Podcast Monsters: Weekly Pokémon News

This week, hosts Shinja, Dunks, and Brews are joined by a special guest: Bernie Shadows! We discuss Bernie's history with Pokémon and recap his experience attending the recent Collect-A-Con event in Texas. For TCG news, we cover the Matchless Fighters secret rares, GameStop Flapple promo, and an update on the new V-Union card. For Pokémon Go, we report the Weather Week event and India exclusive Festival of Colors event. Finally, we talk about our thoughts on the latest merch drops from the Pokémon Center. This episode contains explicit language and topic discussions. Talking Points: 0:0 Introduction 20:27 Collect-A-Con Recap 01:22:00 Pokémon TCG News 48:37 Pokémon Go News 01:28:41 Merch Drops Social Media: Instagram - @podcastmonsters Shinja - @trainer_shinja Dunks - @trainer_dunks Brews - @brewsandpikachus Bernie - @bernieshadows Business & Other Inquiries: podcastmonstersshow@gmail.com

Winter is coming...to Pokémon! Hosts Shinja, Dunks, and Brews discuss the latest Battle Styles prerelease then jump right into the next TCG expansion name that was revealed: Chilling Reign! We discuss our thoughts on this new set and the cards comprising it based on the Japanese Matchless Fighters set (Galarian birds). We report on an update to CGC's turnaround times and speculate how U.S. card printing factories operate. Additionally, we talk about product announcements and a new British Collector's Cabinet item. We discuss the exciting collaboration happening between the TCG and Pokémon Go and then jump right into Pokémon Go news, including the Go: Tour Kanto “bonus” event, weekly Charge Up event, and update to XL candy distribution. Shinja also discusses her distaste for the Forces of Nature legendaries. Next, we talk about the theory behind the Pokémon Legends Arceus starters, official Piplup social media accounts, and the DJ Pikachu music video. We close out with merch drops. Talking Points: 0:0 Introduction 8:55 Pokémon TCG News 44:07 Pokémon TCG x Pokémon Go Collab 48:37 Pokémon Go News 01:20:20 Pokémon Legends Arceus: Starters Explained 01:26:20 Official Piplup Social Media Accounts 01:29:58 DJ Pikachu Remix Music Video 01:34:02 Merch Drops Social Media: Instagram - @podcastmonsters Shinja - @trainer_shinja Dunks - @trainer_dunks Brews - @brewsandpikachus Business & Other Inquiries: podcastmonstersshow@gmail.com

Pokémon Day 2021 has come and gone, and we have a plethora of news to cover! Hosts Shinja, Dunks, and Brews do a deep dive on the Sinnoh remakes, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, as well as the new open-world game Legends Arceus (as well as debate the correct pronunciation of “Arceus”). We also discuss our thoughts on the Post Malone concert. For the TCG, we answer a listener question on 1st edition cards, report on Logan Paul's recent box break and the record selling Pikachu Illustrator card, as well as PSA price increases. For Pokémon Go, we recap the Kanto Tour event and our take on the Microsoft HoloLens demonstration. We close the show with some newly announced merch drops. Talking Points: 0:0 Introduction 02:04 Pokémon Presents (Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl; Legends Arceus) 31:46 Post Malone Concert Recap 39:31 Listener Question: 1st Edition Cards 47:49 Pokémon TCG News 01:18:08 Pokémon Go: Tour Kanto Recap 01:34:40 Pokémon Go News 01:53:23 Pokémon Sword & Shield News 01:54:55 Merch Drops Social Media: Instagram - @podcastmonsters Shinja - @trainer_shinja Dunks - @trainer_dunks Brews - @brewsandpikachus Business & Other Inquiries: podcastmonstersshow@gmail.com

This week, hosts Shinja and Dunks are joined by a very special guest: Paul, also known as SteelStrife, one of the world's first Level 50 Pokémon Go players! We introduce Paul then dive right into the big Post Malone virtual concert announcement. We discuss a PSA 7 Illustrator card currently being auctioned off, the fiasco that is the McDonald's Happy Meal promotion, Eevee Heroes and our take on the future of Eeveelutions, and the postponed London World Championships. For Pokémon Go, we report on the Valentine's Day event, Go Tour Kanto event and other Kanto related events, and go off on many tangents including our theory on Niantic introducing bottle caps to the game. We close the episode by discussing merch drops from Levi's to Build a Bear. Talking Points: 0:0 Introduction 05:41 Post Malone Concert 07:40 Pokémon TCG News 53:45 Pokémon Go News 01:37:40 SteelStrife's Level 50 Journey & Tips 01:52:52 Shiny Toxtricity for Sword & Shield 01:57:25 Merch Drops (Levi's, Pokémon Center Greatest Hits, & Build-a-Bear) Social Media: Instagram - @podcastmonsters Shinja - @trainer_shinja Dunks - @trainer_dunks Thank you to SteelStrife for being a guest on this episode! Business & Other Inquiries: podcastmonstersshow@gmail.com

Despite the lighter news week, hosts Shinja, Dunks, and Brews still have plenty to discuss! We announce the winner for the content asking how many shinies Volman99 encountered on his challenge to beat every game without repeating Pokémon. For the TCG, we cover the confirmed shiny vault cards for Shining Fates, the McDonald's and General Mills promotions, and the new record breaking highest selling card ever. For Pokémon Go, we discuss February's events including a Team GO Rocket event. For Sword & Shield, we report this month's max raid battle events and discuss how Sword and Shield are now the best selling Pokémon games of all time. We cover the new Levi's x Pokémon collaboration and the latest in Pokémon Center crashes, this time involving the new Sitting Cuties Hoenn plush line. As always, we end with our review of episode 9 of the Indigo League. Talking Points: 0:0 Introduction 07:40 Pokémon TCG News 46:45 Pokémon Go News 55:47 Sword & Shield News 01:06:50 Merch Drops (Levi's Collaboration & Hoenn Sitting Cuties Plushes) 01:17:19 Indigo League Episode 9 Social Media: Instagram - @podcastmonsters Shinja - @trainer_shinja Dunks - @trainer_dunks Brews - @brewsandpikachus Business & Other Inquiries: podcastmonstersshow@gmail.com

News from every corner of the Pokémon world! Hosts Shinja, Dunks, and Brews start off the episode discussing the bulk that comes with opening up Pokémon cards. We take a look at the Single & Rapid Strike master sets and the future of the TCG with new trademarks, including Fusion Arts and the intriguing VMAX Climax! In Pokémon Go, we continue the countdown to Kanto with the Johto region celebration event, the newly announced Sneasel special research event, and report on the first level 50 players in Pokémon Go, which is not without some controversy! We discuss a serious Pokémon fan who beat every game without using the same Pokémon twice, and ask a new listener challenge. With merch drops, we cover the messy Bearwalker Skateboard fiasco and a new Kotobukiya N/Zorua figure. Finally, we review episode 8 of the Indigo League! Talking Points: 0:0 Introduction 09:50 Pokémon TCG News 24:47 Pokémon Go News 45:46 First Level 50 Players in Pokémon Go + Controversy 57:09 Volman99 Beats Every Pokémon Game Without Using Pokemon Twice 01:04:06 Bearwalker Skateboard Fiasco + Merch Drops 01:18:48 Indigo League Episode 8 Social Media: Instagram - @podcastmonsters Shinja - @trainer_shinja Dunks - @trainer_dunks Brews - @brewsandpikachus Business & Other Inquiries: podcastmonstersshow@gmail.com

It's a huge week for news! Hosts Dunks, Shinja, and Brews kick off the episode by announcing the winner of the Team Controversy contest. We cover all of the new announcements regarding Pokémon's 25th Anniversary celebration as well as New Pokémon Snap's release date. For the TCG, we discuss the recently auctioned off prototype Blastoise slab and new Battle Styles/Single & Rapid Strike Master secret rare cards. For Pokémon Go, we talk about the Hoenn region celebration event, February Community Day, a U.K player breaking quarantine, and a $5 million dollar lawsuit settlement. Finally, we go over a bunch of new merch drops and then review episode 7 of the Indigo League! Talking Points: 0:0 Introductions 04:57 25th Anniversary Celebration 28:10 New Pokemon Snap 44:00 Pokémon TCG News 54:56 Pokémon Go News 01:12:21 Merch Drops 01:18:31 Indigo League Episode 7 Social Media: Instagram - @podcastmonsters Shinja - @trainer_shinja Dunks - @trainer_dunks Brews - @brewsandpikachus Business & Other Inquiries: podcastmonstersshow@gmail.com

The news is all over the place this week! Hosts Brews, Shinja, and Dunks discuss the newly announced S6 Japanese TCG sets, Silver Lance and Jet-Black Spirit, featuring Calyrex. We also take a look at some new V and VMAX cards released for Battle Styles as well as discuss a Japanese collector who was recently arrested for forging popsicle sticks in order to win Zarude promo cards. For Pokémon Go, we go over the symbolism of the new loading screen, discuss the upcoming Sinnoh region celebration event, and an update on the controversial North Face x Gucci avatar items. We also take a deep dive into Pokémon Go's Go Battle League/PvP and how viable it is for e-sports due to Niantic's recent acquisition of Mayhem. Finally, we cover some hilarious new merch drops including a Gengar cushion featuring an over 5 feet long tongue. As always, we end with our anime rewatch of the Indigo League! Talking Points: 0:0 Introductions 02:48 Pokémon TCG News 17:13 Collector Arrested in Japan for Forging Popsicle Sticks 22:33 Pokémon Go News 36:38 Niantic Acquires Mayhem, a Competitive Community Gaming Company 50:57 Gengar Tongue Cushion 57:21 Pikachu 25th Anniversary Plush 01:02:00 Indigo League Episode 6 Social Media: Instagram - @podcastmonsters Shinja - @trainer_shinja Dunks - @trainer_dunks Brews - @brewsandpikachus Business & Other Inquiries: podcastmonstersshow@gmail.com

Podcast Monsters is kicking off 2021 with our first special guest: JP, also known as SlangTangPoke! Shinja, Dunks, and Brews introduce JP and discuss Japanese Pokémon cards, printing quality, the hype market/scalping, and more. We recap the New Year's space sunrise stream then go off on a huge tangent on Pokémon Go, spoofing, accessibility, and more. We cover the new Blastoise & Venusaur VMAX boxes and some Battle Styles updates including new Single Strike & Rapid Strike Urshifu alternative arts. We go in depth with a recent story involving CGC grading an English Charizard VMAX card that was “inadvertently” released early. For Pokémon Go, we talk about the North Face x Gucci avatar items, NPC contest, collection challenges, and GBL season 6. Note: There is no anime rewatch episode review this week. Talking Points: 0:0 Introductions 13:00 Space Sunrise Stream Recap 16:21 A Tangent on Pokémon Go (Shinies, Spoofing, Accessibility, & Transparency) 27:16 Pokémon TCG News 44:16 CGC Grading “Inadvertent Early Release” Charizard VMAX 01:13:25 Pokémon Go News 01:32:13 Pokémon Sword & Shield January Max Raid Battles Social Media: Instagram - @podcastmonsters Shinja - @trainer_shinja Dunks - @trainer_dunks Brews - @brewsandpikachus JP - @slangtangpoke Business & Other Inquiries: podcastmonstersshow@gmail.com

Looks like Pokémon is soaring into the cosmic solar system! Or, at least making an appearance during a New Year's Eve International Space Station livestream. Shinja, Dunks, and Brews discuss the speculation and theories regarding this Pokémon cameo as well as the culture & history of Pokémon remakes. We also cover the future of TCG “wave” releases, an update on the staff promo discontinuation story, a new Japanese Cynthia tournament promo, and more. For Pokémon Go we go over the details for the New Year's event and all of the upcoming January events, as well as the North Face x Gucci collab. We quickly recap the recent winter themed Sword & Shield max raid battle event before discussing the Pokémon job openings that Tencent posted. We close the show with a review of episode 5 of the Indigo League! Talking Points: 0:0 Introductions 01:50 International Space Station Stream 10:42 Pokémon TCG News 32:28 Pokémon Go News 45:27 Pokémon Sword & Shield Winter Max Raid Battle Event Recap 47:32 Tencent Pokémon Consultant Job Positions 53:28 Indigo League Episode 5 Social Media: Instagram - @podcastmonsters Shinja - @trainer_shinja Dunks - @trainer_dunks Brews - @brewsandpikachus Business & Other Inquiries: podcastmonstersshow@gmail.com

The Pokémon Company is non-stop with all of the news! Shinja, Dunks, and Brews discuss the newly announced TCG set, Battle Styles, as well as some rumored future Japanese set names, the possible discontinuation of theme decks, and a record “selling” Pokémon Illustrator card. For Pokémon Go, we recap the controversial Galarian Mr. Mime/Mr. Rime event and discuss the upcoming holiday event & January Community Day. We also go over the details regarding Players Cup 3 and a new collab with JINS Eyewear. We close off the episode by reviewing episode 4 of the Indigo League anime! Talking Points: 0:0 Introductions 02:25 Pokémon TCG News 24:43 Pokémon Go News 42:57 Pokémon Players Cup 3 48:46 JINS Eyewear Collaboration 54:45 Indigo League Episode 4 Social Media: Instagram - @podcastmonsters Shinja - @trainer_shinja Dunks - @trainer_dunks Brews - @brewsandpikachus Business & Other Inquiries: podcastmonstersshow@gmail.com

There's a lot going on with the Pokémon TCG and Pokémon Go this week! Shinja, Dunks, and Brews discuss the recent discovery of 4 prototype Blastoise cards that were graded by CGC and the differences between grading with them, PSA, or BGS. We also talk about a new card mechanic, the end of staff promos, and info about an XY Evolutions reprint. We also go over the craziness of Twitch and vintage box breaks including one streamer who destroys every rare card he pulls. For Pokémon Go, we go over the Kanto Tour event happening in February, new raid rewards and egg management changes being tested, and the Galarian Mr. Rime event. The episode ends with a review of episode 3 of the Indigo League. Talking Points: 0:0 Introductions 01:30 Pokémon TCG News 43:45 Pokémon Go News 1:01:20 Indigo League Episode 3 Social Media: Instagram - @podcastmonsters Shinja - @trainer_shinja Dunks - @trainer_dunks Brews - @brewsandpikachus Business & Other Inquiries: podcastmonstersshow@gmail.com

Who doesn't like shiny Pokémon?! Hosts Shinja, Dunks, and Brews sure do! We discuss the recently announced “Shining Fates” TCG set releasing very soon, as well as the rumors regarding the real 25th anniversary set. We also talk about the controversies surrounding December Community Day in Pokémon Go along with a very special guaranteed shiny Celebi coming this month! We close the show by reviewing episode 2 of the Indigo League anime. Talking Points: 0:0 Introductions 01:52 Pokémon TCG News 20:23 Pokémon Go News 44:00 Pikachu ASMR 47:50 Streamer AjentVee Finds Authentic Shiny Sinistea 53:10 Product Announcements/Merch Drops 59:02 Indigo League Episode 2 Social Media: Instagram - @podcastmonsters Shinja - @trainer_shinja Dunks - @trainer_dunks Brews - @brewsandpikachus Business & Other Inquiries: podcastmonstersshow@gmail.com

Welcome to Podcast Monsters - your best source for all things past, present, and future in the world of Pokémon! Meet the hosts Shinja, Dunks, and Brews as we discuss our history with Pokémon. We talk about some exciting news in the TCG, from Kadabra's potential return to the Special Delivery Pikachu promo snafu and an in-depth discussion on Leonhart's new special collector's edition box. We also talk about all of the exciting new changes coming in the Pokémon GO Beyond update, as well as all of the upcoming December events. Closing out, we review episode 1 of the Indigo League season of the anime! Talking Points: 0:0 Introductions 08:40 Pokémon TCG News 55:05 Pokémon Go News 01:09:01 Indigo League Episode 1 Social Media: Instagram - @podcastmonsters Shinja - @trainer_shinja Dunks - @trainer_dunks Brews - @brewsandpikachus Business & Other Inquiries: podcastmonstersshow@gmail.com