The Pokémon Company is non-stop with all of the news! Shinja, Dunks, and Brews discuss the newly announced TCG set, Battle Styles, as well as some rumored future Japanese set names, the possible discontinuation of theme decks, and a record “selling” Pokémon Illustrator card. For Pokémon Go, we recap the controversial Galarian Mr. Mime/Mr. Rime event and discuss the upcoming holiday event & January Community Day. We also go over the details regarding Players Cup 3 and a new collab with JINS Eyewear. We close off the episode by reviewing episode 4 of the Indigo League anime!

Talking Points:

0:0 Introductions

02:25 Pokémon TCG News

24:43 Pokémon Go News

42:57 Pokémon Players Cup 3

48:46 JINS Eyewear Collaboration

54:45 Indigo League Episode 4

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Shinja - @trainer_shinja

Dunks - @trainer_dunks

Brews - @brewsandpikachus

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There’s a lot going on with the Pokémon TCG and Pokémon Go this week! Shinja, Dunks, and Brews discuss the recent discovery of 4 prototype Blastoise cards that were graded by CGC and the differences between grading with them, PSA, or BGS. We also talk about a new card mechanic, the end of staff promos, and info about an XY Evolutions reprint. We also go over the craziness of Twitch and vintage box breaks including one streamer who destroys every rare card he pulls. For Pokémon Go, we go over the Kanto Tour event happening in February, new raid rewards and egg management changes being tested, and the Galarian Mr. Rime event. The episode ends with a review of episode 3 of the Indigo League.

Talking Points:

0:0 Introductions

01:30 Pokémon TCG News

43:45 Pokémon Go News

1:01:20 Indigo League Episode 3

Social Media:

Instagram - @podcastmonsters

Shinja - @trainer_shinja

Dunks - @trainer_dunks

Brews - @brewsandpikachus

Business & Other Inquiries: [email protected]

Who doesn’t like shiny Pokémon?! Hosts Shinja, Dunks, and Brews sure do! We discuss the recently announced “Shining Fates” TCG set releasing very soon, as well as the rumors regarding the real 25th anniversary set. We also talk about the controversies surrounding December Community Day in Pokémon Go along with a very special guaranteed shiny Celebi coming this month! We close the show by reviewing episode 2 of the Indigo League anime.

Talking Points:

0:0 Introductions

01:52 Pokémon TCG News

20:23 Pokémon Go News

44:00 Pikachu ASMR

47:50 Streamer AjentVee Finds Authentic Shiny Sinistea

53:10 Product Announcements/Merch Drops

59:02 Indigo League Episode 2

Social Media:

Instagram - @podcastmonsters

Shinja - @trainer_shinja

Dunks - @trainer_dunks

Brews - @brewsandpikachus

Business & Other Inquiries: [email protected]

Welcome to Podcast Monsters - your best source for all things past, present, and future in the world of Pokémon! Meet the hosts Shinja, Dunks, and Brews as we discuss our history with Pokémon. We talk about some exciting news in the TCG, from Kadabra’s potential return to the Special Delivery Pikachu promo snafu and an in-depth discussion on Leonhart’s new special collector’s edition box. We also talk about all of the exciting new changes coming in the Pokémon GO Beyond update, as well as all of the upcoming December events. Closing out, we review episode 1 of the Indigo League season of the anime!

Talking Points:

0:0 Introductions

08:40 Pokémon TCG News

55:05 Pokémon Go News

01:09:01 Indigo League Episode 1

Social Media:

Instagram - @podcastmonsters

Shinja - @trainer_shinja

Dunks - @trainer_dunks

Brews - @brewsandpikachus

Business & Other Inquiries: [email protected]