In this episode, we go on a wild, tangent-filled adventure about why Ash Ketchum leaving the anime as a main character was a solid and necessary choice by the Pokémon anime creators. They touch on why Horizons is the perfect fit for modern audiences, how it does a better job of providing connections for viewers, and what on earth it is Ash is doing now that he is no longer forced to travel the world as a ten-year-old Pokémon protégé. 

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In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea talk about the newest expansion in the Scarlet & Violet Pokémon TCG collection: Stellar Crown. This set isn’t for collectors, but it is a feast for fans of deck building and complex strategy. They chat about the best cards for deck building, how the Energy strategy works with Stellar Tera cards, which Stadium and Ace Spec cards are worth using, and how best to invest when it comes to buying packs. This is a fantastic set, so tune in to hear how you can use the cards in your future competitions.

Disclaimer: Ezra was gifted product samples of the Stellar Crown TCG Expansion 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:

• Stellar Crown - Pokémon TCG Gallery: https://tcg.pokemon.com/en-us/galleries/stellar-crown/ 

• TCG Player - Stellar Crown: https://www.tcgplayer.com/search/pokemon/sv07-stellar-crown 

• Pokemon TCG Stellar Crown Review – I’ve never wanted to build a deck so badly: https://www.dexerto.com/gaming/pokemon-tcg-stellar-crown-review-ive-never-wanted-to-build-a-deck-so-badly-2882257/ 

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In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea talk about their experience at the Pokémon Play Lab at PAX West 2024. They break down the beginner-friendly mechanics of how Play Lab is set up, discuss the demo decks they had the chance to run, and talk about which Pokémon is really the superior electric mouse. 

See below for the card lists and remember, supporting the scalpers harms TCG players in the long run. Each of these cards can be purchased as individuals on tcgplayer.com for a fraction of the price the scalped Demo Decks are going for on eBay.  

Pikachu Deck Card List:

• X1 Pikachu ex - PAL
• X2 Kilowattreal - PAL
• X2 Wattrel - PAL
• X1 Pawmot - PAL
• X2 Pawmo - PAL
• X2 Pawmi - SVI
• X1 Miraidon - SVI

Charizard Deck Card List:

• X1 Charizard ex - MEW (151)
• X2 Charmeleon - OBF
• X2 Charmander - OBF
• X2 Torkoal - SVI
• X2 Houndoom - SVI
• X2 Houdour - SVI

Trainers in Both Decks: 

• X2 Great Ball
• X2 Nemona
• X1 Calvell
• X1 Jacq
• X1 Potion
• X1 Switch
• X1 Youngster 
• X10 Lightning Energy (Pikachu Deck)
• X10 Fire Energy (Charizard Deck)

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Do you have a game that you love and want to play but it is a bit of a toxic relationship? For us, that is Pokémon GO! Today, Ezra and Chelsea have what can only be called a bit of a rant about the Pokémon gimmicks in PoGo that are causing us to stress for no reason or spend real-life money in a game we so desperately want to love but feels like it does not equally love and support its fanbase.  

Episode References:

• Instagram Reel by dheanasaur: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C95QGeSt-KO/?igsh=MWJ5cG1kODJ6dzF5ZQ%3D%3D 

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The latest news from Pokémon GO has us very excited! Chelsea and Ezra talk this week about the announcement regarding the introduction of Dynamax and Gigantamax into PoGO. As diehard fans of the Sword and Shield (as we’ve talked about many times before) and lovers of the Dynamax mechanics, we are stoked to see it coming to the mobile app. We break down how we think it may work, talk about why it is such great news for fans of the app, and fangirl over the hopes of finally getting more from the world of Galar. 

Episode References:

• Something big is coming to Pokémon GO: https://pokemongolive.com/post/something-big-is-coming?hl=en 
• Something hungry is coming to Pokémon GO?!: https://pokemongolive.com/post/morpeko-charged-for-battle?hl=en 
• Pokémon Gimmicks: Why Dynamax is Better than Tera Raids:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/5W939aXdJgFzBHSm33242E?si=yD5qEdTKQZWHAqn7tXcLaA 
• Pokemon Go’s Dynamax update has the power to save the game: https://www.dexerto.com/pokemon/pokemon-gos-dynamax-update-has-the-power-to-save-the-game-2851561/ 

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The 2024 Pokémon World Championships happened last weekend in Hawaii, bringing some interesting decks and strategies from the TCG competition, but lackluster announcements from The Pokémon Company for the rest of the year. Ezra and Chelsea break down their thoughts on the TCG competition decks, the new TCG Pocket game coming to mobile on October 30, 2024, and give some predictions for the next few years of Pokémon content.    

Episode References:

• Limitless TCG: https://limitlesstcg.com/tournaments/420 
• Pokémon TCG Pocket Trailer: https://tcgpocket.pokemon.com/en-us/ 
• Pokémon TCG Trainers’ Card Reveal Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8phvYRz1f4 

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Today, Ezra and Chelsea talk about the latest TCG set - Shrouded Fable. For those looking for just the base set, the cards are super playable and, with a tiny set list of only 99, super easy to get. The struggles with this set come with the rare and special cards at the end - while most of them are gorgeous, they are hard to pull and are not worth buying the tins, ETBs, and other special sets due to the rough pull rates. 

Disclaimer: Ezra was gifted product samples of the Shrouded 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:

• Shrouded Fable - Pokémon TCG Gallery: https://tcg.pokemon.com/en-ca/galleries/shrouded-fable/ 
• Shrouded Fable TCG: https://www.pokemoncenter.com/category/shrouded-fable 
• Pokémon TCG Shrouded Fable Review – A tiny card list and a lot of duplicates: https://www.dexerto.com/pokemon/pokemon-tcg-shrouded-fable-review-a-tiny-card-list-and-a-lot-of-duplicates-2842908/ 

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In a bit of a continuation from their last episode regarding previous games they want to play, Ezra and Chelsea talk about Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team, its latest availability on Nintendo Switch Online, and other games that we might (or want) to see come to the Switch. This is super exciting news for players who miss the nostalgia of the games on the Game Boy Advanced, Game Boy Color, or 3DS, or new fans who want to tackle older games. 

Episode References:

• Fields of Mistria Early Access Review – A Shining Gem in the Cozy Genre: https://bonus-action.com/review/fields-of-mistria-early-access-review/ 

• The Hardest Pokémon to Shiny Hunt in 2024: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gntqxvF4bVGbRxRUyRWCK?si=TUG_l5FIRnGT1Q0vtXWgUA

• Nintendo of America Tweet: https://x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1821713430182596761 

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In this week’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea discuss their desire to fall back in love with the world of Pokémon video games by revising old favorites before the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A in 2025. They delve into favorite characters, favorite mechanics, and what they’re hoping to see out of the new game. As always, there are side conversations about why they fell out of love with many of the videogames, what could have been done better with the newer releases, and a call out to the Game Freak to remember who their audience actually is. 

Episode References:

• Pokémon Legends: Z-A Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq-Znr_jGIg 

Connect with Ezra & Chelsea:

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Ez and Chelsea tackle the massive responsibilities of being Pokémon professors to the next generation of trainers. How do you get your offspring/nibling/random kid at the grocery store asking you questions in the toy aisle into Pokémon? Here are a few tips about embracing creativity, nurturing curiosity, and building memories together to strengthen the new batch of future Pokémon Masters.

Episode References:

• The Best Pokémon Video Game for Beginners - https://open.spotify.com/episode/27bbIkQhIBRHJI4pv1uNUN?si=zVD1TgM3QnStozxcg8q0ug 
• Squeezable & Squishable - The Best Pokémon Plushies & Why We Love Them - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6PgAlS3iqrEodyf4LCMmWQ?si=vXjBtPc9To6ZnvefwJMw8Q 
• New Official Pokémon Baby Clothes Are Cuter Than a Pikachu - https://bonus-action.com/news/new-official-pokemon-baby-clothes-are-cuter-than-a-pikachu/ 
• 10 Best Picture Books for Toddlers in 2024 - https://bonus-action.com/guides/10-best-picture-books-for-toddlers-in-2024/ 

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