514 Holes in the Pokémon HOME Update

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514 Holes in the Pokémon HOME Update

The Pokémon HOME 2.0 Update is here! We talk about what works and what doesn't work in this update. Seems like Alpha is preserved, but Spinda is forever stuck in BD/SP. Niantic makes the Pokémon GO community upset again by removing the discount for the 3 Remote Raid Pass bundle. To compromise, Niantic added better rewards for in-person raids to encourage Trainer to go outside and not rely on Remote Raids. Finally, we see some powerful cards in the Pokémon GO TCG Expansion coming this July.

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513 Pokémon HOME 2.0

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513 Pokémon HOME 2.0

Pokémon HOME gets a planned update in the coming weeks to finally work with Legends: Arceus and Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl. We talk about the pros and cons of what was said for this upcoming patch. The Pokémon anime continues to update on Netflix. Pokémon Masters EX, GO, and UNITE get updates this past week. Tickets to the Japanese GO Fest went on sale.

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512 Details on GO Fest Germany & End Arc of Pokémon Journeys

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512 Details on GO Fest Germany & End Arc of Pokémon Journeys

We finally get Mega Legendary Pokémon in GO and the new Mega revamp feels so great! Niantic released details for GO Fest Germany, so we can use that as a guide of what to expect for Seattle. Pokémon GO is crossing over with the TCG this summer! More TCG stuff coming and we cover that. Finally, we get a preview of what the final arc of Pokémon Journeys will entail (spoilers) because of a Japanese tweet.

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511 Mega Pokémon Fixed & GO Fest Details

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511 Mega Pokémon Fixed & GO Fest Details

Niantic has "fixed' Mega Pokémon in GO! We also get the next Community Day details, as well as, more information around the worldwide GO Fest happening in early June! A new short-form anime is coming, Hisuan Snow, to YouTube. Cafe Mix and Masters gets updated. Pokémon UNITE is launching an entirely new service later this month.

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510 Rumors of Ruby & Sapphire... Again

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510 Rumors of Ruby & Sapphire... Again

We get another round of rumors about Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire coming to the Nintendo Switch. Pokémon GO is doing a trip to Hawaii for 1 lucky winner. The Pokemon Company International purchased the American company who currently makes their TCG cards. Finally, we test the podcast in an in-person studio this episode!

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509 Breeding Coming to Pokémon GO?

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509 Breeding Coming to Pokémon GO?

Niantic announced a new game that includes breeding, a staple in Pokémon games. Pokémon UNITE his 70 million downloads across mobile and Nintendo Switch. A new TCG set has dates in Japan with some Hisuan cards being the focus. Build-a-bear gets Leafeon added to their line-up.

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508 UNITE, GO, and Masters EX Spring Updates

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508 UNITE, GO, and Masters EX Spring Updates

Lots of mobile games got updates! Sonia (Special Costume) & Shiny Tsareena Arrive in Pokémon Masters EX. Azumarill comes to Pokémon UNITE. Pokémon GO gets a Spring event and a small Rare Candy change. We talk about where the podcast might be in 5 years too!

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507 Korean Pokémon Bread + BTS

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507 Korean Pokémon Bread + BTS

Pokemon GO Fest 2022 has dates and locations! We talk about GO Fest, the new Shadow Pokémon, the Ditto event, and we circle back on accessibility in Pokémon GO based off last week's conversations. We also talk about the Korean bread deal with BTS and the search for Pokémon stickers!

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506 Unsettling Changes in Pokémon GO

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506 Unsettling Changes in Pokémon GO

Niantic continues to make bad changes to Pokémon GO. While this upcoming Community Day has a lot of good things going for it, including the new Lure bonuses, it's overshadowed by poor decisions and communication. While Niantic is always open to feedback, it seems that they don't listen to any of it. We talk about Pokémon GO for April, Community Day, changes to current paid features, and "playing" at home.

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505 Arceus & Darkrai comes to BD/SP

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505 Arceus & Darkrai comes to BD/SP

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl finally gets updated with the GWS! The games also get the Arceus event and the Darkrai event, both which can be Shiny Hunted. 2022 World Championships have a location and a date now. Pokémon UNITE gets an overpowered addition to the game. Pokémon GO trying new things for Community Days.

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