GOCast: a Pokémon GO Podcast

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380 - GO GO Gadget Aug 21, 2026

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I had no idea Clefairy was such a King Crimson fan! Catch a bunch during the Dancing in the Moonlight event! Go, go, Explorer Gadget! Is the true Plus+ replacement finally here? … and more on this episode of GOCast!

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:09:01 - News

00:32:35 - PokéPoll

00:50:31 - Emails/Voicemails

News Links:

Explorer Gadget - https://pokemongo.com/news/pgo-explorer-gadget-2026

Dancing in the Moonlight - https://pokemongo.com/news/dancing-in-the-moonlight-2026

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PvP Corner 260 - Start Your Day with a Bowl of KelsssyK! Aug 14, 2026

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Welcome to PvP Corner with FishOnAHeater and special guest KelssseyK!

Today’s topics include:

Experiences with the new and old battle systems
Some thoughts on the Scroll Cup meta
The impact of Icy Wind Thievul on the GO meta
Cutest Pikachu costumes
Twitch drops during the Worlds broadcast
How Kelsssey is preparing leading up to Worlds
And some great listener emails about team-building!

Time Codes:

GO Battle League - 5:02

In-game events - 25:43

Play! Pokemon - 45:54

Mailbag - 59:08

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379 - Winding Up For Worlds Aug 12, 2026

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Did you think GO Fest was over? A Mega Finale is in our future. The World Championships 2026 bring two new costumed Pikachu to GO! Just what we needed. … and more on this episode of GOCast!

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:07:36 - News

00:26:15 - PokéPoll

00:40:29 - Emails/Voicemails

News Links:

⁠⁠⁠Mega Finale - https://pokemongo.com/news/gofest2026-finale-save-the-date

World Championships Event 2026 - https://pokemongo.com/news/world-championships-event-2026

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PvP Corner 259 - With Our Favourite Bug-Type... Doonebug! Aug 07, 2026

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This week, FishOnAHeater is joined by one of the world's top battlers in Doonebug97!

Today’s topics include:

Some of our favourite Weather Cup picks
Predictions on Evolution and Scroll Cup
Some upcoming events including Nickit Community Day and the new Pokemon Worlds event!
How Doonebug is preparing for Worlds
Some listener team advice and a mini-Lemyrrio-quiz!

Time Codes:

GO Battle League - 6:36

In-game events - 37:54

Play! Pokemon - 47:26

Mailbag - 53:50

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PvP Corner 258 - It’s all coming up Ninetails! Jul 31, 2026

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Welcome to PvP Corner with FishOnAHeater and DPhiE250!

Today’s topics include:

A deep dive on the Kanto Ninetails mirror match in GO Battle League (since DPhiE is seeing so many mirror teams!)
Previews of upcoming Great League metas in GO Battle League including Weather Cup and Evolution Cup
The Water Festival is back as an Ultra Unlock bringing Dondozo back to raids

Two pieces of mail from the mailbag that spark discussion on how PvPoke analyzes team composition and fast attack timing

Time Codes:

GO Battle League - 12:15

In-game events - 45:43

Mailbag - 52:46

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378 - Luck Be a Latias Jul 27, 2026

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GO Fest might be in the rearview, but a Summer of GO is still ahead of us! Ultra Unlocks, Super Mega Raid Days, and Summer Marathon, oh my! Scopely’s just warming up! … and more on this episode of GOCast!

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:06:42 - News

00:21:43 - PokéPoll

00:29:33 - Emails/Voicemails

News Links:

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GO Pass: August - https://pokemongo.com/news/go-pass-august-2026

August Update - https://x.com/PokemonGoApp/status/2079974916581884178?s=20

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PvP Corner 257 - Will Jellicent Dominate the Weather Cup? Jul 25, 2026

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Welcome to PvP Corner with FishOnAHeater and DPhiE250!

Today’s topics include:

The Open Leagues, Master Premier and Weather Cup
Nickit Community Day and other events
A story of nostalgia from Sound

Time Codes:

GO Battle League - 5:04

In-game events - 25:09

Mailbag - 37:54
Regular Links:

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377 - A Crammed Summer Jul 20, 2026

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:34:20 - News

01:13:24 - PokéPoll

01:36:15 - Emails/Voicemails

News Links:

⁠Adventures await with the National Trust - https://pokemongo.com/news/nationaltrust-2026

Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary - https://pokemongo.com/news/ultraunlock-10th-anniversary-edition

Ultra Unlock: Water Festival 2026 - https://pokemongo.com/news/water-festival-2026

Ultra Unlock: Starmie Super Mega Raid Day - https://pokemongo.com/news/starmie-super-mega-raid-day-2026

Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle Day - https://pokemongo.com/news/gigantamax-rillaboom-max-battle-day-2026

GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Battles update - https://pokemongo.com/news/gofest2026-global-update

Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers - https://pokemongo.com/news/summer-marathon-2026

Fire and Ice Hatch Day - https://pokemongo.com/news/fire-and-ice-hatch-day-2026

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PvP Corner 256 - Massive Changes to Pokémon GO at Worlds in 2027 Jul 18, 2026

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Welcome to PvP Corner with FishOnAHeater and DPhiE250!

Today’s topics include:

Retro Cup battles in GO Battle League and looking ahead to all Open Leagues and Master League Premier in future weeks
The Ultra Unlock will feature tons of first partner Pokémon and the ability to learn legacy attacks!
Major updates to the 2027 Championship series include the termination of UNITE and 3-on-3 team play at Worlds
Lemyrrio writes in to talk about the best costumes in Pokémon GO

Let’s shout out some achievements! From the Pallet Town and GOCast Discord servers, YantoePvP reached Level 80 in Pokémon GO.

Time Codes:

GO Battle League - 4:57

In-game events - 24:44

Play! Pokemon - 31:37

Mailbag - 53:30

Achievements - 1:00:57

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