Spilling The Sinistea

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea talk about all the cute, springtime Pokémon. Whether you’re celebrating Easter, Ramadan, Ostara, something else, or nothing at all, with the return of warmer temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere, now is the time to refresh your Pokémon teams with adorable goodness. We also talk about the Pokémon breeding mechanics in the games, why egg hatching is not currently working for many fans, and offer ideas to The Pokémon Company on how these breeding mechanics could be modernized for new audiences.

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1 

Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24

Ezra’s Email: [email protected] 

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Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.escapistmagazine.com/author/laura-gray/ 

The newest Pokémon TCG set released for Generation 9 - Scarlet and Violet - is Temporal Forces and we are excited for the ACE SPEC cards (if you like the Radiant Pokemon, we think you’ll like these too)! With a 200+ card list, there are some great finds…but beware of the difficult pull rates.Take a listen for our thoughts on playability, cards to look out for, and all things Temporal Forces.

Disclaimer: Ezra was gifted product samples of the Temporal Forces TCG set ahead of launch by The Pokémon Company. This is not a sponsored episode, but they thank The Pokémon Company for their generosity. 

Episode References:

• Temporal Forces - Pokémon TCG Gallery: https://tcg.pokemon.com/en-us/galleries/temporal-forces/ 

• The 10 Most Valuable Pokemon Cards in Temporal Forces: https://infinite.tcgplayer.com/article/The-10-Most-Valuable-Pok%C3%A9mon-Cards-in-Temporal-Forces/ccf4a2aa-9bd1-4711-8326-cfab967fea93/

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1 

Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24

Ezra’s Email: [email protected] 

Chelsea’s Email: [email protected] 

Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.gamepur.com/author/laura-gray 

Are you interested in starting your Pokémon adventure? Do you have children who are asking for their first Pokémon game and you don’t know where to begin? Take a listen to this episode as Chelsea and Ezra share their opinions on where to begin no matter your age. 

Episode References:

• Is Pokémon GO a Good Starting Point? - https://open.spotify.com/episode/23SSw5CSKLnF5enFTwPhuu?si=tNTSQ51mRN6AKOTj3ZGHIg 
• Best Pokémon Gens - Hot Takes Included - https://open.spotify.com/episode/70INF3SgpYwW2CvHaWkrhj?si=d3OKGPd2QoOpK9t50WJFdw 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1 

Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24

Ezra’s Email: [email protected] 

Chelsea’s Email: [email protected] 

Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.gamepur.com/author/laura-gray 

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea discuss why the relatively spartan Pokémon Presents from Pokémon Day 2024 is actually a good thing. They also discuss theories and hopes for the Legends: ZA game, dropping in 2025 and issue a call to Game Freak to include a Poké Puff Simulator in the new legends game. 

Articles Referenced:

• Pokémon Day Presents Shocks Fans With Legends: ZA Reveal - https://www.escapistmagazine.com/pokemon-day-presents-shocks-fans-with-legends-za-reveal/ 

• When Will Pokémon Legends: Z-A Come Out? Release Window, Trailers & Details - https://www.escapistmagazine.com/pokemon-legends-z-a-release-date/ 

• Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Turned Me Into A Bullying Monster And I Hate It - https://www.gamepur.com/features/pokemon-scarlet-violet-dlc-turned-me-into-a-bullying-monster-and-i-hate-it 

Other References: 

• TCG Pocket - https://tcgpocket.pokemon.com/en-us/ 
• Pokémon Masters - https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US 
• Pokémon Sleep - https://www.pokemon.com/us/app/pokemon-sleep 
• Pokémon Unite - https://unite.pokemon.com/en-us/ 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1 

Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24

Ezra’s Email: [email protected] 

Chelsea’s Email: [email protected] 

Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.gamepur.com/author/laura-gray 

Pokémon Sword and Shield was the shiny rainbow of the pandemic. Chelsea and Ezra talk about how Dynamax Raids, Shiny Hunting, and Wonder Trading helped us get through the crazy, isolating, and difficult days of shutdown and beyond. 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1 

Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24

Ezra’s Email: [email protected] 

Chelsea’s Email: [email protected] 

Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.gamepur.com/author/laura-gray 

Have you considered downloading Pokémon Go to play with your friends or kids? Are you interested in the mobile game as a way to jump-start your Pokémon Trainer journey? Listen in to hear our thoughts on why this might not be the best option for you…or maybe it is…

Episode References:

• Every Pokémon Type Weaknesses Explained: Which Is Best Against Which: https://screenrant.com/pokemon-type-weakness-combinations-strategy-team-battle/ 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1 

Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24

Ezra’s Email: [email protected] 

Chelsea’s Email: [email protected] 

Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.gamepur.com/author/laura-gray

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea go on a nostalgic trip down Pokémon GO Lane and remember why they started playing the popular mobile game…and why they, inevitably, stopped. With calls to Niantic to remember their audience base, suggestions for improvement, and why the lack of accessibility hurts the game, they share their thoughts on Pokémon GO.

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1 

Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24

Ezra’s Email: [email protected] 

Chelsea’s Email: [email protected] 

Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.gamepur.com/author/laura-gray 

The newest Pokémon TCG set released for Generation 9 - Scarlet and Violet - is Paldean Fates and it does not disappoint! With a 240+ card list, nearly half of which are shiny Pokémon, there is something for everyone. Take a listen for our thoughts on playability, cards to look out for, and all things Paldean Fates. 

Disclaimer: Ezra was gifted product samples of the Paldean Fates TCG set ahead of launch by The Pokémon Company. This is not a sponsored episode, but they thank The Pokémon Company for their generosity. 

Episode References:

Paldean Fates - Pokémon TCG Gallery - https://tcg.pokemon.com/en-us/galleries/paldean-fates/ 

Paldean Fates - TCG Player - https://www.tcgplayer.com/search/pokemon/sv-paldean-fates

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1 

Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24

Ezra’s Email: [email protected] 

Chelsea’s Email: [email protected] 

Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.gamepur.com/author/laura-gray 

In a franchise that has been around for over 2 decades, there are so many hits, and so many misses, that have been introduced in Pokémon design, gameplay, storylines, and so much more. Today, Ezra and Chelsea discuss which generations they think are the best and why they are, arguably, the only correct answers. Take a listen to see if these rankings match with their favorite starters from the previous episode. 

Episode References:

• Pokemon Generation Tier List by Nickolas Davis:  https://gamerant.com/pokemon-generation-tier-list-best-worst 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1 

Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24

Ezra’s Email: [email protected] 

Chelsea’s Email: [email protected] 

Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.gamepur.com/author/laura-gray

In this episode, Ezra and Chelsea talk about their favorite Pokémon starters across all nine generations, why those starters are superior to other options, and hold a discussion about our reasons for leaving some of the franchise's favorite starters off our lists. Also, get a sneak peek into our thoughts on a future episode - which bipedal Pokémon design is the most upsetting. 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

Ezra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraGrayHolt1 

Chelsea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSTaylor24

Ezra’s Email: [email protected] 

Chelsea’s Email: [email protected] 

Check out more gaming content from Ezra at: https://www.gamepur.com/author/laura-gray