Winter is coming...to Pokémon! Hosts Shinja, Dunks, and Brews discuss the latest Battle Styles prerelease then jump right into the next TCG expansion name that was revealed: Chilling Reign! We discuss our thoughts on this new set and the cards comprising it based on the Japanese Matchless Fighters set (Galarian birds). We report on an update to CGC’s turnaround times and speculate how U.S. card printing factories operate. Additionally, we talk about product announcements and a new British Collector’s Cabinet item. We discuss the exciting collaboration happening between the TCG and Pokémon Go and then jump right into Pokémon Go news, including the Go: Tour Kanto “bonus” event, weekly Charge Up event, and update to XL candy distribution. Shinja also discusses her distaste for the Forces of Nature legendaries. Next, we talk about the theory behind the Pokémon Legends Arceus starters, official Piplup social media accounts, and the DJ Pikachu music video. We close out with merch drops.

Talking Points:

0:0 Introduction

8:55 Pokémon TCG News

44:07 Pokémon TCG x Pokémon Go Collab

48:37 Pokémon Go News

01:20:20 Pokémon Legends Arceus: Starters Explained

01:26:20 Official Piplup Social Media Accounts

01:29:58 DJ Pikachu Remix Music Video

01:34:02 Merch Drops

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