001 Super Battle Club: Rank Z

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) LINKShttps://www.twitch.tv/glowlhttps://bsky.app/profile/glowl.bsky.socialhttps://beacons.ai/glowlLINKS🌐 www.pkmncast.com👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective🐦 www.twitter.com/pkmncast🎥 www.youtube.com/pkmncast📀 www.tiktok.com/@pkmncast💰 Support on PatreonEPISODE CREDITSHosted, edited, and produced by Steve SarumiTheme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess Ad music comes from Evanto Elements Podcast artwork by Steve SarumiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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) LINKShttps://www.twitch.tv/glowlhttps://bsky.app/profile/glowl.bsky.socialhttps://beacons.ai/glowlLINKS🌐 www.pkmncast.com👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective🐦 www.twitter.com/pkmncast🎥 www.youtube.com/pkmncast📀 www.tiktok.com/@pkmncast💰 Support on PatreonEPISODE CREDITSHosted, edited, and produced by Steve SarumiTheme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess Ad music comes from Evanto Elements Podcast artwork by Steve SarumiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00-Introduction00:03:30-Darkrai "Fix" 0009:40-Weekly Challenges00:24:30-Garbodor Raids00:27:20-Pokémon GO City Safari00:38:40-No Mimikyu00:51:20-Horizons Anime (Spoilers)01:05:50-Raid Fix, Communication 01:14:20-CreditsLINKS🌐 www.pkmncast.com👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective🐦 www.twitter.com/pkmncast🎥 www.youtube.com/pkmncast📀 www.tiktok.com/@pkmncast💰 Support on PatreonEPISODE CREDITSHosted, edited, and produced by Steve SarumiTheme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess Ad music comes from Evanto Elements Podcast artwork by Steve SarumiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 that prevents players from participating in 7-Star Raids. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00-Introduction00:03:00-GameStop "Restocks" Code Cards00:48:10-Pokémon GO News01:04:00-Legends Thoughts01:07:40-Digimon Time Stranger01:26:30-Pokémon TCG Pocket ex Set01:38:00-Scarlet & Violet Raid Issues01:50:25-CreditsADSThis episode is brought to you by HIMS! Check out hims.com/pkmncast to start your personalized treatment today. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PKMNCASTPOD and get on your way to being your best self.This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile! Check out MintMobile.com/pkmncast to start your new wireless plan for just $15 a month! This episode is brought to you by Uncommon Goods! Save 15% off your next gift by going to uncommongoods.com/pkmncast. LINKS🌐 www.pkmncast.com👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective🐦 www.twitter.com/pkmncast🎥 www.youtube.com/pkmncast📀 www.tiktok.com/@pkmncast💰 Support on PatreonEPISODE CREDITSHosted, edited, and produced by Steve SarumiTheme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess Ad music comes from Evanto Elements Podcast artwork by Steve SarumiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 around for a limited time. After getting back from Paris, Steve played a full hour of Pokémon Legends Z-A and can share thoughts about the game and the battle system. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00-Introduction00:03:30-GameStop Shiny Codes00:43:40-Mega Evolution TCG00:53:00-Deluxe Pack: ex01:04:30-Legends Z-A Hands-on 02:08:30-CreditsLINKS🌐 www.pkmncast.com👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective🐦 www.twitter.com/pkmncast🎥 www.youtube.com/pkmncast📀 www.tiktok.com/@pkmncast💰 Support on PatreonEPISODE CREDITSHosted, edited, and produced by Steve SarumiTheme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess Ad music comes from Evanto Elements Podcast artwork by Steve SarumiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00-Introduction00:03:35-Pokémon Sleep News00:18:20-Free Cherish Ball Slowpoke00:24:40-Pokémon Patent About Summons00:52:40-Pokémon GO News01:08:50-LA TCG Event01:20:30-CreditsLINKS🌐 www.pkmncast.com👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective🐦 www.twitter.com/pkmncast🎥 www.youtube.com/pkmncast📀 www.tiktok.com/@pkmncast💰 Support on PatreonEPISODE CREDITSHosted, edited, and produced by Steve SarumiTheme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess Ad music comes from Evanto Elements Podcast artwork by Steve SarumiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.TIMESTAMPS00:00:00-Introduction00:02:30-Mega Malamar00:08:10-Shiny Miraidon & Shiny Koraidon00:18:20-Pokémon XP Tickets00:22:00-Mega Kalos Starters00:43:00-Legends Paid DLC00:57:50-Pokémon HOME Fumble01:12:00-Pokémon Pokopia01:46:30-CreditsADSThis episode is brought to you by HIMS! Check out hims.com/pkmncast to start your personalized treatment today. LINKS🌐 www.pkmncast.com👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective🐦 www.twitter.com/pkmncast🎥 www.youtube.com/pkmncast📀 www.tiktok.com/@pkmncast💰 Support on PatreonEPISODE CREDITSHosted, edited, and produced by Steve SarumiTheme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess Ad music comes from Evanto Elements Podcast artwork by Steve SarumiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00-Introduction00:02:15-My Friend Malamar00:13:10-Free Shiny Legendary Pokémon00:15:25-Master Rank Ribbon00:24:40-Mega Evolution TCG00:38:40-Paris Pokémon Stamp Rally00:49:45-Pokémon Worlds Attendance01:10:25-Pokémon Sleep01:27:30-CreditsADSThis episode is brought to you by NordVPN! Check out nordvpn.com/pkmncast and use code 'pkmncast' to get four extra months on the 2-year plan.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PKMNCASTPOD and get on your way to being your best self.LINKS🌐 www.pkmncast.com👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective🐦 www.twitter.com/pkmncast🎥 www.youtube.com/pkmncast📀 www.tiktok.com/@pkmncast💰 Support on PatreonEPISODE CREDITSHosted, edited, and produced by Steve SarumiTheme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess Ad music comes from Evanto Elements Podcast artwork by Steve SarumiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00-Introduction00:02:15-Mega Hawlucha00:15:20-Pokémon TCG Pocket00:19:45-MLB x Pokémon00:25:30-Level 80 in Pokémon GO01:00:40-Wild Area Returns01:26:30-CreditsADSThis episode is brought to you by NordVPN! Check out nordvpn.com/pkmncast and use code 'pkmncast' to get four extra months on the 2-year plan.This episode brought to you by Mint Mobile! Check out MintMobile.com/pkmncast to start your new wireless plan for just $15 a month! LINKS🌐 www.pkmncast.com👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective🐦 www.twitter.com/pkmncast🎥 www.youtube.com/pkmncast📀 www.tiktok.com/@pkmncast💰 Support on PatreonEPISODE CREDITSHosted, edited, and produced by Steve SarumiTheme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess Ad music comes from Evanto Elements Podcast artwork by Steve SarumiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Legends Z-A. Secluded Springs announced for Pokémon TCG Pocket. Bobby and Steve touch on early thoughts of Expert Mode for Pokémon Sleep. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00-Introduction00:02:45-Pokémon XP Explained00:32:25-Treasures of Ruin00:35:45-New Pokémon Coming to UNITE00:47:00-Mega Victreebel Announced 01:00:50-Secluded Springs01:12:50-Expert Mode in Sleep01:24:40-CreditsADSThis episode is brought to you by HIMS! Check out hims.com/pkmncast to start your personalized treatment today. LINKS🌐 www.pkmncast.com👾 www.twitch.tv/pkmncast📸 www.instagram.com/pkmncast📝 www.reddit.com/r/supereffective🐦 www.twitter.com/pkmncast🎥 www.youtube.com/pkmncast📀 www.tiktok.com/@pkmncast💰 Support on PatreonEPISODE CREDITSHosted, edited, and produced by Steve SarumiTheme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess Ad music comes from Evanto Elements Podcast artwork by Steve SarumiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.