Beyond the Ball

Munchlax has evolved and is finally ready to live the easy life as the mighty Snorlax! Buckle up, because we've got a lot of entries to get through and a brief dalmatian tangent.

The inspiration for Snorlax, Koji Nishino: https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/nintendo/images/9/95/Koji_Nishino.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20180924165110&path-prefix=en

Gigantamax Snorlax: https://swordshield.pokemon.com/assets/img/articles/pokemon_gsnorlax_2x.png

In this episode we learn terrible truth behind Munchlax's seemingly idyllic existence as we explore what and why it eats on its desperate journey to become Snorlax.

Braden also shares their thoughts on Pokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle.

The big deer is here! In this episode, we expolore Xerneas' few secrets as we meander once again to fill time, exploring topics such as the hardships of a gamer, Batman Beyond and more!

It's time for another Legendary episode of Beyond the Ball as we discuss the big beautiful bird of destruction, Yveltal! We also discuss Pokemon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, Oreos and whatever we else we can think of to make this episode longer!

Dear old Drampa has come down from it's lofty mountain home to educate us in its delicately placid ways. If you thought the bullies in The NeverEnding Story got off too easy then Drampa is the Pokemon for you!

Watch out! We're talking about Stunfisk this episode and it is literally just waiting to get ya! Join us as we explore how and why the Trap Pokemon does what it does.

Galarian Stunfisk art by Ken Sugimori: https://img.pokemondb.net/artwork/large/stunfisk-galarian.jpg

Cilan art by Ken Sugimori: https://cdn2.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/f/fc/Black_White_Cilan.png/150px-Black_White_Cilan.png

Metagross has landed and its four brains are absolutely terrifying! Apologies for an even lengthier episode than usual but we've got a lot of entries to chew on. Not to mention Mega Metagross!

James staring down Metagross: https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/pokemon/images/f/fb/Shiny_Metagross.png/revision/latest?cb=20150225010122

Mega Metagross by Ken Sugimori: https://img.pokemondb.net/artwork/large/metagross-mega.jpg

Metang is here and it's got double the brains for the double the fun! And 100% more animosity toward jet planes apparently. Join us this episode as we marvel at Metang's sheer psychokinetic power. And we've still got one more evolution to go!

We're back to talk about Beldum this week! It's definitely one of the stranger Pokemon from Generation III, but we're gonna find out exactly what makes it tick and if Magneto has some competition for the title of Master of Magnetism.

We also touch on some of the recent Pokemon news at the top of the episode.

Here we round off our desert journey with "the elemental spirit of the desert" Flygon! This enigmatic dragon appears innocuous enough, but will our research uncover a darker side? Find out on Beyond the Ball!