Thirty years later… and we’re still catchin’ them all.

In Episode 18 of The Midnight Release Podcast, we celebrate Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary by revisiting the games, cards, anime, and memories that shaped an entire generation.

From Pokémon Day announcements and FireRed & LeafGreen nostalgia to the excitement surrounding Pokopia releasing this week, nostalgic experiences and modern Pokémon evolution, we explore how the franchise continues to grow while staying rooted in the magic that started it all.

We also jump into a blind ranking of the original 151 Pokémon and debut a brand-new segment, Split Screen, where we compare how Pokémon hit then vs now — from link cables to online play, collecting cards to grading culture, and the timeless nostalgia of the Indigo League era.

No matter the generation… the journey continues.