Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast

By StillJustMike, xRazeOvation

Video Games

What's Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast about?

Pokésports is a podcast dedicated to the changing meta and activities of competitive Pokémon. Kevin (xRazeOvation) and Mike (StillJustMIke) discuss new strategies, fun experiences, and upcoming tournaments. VGC, PlayPokemon, Smogon, Teambuilding, Unite and lots of other topics are on the table!

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151 - The (New) Math Episode

02.01.2023

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 ...

Pokésports: A Competitive Pokémon Podcast episodes:

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
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
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.
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!
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.
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!
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 ...
06.15.2022 119 - Wait, Salamence? Delphox?! We're in the heat of competitive VGC season, so we're really in our element on this episode. Also, Delphox leaps into Unite, and it does a LOT of fire damage. Check out our website at https://www.pokesports.org!
06.08.2022 118 - Teeny Tiny Powerhouses! Pawmi, Smoliv & Lechonk have been revealed, and they're about as deadly as they are cute. I for one hope they all evolve, and that they all get jetpacks and LED eyes.
06.03.2022 117 - Catch'em Battles! Xerneas is alive and well? Re-uploading to fix an issue with displaying on Spotify Unite has a new mode. Ever wanted to run around as Zapdos and see what it's like to be the final win condition? Now you can! There were TONS of VGC ...
06.01.2022 117 - Catch'em Battles! Xerneas is alive and well? Unite has a new mode. Ever wanted to run around as Zapdos and see what it's like to be the final win condition? Now you can! There were TONS of VGC events going on over the past 2 weeks. Some ...
05.25.2022 116 - In-Person in Brooklyn! Pokesports is IN-PERSON for this episode! We hit up the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio and chat previous series, our time in Jersey, and of course, the whole reason we were there: The Secaucus Regional Challenge! Come along.
05.18.2022 115 - Along Came Espeon Espeon is now available to play in Pokemon Unite! It's honestly pretty okay - we'll have a deeper dive on our experience in the next episode, but we give a full rundown on things to expect with this Pokemon, as ...
05.11.2022 114 - Indianapolis Regionals & the NA Aeos Cup Regionals in full swing, Aeos Cup ready to go, and dreaming about Secaucus! This episode's got it all. We've even got a new name for our Pokemon Cry-guessing game! Welcome to Fake Tears!
05.04.2022 113 - PokéClicker & You! I swear we talk about other things in this episode, but oh my Arceus has Pokeclicker ever taken over my life. We're speaking about regionals, VGC stats, and SO much else!
04.27.2022 112 - Great Teams & Better Players Did you really think we'd name this episode "Pokémon is an Onion"? No, but there certainly are layers. Lots to go over today. EUIC, Kevin's streaming woes, NAIC, Toronto VGC, and so much more. Big thanks to Skottymon for putting ...
04.20.2022 111 - Camping Out For Regionals Did you book your ticket for Secaucus Regionals? If not, you're not the only one. It was a bit of a hot-button issue this week for people who tried to get tickets not 10 minutes into registration being open. Also, ...
04.13.2022 110 - Azumarill and the Rinya Sunrise Because it's about the rise of Rinya Sun. Pokésports is now on Twitch once again! Make sure you're following twitch.tv/pokesports to know when we go live! Azumarill is here in Unite and, yet again, has been deemed "Meh" by the ...
04.06.2022 109 - Kevin's Sighs and Pokémon Cries Today we explore not only a new segment in ÈKevinès Moment of Madness", but we also start up a new untitle segment, where we listen to Pokémon Cries and try to guess from there. Remember to check out this episode's ...
03.30.2022 108 - Mike Learns TCG! While this isn't the quintessential "The TCG episode", this is certainly an episode in which Mike tries out Pokemon TCG, learns a bit about it, and shares his findings! Don't worry - we still talk about VGC and Unite as ...
03.23.2022 107 - Whimsisports! Salt Lake City Regionals! It's Whimsisports up in here! Mike and Kevin break down the most recent Salt Lake City Pokémon Regional competition! How has the pandemic shaped the way we get back into esports? There's only one way to find out! Check out ...
03.16.2022 106 - Duraludon Stomps In! March VGC International Challenge It's time to check out a new Pokémon in Pokémon Unite! But first, we've got to talk about Kevin's experience in the International Challenge. Was he successful? How is the meta these days? Kevin and Mike investigate. Note: Video podcast ...
03.09.2022 105 - Luvdisc Fiesta This is probably going to be the most competitive episode of Pokésports that will ever include multiple Luvdiscs. Imagine a 6v6 battle, but any Pokémon that starts with the letter "A" becomes a Luvdisc. Actually, nevermind. Don't imagine it. Listen ...
03.02.2022 104 - Happy Pokémon Day! Finally! After months of waiting, we've landed on some information of what's going on for the rest of the year. What does this mean for Sword and Shield? Let's find out.

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