and why this absolutely should not inspire you to buy 1,800 Omanytes.

Then we jump into the news, including the reveal of Perfect Order, the next Pokémon TCG set featuring Mega Zygarde, Mega Gallade, and maybe Mega Greninja. We also break down Pokémon GO’s new remote trading system, the return of GO Fest to Chicago in 2026, and which friendships you need at level five to make it all work.

The boys also react in real time to the drop of the Alpha Charizard mystery gift and try to make sense of its massive size. Plus: Meowth’s inconsistent anatomy becomes the Pokémon Fact of the Week nobody was prepared for.

As always, join the Discord, send us your gameplay pics and help us settle the new community poll: Meowth, better on two legs or four?

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Look At How They Massacred My Boy + A Crazy Gamestop TCG Story

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:58:47 -0800

This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Christian, and Megan dive headfirst into one of the wildest news weeks we’ve had in a long time. We kick things off by confronting the chaos that is Mega Lucario Z. Everything from the design, the colors, the… anatomy and whether the internet has completely lost its mind. From there, we jump into the new ZA mechanics, the reveal of Mega Mewtwo in Pokémon Legends ZA, and the absolutely gorgeous lineup of cards coming in Ascended Heroes.

We talk the Psyduck card that’s going to bankrupt Jim, the Charizard card that refuses to stop existing, and the secret rare that somehow isn’t Marnie this time.

Then things get even weirder: Pokémon boba tea collabs and a Diglett lore bomb we still don’t know how to process. And finally… yes… a man walked into GameStop and walked out with $30,000 for a single Pokémon card. We break down how the hell that happened.

It’s a chaotic one, it’s a fun one, and if you’ve ever stared at a Mega design and thought strange things, well… welcome home.

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Who’s Cheating in the TCG and Why Is GameStop Mad About Scales?

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:47:48 -0800

It’s a holiday-week edition of That Pokémon Podcast which means the chaos is dialed up even before the news starts. Jim, Christian, and Megan break down the latest trademark hinting at a 30th anniversary Pokémon TCG Celebration set, revisit Post Malone’s surreal Pokémon performance, and pitch who should do the next big crossover track. The crew talks about a competitive TCG disqualification stirring debate online, Phantasmal Flame’s price collapse, legendary donuts teasing the next Pokémon Legends update, and the very strange story of GameStop banning pack weighers. Plus: Pokémon vending machines, Kyogre vs Groudon nostalgia, a wild Niantic scandal, and a Venomoth fact you won’t believe. Perfect background noise for travel week or avoiding family conversations.

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Uh, Is Pokopia a Dark Pokemon Future?

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:11:02 -0800

Mega Zeraora news dropped, Pokopia might be a ruined Kanto, plush makers are out here selling life-size Lucarios, and the new TCG set has Charizard cards hitting $800 before the ink is even dry. Jim, Megan, and Christian dig into all the news, all the weird variants, all the game speculation, and another extremely cursed Pokemon fact of the week. If you’ve ever wanted to hear three adults debate whether a tail can grow out of shoulder blades, this is your episode.

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Buy A Box Of Nails and Pokemon Cards At The Same Time

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:45:35 -0800

Jim, Megan, and Christian are back, and it’s one of those episodes that hits every corner of the Pokémon universe. From Megan’s heroic quest to secure a sleeping Vaporeon plush to Pokémon cards now showing up at Lowe’s (yes, really), this week’s conversation spirals into cozy chaos.

The crew dives deep into PokéPark Kanto, Pokémon’s newest real-world attraction, breaks down the wild new mechanics in Mega Dimensions DLC, and collectively groans over Nintendo Game Keys. Plus: an Oddish fact that’ll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about screaming roots.

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We’re All Just Waiting for a Bigger Trash Can to Hide In

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:46:52 -0800

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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Why Pokémon Legends Z-A Works (Even If You Think It Doesn’t)

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:49:15 -0700

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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Pokémon ZA Is Unhinged (And We Love It)

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:50:41 -0700

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,.

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The Great Pokémon Leak and the Moon Society of Clefairy

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:16:39 -0700

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.

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When Pokemon Die, Do They Become Gastlys?

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:55:24 -0700

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.

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Why Is There No Possum Pokemon Yet?

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:08:28 -0700

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.

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Palworld Farm Reveal, Pokémon Museum Event, and LEGO Starter Sets

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:43:14 -0700

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.

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Mega Raichu Madness, Pokémon Pokepia Revealed, and a $4 Million Card Sale

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:19:31 -0700

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.

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My Friend Malamar, Phantasmal Flames & Is Spearow A Cannibal?

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:26:47 -0700

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.

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Pokémon LEGO, Mega Evolutions, and Lucha Libre Surprises!

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:28:42 -0700

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!

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Mega Victreebel, Pokémon Secluded Springs, Pokémon GO Level 80 & More!

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:25:35 -0700

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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Fort Knox Might Be Nothing But Charizard Cards In A Few Years

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:14:56 -0700

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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McDonald’s Card Chaos, Palworld Copied Pokemon So Palland Copied Palworld & a Pokémon Sea Shanty?

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:25:28 -0700

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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(02:13) - McDonalds Pokemon Trading Card Scandal
(08:44) - The Charizard Craze Continues
(15:07) - New Squishmallows
(20:18) - Pokemon Center Tangent (again)
(24:42) - Pokémon Sea Shanty
(28:22) - Crossover Confusion: Deadpool and Batman
(30:31) - Palworld meet Palland
(34:18) - Personal Pokémon Journeys
(41:24) - Pokémon Fact: Caterpie has an external organ

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New Gold Cards, Gooey Bits & Pokémon Soup

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:35:10 -0700

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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(06:01) - Shiny Pokémon and Raids
(08:14) - Pokémon Merchandise and Collaborations
(11:35) - Art and Plagiarism scandal explained
(16:05) - New Pokémon TCG Updates
(22:19) - Mythical Pokémon in Ranked Battles
(24:44) - Shonen Jump Pokémon Collaborations
(36:48) - Pokémon Soup Cans
(43:12) - Pokemon Fact of the Week

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Mega Evolutions, Shonen Jump Collabs, and Pikachu Sherbet

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:21:30 -0700

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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(00:00) - Welcome Back
(02:47) - SDCC Squirtle Squad plushes are HOW MUCH on the secondary market?
(05:27) - Baskin-Robbins and Pokémon Collaborations
(08:13) - Shonen Jump and Pokémon Crossover
(13:47) - New Pokémon Center Merchandise
(16:22) - Pokémon Trading Card Game Updates
(19:05) - Mega Evolution Set Announcements
(27:03) - Graveyard Hand Puppets and Pokémon Plushies
(28:56) - Exploring Pokémon Play and Friends Apps
(30:54) - The Future of Pokémon Multiplayer
(37:04) - JustInBasil Tribute
(41:34) - Discord Poll Results
(45:47) - Charizard: Which form reigns supreme?

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Everything Announced in the Latest Pokémon Presents (Plus a New Mobile Obsession)

Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters & Christian Hoffer — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:44:33 -0700

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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