That Pokemon Podcast

Big week, Pokémon fans. This week, Jim and Christian dive into the newly revealed Pokémon 30th Anniversary TCG set, including the return of the iconic Base Set Charizard, a lineup of classic cards from throughout the game's history, and the brand-new Futuristic Rare cards. They also break down the latest Pokémon card theft making headlines, Pokémon's unexpected apology over a card art mistake, and the reopening of the Pokémon Cafe in Tokyo with an all-new menu. Then it's time for the main event: LEGO Pokémon. The duo discusses the fan-voted LEGO Pokémon card builds before taking a deep dive into all 12 newly announced LEGO Pokémon sets, from Mewtwo's Lab Break and Charizard vs. Jolteon to the surprisingly divisive Smart Brick technology. Which sets are worth your money, and which ones leave them wanting more? Plus, Pokémon Champions heads to mobile, NAIC is almost here, summer merch hits Pokémon Center, and the PokéFact of the Week explores the strange and surprisingly gross origins of Grimer and Muk. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on That Pokémon Podcast , Jim, Christian, and Megan are finally back together and there is a LOT to catch up on. The Pokémon Fossil Museum officially opens in Chicago and the merch situation is already getting wild, including exclusive model kits, sold out pins, and promo cards hitting eBay instantly. Meanwhile, Japan is reportedly moving toward requiring IDs for Pokémon card purchases as the fight against scalpers and card tourism escalates. We also break down the brand new Pokémon TCG Pocket set Paradox Drive , talk about the latest Pokémon anime release Dragonite and the Special Delivery , react to the upcoming LEGO Pokémon leaks (including one very cursed Jigglypuff), and look at the newly announced deluxe Pokémon Character Guide book. Plus: Megan has a PowerWash Simulator addiction, and a Pokémon Fact of the Week featuring Dewgong. Yes, the real animal exists. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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?! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★