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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.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Detailed group discussion connects Pokemon announcements to the games, collecting habits and community reactions surrounding them.
Steve turns Pokemon news into a lively group conversation, bringing Bobby and other rotating voices into discussions that mix close reading with fan-level investment.
A Pokemon Presents segment gets timed to the second; you get the argument about what actually surprised anyone.
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Launch-week logistics, event planning, and a detailed Australia event breakdown.
This episode keeps its focus on launch-week Pokemon logistics. The hosts move past leak chatter, lay out the coming short Friday mini-episodes for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and spend real time on the question of which event is worth a flight.
A practical look at how Z-A battling behaves when the clock and the map start mattering.
This episode stays on the practical side of Pokemon Legends: Z-A battling, following how the clock behaves, what night and day change, and why early fights can feel more like handling logistics than reading a matchup.
A spoiler-aware early read on ZA's catching and general impressions.
Rank Z offers a spoiler-aware check-in on Pokemon Legends ZA that stays focused on catching and first impressions after more than 10 hours of play.
A focused Pokemon Podcast episode centered on Malamar, TCG drama, and shifting set dates.
This Pokemon Podcast episode stays centered on Malamar, a possible Mega Evolution tie-in, shiny Ting-Lu, and the latest TCG drama. It moves with a loose, conversational pace, which suits a show that is clearly thinking aloud as it goes.
A news-heavy Pokemon Go check-in centered on update overload, grind math, and a newly debuted mega Pokemon.
Pokemon Go news drives most of the episode, but the stronger thread is the practical fallout from a crowded update week. Steve and Bobby are joined by Chris from GoCast, and the discussion moves from a newly debuted mega Pokemon to the grind math behind the game's more demanding…
A relaxed fan conversation that is sharpest when it asks whether the event content is worth the trip.
The episode lands best when it pairs Caio's debut from Brazil with a grounded take on a Pokemon GO event. The hosts keep the discussion practical, weighing the appeal of the idea against a fair question about whether the spawns and incentives are enough to pull people out the…
A fan-first read on Legends Z-A, with promo-card chatter, sealed-product frustration, and franchise memory in the mix.
This episode keeps its focus on Pokemon talk, moving through shiny-legendary redemption counts, GameStop and Best Buy promo-card stamps, sealed-product frustration, and a close read of Legends Z-A.
A patent story anchors a clear, banter-friendly Pokemon news roundup with only a small side track.
The episode centers on a patent discussion, but it stays grounded in a broader week of Pokemon news. Steve, Bobby, and Austin open with the delayed Pokemon XP registration, touch on a few smaller items, and then spend most of the runtime unpacking why a U.S.
The hosts discuss upcoming Pokemon ZA mini-episodes, Pokemon Sleep updates with Darkrai mechanics, and new Pokemon Go features like weekly challenges and City Safari events.
The hosts discuss GameStop's controversial distribution of shiny Koridon and Miraidon codes for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, revealing a 50-code limit per store that contradicts earlier promises.
The hosts discuss a recent Pokemon patent related to auto-battling mechanics, debunking clickbait headlines and exploring its legal implications.
The hosts discuss Pokemon news including Mega Malamar speculation, shiny legendary distributions in Scarlet & Violet, TCG scalping drama, Pokemon Go stamp rallies, and Pokemon Sleep updates.
Host Steve and guest Austin share first impressions of Pokémon Legends ZA, discussing the lack of voice acting, improved performance on Switch, mixed graphics, and new catching mechanics.
The hosts discuss news leading into the Pokémon World Championships, including the confusing registration for the Pokémon Legends Z-A demo, TCG Pocket artwork fixes, and updates on Pokémon GO events.
The hosts and guest Jordan Fringe discuss Pokemon news, including a playable demo for Legends Z-A at Gamescom, Mega Evolution experiences at Comic-Con, and exclusive Worlds merchandise previews.
The hosts celebrate the podcast's 15th anniversary by analyzing the latest Pokemon Presents, covering announcements like Mega Dragonite, Pokemon ZA, and new mobile games.
Hosts Steve and Austin discuss their early impressions of the battle system in Pokemon ZA, covering changes to move mechanics, dodging challenges, level scaling, and stealth tactics.
The hosts discuss the chaotic GameStop distribution of shiny Koraidon and Miraidon codes, analyzing scalping, miscommunication, and potential solutions.
The hosts discuss the announcement of Mega Hawlucha in Pokémon Legends ZA, including design opinions and a related Lucha Libre event in Mexico.
The hosts discuss new Mega Pokémon announcements for Legends Z-A, including Malamar, Chestnaught, Delphox, Greninja, and Raichu X/Y, along with DLC details and shiny distributions at GameStop.
The hosts and guest V discuss Pokémon Friends' puzzle depth and pricing, speculate on Legends Z-A's gameplay and Mega Evolutions, and cover the Pokémon TCG Pocket art controversy where traced fan art led to missing card artwork.
The hosts and guests discuss their experiences at the Pokémon Worlds event, covering highlights like the live game show, vendor sales, and pin trading drama.
Hosts Steve and Bobby interview Brazilian Pokémon GO content creator Caio, discussing topics like the Water Festival event, Dynamax raids, and regional differences in gameplay.
The hosts discuss the Pokémon Trading Card Game and interview a guest about the Pokémon card market.
The hosts discuss a new ruleset for the 2026 Pokémon Championship Series and tease Mega Pokémon, with a special guest from the VGC community.
The hosts discuss new Pokémon TCG Pocket set, Legend Z-A box art, Pokémon Unite anniversary, and a Hershey's Kiss collaboration.
The hosts discuss recent Pokémon news, including their experiences with Pokémon Sleep, a new Switch 2 version of Scarlet and Violet, and a non-Pokémon Game Freak game trailer.
The hosts discuss Pokémon news, including their experiences at Osaka Go Fest and upcoming game releases.
A weekly Pokémon podcast covering news, games, trading cards, anime, and merchandise.
The hosts discuss recent Pokémon news, including updates on Pokémon Sleep and the Pokémon TCG Pocket, while bantering about their recording schedule.
The hosts discuss Pokémon Pocket, a new mobile game, and share their experiences from a press event.
The hosts discuss Pokémon news and their experiences at the Pokémon World Championships in Hawaii.
The hosts discuss Pokémon news, games, and related topics, with a brief tangent about Monster Hunter Now.