Beyond the Ball

Move over Pikachu, it's time to get rude and rowdy with your evolved form, Raichu! Join us as we're once again baffled by the phenomenon of electricity and reference even more obscure media! Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue : Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power. Yellow : When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty....

It's finally time to talk about THE Pokemon, Pikachu! Or as we like to call it, the Shawshank Redemption of Pokemon! Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue : When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms. Yellow : It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you. Gold : This intelli...

Just wanted to get an update in the feed for folks who wisely avoid the social media hellscape. We ended up not being able to record last week so our epic Pikachu episode won't be up until next Monday the 23rd. Should be on track for Raichu the 30th after that followed by our normal break, a two-parter, one more break, and then the big 250! Hoping to squeeze a bonus episode in there at some po...

It's time to talk about THE iconic Pokemon, Pikachu starting, of course, with Pichu! One of the original babies! Even as a baby, this tiny mouse still has a zillion entries so get ready! Follow along with the entries below: Gold : It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled. Silver : Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, i...

Get ready metal heads, it's time to talk about Skarmory! How metal is it? How fast it go? What is flight? Bird meat? Follow along with the entries below: Gold : Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky. Silver : After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns. Crystal : The feathers tha...

Our little Smoliv is all grown up and turned into a tree. Join us as we talk about its final form, Arboliva! And the LAAT Gunship from Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones! Follow along with the entries below: Scarlet : This calm Pokémon is very compassionate. It will share its delicious, nutrient-rich oil with weakened Pokémon. Violet : This Pokémon drives back enemies by launching its rich,...

Middle-stage teen Pokemon, let's gooo! That's right, we've gone from Smoliv to Dolliv and oh my gosh its cry actually sounds bearable. Follow along with the entries below: Scarlet : Dolliv shares its tasty, fresh-scented oil with others. This species has coexisted with humans since times long gone. Violet : It basks in the sun to its heart’s content until the fruits on its head ripen....

This episode we're digging into why Smoliv is so anxious and exactly where all that olive oil is coming from. Also that one thing happened while we were recording lol. Follow along with the entries below: Scarlet : It protects itself from enemies by emitting oil from the fruit on its head. This oil is bitter and astringent enough to make someone flinch. Violet : This Pokémon converts nutrients...

The big dino, Aurorus is here now that Amaura has evolved! How cold is it? Hard to say, but we're definitely gonna try Googling it! Follow along with the entries below: X : The diamond-shaped crystals on its body expel air as cold as -240 degrees Fahrenheit, surrounding its enemies and encasing them in ice. Y : Using its diamond-shaped crystals, it can instantly create a wall of ice to block a...

Looking to beat the summer heat? Cool off with this iced dino that maybe shouldn't exist! That's right, we Jurassic Park'd Amaura so we could read all of its Pokedex entries. Non-Amaura topics include: Ice Age, The Land Before Time, product placement, and more! Follow along with the entries below: X : This ancient Pokémon was restored from part of its body that had been frozen in ice f...

It only felt right to talk about Ho-Oh after covering Lugia but do these two big, ol' bird have anything in common? Does the Rainbow Pokemon really sport enough colors to hold that title? Is Will going to Hell for eating a cool fish?? When will Braden watch another good Pokemon movie??? Follow along with the entries below: Gold : Legends claim this POKéMON flies the world’s skies continuously...

Hey it's legendary Pokemon time! Wow! Lugia! If your wings have big ol' hands on the end are they just arms? Follow along with the entries below: Gold : It is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong. Silver : It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm. Crystal : It has an in...

Noibat has evolved and become the night in the form of the terrifying Noivern! Hope you brought fruit! Also hope you enjoyed the 2003 hit film Daredevil! Follow along with the entries below: X : They fly around on moonless nights and attack careless prey. Nothing can beat them in a battle in the dark. Y : The ultrasonic waves it emits from its ears can reduce a large boulder to pebbles. It swoops...

Cute bat alert! It's Noibat time which means it's time for us to desperately attempt to understand anything about the the science of sound! How incredible is its control over sound waves? You tell us! Follow along with the entries below: X : They live in pitch-black caves. Their enormous ears can emit ultrasonic waves of 200,000 hertz. Y : Even a robust wrestler will become dizzy and unabl...

Due to lack of entries, we're pulling a double-header this episode as we talk about the Tentacool-adjacent Pokemon, Toedscool and Toedscruel! Get ready to meet your new jellyfish overlords and follow along with the entries below: Toedscool: Scarlet : Toedscool lives in muggy forests. The flaps that fall from its body are chewy and very delicious. Violet : Though it looks like Tentacool, Toedsc...

Hello, we're back after a brief, unplanned break and it's time to find out how many tentacles Tentacruel has! Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue : The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey. Yellow : Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison. Gold : Its 80 tentacl...

Our exploration of Pokemon at the beach continues as we cover the Zubat of the sea, Tentacool! Get ready for beams! Follow along with the entries below: Red & Blue : Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by its stinging acid. Yellow : It can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled up on a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it. Gold : When the tid...

Sandygast was really just the warm up as things go off the rails almost immediately with its evolved form Palossand AKA the Beach Nightmare! Follow along with the entries below: Sun : Possessed people controlled by this Pokémon transformed its sand mound into a castle. As it evolved, its power to curse grew ever stronger. Moon : Buried beneath the castle are masses of dried-up bones from those who...

Shucks, it sure seems like the grudge-holding spirits of the deceased in the Pokemon world will inhabit just about anything! This time they've gotten hold of a heap of sand resulting in this episode's focus, Sandygast! Follow along with the entries below: Sun : Born from a sand mound playfully built by a child, this Pokémon embodies the grudges of the departed. Moon : It takes control of a...

We're talking about Cyrogonal this time so get ready to learn about snowflakes! And math! This one's kinda scary actually?? Follow along with the entries below: Black : When its body temperature goes up, it turns into steam and vanishes. When its temperature lowers, it returns to ice. White : They are born in snow clouds. They use chains made of ice crystals to capture prey. Black & Wh...

Hey folks, we're postponing this week's episode in solidarity with the current week-long strike for Palestine. Thanks for your patience and please do whatever you can to show your support for a free Palestine. https://www.protectpalestine.org/protests https://gazaesims.com/ https://wck.org/ https://act.uscpr.org/a/callforgaza https://act.uscpr.org/a/stop-funding-israels-massacres https://b...

Shroodle has evolved and suddenly has so much more going on as the Toxic Monkey Pokemon Grafaiai! Plus, we watch the type of Pokemon video that we've always wanted! Follow along with the entries below: Website : Grafaiai is a moody Pokémon with a fastidious disposition. It doesn’t form packs, preferring to roam alone. It’s constantly caught up in territorial struggles with other Pokémon. Scarl...

We've got a fresh one this week as we discuss the Toxic Mouse Pokemon Shroodle! There's only two entries but you don't even need to worry because that just gives us more time to recount Braden's first escape room attempt, espouse our hot takes on Goldfinger, and read up on shrews. Follow along with the entries below: Scarlet : Though usually a mellow Pokémon, it will sink its sharp...

Espurr has evolved into Meowstic and has acquired new Psychic capabilities! And gender! Follow along with the entries below: X : When in danger, it raises its ears and releases enough psychic power to grind a 10-ton truck into dust. Y : The eyeball patterns on the interior of its ears emit psychic energy. It keeps the patterns tightly covered because that power is too immense. Sword (Male) : Revea...

There's a weird cat outside and it keeps exploding with Psychic energy! That's right, we're talking about Espurr this time! Apologies for the bad Braden audio. Also: spoiler warning for Frozen! Follow along with entries below: X : The organ that emits its intense psychic power is sheltered by its ears to keep power from leaking out. Y : It has enough psychic energy to blast everything...