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It’s Super Effective: A Pokemon Podcast

It’s Super Effective is a weekly Pokémon new podcast that covers information on Pokémon games (such as Pokemon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet, as well as, Pokémon GO and Pokémon TCG Pocket). The podcast also talks about the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon Sleep, the Pokémon anime, Pokémon merchandise and more! It’s Super Effective is an award-winning podcast and one of the most downloaded Pokémon-based podcasts on the web. We’re dedicated to bringing unique and fresh Pokémon discussions to the internet.

Copyright: © 2010 -2024 Steve Sarumi

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Rumors of Ruby & Sapphire... Again Apr 25, 2022

Show notes

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!

00:02:10 - Introduction
00:04:00 - Samsung Pokémon Phone
00:08:10 - TCG Company Purchase
00:14:10 - Ruby/Sapphire Rumors
00:28:30 - Break
00:33:00 - Pokémon GO Trip
00:35:10 - Café Mix Update
00:37:20 - Mystery Dungeon Recap
00:44:30 - Question of the Week
00:48:50 - Pokémon of the Week
00:52:10 - Post Credits

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Breeding Coming to Pokémon GO? Apr 18, 2022

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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.

00:02:10 - Introduction
00:07:10 - Pokémon UNITE Downloads
00:12:20 - Sustainability Week
00:20:00 - Niantic's New Game
00:37:20 - Break
00:42:30 - Breeding in Pokémon GO
01:09:00 - Leafeon at Build-a-Bear
01:11:00 - New Hisuan TCG Set
01:25:30 - Question of the Week
01:42:00 - Pokémon of the Week
01:49:00 - Post Credits

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UNITE, GO, and Masters EX Spring Updates Apr 11, 2022

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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!

00:00:20 - Introduction
00:02:20 - Shiny Galarian Moltres
00:08:00 - Pokémon UNITE: Azumarill
00:20:00 - Lucario V-Star Collection
00:25:00 - Pokémon Masters EX Update
00:30:30 - Break
00:35:00 - Spring Pokémon GO Event
00:47:10 - Rare Candy Update
01:15:10 - Question of the Week
01:32:00 - Pokémon of the Week
01:38:30 - Post Credits

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Korean Pokémon Bread + BTS Apr 04, 2022

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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!

00:00:20 - Introduction
00:07:00 - Pokémon GO Fest 2022
00:20:00 - Classic Community Day
00:27:00 - Ditto Event
00:31:00 - New Shadow Pokémon
00:44:40 - Break
00:47:20 - Accessibility in Pokémon GO
01:23:00 - Pokémon Korean Bread
01:30:00 - Amazon T-Shirt Service
01:34:00 - Question of the Week
01:38:00 - Pokémon of the Week
01:46:30 - Post Credits

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Unsettling Changes in Pokémon GO Mar 28, 2022

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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. Wee talk about Pokémon GO for April, Community Day, changes to current paid features, and "playing" at home.

00:00:20 - Introduction
00:04:00 - April Pokémon GO Events
00:10:00 - April Community Day
00:54:00 - Break
00:55:40 - Incense Change
01:00:00 - Playing at Home
01:20:00 - Pokémon GO Unfair
01:35:00 - Feedback to Niantic
01:41:00 - Question of the Week
01:51:00 - Pokémon of the Week
02:00:00 - Post Credits

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Arceus & Darkrai comes to BD/SP Mar 21, 2022

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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.

00:00:20 - Introduction
00:02:20 - 2022 World Championships
00:11:40 - BD/SP Update v1.3
00:36:40 - Break
00:38:00 - GWS Is Here?
00:43:00 - Pokémon UNITE Update
00:47:00 - Pokémon GO News
00:52:50 - Question of the Week
01:04:00 - Pokémon of the Week
01:10:30 - Post Credits

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Charizard Sends Man to Jail Mar 14, 2022

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Astral Radiance, the next Pokémon TCG expansion is set to launch in May! Pokémon GO and the Pokémon TCG will merge this July with a special set coming out, but we still don't know what cards are in this set. Pokémon GO adds Oricorio to the game. A man spends $57,000 of government money on a Charizard cards and lands in jail because of it.

00:00:20 - Introduction
00:03:20 - Astral Radiance
00:08:40 - Pokémon TCG x Pokémon GO
00:13:00 - Charizard Card and Jail
00:21:10 - Ranked Battles
00:36:00 - Break
00:39:00 - Casetify Co-lab
00:45:00 - Pokémon GO Updates
00:57:00 - Question of the Week
01:04:10 - Pokémon of the Week
01:11:40 - Post Credits

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Massive Mass Outbreaks & Shiny Pokémon Mar 07, 2022

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Greg & Steve return back to Pokémon UNITE. While still fun, many of the same issues exist. Pokémon GO adds Alola Pokémon and changes spawns. A store in Minnesota gets robbed due to Pokémon merchandise and more. The Daybreak update for Pokémon Legend Arceus adds a method hunt called Massive Mass Outbreaks and we talk about the ups and downs of this. We also talk about people who gate-keep shiny hunting.

00:00:20 - Introduction
00:02:50 - Pokémon UNITE Thoughts
00:24:20 - Shiny Zapdos
00:26:50 - Europe Tournament
00:28:20 - Pokémon GO Alola
00:38:30 - Break
00:40:00 - Massive Mass Outbreaks
00:57:30 - Gatekeeping Shiny Pokémon
01:16:40 - Store Break-in
01:22:00 - Question of the Week
01:24:10 - Pokémon of the Week
01:29:00 - Post Credits

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Revealed, Gen 9 this Year Feb 28, 2022

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Pokémon Day shocked everyone with the reveal of Generation 9, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. Before the big reveal, we talk about the Daybreak update to Pokémon Legends, the 2.5 Year Anniversary event in Pokémon Masters EX. Season of Alola is coming to Pokémon GO and Cafe Remix is getting some updates too. Pokémon Day did not seem to disappoint, although we have no Pokémon games planned in between now and Gen 9.

00:00:20 - Introduction
00:03:30 - Light Promotion
00:05:30 - Pokémon 25 Recap
00:09:50 - Pokémon GO Alola + Johto Tour
00:28:30 - Pokémon Masters EX
00:36:00 - Cafe Remix
00:37:10 - Pokémon UNITE Update
00:38:10 - Pokémon BD/SP Update
00:42:50 - Break
00:45:10 - Pokémon Legends Daybreak
01:00:00 - Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet
01:42:30 - Pokémon of the Week
01:48:00 - Post Credits

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Pokémon Bank Goes Free (3DS eShop Closing) Feb 21, 2022

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With the announcement of the 3DS and Wii U eShop closing, we speculate if The Pokémon Company is planning a long term solution after March of 2023 to keep moving Pokémon forward into Pokémon HOME. We talk about getting into and building a competitive team. Pokémon GO Johto Tour is around the corner. A Canadian Beta of Pokémon TCG Live is coming soon.

00:00:20 - Introduction
00:04:20 - Wii U and 3DS eShop Closing
00:14:00 - Pokémon Bank Goes Free
00:28:00 - Pokémon Tournament
00:32:50 - Building a Team
00:56:10 - Break
00:58:00 - Johto Tour
01:08:20 - PTCG Live Beta
01:15:10 - Questions of the Week
01:21:10 - Pokémon of the Week
01:27:20 - Post Credits

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💰 Support on Patreon

EPISODE CREDITS
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See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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