Ash and Pikachu are leaving the anime after 25 years of adventures across multiple regions, battling and catching thousands of Pokemon, and all this before the age of 10! Ash’s story will conclude with a run of 11 special episodes, which will start rolling out in Japan from 13 January. 

Timestamps

00:02:34 - What do we want to see from the Pokemon Company in 2023 

00:58:55 - Pokemon Journeys discussion

01:24:04 - Guess the fake Pokedex entry

01:30:05 - Comments and questions from our listeners

01:40:22 - What are we up to this week

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It's a shorter episode this week as we've had to record it earlier than normal because of the winter break.

What a year it's been! Thank you to everyone who has listened to our podcast, for the comments and questions you've submitted and telling our friends and family about the podcast (bonus points if you share this podcast with your family on Christmas Day!) We'll see you in 2023 - we hope that you have a good Christmas break.

Timestamps

00:05:54 - Pokemon Journeys discussion

00:39:35 - Guess the fake Pokedex entry

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Ash and Pikachu are leaving the anime after 25 years of adventures across multiple regions, battling and catching thousands of Pokemon, and all this before the age of 10! Ash’s story will conclude with a run of 11 special episodes, which will start rolling out in Japan from 13 January. 

Timestamps

00:05:20 - New 5☆ Delibird and 7☆ Cinderace Tera Raids announced! 

00:07:11 - The future of the Pokemon anime (Ash and Pikachu are leaving)

00:51:11 - Pokemon Journeys discussion

01:18:22 - Guess the fake Pokedex entry

01:22:18 - Comments and questions from our listeners

01:24:49 - What are we up to this week

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Our gen 9 wrap up is done. We reviewed the present, so now it's time to talk about the future, including our hopes and expectations for the DLC of generation 9, which surely has to be coming after the success of the Crown Tundra and Isle of Armor for Sword and Shield.

Timestamps

00:03:04 - The future of Pokemon - Scarlet and Violet DLC

01:18:35 - Pokemon Journeys discussion

01:47:44 - Guess the fake Pokedex entry

01:54:42 - Comments and questions from our listeners

01:58:59 - What are we up to this week

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Ben has finished Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (finally!). So him and Conor break down their thoughts on the three stories paths and Area Zero. Warning: spoilers ahead!

Timestamps

00:00:14 - Our experience with the 7-star Charizard raids

00:04:00 - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet spoiler review

02:00:00 - Comments and questions from our listeners

02:00:37 - What are we up to this week

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It's finally here. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have dropped. Ben and Conor have have been playing it all week and are here to break down everything they loved, and everything they disliked.

Timestamps

00:02:29 - 7-star Charizard raids come to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

00:04:14 - Comments from our listeners

00:11:50 - Can bugs and issues be fixed?

00:31:50 - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet patch released

00:57:10 - Pokemon Journeys discussion

01:26:27 - Guess the fake Pokedex entry

01:30:27 - What are we up to this week

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It's finally here. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have dropped. Ben and Conor have have been playing it all week and are here to break down everything they loved, and everything they disliked.

Timestamps

00:00:01 - The review. Seriously. The episode is just the review. I don't know why i'm putting so much effort into this one timestamp. If you're reading this... leave a review please!

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Lucky you. You're getting this week's episode a day early (unlike us with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - boo!). The review will be live next week so we can give you a worthy review. Send us your spoiler-free reviews of Scarlet and Violet using the links below and we'll read them out and discuss them on next week's episode.

Timestamps

00:11:28 - Pokemon TCG Live beta

00:27:15 - Our teams for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and questions we still have

00:49:00 - Pokemon Journeys discussion

01:22:25 - Guess the fake Pokedex entry

01:28:43 - Questions from our listeners

01:33:00 - What are we up to this week

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With just one week left until Pokemon Scarlet and Violet releases, we're wrapping up our thoughts on the final trailer and the reveal of Gimmighoul. 

Timestamps

00:03:03 - Gimmighoul reveal and discussing the final Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer

00:58:03 - Pokemon Journeys discussion

01:18:05 - Guess the fake Pokedex entry

01:23:08 - Questions from our listeners

01:29:51 - What are we up to this week

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Are the pre-order bonuses 'Pokehot' or 'Pokesnot'? There's just two weeks until the release of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and we're breaking down and reviewing all the pre-order bonuses.

Here's a nearly full list of the pre-order bonuses that we're reviewing: Pokemon pre-order bonuses

Timestamps

00:00:05 - Two weeks left. Are we excited for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet?

00:03:10 - Discussing the latest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer

00:18:20 - Reviewing all the pre-order bonuses

01:53:20 - Questions from our listeners

01:59:05 - What are we up to this week

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