It's Super Effective: A Pokemon Podcast

Pokémon Legends Z-A is giving players another chance at the Greninja Mega Stone and adjusting the rewards for next season so it's even easier to earn. We have information that a couple bugs will be fixed in Z-A sometime this November. There are some glitches and ways to play that may be patched, but that wouldn't be talked about ahead of time. Pokémon TCG Pocket celebrates 1 year with a video and...

Final episode of SBC. Please make sure you finish the credits of Pokémon Legends Z-A. Steve and Austin talk about the ending of the game, the final battle, the characters coming together, and some moments after the credits of the game. AUSTIN (GLOWL) LINKS https://www.twitch.tv/glowl https://bsky.app/profile/glowl.bsky.social https://beacons.ai/glowl LINKS 🌐  www.pkmncast.com 👾  www.tw...

Returning to an old cafe in Pokémon Legends Z-A. Steve and Austin talk two characters that the game decides to expand on in our search to get to Rank A. We also get a new building to go into and we see a new Mega Pokémon this episode. AUSTIN (GLOWL) LINKS https://www.twitch.tv/glowl https://bsky.app/profile/glowl.bsky.social https://beacons.ai/glowl LINKS 🌐  www.pkmncast.com 👾  www.twi...

The tournament storyline in Pokémon Legends Z-A. Steve and Austin talk two new characters and two new Megas that show up in this episode. We also have some complaints with our rival's choices. AUSTIN (GLOWL) LINKS https://www.twitch.tv/glowl https://bsky.app/profile/glowl.bsky.social https://beacons.ai/glowl LINKS 🌐  www.pkmncast.com 👾  www.twitch.tv/pkmncast 📸  www.instagram.com...

Finishing the Rust Syndicate storyline in Pokémon Legends Z-A. Steve and Austin talk about more story stuff as we head to Rank C. We also circle back to inside of building and the lack of going inside buildings.   AUSTIN (GLOWL) LINKS https://www.twitch.tv/glowl https://bsky.app/profile/glowl.bsky.social https://beacons.ai/glowl LINKS 🌐  www.pkmncast.com 👾  www.twitch.tv/pkmncast...

No Legends Z-A talk or spoilers. Pokémon Sleep added two new ingredients and a new Pokémon for the Halloween event this week. Pokémon TCG Pocket officially announces it's new set and announces fixes for Deluxe ex, but those fixes won't come for 8-9 months. We found out that Pokémon Friends is a reskin of an old mobile game called ThinkThink. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:30- Pokémon Sleep...

Start of the Rust Syndicate storyline and more Rouge Alpha battles in Pokémon Legends Z-A. Steve and Austin talk about multiplayer for Rouge Mega Battles (we call them Raids here) could be the future of Pokémon games since they pull mechanics from current day games that have group raids. AUSTIN (GLOWL) LINKS https://www.twitch.tv/glowl https://bsky.app/profile/glowl.bsky.social https://beacons.ai/...

Ghost girl and Fighting guy from Pokémon Legends Z-A. Steve and Austin talk about the two puzzles in this episode and how they could have been solved differently. We also talk about the two new Mega's shown this episode. AUSTIN (GLOWL) LINKS https://www.twitch.tv/glowl https://bsky.app/profile/glowl.bsky.social https://beacons.ai/glowl LINKS 🌐  www.pkmncast.com 👾  www.twitch.tv/pkmncas...

The quiz show in Pokémon Legends Z-A. Steve and Austin talk about the two battles you have to do here which introduce two new Mega Pokémon to us. We also talk about some past issues that still bother us after being 20 hours into these games. AUSTIN (GLOWL) LINKS https://www.twitch.tv/glowl https://bsky.app/profile/glowl.bsky.social https://beacons.ai/glowl LINKS 🌐  www.pkmncast.com 👾 ...

The Post Rank V "Mega Issue" in Pokémon Legends Z-A. Steve and Austin talk about the three mega Pokémon that appear around the map and how those battles feel and play-out. AUSTIN (GLOWL) LINKS https://www.twitch.tv/glowl https://bsky.app/profile/glowl.bsky.social https://beacons.ai/glowl LINKS 🌐  www.pkmncast.com 👾  www.twitch.tv/pkmncast 📸  www.instagram.com/pkmncast 📝  ww...

First big story reveal in Pokémon Legends Z-A. Steve and Austin talk about a mission that gives you a Shiny Pokémon and we talk about the first, in our opinion, big story beat in the game. AUSTIN (GLOWL) LINKS https://www.twitch.tv/glowl https://bsky.app/profile/glowl.bsky.social https://beacons.ai/glowl LINKS 🌐  www.pkmncast.com 👾  www.twitch.tv/pkmncast 📸  www.instagram.com/pkm...

Talk on how catching works and the Canari charms in Pokémon Legends Z-A. Talk about the first Mega fight, but no new Mega Pokémon spoilers in this episode. Steve and Austin talk about collecting the purple screws and start diving into the opening story of this game. AUSTIN (GLOWL) LINKS https://www.twitch.tv/glowl https://bsky.app/profile/glowl.bsky.social https://beacons.ai/glowl LINKS 🌐  w...

Pokémon Sleep updated to 3.0 and fixed another healer class, upgraded bag, and set up halloween prep. Pokémon TCG Pocket is adding gift cards, more cards to trade, and better Wonder Pick before their 1-Year anniversary. Pokémon GO launched level 80 and a new feature that broke right away. We talk about how even if you are bad at battles, you should be able to get your Greninjite in less than an ho...

Early Impressions of Pokémon Legends Z-A. No major story spoilers and no new Mega Pokémon spoilers in this episode. Steve and Austin talk about the music, Pokémon Center Lady, and the Poké Lids in the game. AUSTIN (GLOWL) LINKS https://www.twitch.tv/glowl https://bsky.app/profile/glowl.bsky.social https://beacons.ai/glowl LINKS 🌐  www.pkmncast.com 👾  www.twitch.tv/pkmncast 📸  www...

Early thoughts on the battle system of Pokémon Legends Z-A. No story spoilers and no new Mega Pokémon spoilers in this episode. Steve and Austin talk about going from Rank Z to Rank Y, testing sneaking, and the new action combat. AUSTIN (GLOWL) LINKS https://www.twitch.tv/glowl https://bsky.app/profile/glowl.bsky.social https://beacons.ai/glowl LINKS 🌐  www.pkmncast.com 👾  www.twitch.t...

First Impressions of Pokémon Legends Z-A. No story spoilers and no new Mega Pokémon spoilers in this episode. Steve and Austin talk about catching, graphics, the lack of voice acting, and other little things to kick off this series. AUSTIN (GLOWL) LINKS https://www.twitch.tv/glowl https://bsky.app/profile/glowl.bsky.social https://beacons.ai/glowl LINKS 🌐  www.pkmncast.com 👾  www.twitc...

Pokémon Sleep changes how Darkrai works. Pokémon GO gets a new feature that seems to be copied right from Pikmin Bloom. Pokémon GO is also having three more events this year, with one being in Australia. The Halloween event in Pokémon GO this year is still missing Mimikyu's debut. Netflix announces season 3 of the Horizons anime. The 7-Star Raids were broken and TPCi kind of communicated about it....

GameStop gets a second wave of Shiny Koraidon or Shiny Miraidon codes, but it feels worse than the first drop. GameStop is blaming Pokémon for the limits. Pokémon GO gets a Legends Z-A event and brings back Mega Rayquaza to the game. Chris shares his thoughts on the new Megas in Legends Z-A. We talk about the pros and cons of the newest Pokémon TCG Pocket set. Scarlet and Violet has a new issue th...

The Shiny Koraidon and Shiny Miraidon codes at GameStop ended up being incredibly disappointing for fans as most stores ran out within hours of opening on the first day. Not only was this an issue in the West, but reports that codes ran out equally fast in Japan too. Mega Evolution TCG has launched and the Scarlet & Violet era is now over. Pokémon TCG Pocket is getting a new set that will be a...

Pokémon Sleep is bringing Natu and Xatu to the game with a new berry burst event. A new Pokémon Center opens in Japan next month. Pokémon and Nintendo got a patent approved that they filed back in 2023 and most of the internet didn't read it, so we do for you. Pokémon GO announced another Tour in February of 2026. LA will host a Pokémon TCG event this weekend that is free to the public. TIMESTAMPS...

Pokémon announces paid DLC for Legends Z-A that will feature Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y. We get a final trailer for Legends Z-A which shows off the Kalos Starters Mega forms. Pokémon XP ticket pre-orders go on sale this week. Shiny Miraidon and Shiny Koraidon are coming to GameStop. Pokémon announces a new life-sim game called Pokémon Pokopia for the Nintendo Switch 2. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00-Int...

Pokémon released a trailer that highlighted people's love of Malamar. Regulation J has started in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The backend of Pokémon Center got attacked, making collecting Pokémon cards more of a nightmare. Pokémon GO has added more Stamp Rallies to the game starting next week. Pokémon Sleep brings back the Legendary Beasts to the game. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:15-My...

Pokémon made a 4 minute video to announce Mega Hawlucha. On top of Mega Hawlucha's debut, there is a wrestling event in Mexico to celebrate this September. Pokémon TCG Pocket's newest set arrives with some surprising cards. Pokémon GO announces a level increase from 50 to 80. Japan will be getting a second Wild Area event in Nagasaki this November. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:15- Mega H...

More details to clear up about Pokémon XP and what tickets you should buy if you plan to attend this revamped World Championships next year. Ting-Lu is the next Raid in Scarlet and Violet and the past two Shiny Treasures of Ruin are here to download. Pokémon UNITE is getting three new characters added from the World's announcement, with more on the horizon. Mega Victreebel was shown for Pokémon Le...

Pokémon Worlds 2025 has ended and we talk about the highlights around Pin Trading, Pokémon Center, the Gotta Catch 'Em All Game Show, and the Arena. Three of us got hands-on with the Pokémon Legends Z-A demo and we talk about the likes and dislikes of the 20 minutes we got to play. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:00-Pokémon Worlds 2025 Recap 00:35:00-We Played Pokémon Legends Z-A 01:07:10-C...