PUCL: A Pokemon Podcast

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  • 1 hour 38 minutes
    Pokemon Champions News: Where Are Single Battles? | PUCL 742

    Where are the Single Battles in Pokemon Champions?


    This week, Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and the Fluffiest Whimsicott to go over the recent Pokemon Champions news and what they think about all of the recent updates the game has made to competitive Pokemon.


    We dive into the Pokemon Champions news and discuss the VP upgrades, the costs associated with the Free to Play Game, and what it could mean for competitive Pokemon and the company as a whole.


    0:00 Opening

    01:36 What We Have Been Up To

    09:15 News

    18:02 Pokopia Discussion

    1:01:41 Trivia

    1:24:40 Poké Opinion



    💬 Mailbag Question

    Why do you think Pokopia succeeded where other Pokémon games couldn’t?


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    30 March 2026, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 54 minutes
    Pokémon FINALLY Got Spin-Offs Right… Here’s Why | PUCL 741

    What makes a Pokémon spin-off actually work?


    This week, Thatch is joined by Lynian and Sharkfinnigan to break down why Pokémon Pokopia succeeded and why so many other spin-offs haven’t hit the same level.


    We dive into what Pokopia gets right, where other games fall short, and what Pokémon should be doing going forward.


    0:00 Opening


    1:41 What We Have Been Up To


    16:20 News


    25:07 Pokopia Discussion


    1:11:23 Trivia


    1:29:23 Poké Opinion


    1:35:47 Mailbag


    💬 Mailbag Question


    Why do you think Pokopia succeeded where other Pokémon games couldn’t?


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    #pokemon #pokopia #pokemowindsandwaves #pokemonpodcast #pokemontalk #nintendo #pokemongo #pokemontcg #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday #gen10 #switch2 #pokemoncommunity #gamingpodcast

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    23 March 2026, 4:00 am
  • 2 hours 3 minutes
    Pokémon Wind & Waves: What Could Be Coming | PUCL 740

    Thatch is joined by Jushiro and Bocefus to discuss their predictions and wishlist for Pokémon Wind & Waves, the upcoming Generation 10 Pokémon games. What new features could Game Freak introduce? Could Poké Ball crafting finally become a mechanic?


    We dive into the things we hope to see in Pokémon Wind & Waves, from gameplay systems and world design to mechanics that could change how Pokémon games are played.


    Mailbag Question:

    What do you think Game Freak will add to Pokémon Wind & Waves?

    Send us your answer!

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    PUCL is the longest running Pokémon podcast, covering everything from the games to the TCG and everything in between.


    TIMESTAMPS

    Intro: 1:29

    News: 18:59

    Winds and Waves Discussion: 33:44

    Trivia: 1:22:41

    PokeOpinion: 1:44:44

    Mailbag: 1:50:58


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    16 March 2026, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 58 minutes
    Is Pokopia Really Worth the $70? | PUCL 739

    Thatch is joined by Sharkfinnagan and Dr. Shamu to talk about Pokopia and what they think of the game so far and whether or not it is worth the price of entry.


    Mailbag Question: What do you think of Pokopia so far? [email protected]



    Intro: 1:06

    News: 13:37

    Pokopia Topic: 39:07

    Trivia: 1:17:34

    Pokeopinion: 1:34:46

    Mailbag: 1:42:55





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    #pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026

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    9 March 2026, 4:00 am
  • 2 hours 13 minutes
    Pokémon Presents Breakdown: Generation 10 Reveal and More? | PUCL 738

    Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and the Fluffiest Whimsicott to talk about their initial thoughts on the Pokemon Presents!


    Mailbag Question: What did you think of the Pokemon Presents? [email protected]



    Intro: 0:00

    Game Boy Jukebox: 9:25

    Pokemon Worlds: 14:44

    FireRed/LeafGreen: 23:57

    TCG: 31:53

    Garchomp Z: 35:51

    Pokopia: 37:33

    Champions: 47:00

    Winds & Waves: 59:30

    PokéQuiz: 1:39:21

    PokéOpinion: 1:59:25




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    2 March 2026, 5:00 am
  • 2 hours 9 minutes
    Pokemon Day Bingo and Fire Red and Leaf Green Return!? | PUCL 737

    Thatch is joined by Jushiro and R. Sigma to fill out their Pokemon Day 2026 Bingo Card. They also take the Poke Opinion to talk about the rerelease of Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green on the Nintendo Switch and the implications that it has!


    Mailbag Question: What is your Bingo Card? [email protected]


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    Intro: 0:01:32

    News: 0:12:42

    Top 5 Bottom 5 Topic: 0:35:33

    PokeQuiz: 1:16:42

    Poke Opinion Fire Red and Leaf Green: 1:36:26




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    23 February 2026, 5:00 am
  • 2 hours 10 minutes
    Top 5 BEST & WORST Generation 9 Characters! | PUCL 736

    Thatch is joined by Shark and Jushiro to talk about their favorite and least favorite characters that have shown up in the Pokemon franchise the past 3 years!


    Mailbag Question: What feature do you think should go? [email protected]


    Intro: 0:01:35

    News: 0:11:45

    Top 5 Bottom 5 Topic: 0:33:01

    PokeQuiz: 1:16:43

    Poke Opinion: 1:36:30

    Pokemon 15 Questions: 1:52:26



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    #pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026

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    16 February 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 38 minutes
    What If Pokémon Day Doesn’t Reveal Gen 10!? | PUCL 735

    Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and Lynian to talk about what could replace gen 10 at the Pokemon Day Presents. Like, its gonna happen, but like, what if it doesn't?


    Mailbag Question: What do you think could be as hype as generation 10 at a Pokemon presents? [email protected]


    Intro: 0:01:11

    News: 0:11:25

    No Gen 10 Topic: 0:28:41

    PokeQuiz: 1:04:17

    Poke Opinion: 1:18:48

    Mailbag: 1:24:41



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    #pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026

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    9 February 2026, 3:43 am
  • 2 hours 5 minutes
    Which Pokémon Is the Upgrade? | PUCL 734

    Thatch is joined by R. Sigma and Mark to talk about Pokemon that are too similar and which one deserves to keep on in a world without the other.


    Mailbag Question: What set of similar pokemon do you think needs to be addressed? [email protected]


    Intro: 0:01:12

    News: 0:21:43

    Topic: 0:32:40

    PokeQuiz: 1:17:26

    Poke Opinion: 1:35:53

    Mailbag: 1:43:47



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    #pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026

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    2 February 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 48 minutes
    If Pokémon Never Existed, Could You Make It Today? | PUCL 733

    Thatch is joined by Whimsicott and Clod9 to talk about their thoughts on what no pokemon would mean for video games and cultures and if Pokemon could exist today!


    Mailbag Question: How could you make a Pokemon game today? [email protected]


    Intro: 0:01:08

    News: 0:14:35

    Pokemon in 2026 Topic: 0:25:30

    PokeQuiz: 1:06:41

    Poke Opinion: 1:21:08

    Mailbag: 1:31:36



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    #pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026

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    26 January 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 33 minutes
    Top 5 BEST & WORST Mega Pokémon | PUCL 732

    Thatch is joined by Lynian and Clod9 to talk about the best and worst Mega Evolutions now that they have all (mostly) been revealed!


    Mailbag Question: What feature do you think should go? [email protected]


    Intro: 0:01:12

    News: 0:10:03

    Top 5 Bottom 5 Topic: 0:17:09

    PokeQuiz: 0:55:11

    Poke Opinion: 1:08:52

    Mailbag: 1:15:53



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    #pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026

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    19 January 2026, 5:00 am
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