Beyond the Ball

Join us in the nest of bones this week as we discuss Vullaby's evolved form, Mandibuzz! We'll also cover: auspicious birthdays, the horrifying sins of actual vultures, bone collecting, and more! Follow along with the Pokedex entries below: Black It makes a nest out of bones it finds. It grabs weakened prey in its talons and hauls it to its nest of bones. White Watching from the sky, they swoop to...

They say it takes all kinds to fill a Pokedex and Beyond the Ball is committed to talking about each and every one of them. Even the ones we don't like all that much. The ones that gross us out quite a bit. Yes, today we are talking about the one and only depraved sicko bird baby Vullaby. Don't worry friends, it just butt armor! We also take some weird sidetracks that only we will understand and d...

We're back from a holiday break and we're ready to hit the ground running as we talk about the ferocious Kabutops! It's been a minute since we talked about a Pokemon with swords for hands and you can tell we're excited. Other topics include: Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the Disappointment of Spore, and foil surfing. Follow along with entries below: Red and Blue Its sleek shape is perfect f...

In this episode we're going way back to talk about our very old friend Kabuto! Turns out actual horseshoe crabs are a lot more interesting but we still love our little rock bug friend. Photos of Tachypleus tridentatus: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/LimuleFace.jpg/1920px-LimuleFace.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d4/Limule%28dD%29Ventral.jpg/80...

We've arrived at Gothita's final destination in the form of Gothitelle and boy has it been a journey! Join us as we discuss astral bodies and ill portents this episode with our new sad friend! And yes, its cry does sound like that! Gothitelle cover art by Ken Sugimori Music by Junichi Masuda

The mystery deepens as we discuss Gothorita this episode! What strange new powers has it acquired and what crimes will it use them to commit? Answers to these questions and more await you Beyond the Ball! Gothorita cover art by Ken Sugimori Music by Junichi Masuda

We're onto a new evolution chain this episode as we attempt to unravel the mysteries of a spooky little baby named Gothita! You'll also learn about Will's new pets and Braden's Bad Meat Experience! Gothita cover art by Ken Sugimori Music by Junichi Masuda

Corphish is ready for the big leagues this episode as we talk about its evolved form, Crawdaunt! Join us as we peel back its Shrek-like layers to find out what makes this rough customer of a Pokemon tick!

In this episode we do our best to resist talking about Dune and instead discuss the Ruffian Pokemon Corphish! We also touch on the found footage teaser trailer that was recently put out for Pokémon Legends: Arceus which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEb9gbJUUeA

This week we're talking about Eiscue, the Penguin Pokemon! This one's pretty fresh of the Pokepresses but we still have plenty to discuss with four whole entries, including a real humdinger at the end!

Munchlax has evolved and is finally ready to live the easy life as the mighty Snorlax! Buckle up, because we've got a lot of entries to get through and a brief dalmatian tangent. The inspiration for Snorlax, Koji Nishino: https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/nintendo/images/9/95/Koji_Nishino.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20180924165110&path-prefix=en Gigantamax Snorlax: https://swordshield.pokemon.com/a...

In this episode we learn terrible truth behind Munchlax's seemingly idyllic existence as we explore what and why it eats on its desperate journey to become Snorlax. Braden also shares their thoughts on Pokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle.

The big deer is here! In this episode, we expolore Xerneas' few secrets as we meander once again to fill time, exploring topics such as the hardships of a gamer, Batman Beyond and more!

It's time for another Legendary episode of Beyond the Ball as we discuss the big beautiful bird of destruction, Yveltal! We also discuss Pokemon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, Oreos and whatever we else we can think of to make this episode longer!

Dear old Drampa has come down from it's lofty mountain home to educate us in its delicately placid ways. If you thought the bullies in The NeverEnding Story got off too easy then Drampa is the Pokemon for you!

Watch out! We're talking about Stunfisk this episode and it is literally just waiting to get ya! Join us as we explore how and why the Trap Pokemon does what it does. Galarian Stunfisk art by Ken Sugimori: https://img.pokemondb.net/artwork/large/stunfisk-galarian.jpg Cilan art by Ken Sugimori: https://cdn2.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/f/fc/Black_White_Cilan.png/150px-Black_White_Cilan.png

Metagross has landed and its four brains are absolutely terrifying! Apologies for an even lengthier episode than usual but we've got a lot of entries to chew on. Not to mention Mega Metagross! James staring down Metagross: https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/pokemon/images/f/fb/Shiny_Metagross.png/revision/latest?cb=20150225010122 Mega Metagross by Ken Sugimori: https://img.pokemondb.net/artwork/lar...

Metang is here and it's got double the brains for the double the fun! And 100% more animosity toward jet planes apparently. Join us this episode as we marvel at Metang's sheer psychokinetic power. And we've still got one more evolution to go!

We're back to talk about Beldum this week! It's definitely one of the stranger Pokemon from Generation III, but we're gonna find out exactly what makes it tick and if Magneto has some competition for the title of Master of Magnetism. We also touch on some of the recent Pokemon news at the top of the episode.

Here we round off our desert journey with "the elemental spirit of the desert" Flygon! This enigmatic dragon appears innocuous enough, but will our research uncover a darker side? Find out on Beyond the Ball!

We're out of the pit but not quite in the air yet. Vibrava's still got some growing to do! Surely the ways in which it grows will be totally normal and not horrific at all! Recommended viewing for next episode: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/23_36-making-battles-in-the-sand/ (Part 3, episode 36 on Netflix)

Hop in the ant pit with us this week as we talk about our new friend Trapinch! What secrets lie behind its starry gaze? Is there no escape from its sandy nest? What does it actually eat? Answers to some of these questions and more on this episode of Beyond the Ball! Carpender Ant: https://www.mypokecard.com/en/Gallery/my/galery/aeldnoEi9ZqX.jpg Trapinch Pits: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E7Pj4q3VUA...

It's our first real Sword and Shield Pokemon this episode as we talk about the #relatable and PIkachu-esque Morpeko! If you're hungry for facts then we are here to get you back into Full Belly Mode! Apple core Morpeko: https://i1.wp.com/pkmncards.com/wp-content/uploads/en_US-SWSH5-098-morpeko.jpg?fit=734%2C1024&ssl=1 Duck Soup by Kyle S.: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4i34ZlKirq6nnYtES4QHC...

Roserade has reached its final form and is spewing poison with the elegance of a dancer. Find out more as we unravel Roserade's true nature this episode and get bogged down by a variety of tangents. Roserade's hidden thorn whips: https://i0.wp.com/pkmncards.com/wp-content/uploads/roserade-stormfront-sf-23.jpg?fit=600%2C825&ssl=1 Pokemon card stream VOD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOAnILdw...

Roses are red, roses are blue. Roselia has one of each for hands. Most of the time. Find it more in episode 109 of Beyond the Ball! Here's the video we mention in this episode: https://youtu.be/McB4lCnAips