That Pokemon Podcast

Big week, Pokémon fans. This week, Jim and Christian dive into the newly revealed Pokémon 30th Anniversary TCG set, including the return of the iconic Base Set Charizard, a lineup of classic cards from throughout the game's history, and the brand-new Futuristic Rare cards. They also break down the latest Pokémon card theft making headlines, Pokémon's unexpected apology over a card art mistake, and...

This week on That Pokémon Podcast , Jim, Christian, and Megan are finally back together and there is a LOT to catch up on. The Pokémon Fossil Museum officially opens in Chicago and the merch situation is already getting wild, including exclusive model kits, sold out pins, and promo cards hitting eBay instantly. Meanwhile, Japan is reportedly moving toward requiring IDs for Pokémon card purchases a...

This week on That Pokémon Podcast , Jim Viscardi and Christian Hoffer dive headfirst into the absolute chaos surrounding Pokémon collecting right now. From empty Target shelves and scalpers flipping Pokémon starter jackets and Pop-Tarts for ridiculous prices to the ongoing insanity around Pokémon cards, vending machines, and collector culture, things are getting wild out there. The guys also break...

On this episode, Jim and Christian break down a wildly chaotic week in the world of Pokémon news. From Pokopia reportedly driving massive profit revisions at Koei Tecmo to speculation about Nintendo’s hardware tailwinds, the guys dig into why this game has become a cultural and financial juggernaut. They also get into Pokémon Night Out, an EDM concert event featuring Marshmello that pushes the fra...

After a week off, we return to a pile of Pokémon news… and unfortunately, not all of it is good.  Pokémon Champions is finally here, but the launch has been rough. We’re talking missing features, weird limitations, technical issues, and whether this whole thing feels more like a beta test than an actual release. Is this a misstep, or is The Pokémon Company quietly trying to reset competitive play?...

This week on That Pokémon Podcast , we dive into Pokopia (again) and why it’s quickly becoming one of the most addictive and surprising Pokémon games in years. From massive builds to chaotic Pokémon personalities, we break down why this game hits so hard, but also - was this game undersold? We also talk Pokémon Champions, including major competitive changes and whether it even feels like a full ga...

This week, we’ve got a lot to talk about, but let’s be honest, this is basically the Pokopia episode. We’re gonna get into why this game has completely taken over our lives, the absolutely insane stuff people are building, and why it might quietly be one of the best Pokémon experiences we’ve had in years. But before we get there, we’ve also got a pretty wild story about Niantic and Pokémon GO data...

Pokopia has officially arrived and the fans are losing their mind. Christian shares early impressions after a few hours with the new cozy Pokémon game, Megan finally gets her hands on it, and Jim explains how he managed to destroy his Switch 2 before even playing. The crew dives into what makes Pokopia feel more like Animal Crossing than a traditional Pokémon game, the surprising event Pokémon sys...

It’s Pokémon Day, and we’re breaking down everything from this year’s Pokémon Presents. From the surprisingly ambitious Pokéopia (yes, the Minecraft/Animal Crossing/Roblox energy is real) to the big reveal of Pokémon Winds & Waves , we’ve got thoughts. Lots of them. We dig into the new starters and why this might be the strongest trio in years, debate whether Champions can actually replace Uni...

The march to Pokémon Day continues, and while the news cycle is a little light, the headlines are anything but small. This week we break down Logan Paul flipping his Pikachu Illustrator card for a record-shattering $16.492 million and debate whether that price will ever be matched again. We also dive into Stern’s newly announced Pokémon pinball machine, why it feels surprisingly generic, and wheth...

Pokémon showed up at the Super Bowl with a star-studded commercial featuring Lady Gaga and a tease of mysterious “Pokémon Day Out” and “Pokémon Night Out” events, and we break down what it all means as the 30th anniversary approaches. We also react to early previews of the new Pokémon LEGO sets, where Eevee looks incredible and Pikachu… doesn’t, dig into strong first impressions of Pokéopia’s surp...

Theme parks, LEGO leaks, and some fun Pokédex lore. This week on That Pokémon Podcast, the crew breaks down first impressions of Poké Park Kanto in Japan, including the rides, merch, and why it already feels like an influencer’s dream. We also dig into Pokémon’s museum takeover with the Natural History Museum’s Pokécology exhibit, plus what Universal Studios’ new Pokémon “experience” could actuall...

Fat Pikachu is back and honestly, thank Arceus. This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Megan Peters makes her long awaited return and immediately chooses violence against Pokémon LEGO pricing. We break down the wildly expensive Pokémon LEGO sets, why Pikachu got done dirty, and why the best Pokémon LEGO sets aren’t even available for sale unless you jump through hoops. Then things get weird, as they s...

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to the first episode of 2026. We’re back with a jumbo-sized Pokémon show, even if Megan is out this week. We’re breaking down the first official LEGO Pokémon sets, including the massive Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise build, why the Eevee set works, and why Pikachu… kind of doesn’t. We also talk about LEGO’s new Smart Bricks, what they mean for futu...

It’s the final episode of the year, and Pokémon news decided to show up all at once. Jim & Christian break down a wave of Pokémon rumors and leaks, from a potential Pokémon pinball machine to a massive list of upcoming LEGO sets. With the franchise’s 30th anniversary on the horizon, the two dig into what might be coming next and what feels inevitable. They also discuss McDonald’s Pokémon card...

It’s another packed episode of That Pokémon Podcast , and somehow it still all comes back to Charizard. This week, Jim, Christian, and Megan break down everything from Pokémon TCG Pocket’s Crimson Blaze to a jaw-dropping $550,000 sale of a first-edition Charizard at auction. The crew digs into why PSA grading continues to dominate the high-end collector market, what CGC’s price gap really means, a...

This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim and Christian dive into one of the weirdest hobby stories of the year: the Kabuto King, a collector who bought nearly every Kabuto card from the Fossil era and accidentally created a $20 micro-economy… before auctioning a custom card for $51,000 and somehow Logan Paul was involved. We talk market manipulation, charity, and why this absolutely should not inspi...

This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Christian, and Megan dive headfirst into one of the wildest news weeks we’ve had in a long time. We kick things off by confronting the chaos that is Mega Lucario Z. Everything from the design, the colors, the… anatomy and whether the internet has completely lost its mind. From there, we jump into the new ZA mechanics, the reveal of Mega Mewtwo in Pokémon Leg...

It’s a holiday-week edition of That Pokémon Podcast which means the chaos is dialed up even before the news starts. Jim, Christian, and Megan break down the latest trademark hinting at a 30th anniversary Pokémon TCG Celebration set, revisit Post Malone’s surreal Pokémon performance, and pitch who should do the next big crossover track. The crew talks about a competitive TCG disqualification stirri...

Mega Zeraora news dropped, Pokopia might be a ruined Kanto, plush makers are out here selling life-size Lucarios, and the new TCG set has Charizard cards hitting $800 before the ink is even dry. Jim, Megan, and Christian dig into all the news, all the weird variants, all the game speculation, and another extremely cursed Pokemon fact of the week. If you’ve ever wanted to hear three adults debate w...

Jim, Megan, and Christian are back, and it’s one of those episodes that hits every corner of the Pokémon universe. From Megan’s heroic quest to secure a sleeping Vaporeon plush to Pokémon cards now showing up at Lowe’s (yes, really), this week’s conversation spirals into cozy chaos. The crew dives deep into PokéPark Kanto, Pokémon’s newest real-world attraction, breaks down the wild new mechanics...

This week on That Pokémon Podcast , Jim, Christian, and Megan dig into the messy brilliance of Pokémon Legends: ZA . From the game’s frustrating sneaking system to the brutal wild zones ruled by angry Alpha Pokemon, the crew debates what worked, what didn’t, and why again the price might’ve been too much. Then, they dive into the weird world of patents, where Nintendo’s “Palworld response” is unde...

Jim Viscardi and Christian Hoffer dive headfirst into the discourse surrounding Pokémon Legends ZA, defending its art style, dissecting its world design, and breaking down why it’s the best-looking Pokémon game yet. The two debate the $70 price tag, highlight how the game’s story and characters outshine its supposed “graphics problem,” and compare ZA’s sales performance to Scarlet/Violet and Arceu...

This week, Jim, Megan, and Christian dive headfirst into Pokémon Legends: ZA , breaking down everything from its wild NPC dialogue to its surprisingly adult tone and darker storytelling. The crew debates whether the $70 price tag is justified, compares the world-building to Arceus and Scarlet/Violet , and confesses which Pokémon have been jump-scaring them in Lumiose City. Plus: Mega Starmie horro...

The Pokémon world just exploded and we’re here for every chaotic detail. Jim Viscardi and Christian Hoffer dig into the massive Pokémon Legends: ZA leaks (without spoiling the story), breaking down the new Mega Evolutions, rumored Gen 10 games, and the wild idea of a full-on Pokémon MMO. Plus, we unpack the latest updates to Pokémon TCG Pocket, check out Christmas merch at the Pokémon Center, and...