It’s a holiday-week edition of That Pokémon Podcast which means the chaos is dialed up even before the news starts. Jim, Christian, and Megan break down the latest trademark hinting at a 30th anniversary Pokémon TCG Celebration set, revisit Post Malone’s surreal Pokémon performance, and pitch who should do the next big crossover track. The crew talks about a competitive TCG disqualification stirring debate online, Phantasmal Flame’s price collapse, legendary donuts teasing the next Pokémon Legends update, and the very strange story of GameStop banning pack weighers. Plus: Pokémon vending machines, Kyogre vs Groudon nostalgia, a wild Niantic scandal, and a Venomoth fact you won’t believe. Perfect background noise for travel week or avoiding family conversations.

Mega Zeraora news dropped, Pokopia might be a ruined Kanto, plush makers are out here selling life-size Lucarios, and the new TCG set has Charizard cards hitting $800 before the ink is even dry. Jim, Megan, and Christian dig into all the news, all the weird variants, all the game speculation, and another extremely cursed Pokemon fact of the week. If you’ve ever wanted to hear three adults debate whether a tail can grow out of shoulder blades, this is your episode.

Jim, Megan, and Christian are back, and it’s one of those episodes that hits every corner of the Pokémon universe. From Megan’s heroic quest to secure a sleeping Vaporeon plush to Pokémon cards now showing up at Lowe’s (yes, really), this week’s conversation spirals into cozy chaos.

The crew dives deep into PokéPark Kanto, Pokémon’s newest real-world attraction, breaks down the wild new mechanics in Mega Dimensions DLC, and collectively groans over Nintendo Game Keys. Plus: an Oddish fact that’ll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about screaming roots.

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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Christian, and Megan dig into the messy brilliance of Pokémon Legends: ZA. From the game’s frustrating sneaking system to the brutal wild zones ruled by angry Alpha Pokemon, the crew debates what worked, what didn’t, and why again the price might’ve been too much.

Then, they dive into the weird world of patents, where Nintendo’s “Palworld response” is under review, and Walmart finally cracks down on card scalpers (kind of). Plus, some juicy lore about where Mega Evolution really came from, and the staggering money making success of Pokémon TCG Pocket.

Finally, Christian closes things out with a wild Pokémon Fact of the Week about Golbat’s missing tongue, Zubat’s questionable feet, and the mystery anatomy of one of Pokémon’s weirdest lines.

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Jim Viscardi and Christian Hoffer dive headfirst into the discourse surrounding Pokémon Legends ZA, defending its art style, dissecting its world design, and breaking down why it’s the best-looking Pokémon game yet. The two debate the $70 price tag, highlight how the game’s story and characters outshine its supposed “graphics problem,” and compare ZA’s sales performance to Scarlet/Violet and Arceus. Plus: Pokémon TCG Pocket hits 150 million downloads, a new short explores adult life after Pokémon training, and a cautionary tale about trading away the wrong Spewpa. The episode closes with a wild Jigglypuff fact that’ll make you rethink every lullaby battle you’ve ever fought.

This week, Jim, Megan, and Christian dive headfirst into Pokémon Legends: ZA, breaking down everything from its wild NPC dialogue to its surprisingly adult tone and darker storytelling. The crew debates whether the $70 price tag is justified, compares the world-building to Arceus and Scarlet/Violet, and confesses which Pokémon have been jump-scaring them in Lumiose City. Plus: Mega Starmie horrors, pooping Pikachu lore, and how Let’s Go walked so ZA could run.

Also featuring a brand-new Pokémon Fact of the Week about Vulpix and the Nine Wizards of Ninetales,.

The Pokémon world just exploded and we’re here for every chaotic detail. Jim Viscardi and Christian Hoffer dig into the massive Pokémon Legends: ZA leaks (without spoiling the story), breaking down the new Mega Evolutions, rumored Gen 10 games, and the wild idea of a full-on Pokémon MMO. Plus, we unpack the latest updates to Pokémon TCG Pocket, check out Christmas merch at the Pokémon Center, and end with one question: what if Clefairy are actually an invasive alien species? You’re welcome.

It’s one of those weeks where the Pokémon world feels like a fever dream. GameStop points the finger at The Pokémon Company over the shiny code fiasco, the new TCG Pocket set has collectors in open revolt, and OpenAI’s “Sora 2” has fans literally animating Pokémon movies out of thin air. If thats not enough, how about some chat about Pokémon graves and cemeteries?! Jim, Megan, and Christian break down every bizarre headline, from AI Pikachu apocalypse to Legends: ZA’s in-game cemetery, and wrap it all up with a wild Nidoran fact that ties Pokémon to One Piece.

This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Megan, and Christian dive deep into the latest Pokémon TCG chaos. From a bizarrely short-lived TCG Pocket Deluxe Packs EX set to the jaw-dropping $11,000 pull rates for Mega Gardevoir and Mega Lucario, we break down the craziness in the TCG space.  Plus, the scalper-fueled mess of shiny giveaways, and a surprisingly intense debate over why a possum Pokémon still doesn’t exist. Along the way, Megan shares her new Corgi-turned-Yamper, Jim obsesses over Cubone sweaters, and Christian blows our minds with a Sandshrew curling fact that sparks dreams of a full Pokémon Olympics. Oh, and yes, you can now catch fainted Pokémon. Buckle up.

This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Christian, and Megan dive headfirst into another chaotic stretch of Pokémon news. We break down The Pokémon Company’s latest museum partnership with the British Natural History Museum (and the scalper nightmares it might unleash), react to the Department of Homeland Security’s bizarre Pokémon-themed promo, and get into the legality (and absurdity) of Palworld’s newest farming sim trailer. Plus, we cover the massive LEGO leaks, Pokémon Unite updates, Pokémon Go Tour LA & Taiwan details, and wrap things up with a wild Pikachu design fact you probably had no idea about.