Spilling The Sinistea

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the newest TCG Expansion set - Phantasmal Flames! Fans of Charizard are going to want to try and get their hands on this set with a gorgeous Special Illustration Rare of the Mega Charizard X ex. There are also great playable cards with the dark-typed Toxtricity, a fierce Mega Sharpedo ex, and a stunningly pretty Mega Diancie ex.  Disclaimer: Ezra...

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea give their initial thoughts on the revisit to Kalos and Lumiose City with Pokémon: Legends Z-A. They share the things (few as they are) that they believe the game is doing well, and share their critiques on the destruction of the history of the Kalos region, the paper-thin characters (and buildings), and the repetitive nature of the activities in the game. &nbs...

In this episode, Ezra and Chelsea get into the true nature of Fairy-types. They discuss how these “cute” catches aren’t as snuggly and shiny as they appear, and offer speculation on what other Pokémon might be like if they acquired a Fairy-type. Queue Gucci Gengar and Monster Slurpuff! Episode References: Fairy Type Pokémon: https://pokemondb.net/type/fairy     Connect with Ezra & Ch...

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the world of Halloween parties! Better yet, how to throw the best Halloween Pokémon Party for you! They discuss food options, activity options for kids (and adults) of all ages, theme possibilities, and challenge you to build a replica Spikemuth in your backyard for your very own Pokémon battles (if that’s something that interests you). Pick a theme,...

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea break down the latest Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution set! They discuss the gorgeous artwork, the playability of the cards, and the successful reboot of the Mega ex cards, done better than the original. They also break down the difficulty of getting your hands on some of these cards, and the current sky-high prices of the most difficult pulls, but ultimately have hi...

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea give their hot takes as to why the new Mega Evolutions being shown for the upcoming Legends: Z-A game are so disappointing, both from an artistic point of view and from a nostalgic point of view. They discuss the evolution of the design in Pokémon games and why the newer games feel less grounded and real than they did in previous iterations.  Connect with...

Today, Chelsea and Ezra talk about why kids should be allowed to bring cards to school (as long as it’s not against the rules), why it’s good for kids to do so, and what to look out for. They dive into how to prepare kids for the possibility of loss or theft, and offer insight on how taking cards to school can be a learning experience and build responsibility in kids while supporting community and...

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea go on a wild journey from Intro to Nuzlockes 101 through how modern culture and consumerism are changing the way players engage with video games and media.     Connect with Ezra & Chelsea: Website: https://bonus-action.com   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ba-original.bsky.social   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BonusActionVide...

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea break down what we are seeing from the Pokémon Legends: Z-A Demo from Pokémon World Championships 2025. They discuss the potential problems of the real-time battles, the unfortunate art design, and the influencerization of the Pokémon franchise. While still trying to remain optimistic, Ez shares why it is getting more and more difficult for them to stay that wa...

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea chat about their experiences as a long-time Pokémon fan (Ez) and a newbie fan (Chels). They dive into some of the inside jokes (Ketchup Pikachu) and heartwrenching moments (Bye Bye Butterfree), as well as talking about how understanding more of the lore and history of the franchise brings a richer experience to your Pokémon journey. There is no wrong way to exp...

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea discuss the supposed 19th Pokémon type: Stellar. They dive into why Stellar should not qualify as one of the official typings, why it is more of an attribute that the Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet during certain battles can access, and express frustration with the world of Tera Raids and gaining access to the Stellar typing in-game.      E...

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the latest TCG Expansions…Black Bolt & White Flare! In this double expansion drop, fans of the Unova region have ample choices and cards to seek out. However, with so many chase cards and the lack of Booster Boxes, this is going to be a difficult set to get your hands on the products, let alone complete your set. Chelsea and Ezra encourage you to...

In today’s episode, Ez and Chelsea discuss the Switch 2 patch for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Ez breaks down the experience playing with the updated frame rates, the better graphics, and…all the same weaknesses that the game had before. They touch on the consumerist nature of S&V and, once again, ask for better from Nintendo.     Connect with Ezra & Chelsea: Website: https:/...

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea (but mostly Ez) break down the truth of the new Nintendo Switch 2…. Is it worth it? They discuss the controversies around the price point of the console and the new games. They delve into the battery life, playability, screen graphics, and what you need to know about this next generation of Nintendo console.  Connect with Ezra & Chelsea: Website: https...

Chelsea and Ez jump on the Eeveelutions bandwagon, speaking about the upcoming Eevee Grove expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket. They cover hopes, dreams, and desires for the set, and how this could be a chance for the mobile app to finally address some of its more pressing issues.   Episode References: It’s a Cuteness Overload in Pokémon TCG Pocket’s Upcoming Eevee Grove Expansion https://www.po...

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the world of Pokémon that just give us the ick, particularly bipedal Pokémon who should just not be bipedal. They talk about the pros and the cons (mostly the cons) of super-humanoid Pokémon, Pokémon that appear to be wearing clothes or doing human jobs (for reasons unknown to all), and all others that fit the “that makes me uncomfortable” category. T...

In this week’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the world of Pokémon TCG (and TCG Pocket) abilities! They discuss building decks utilizing abilities, pros and cons of building with abilities, and add the reminder to read your abilities all the way through to ensure full understanding before play. They talk about how they’ve used abilities in various decks and traps they have fallen into, so you...

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the latest Pokémon TCG set - Destined Rivals. If you are a player, this set is exciting, full of hyper-playable cards, and fun trainers. If you are a collector, this set is going to be a difficult one, with a massive card list and low pull rates for the special illustrations and gold rare cards. Getting the full set will be difficult and expensive. Th...

In today’s episode, Chelsea and Ezra talk about why Scarlet & Violet saved bank accounts, how a love for Charizard became a full-on card-hunting addiction, and what happens when you have a need to be the very best in a situation where you have no control over pull rates. This episode is NOT clickbait. Connect with Ezra & Chelsea: Website: https://bonus-action.com   Bluesky: https://bs...

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea reiterate what they discussed back on Episode 58: Buying Pokémon TCG in 2025, but delve deeper into pitfalls and things to watch out for when buying from online box store websites. Many box stores these days, including Target, have third-party resellers. They are not always super clear as to who is doing the selling, and it is not always obvious as to the marku...

In today’s episode, Ezra touts the benefits of the newest updates in Pokémon TCG Pocket to convince Chelsea to reopen the game for the first time in months. They discuss the new trainer cards (including breaking down the benefit of the Rare Candies), appreciate the better rewards in the Solo Battle events, and, most importantly, mention the introduction of Bewear to the card set (a fact which, fra...

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into what we know about the Switch 2 and the increased price for the next Pokémon video game. They discuss the benefits of the Switch 2, as well as the downsides of the newest Nintendo console. They also talk about concerns they have for the fate of well-loved games currently in the Switch store and the concerning statement by Nintendo that “Certain Ninten...

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea dive into the world of buying Pokémon TCG Cards. They do get a little political and break down where to buy your TCG cards when you are supporting the boycotts of big box stores. They discuss the red flags to watch out for when purchasing and the green flags you will likely see at great local card shops. Ez and Chelsea encourage you to shop local, shop smart, a...

In today’s episode, Ezra and Chelsea break down what they know about the Pokémon TCG Journey Together set. They discuss the importance of reintroducing Trainer’s Pokémon cards and how they differ from the Trainer Gallery sets of Sword & Shield. They also discuss the best collector additions and put out a general PSA about not buying from scalpers.     Episode References: Pokémon...

In today’s episode, Ezra gives the equivalent of a Ted Talk on why Megas are the GOAT and how they actually function. Ez and Chelsea also talk about why you can expect more Mega Evolutions in the new Pokémon Legends: ZA game dropping later this year, speculate on what a Mega Eeveelution might be, and finally, drop their favorite current Mega Evolution forms. Share your favorite Mega forms as you r...