It's Super Effective: A Pokemon Podcast

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Drama Stops the Sales of Pokémon Cards at Target May 17, 2021

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The Katy Perry song is here with a time travel Pikachu music video. We talk about some ups and down in New Pokémon Snap. Greg and Will talk about their Community Day experience. Pokémon Masters adds new Galar Sync Pairs. Pokémon GO finally brings Sylveon to the game. Target is removing sports cards and Pokémon cards from their stores.

00:00:20 - Introduction
00:02:00 - Pokémon GO Community Day
00:13:20 - New Pokémon Snap Talk
00:40:30 - Break Music
00:43:10 - Katy Perry x Pikachu
00:57:00 - Target x Pokémon Drama
01:00:00 - Pulling Cards off Shelves
01:16:40 - Pokémon Masters Galar Sync Pairs
01:21:30 - Next Pokémon GO Event
01:30:00 - Question of the Week
01:35:30 - Pokémon of the Week
01:40:20 - Post Credits

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Should New Pokémon Snap Get DLC? May 10, 2021

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Gible Community Day was announced and with the announcement, we see Pokémon fans gatekeeping Shiny Pokémon. We talk about the 2021 Pokémon GO Fest announcement. Will gives their impressions on Pokémon Snap, while Greg and Steve talk about the amount of content after the credits. We go in-depth about DLC and if Snap should or should not have it. The Pokémon anime starts back up later this year and another TCG box got released over the weekend to collect.

00:01:00 - Introduction
00:05:20 - Pokémon GO Community Days
00:25:40 - Pokémon GO Fest
00:33:50 - Break Music
00:34:20 - Season 24 Anime
00:38:40 - Rapidash V Box
00:44:00 - Pokémon Snap Talk
01:38:30 - Pokémon of the Week
01:49:00 - Post Credits

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1 Copy of New Pokémon Snap was provided by Nintendo

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EPISODE CREDITS
Hosted, edited, and produced by Steve Sarumi
Theme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess
Ad music comes from Evanto Elements
Podcast artwork by Steve Sarumi

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Is New Pokémon Snap Worth $60? May 03, 2021

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After 20+ years, New Pokémon Snap is here! We talk about if this game is worth $60! We go over the online functions, the leaderboard, the boss levels, and the amount of Pokémon in the game. We skip over most story stuff and we don't talk about any Legendary Pokémon in the game to help people avoid spoilers. This episode is 90% New Pokemon Snap talk and some about Greg saving a mouse.

00:01:00 - Introduction
00:03:40 - Golden Week
00:09:20 - Pokémon Snap Talk
00:31:40 - Shaker & Spoon Ad Read
00:34:20 - Pokémon Snap Price
01:06:30 - Break Music
01:07:40 - Patreon Update
01:12:20 - Pokémon Snap Highlights
01:49:50 - Pokémon of the Week
01:55:40 - Post Credits

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Hosted, edited, and produced by Steve Sarumi
Theme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess
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Podcast artwork by Steve Sarumi

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The Pokémon Snap Fujifilm Printer Apr 26, 2021

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Fujifilm and Nintendo partnered together to make an app for an old printer on the market. With the release of New Pokémon Snap, the timing means you can print out your pictures to this $99 printer at home. Pokemon GO fixed a couple bugs (Lucky Eggs & Team Rocket) before Friendship Day! A Pokémon Fossil exhibit is coming to museums in Japan. Shiny Eiscue Raids were in Pokémon Sword and Shield to celebrate World Penguin Day!

00:00:30 - Introduction
00:07:20 - New Pokémon Snap Printer
00:21:20 - Pokémon Fossils Exhibit
00:28:00 - Break Music
00:28:50 - Podcast Updates
00:31:20 - World Penguin Day
00:33:30 - Pokémon GO News
00:50:20 - Question of the Week
01:06:20 - Pokémon of the Week
01:15:40 - Post Credits

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Hosted, edited, and produced by Steve Sarumi
Theme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess
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Pokémon Snap Information + GO Snap Event Apr 19, 2021

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New Pokémon Snap is right around the corner! We got new information on Pokémon Snap from IGN and Game Informer interviews with the director. Nintendo's YouTube channel also posted a 6 minute video showing off things from Pokémon Snap we haven't seen before. Pokémon GO will be celebrating the release of New Pokémon Snap with an in-game event and GO Snapshot. TPCi released Primer books for young children. Chilling Reigns had some cards released early (in Japan), and we talk about those horses.

00:00:30 - Introduction
00:06:20 - New Pokémon Snap Details
00:17:40 - IGN Pokémon Snap Coverage
00:28:40 - Break Music
00:29:30 - Podcast Updates
00:36:30 - GO Snapshot Event
00:49:40 - Pokémon Primer Books
00:56:30 - Chilling Reigns
001:07:00 - Question of the Week
01:17:10 - Pokémon of the Week
01:23:00 - Post Credits

⭐️ Podchaser Reviews for Charity

💰 Support on Patreon

EPISODE CREDITS
Hosted, edited, and produced by Steve Sarumi
Theme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess
Ad music comes from Evanto Elements
Podcast artwork by Steve Sarumi

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Please Update the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online Apr 12, 2021

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A new Pikachu line of collectable figures comes to Pokémon Center, sells out day 1. Chilling Reigns, the next Pokémon TCG set, got announced. SBJ, Will, and Greg talk about the issues, again, with the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online. A giant Nintendo Switch was built, then donated. Rival's week comes to Pokémon GO.

00:00:30 - Introduction
00:06:00 - Player's Cup III
00:10:40 - PTCGO Issues
00:38:30 - Break Music
00:39:20 - Pokémon Center Updates
00:46:00 - Oversized Nintendo Switch
00:48:00 - Rivals' Week in GO
00:51:00 - Ball Freak Merch
00:52:30 - Chilling Reigns
00:55:50 - Question of the Week
01:07:50 - Pokémon of the Week
01:14:40 - Post Credits

💰 Support on Patreon

EPISODE CREDITS
Hosted, edited, and produced by Steve Sarumi
Theme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess
Ad music comes from Evanto Elements
Podcast artwork by Steve Sarumi

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Man Steals Pokémon Cards via Rope Maneuver Apr 05, 2021

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We talk about buying Pokémon cards local, how PSA is halting grading, and how Battle Styles is a bit easier to find compared to past Pokémon TCG sets. With the new Pokémon Masters EX Easter event, we talk about that, the Sword & Shield Easter event, and the freshly started Pokémon GO event too! Pokémon Center released some kids books, which already sold out, and we are still in a waiting period of what is to come of this 25th anniversary?

00:00:30 - Introduction
00:04:30 - PSA Halts Grading
00:18:30 - Battle Styles Update
00:38:30 - Break Music
00:39:30 - Card Theft
00:42:30 - ABC & 123 Books
00:44:30 - Shiny Azumarril Event
00:48:20 - Masters EX Event
01:01:50 - GO Easter Event
01:05:00 - Question of the Week
01:13:10 - Pokémon of the Week
01:18:10 - Post Credits

💰 Support on Patreon

EPISODE CREDITS
Hosted, edited, and produced by Steve Sarumi
Theme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess
Ad music comes from Evanto Elements
Podcast artwork by Steve Sarumi

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Player's Cup IV with Prize Money Mar 29, 2021

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What if we had Pokémon GO, but with Pikmin? Nintendo and Niantic announced a new AR Pikmin game coming. Player's Cup IV was announced and takes place in two weeks with $45,000 on the line between the VGC, TCG, and Pokkén Tournament. Pokémon Sword & Shield got a new Shiny event over the weekend. Pokémon Center keeps putting out new merch, but Butter Pikachu sold out last week.

00:00:30 - Introduction
00:03:00 - Pokémon Center + TCG
00:23:40 - Pokémon Masters News
00:32:20 - Break Music
00:34:00 - Player's Cup IV
00:42:20 - Shiny Lilligant Event
00:49:40 - Snivy Community Day
00:53:30 - Pikmin x Niantic
01:05:50 - Question of the Week
01:16:00 - Pokémon of the Week
01:25:30 - Post Credits

💰 Support on Patreon

EPISODE CREDITS
Hosted, edited, and produced by Steve Sarumi
Theme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess
Ad music comes from Evanto Elements
Podcast artwork by Steve Sarumi

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Butter Pikachu Mar 22, 2021

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Pokémon Center gets a new collection of Pikachu kitchen merchandise. Three bugs were discovered recently and named after Pokémon. Diantha finally comes to Pokémon Masters, as well as, Champion Iris too. Pokémon TV gets a free movie added for now. Pokémon GO has an India event and we talk about the changes to the Mew Quest that happened.

00:00:20 - Introduction
00:07:00 - Pokémon Masters News
00:16:50 - Pokémon TV Update
00:28:40 - Pokémon Kitchen Merch
00:48:40 - Break Music
00:49:40 - Pokémon GO News
01:02:50 - Three Bug Names
01:07:20 - Question of the Week
01:17:50 - Pokémon of the Week
01:28:20 - Post Credits

Switch Lite Giveaway

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EPISODE CREDITS
Hosted, edited, and produced by Steve Sarumi
Theme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess
Ad music comes from Evanto Elements
Podcast artwork by Steve Sarumi

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The Best Pokémon Cereal? Mar 15, 2021

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Pokémon cards are in cereal boxes and there is an actual Pokémon cereal too! Pokémon GO gets a refer-a-friend system, a new Electric-event, and Eggs now show some probability to them. Korea is getting the Phantom Challenge Mythical event that Japan got late last year. We talk fan-made games and a new $250 Charizard item added to Pokémon Center.

00:00:20 - Introduction
00:02:50 - Pokémon GO Referral
00:07:30 - GO Electric Event
00:10:30 - Japan Earthquake
00:14:10 - Egg Rates Shown
00:20:00 - Pokémon Cereal
00:41:40 - Break Music
00:42:40 - Korean Phantom Challenge
00:45:50 - $250 Charizard Statue
00:50:20 - Question of the Week
01:22:30 - Pokémon of the Week
01:33:40 - Post Credits

Switch Lite Giveaway

💰 Support on Patreon

EPISODE CREDITS
Hosted, edited, and produced by Steve Sarumi
Theme songs and segment jingles by Nicholas Burgess
Ad music comes from Evanto Elements
Podcast artwork by Steve Sarumi

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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