Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast

By StillJustMike, xRazeOvation

Video Games

What's Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast about?

At Pokesports, we are passionate about all things competitive Pokemon, and we strive to share that passion with our listeners. Our podcast is a dynamic and engaging discussion between two seasoned experts, Kevin and Mike, who bring both their expertise and sense of fun to every episode.

Our goal is to provide the latest news and insights into the ever-evolving meta, while also exploring the many fun and exciting aspects of competitive Pokemon. We put in the work to research and analyze new strategies, discuss upcoming tournaments, and provide valuable tips and tricks!

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LAST EPISODE

168 - Welcome Home!

05.31.2023

Mike and Kevin discuss Home, the Pokemon returning to it, and what we're expecting. We also discuss VGC around the world, since apparently everyone wanted to have a tournament without us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast episodes:

05.31.2023 168 - Welcome Home! Mike and Kevin discuss Home, the Pokemon returning to it, and what we're expecting. We also discuss VGC around the world, since apparently everyone wanted to have a tournament without us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message
05.24.2023 167 - Underestimating Status Moves Kevin and Mike discuss status moves used on Lum Berry Pokemon, Hartford Regionals, and what they've learned in preparation for Milwaukee Regionals! Check out our podcast, social channels, and much more! https://pokesports.info --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message
05.17.2023 166 - Home is where the Hartford is Kevin and Mike take this, the week before the ultimate trial of sleepless nights and 10 rounds of best of 3s to compare Smogon's rankings to VGC's useability. They also chat about some returning Pokemon, and so much more! Goofisports ...
05.10.2023 165 - Fluttermania Runnin' Wild! Ooo yeah. Fluttermania is in full effect in this episode of Pokesports. Recently, Flutter Mane has seen even more play than before. Oh hey, by the way - if you're interested in 10% off some amazing graphic tees, hit up ...
05.03.2023 164 - The Limit Does Not Exist Limitless is an amazing platform for Pokemon tournaments. Kevin and Mike take some well-deserved time to go through what makes it great, what kind of tournaments exist on it, and what they can do to lead a tournament themselves. Check ...
04.26.2023 163 - Is Zoroark Perfect Yet? In Patch 1.3, Pokemon made a very concerted effort in making Zoroark its best self. Terastalization was very hard on the lad, and we're glad to see Pokemon giving it the attention it deserves. Today we chat about an assortment ...
04.19.2023 162 - Kaijus & RPGs; EUIC In A Nutshell This weekend was the Europe International Championship - One of Pokemon's biggest tournaments of the year, and the highest in attendance to date! Mike & Kevin talk about what the Internationals are like, what the teams looked like, and which ...
04.12.2023 161 - Into The Stadium! It's time to hop on in to Pokemon Stadium to get your esports fix! Of course, if you're looking for more present-day Pokemon competition, head on over to Europe where you can compete in EUIC! In today's episode, we chat ...
04.05.2023 160 - Welcome to Regulation C! And so, Flutter Mane once again became the most influential Pokémon in the meta, only prior seen at the beginning of the game when people were "just figuring it out". Today, we chat about Regulation C, the Global Championship, and ...
03.29.2023 159 - When Pigs Fly On this week's episode, we get into Charlotte Regionals. x-3 is a rather controversial score at the moment, and we get fully into that. We also chat about the uniqueness of Pokemon as an esport, and you'll never guess which ...
03.22.2023 158 - That's Trash...That's Great! Talking about what makes Glastrier great always warrants interrupting a whole segment. Today we talk about the best new Pokemon Masters EX character, the solved Series 2 meta showing itself in Utrecht, and we answer your questions! It's a fun ...
03.15.2023 157 - I put that Fish on everything! If you find yourself a spicy goldfish, you put it on everything! How many teams will have Chi-Yu on it, or will teams actually end up with Wo-Chein or Ting-Lu? If you asked me 4 months ago, I would've laughed ...
03.08.2023 156 - Decidueye, Regulation C & The Ruin Regulation C is just around the corner, and Kevin's got all the details for you on what's good, what's not, what's hot & what's Chi-Yu. Also, it looks like we're getting yet another new non-Paldean Pokemon! Could this mean something ...
03.01.2023 155 - Pokémon Day 2023! It's Pokémon Day for Mike & Kevin, and it having been just a little bit after the official stream with all the new information dropping, the boys are super excited to see what's new & exciting in the world of ...
02.22.2023 154 - 2023 Oceania International Championship Today, Mike & Kevin discuss the Oceania International Championship. It's a small but mighty section of the game we play, which makes it just as important that it happens. Check out our links here! https://www.pokesports.info --- Send in a voice ...
02.15.2023 153 - Charity Tournaments ft. KingCorphish! Today the one and only KingCorphish joins Mike to talk about the American Heart Association's World Heart Cup that they participated in over the weekend. Also, Kevin rediscovers his love for Annhilape. You can check Ryan out here! https://www.youtube.com/@KingCorphish Check ...
02.08.2023 152 - Orlando Regionals Kevin & Mike attended their first 2023 Regional Competition. Listen in on how they did, what they used, and how they felt about the whole experience. Check out our links here! https://www.pokesports.info --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message
02.01.2023 151 - The (New) Math Episode Well, it looks like Scarlet & Violet reinvented math! In a new version of our earlier Math Episode (Episode 11), Mike runs through the importance of the damage calculation, terastalization, and critical hits. It'd be nice if you critically hit ...
01.25.2023 150 - Liverpool, Forgotten Ruins & Mewtwo Mike's commitment to First Impression. Kevin's correction of Proto/Quark Boost, and the boys' realization of what Ruinous Pokemon will do to the meta. It's all here in this episode. Happy Mewtwo episode! Check out our links here! https://www.pokesports.info --- Send ...
01.18.2023 149 - Never Underestimate The Bundle Quick note: Protosynthesis/Quark Drive increases Attack/Def/SpAtk/SpDef by 30% and Speed by 50%, not the other way around. Kevin and Mike discuss EVERY SINGLE PARADOX POKEMON in the game. What they do, why they're useful, or why they're Iron Thorns. Also, ...
01.11.2023 148 - San Diego Regionals, Series 1's Quick Life Today we get into the San Diego Regionals. We talk about the power that meta calls have over a society, and the unraveling a simple counterpick can do. Which tera types are the best to use? Which are the most ...
01.04.2023 147 - Which Pokémon Reign Statistically Supreme? Time for another episode of Pokésports, where we've got something we haven't seen in YEARS! That being usage stats, of course. In this episode, we give our opinions on all of the most popular Pokemon that are topping the charts, ...
12.28.2022 146 - Battling Bugs Hey there, and welcome to the latest episode of Pokésports, and the final for 2022! In today's episode, we're chatting about some of the frustrating bugs and glitches we've experienced. Have you ever sat on Battle Stadium trying to find ...
12.21.2022 Happy Holidays from Pokésports! Thanks for making this year so special! We'll see you next week. In the meantime, check out the other stuff we've got going on! https://linktr.ee/pokesportspodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message
12.14.2022 145 - Open Teamsheets - Yay or Nay? On today's show, we'll be discussing the controversy surrounding the use of Open Teamsheets in competitive Pokemon play. We'll also be recapping the recent Victory Road Tournament, which saw an amazing number of participants. Plus, Mike and Kevin will be ...
12.07.2022 144 - Return of the Amoonguss Factor This podcast description was written by an AI. In this episode of Pokesports, we're taking a closer look at The Amoonguss Factor, one of the hottest topics in the competitive Pokemon world. We'll discuss the latest usage stats for this ...
11.30.2022 143 - Scarlet and Violet Tournaments Activated We're officially 12 days into Scarlet and Violet, and already we have TONS of tournaments popping up, which makes Pokesports incredibly happy. Mike and Kevin talk about the differences between these tournaments, the differences between the teams, and a little ...
11.23.2022 142 - The Unmentioned Scarlet & Violet Patch Notes Scarlet & Violet is finally here! It dropped so hard that it hurt itself, and that seems to be all people can talk about. Meanwhile, Kevin & Mike blasted through the game, headed into competitive, and now that's all THEY ...
11.16.2022 141 - Farewell Sword & Shield, Hello Scarlet & Violet! It's the end of an era. Pokemon Sword and Shield will always have a large place in our hearts, as it was not only the first game where we attended multiple competitions, both in-person and online, but also the game ...
11.09.2022 140 - Gus Gimmighoul It's so close, we can smell it! Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are just around the corner, and we're ready to talk about all of the (officially) revealed content. We chat about all of the new reveals over the past week, ...
11.02.2022 139 - Just Crustlin' Around Todays episode is Mike & Kevin further discussing the slow death of Sword and Shield. Ultimate Finale, Zoroark, and Pack Battles! This episode has it all. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message
10.26.2022 138 - Greavard and the Scarlet & Violet Experience It looks like all the cool kids were invited to play Pokémon. While Kevin and Mike watch from behind the glass as it rains outside but is also somehow sunny in the park the Pokémon players are playing in, they ...
10.19.2022 137 - The Ultimate Finale of Sword & Shield Sword & Shield's Ultimate Finale competition is heading our way! Get hype. Clefable is fun, Zoroark is coming, and so much more! Check this out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message
10.12.2022 136 - The Farigaraf Conundrum There's a new Giraffe in town, and their name is Farigaraf! Will it be top meta, or will it be right down on the bottom? The ability makes it seem useable, but the rest is to be seen. We chat ...
10.05.2022 135 - A Bit of Wigglett Room We're proud to be the internet's newest Competitive Pokémon Podcast. Trophy Garden walked so we could run and all that. We welcome our friends to the podcasting space! In honor of that, we'll discuss Wigglett, rant about Dodrio scoring, and ...
09.28.2022 134 - Build A Unite-Mon! Needless to say, there's a ton of source material in the Pokémon world for Unite to create Pokémon from, and your answers showed that. More and more new Pokémon are being added to Unite, and with good reason - the ...
09.21.2022 133 - My Life As A Teenage Dodrio Dodrio has dropped in Unite, and it's a speedy little boi! Mike talks about his idea that Movement Speed is the most important thing in any MOBA. Make sure you check out our Patreon for the secret before-the-video chat we ...
09.14.2022 132 - Clefable...Fables in? Clefable is coming to Unite and...it feels a little unfinished. We also discuss the Spikemuth Cup format and the difficulty pivot that it brings. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message
09.07.2022 131 - The Unite Overhaul Pokémon Unite is a different game. The biggest patch the game has ever seen has just dropped, and Mike has been playing the ever loving stuffing out of it. In this, you can hear his thoughts, his explanation of what's ...
08.31.2022 130 - Everybody Loves Dodrio There are soon to be over 1000 Pokémon for Unite to choose from, and they chose Dodrio. Someone out there is really happy about this. Make sure you check out our Patreon for info on our Series 13 Tournament! The ...
08.24.2022 129 - Pokémon World Championships 2022 It's time! The grand Pokémon Festival has come and gone. Pokémon Unite, Pokémon Sword and Shield, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon Go, and Pokken Tournament all put their stages up to show who was the best and brightest at ...
08.17.2022 128 - Tyranitar Vs The World We're talking about the upcoming Pokémon World Championships. There was a wonderful panel involving some of Pokémon's biggest names, and Pokesports is here to give their opinion on it. Also, Tyranitar has finally dropped on Pokémon Unite. Listen to what ...
08.10.2022 127 - Terastalization and You! With Bryce Young Scarlet and Violet information has dropped! We finally learn about Terastalization. More importantly though, we have Paldean Wooper & Buzzwole to talk about. How do they fit into the conversation? Find out inside! We're also joined by Bryce Young! Go ...
08.03.2022 126 - Mythical Pokémon in VGC?! What a strange world we live in. We've been doing nothing but talk about the possibility of Mythical Pokemon in VGC for the longest time - we even started a series on it. Now, lo and behold, TPCi has slapped ...
07.27.2022 125 - Unite Saves Kevin Words are hard when you've been speaking for your whole life. Mike & Kevin chat Unite Emblems, Jump! Magikarp, and Mythics in VGC. Check it out! Check out Pokesports.org to see everything we've got going on! Also make sure to ...
07.20.2022 124 - It's A Pokésports Pokémon Party! We've got so much to do! If we don't get it all done in time, how are we ever going to make it to Kevin's party?! Seriously though, Happy Birthday to Kevin. Mike decides to take over the podcast and ...
07.13.2022 123 - Jump, Magikarp! New Meta Jump, Magikarp! The newest craze hitting our Pokemon world, is coming for your best meta picks. I'd love to see one of us get the dub on that. AND, of course, you can check us out at Pokesports.org! --- Send ...
07.06.2022 122 - Pokésports Plus: Sierra Dawn! Sierra's history with Pokémon is as extensive as it gets! From TCG to VGC to Unite to the rest of Esports, Sierra is an amazing new addition to the competitive scene. In this episode, we discuss her journey, dealing with ...
06.29.2022 121 - North American International Championships 2022 It's time for North America's biggest Pokémon tournament, NAIC2022! As is our new tradition, we're in-person in Ohio, playing yet another new game we've made up. Before that, we give a full breakdown of NAIC, talking about our runs, the ...
06.22.2022 120 - Ding Dong, It's Bronzong! Aaron Zheng is at it again with a massively quotable phrase. Mike & Kevin, never one to back down from a meme, are here to celebrate that. We're looking forward to seeing you at NAIC if you're going! Make sure ...

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