Jim and Christian are back with a jam-packed episode of That Pokémon Podcast! From the latest unofficial reveals of the upcoming Pokémon LEGO sets (including a massive build) to Mega Evolutions crashing into Pokémon Unite, we cover all the latest news shaking up the Pokémon world. Plus! Hatsune Miku’s Pokémon concert, the debut of Mega Hawlucha in a wrestling-style reveal with CMLL, and a deep dive into this week’s Pokémon Fact of the Week: Rattata and its mob-boss cousin, Alolan Raticate. It’s nostalgia, chaos, and plenty of laughs so catch it all right here!

Mega Victreebel is here and it’s one of the wildest Mega Evolutions yet. In this episode of That Pokémon Podcast, Jim and Christian react to the creepy horror-style reveal trailer, debate if Pokémon should finally make a true horror game, and break down the hidden cameo of the Kalos ghost girl from Pokémon X & Y. We also cover all the big Pokémon news this week: the brand-new Pokémon TCG Pocket Secluded Springs set featuring Suicune, Entei, and Raikou, the return of Halloween Trick-or-Trade booster packs (with exclusive cards.....maybeeeee?), fallout from Japan’s McDonald’s Pokémon Happy Meal promo, and the huge Pokémon GO level cap increase to 80. Plus, Pokémon Concierge gets a new crossover event (hello, pool float Psyduck), and Christian drops a Pokémon fact of the week that proves Pidgey isn’t the harmless little bird you thought it was.Whether you’re into the Pokémon video games, Pokémon cards, Pokémon GO, or just want some shiny luck, this episode has you covered.DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a3BxzYd3QR

This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters, and Christian Hoffer break down all the wild announcements coming out of Pokémon Worlds 2025. To maybe only a few people's surprise, we got a new Charizard card (already destined to break wallets)! We dive into Pokémon Legends ZA’s four-player battle mode, Pokémon Champions' new role as the go-to competitive platform, and the upcoming Pokémon XP fan event in San Francisco. Plus, giant Build-A-Bear Workshop Gengar plushes, Pokemon Unite roster updates, Scarlet & Violet raids, and the absolutely bonkers story of someone embezzling $140,000 for Pokémon cards. It’s a stacked episode, and yes, Charizard really might be the new global currency.DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a3BxzYd3QR

This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Christian, and Megan dive into the wild world of Pokémon news you didn’t know you needed. From McDonald’s Japan pulling a Happy Meal promo after scalpers trashed the food for the cards, to Mega Gengar’s game-changing TCG ability, to a Milwaukee Brewers rookie pulling a base set Charizard on camera, it’s a mix of chaos and nostalgia. We rank the newest Pokémon Squishmallows, theres another Pokémon Center tangent, and debate the merits of a freshly released Pokémon sea shanty (spoiler: Megan wants more Sharpedo). Plus, Palworld parodies, a Pokémon fact of the week, and a listener question on how we each first got into Pokémon.Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/a3BxzYd3QR

We’re back with another jam-packed episode of That Pokémon Podcast! This week, Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters, and Christian Hoffer talk about Megan's new Violet playthrough, shiny terra-raids, and the latest Pokémon TCG updates! How about those sleek new Mega Rare gold cards? We dive into the new Pokémon x Uniqlo fashion collab, why some Pokémon have unsettling gooey and dangly bits, the truth behind the TCG art plagiarism scandal (spoiler: Pokémon actually owned up to it), and how Shonen Jump’s changing IP strategy could influence the future of Pokémon anime.Plus: Honda’s awkward Koraidon motorcycle, collectible Campbell’s soup, and a Blastoise fact that ties back to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. What more could you ask for?Join the Discord - https://discord.gg/a3BxzYd3QR