282. Batter up Steeled!

Purified Podcast Episode 282: Batter Up Steeled! It’s time to step up to the plate, Trainers! In Episode 282, we’re swinging into action with a steel-heavy lineup and some exciting returns in Pokémon GO. From powerful raids to PvP shakeups, this week is packed—so let’s break it all down! Today’s Research Topics: We revisit a fan-favorite with the return of Gigantamax mayhem in Replay Kanto Gigantamax!https://pokemongo.com/news/replay-go-bigger-2026 Steel-types take center stage in Steeled Resolve!https://pokemongo.com/news/steeled-resolve-2026 Things get even more intense with Taken Over! bringing that classic Team GO Rocket chaoshttps://pokemongo.com/news/steeled-resolve-taken-over-2026 The Master Ball League (MBL) makes its return—are you ready to battle at the highest level?https://pokemongo.com/news/mlb-2026 And don’t miss out on Shadow Entei Raid Day!https://pokemongo.com/news/shadow-entei-raid-day-2026 Main Series TeeHee…We also chat about the latest Champions Release and highlight the Orlando Championship scene! Anything else, Chris!?You know there’s always more—tune in for extra thoughts, reactions, and community vibes. Thank you for listening!You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more! If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review—it really helps! Shoutout to our amazing patrons! Gym Leaders:Matty G, Espeon Willow, KJ Da Man, Herbert, Brandi, Pjtrjt, FischerJZE, James Executive Producers:Monkeybread, Xander, KateTheKonz, Tish Smith Elite Four:Ozark Renee Giovanni:BorisYeah 📩 Contact Us!Email: [email protected]/Voicemail: TBA 🎮 Watch us LIVE!Join us Sundays at 9PM EST on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/PureLighter ▶️ YouTube Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNNPQkcYOvZzfwu-BfTYHDhnIThOq4sZS 🌐 Part of the Professor Network:https://pokemonprofessor.com/purified-podcast 💬 Join our Discord:https://discord.gg/ynzeTda 📱 Follow us on Socials:@PurifiedPodcast@PureLighterGO@PKMNtriggerplz We want to hear from you—feedback is always welcome! Disclaimer:Pokémon and all respective names are © Nintendo. Pokémon GO is © Niantic, Inc. Purified Podcast is not affiliated with Niantic, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo. #Pokemon #PokemonGO #PokemonGOPodcast #PurifiedPodcast 🎵 Music Credits:The Greatest Bits – Pokémon Red & Blue Theme (Summertime Remix)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thegreatestbits/pokemon-red-and-blue-themeSpotify: spoti.fi/2k7NiNGApple Music: apple.co/2tASClqGoogle Play: bit.ly/2sxTF5VDeezer: bit.ly/2r9tBwxAmazon: amzn.to/2shV6RR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices