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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, and lots of other topics are on the table!

StillJustMike, xRazeOvation


    • Oct 18, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 241 EPISODES

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    The Pok?sports: A Competitive Pok?mon Podcast is a fantastic podcast that I stumbled upon during my search for something to help alleviate my depression and keep my mind engaged. This show, hosted by two knowledgeable friends who are well-versed in the competitive scene of Pok?mon, has been a tremendous help in improving my mental health.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the hosts' deep knowledge of the competitive scene, particularly VGC (Video Game Championships). They consistently provide valuable insights and analysis on the current meta and offer unique perspectives on popular Pok?mon teams. What sets them apart is their willingness to discuss and explore unconventional strategies, taking a closer look at less popular Pok?mon and discussing their viability in competitive play. This fresh perspective adds an exciting twist to their discussions and keeps me engaged as a listener.

    On the downside, one could argue that they sometimes focus too much on the same 15 or so popular Pok?mon that dominate the competitive scene. While they do occasionally touch on underrated options, it would be great if they delved even deeper into team-building strategies with lesser-known Pok?mon. Additionally, some listeners may find certain inside jokes or references to other pop culture shows like "The Office" distracting or unnecessary.

    In conclusion, The Pok?sports: A Competitive Pok?mon Podcast is an exceptional resource for those interested in delving into the competitive side of Pok?mon. With their wealth of knowledge on VGC and their entertaining banter, Mike and Kevin create a welcoming and engaging environment for listeners. Despite some minor shortcomings, this podcast is certainly worth a listen for anyone looking to improve their understanding of competitive play and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the meta.



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    224 - Expandegg Force

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 55:25


    Alternative titles include: Eggspanding Force We discuss where you should book for Toronto Regionals, Louisville Regionals, and of course we touch on the biggest moment in Game Freak history since Pokémon was first released.

    223 - I'll Have Some Games, Please!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 64:34


    We do get into a little bit of news & stats, but this episode is all about the games, baby! If you have an idea of what to call the Pokémon Cries game, let me know.

    222 - The Triumphant Return of Flamigo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 70:40


    Flamigo flapped its way right to the top of Regulation H. Good job Flamigo. You've been a very good bird. Also, Mike totally played Armarouge after this podcast, and he loves it.

    221 - Pokémon Worlds 2024 and Psyduck

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 63:23


    In which Kevin and Mike catch up on all the things they missed while on vacation. Pokémon Unite's new roster, the 2024 World Championships, and all the stats any nerd could ever want!

    220 - Our VGC Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 58:53


    In which Kevin and Mike take a long-deserved break from chatting about VGC, and instead discuss other important topics like wrestling, Ho-oh, and so much more!

    219 - Regulation H

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 49:37


    Where Kevin and Mike do the deepest dive their little hearts will let them regarding Regulation H. Is Regulation H a breath of fresh air for VGC?

    218 - BIG changes for PlayPokémon 2025!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 58:19


    It's that time again. With Worlds just around the corner, Kevin and Mike start the countdown to see what kind of big changes are announced for 2025. That's what I would've said if PlayPokémon didn't just drop some massive news on the community. We discuss it in as much depth as we can. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    217 - The Binacle Debacle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 55:06


    Okay but Binacle is really scary and creepy and you can't convince me otherwise. It just gets weirder the more you look at it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    216 - Plenty of Fish in NAIC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 78:42


    New Orleans was hot, but a certain fish was hotter. Mike and Kevin go over NAIC, Hong Kong & so much more in this action-packed episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    215 - Planet of the Annihilapes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 93:19


    This might be our longest episode yet! We spend some time talking Regionals, because of course, this is a competitive Pokémon podcast, but we answer a ton of your questions! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    214 - Preparing for a National Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 54:32


    In which Mike and Kevin explain what one needs to do in order to get mentally prepared for a National Tournament. That's probably what the whole episode is about, but I wouldn't know, I've only listened to about 15 minutes around the middle of the episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    213 - VGC All Around The World!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 69:35


    Kevin and Mike get an EARful of Pok´mon Regionals. Some did really well, others had unique teams. Check it out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    212 - The Smartest Pokémon Quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 57:08


    It's not. It's the opposite of that. Regulation G (Chi) is here, but it doesn't really feel like it since Kevin has been playing Regulation G for pretty much a month now. Pokérogue is on the table, as well as the best (and dumbest) Pokémon quiz we've ever seen. You can play it yourself here! Credit to ZaneGames on YouTube for this awesome quiz! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f9VRbTMDwo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    211 - What's your secret, Wigglytuff?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 45:51


    Kevin and Mike discuss Brazil, online tournaments, and Zamazenta, who has turned out to be a much more of a good boy than when he was last on stage. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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    210 - The Strongest Restricted in Regulation G

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 63:28


    A sleepy Mike and a lucky Kevin discuss the Orlando Regionals, with its attendance sitting at over 800! Our good buddy Rowan Hall made it to the top 10 - major shoutout to The Game Corner. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    209 - Regulation G & The Sleepiest Esport

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 44:36


    It's time to get your sleep on! The April Fools joke that keeps on giving. Also, Regulation G is here. See if Mike and Kevin can get their thoughts out about it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    208 - Anatomy of a Sucker Punch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 58:03


    In which Kevin and Mike discuss the intricacies of Sucker Punch, Vancouver Regionals, PokeDoku, and the wild world of Logitech Mice (Call me, Logitech). Here's the post talking about when and when not to use Sucker Punch. I warn you, it's Math: https://twitter.com/Jenkins_VGC/status/1759397443270037609 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    207 - PSA 1.0, GC III, Articuno!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 59:03


    Mike and Kevin took a few weeks off of the pod, but Esports marches on! We discuss the GCIII, upcoming & completed regionals, and the way to accurately get your Pokémon cards graded as PSA 1. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    206 - Pokémon Day and Z-A!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 58:02


    Mike and Kevin discuss Pokemon Generations, Pokemon Unite, Venusaur, Blastoise, and Charizard raids, the Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, and Pokemon Legends ZA. So much stuff today! No podcast next week due to Mike being stuck in Florida. Oh no, what ever will he do with all that sun and beach? Don't worry - he'll do his best to survive. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    205 - UnDuns Your Sparce

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 55:32


    In this episode, Mike & Kevin will do exactly as the title says - they're gonna UnDun your Sparce. Get ready for your Sparce to be UnDun. You might have way too many Duns, but now it's time for them to get UnDun. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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    204 - Splish Splash, I was Playing Unite

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 69:07


    Mike & Kevin talk Turkey, if the Turkey's name was Gyarados, and it evolved from a smaller turkey named Magikarp. Honestly, I'm not sure how much Turkey is actually involved in the situation, but they talk about'em. We're also in Pokémon Day Countdown mode, so expect speculation, excitement, and more speculation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    203 - Hidden in Plain Sight

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 66:27


    Whether we're talking about Amoonguss, Hack-checks, or new game hints, today's topics are hidden! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    202 - 4 New Types & 1 New Bug

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 52:24


    In which Mike & Kevin discuss 4 well-thought-out new typings, Liverpool Reginoals, and the funniest bug that Kevin has ever seen. Go check out Adept Charon's post about the new types! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    201 - The Global Challenge I ,Charlotte & Farigiraf!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 50:04


    Mike & Kevin discuss all things Farigiraf. You thought this podcast was going to be about the Pokémon-lookin' new friend in town? Well think again! We only talk about it for a LITTLE bit. Also, it's time for The Global Challenge I, which suggests there'll be a The Global Challenge II. III? IV? V? X? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    Pokésports Podcast 200 - Every 200 Episodes We Do This

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 67:56


    Every first 200 episodes we're contractually obligated to do this exact episode. It needed to happen because it was the 200th episode. We've been around for too long. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    199 - Portland, Charlotte & Blueberries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 63:58


    In which Kevin & Mike discuss Portland, Charlotte & Blueberries - what else could you ask for?! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    198 - The Isle of Bear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 61:10


    Mike & Kevin discuss the issue with Dragon Cheer, their fight with Stellar typing, and how Regulation F has shaken up the meta. Has Flutter Mane been dethroned? Well, I guess it depends on how far in the ladder you look. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    197 - Stellar Type is Actually Good!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 57:21


    Wait, so you're telling me we've been playing this game for almost two weeks now and we STILL haven't discovered Stellar Chien-Pao?! Who'da thunk it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    196 - The Fiery Beard

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 67:03


    The return of Dexit, this time it's New Indigo Disk Edition. Mike and Kevin get into the ups and downs of the new game and all of its competitive advantages/disadvantage. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    195 - The Game Is Complete

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 70:57


    The Indigo Disk has finally dropped, and I've gotta say - it's fine that they took a year to figure out how to make Koraidon fly. It's a beautiful thing. Mike and Kevin discuss all things ID - BP, TMs, PKMN, even TRPG (That's Terapagos). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    194 - Thank You Mr. Snacksworth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 52:41


    Mr. Snacksworth is here to provide you with the Legendaries you need to make your team soar. Mr. Snacksworth believes in the future of competitive Pokémon and will always have your back in the pursuit of it. Mr. Snacksworth could actually be Ball Guy. I've never seen the two of them in the same room. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    193 - Regulation F: GO!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 55:37


    Kevin reveals his Pokémon Go rabbit hole, and we can all see just how far down this goes. It's deep. Medicham lives there. Regulation F information has...dropped? And Kevin performs a podcast on a timer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    192 - Is it Heatran or Heatran?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 61:01


    In which Mike and Kevin discuss the pronunciation of "Heatran" (Where, yes, it's "Heatran"). Mike paints a lovely picture of Eevees frolicking in a field, plus gives some insight into how events are put together. Less than a month until Indigo Disk now. Isn't that nuts? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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    191 - Eevee Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 70:09


    Pokésports Podcast is moving to Fridays! Get your TGIFs on speed dial! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    190 - The Blursed Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 71:08


    In this late Halloween episode, Mike and Kevin discuss the intricacies of Toronto, the upcoming release date of The Indigo Disk, and talking about your knowledge gaps! Let's go! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    189 - The Shortest One

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 69:07


    Welcome to the shortest episode of Pokésports ever. Mike is newly married, Kevin is back home for 3 days before heading back to Toronto, but the boys do their best to squeeze all this Pokémon info in this episode for you! In this episode, we talk Lille Regionals, Premiere Challenges, Midseason Showdowns, & Toronto! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    188 - Kevin Joins The Dark Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 60:30


    ...and becomes a Dozo Bozo. Mike investigates the inner-workings of a Ditto, and the two lads get into some usage stats from the west coast. Best coast? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    187 - How Much Does Conkeldurr Bench?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 72:45


    Autumn treats, Peoria stats, and custom Pokémon moves! This episode of Pokesports goes deep on the latest tournament winners, and tries to learn something along the way. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    186 - Beastcoast, MSS, and Best of 3s! YEAH!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 62:34


    In which Kevin and Mike discuss the newest Mid-Season Showdown, Pokemon Showdown, and tournaments. Pokemon Showdown now does best of threes, Beastcoast puts on amazing tournaments, and Pikachu is a Yokai? Hosted by ⁠Michael Busse⁠ & ⁠Kevin Sidonio⁠ ⁠Support the Show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    185 - Kitakami Prologue & The Hermit Crab

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 67:57


    Where Kevin and Mike discuss all kinds of tournaments! Kitakami Prologue, NinoPokeBros, Beastcoast - it's all on the table! Also, we discuss the Hermit Crab Pokemon. It's not what you think. Hosted by Michael Busse & Kevin Sidonio Support the Show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    184 - Ogerpodcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 51:04


    Kevin and Mike discuss the Sinnoh starters and their fun new role in Scarlet and Violet! We also take a quick peek at Regulation E. Let's see what's new, what's old, and what's nold! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    183 - The Teal Mask's New Pokémon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 77:43


    DLC day is here! It's time to collect your favorite mask, slap it on an ogre, and go to town in Regulation D. Kevin & Mike discuss their experience in the DLC, and talk about competitive implications of it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    182 - Regulation E & The Higher-Ups

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 71:40


    In which Mike & Kevin discuss (a lot of) Pokémon Sleep, Regulation E, and the decisions of management in Play! Pokemon. There isn't a ton of transparency in upper-level Pokemon, so it leads the community to make a lot of guesses as to why certain decisions were made. Working in events, Mike is able to make some pretty informed guesses. Being a seasoned veteran, Kevin has exposure to the rolling changes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    181 - New Rules for 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 60:25


    In which Mike & Kevin chat 2024 Worlds rules, regulations & prizing! 2024 is shaping up to be the best year so far for Pokemon Esports (or Pokesports?) Also we answer a ton of your questions, define the Pokemon Good Sleep Day event, and so much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    180 - Ride the Lapras Express!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 52:23


    Tickets, please! It's time to hop on the Lapras express. Mike & Kevin discuss their brief return to Pokemon Unite, location-finding in Esports, and so much more! Now I've gotta sleep. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    179 - Worlds 2023, New DLC Pokémon & moves!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 63:39


    Kevin & Mike discuss the controversy surrounding Worlds, Worlds itself, and all the exciting information that comes with it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    178 - Pokémon Presents! DLC Release Date!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 61:56


    Kevin and Mike do a full breakdown of the most recent Pokémon Presents, and get into the DLC details! There's been tons of amazing information dropped, so definitely check it out! Just in time for Pokémon Worlds! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    177 - 2024 Play! Pokémon is Evolving!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 55:59


    What?! Play Pokemon is evolving?! *Evolution music intensifies* Play! Pokemon has been making some major changes to their circuit due to the surge in attention and fandom. It's a welcome change as they grow, and Mike & Kevin are here to talk through it. Also, Kevin gets WAY into Pokemon Sleep. Need some cool snoozing strats? We got you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    176 - What is Pokémon Mezastar?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 67:48


    Kevin has had the best week of sleep in his life ever since Pokémon sleep gamified his needs. Mike has been...well, he's been busy. The boys discuss Pokémon Sleep and its full release, the Yokohama controversy, and the grassroots tournament scene. Sleep well, folks! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

    175 - Competitive Pokemon Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 63:43


    It's finally time for the world to sleep! Mike tries out Pokemon Sleep, and Kevin figures out how to turn it into a competition. We also chat on the competitive Limitless scene, as well as bring back a classic game! Check us out at Pokesports.info! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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    174 - It's A Long Road To Ohio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 57:55


    Mike's long drive, Kevin's good luck charm, and Japan's prizing structure! This episode has a ton of interesting moments to it. Make sure you listen close to hear Kevin's secret sauce recipe! Check out our socials! https://www.pokesports.info --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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