Episodes
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Are Pokémon Spin-Offs Dead? The Best & Worst Beyond Mainline | PUCL 768
Remember playing Pokemon Pinball, Conquest, or even a now forgotten mobile Pokemon Game? PUCL Podcast remembers. This week we dive into the types of spin off games we haven't seen in a while and ask if we would want to raise them from the grave or keep them down. Thatch is back and joined by...
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What Pokemon Actually Terrorize Us? | PUCL 767
What makes a Pokémon truly terrifying? Is it the one lurking in the shadows of the Pokédex lore, the one that broke your competitive win streak, or the one that genuinely terrified you the first time you ran into it? Did a certain ghost-type give you nightmares as a kid? Is there an ability or...
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One Year Later, How Good Was Legends: ZA REALLY? | PUCL 766
Was Pokémon Legends: Z-A the game we hoped it would be? Or has a year of hindsight changed everything? It's been one year since Pokémon Legends: Z-A brought us back to Kalos, reintroduced Mega Evolution, and challenged our expectations of what a Pokémon game could be. Did Lumiose City deliver?…
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Why Do We Keep Replaying the Same Pokémon Games? | PUCL 765
Why can we replay some Pokémon games over and over again, while others never seem to call us back? This week on PUCL, Thatch is joined by R. Sigma and Clod 9 to figure out what actually makes a Pokémon game replayable. Is it the Pokémon available to build your team? The pacing? Exploration?...
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Pokemon Feels Different After 30 Years | PUCL 764
Pokémon is turning 30, but for longtime fans, the franchise feels very different than it used to. This week, Dustygogoat joins Thatch for a conversation about what it means to grow up alongside Pokémon. With Pokémon Bank's eventual shutdown hanging over the series, we talk about preserving…
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M-C is here—what does it actually do to Champions? | PUCL 763
Pokémon Champions Regulation M-C is here, and the competitive landscape just got a whole lot more interesting. This week on PUCL, Thatch, R. Sigma, and Sharkfinnagen break down the new M-C format, the Pokémon joining the roster, and the new Mega Evolutions shaking up Pokémon Champions. With...
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Is Pokémon Champions Killing 6v6 Battles? + The New M-C Meta | PUCL 762
Is 6v6 Pokémon really dead in Pokémon Champions? We don't think so. This week, Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and Jushiro to break down the latest Pokémon Champions interviews, what the developers actually said about adding new battle formats, and why some of the reaction around the future of 6v6...
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What Pokémon Worlds & Pokémon XP Were REALLY Like | PUCL 761
What is it actually like to attend the Pokémon World Championships AND Pokémon XP? Lynian was there for all of it, and this week he joins Thatch and Jushiro to tell us what happened on the ground, from the atmosphere, to Pokémon XP, the biggest moments from Worlds, and everything Pokémon revealed...
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Is Pokemon Losing It's Identity? | PUCL #760
This week, Thatch is joined by Sharkfinnigan and R. Sigma for a new kind of PUCL discussion! What started as an experiment with a more structured debate format quickly became a larger conversation about the direction of the Pokémon franchise and what we think the future might hold. Has Pokémon...
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Overrated and Underrated Pokemon Products and More Pokemon Bank Thoughts | PUCL 759
In this episode of the P.U.C.L. Podcast, we discuss things that the Pokemon community takes for granted and things it cares about too much! We also continue to discuss the end of Pokemon Bank and what it means for the community! This week Thatch is joined by The Fluffiest Whimsicott and...
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Pokemon Bank Closes And Could Pokemon Ports Be Coming? | PUCL 758
In this episode of the P.U.C.L. Podcast, we discuss the end of Pokemon Bank and what it means and if it signals that more ports could be on the way! This week Thatch is joined by Lynian and Jushiro to talk about how they would like to see Pokemon Games Return now that Pokemon Bank is ending an…
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Top 5 Pokemon That Need an Evolution! | PUCL 757
In this episode of the P.U.C.L. Podcast, we discuss what Pokemon need an evolution and what Pokemon got one that really didn't need it. This week Thatch is joined by Clod 9 and R.Sigma to rank their top and bottom 5 Pokemon that need evolutions and also Pokemon that didn't need to have their...
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When Will We See Z-Moves Again? | PUCL 756
In this episode of the P.U.C.L. Podcast, we discuss what the future of Pokemon might bring, by trying to use Pokemon Champions as a potential crystal ball to see into the future. This week Thatch is joined by The Fluffiest Whimsicott and Jushiro to talk about the current state of Pokemon and when...
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Is Pokemon Waves a New Era of Pokemon? | PUCL 755
In this episode of the P.U.C.L. Podcast, we discuss the various eras of the Pokemon franchise, what we consider to be "classic", where major turning points took place, and where Pokemon Winds and Waves might fall into place. This week Thatch is joined by Lynian and Seth Vilo to talk about what it...
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PUCL GameCorner Preview #001
This week Thatch and the gang are off. However, they left you with a preview for the latest Patreon GameCorner Episode! Enjoy as Shark presents games to Thatch and Mark and listen to them struggle through! Mailbag Question What is your favorite way to play Pokemon? [email protected] Connect...
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Everyone Has a Favorite Way to Play Pokémon | PUCL 754
In this episode of the P.U.C.L. Podcast, we talk about our favorite ways to play Pokemon and what we get out of it! This week Thatch is joined by Sharkfinnagen and Bocefus to talk about their favorite ways to play Pokemon. From custom TCG formats, to competitive, to nuzlockes. We all have our...
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New Meta and Pokemon Champions Update! | PUCL 753
In this episode of the P.U.C.L. Podcast, we talk about the recent launch of the M-B meta in Pokemon Champions. We also talk about what we think of the size and quality of the newest content update to Pokemon Champions! This week Thatch is joined by R.Sigma and Jushiro to talk about the Newest...
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Pokopia Is Getting DLC?! | PUCL 752
In this episode of the P.U.C.L. Podcast, we talk about the recent news from this week's Nintendo direct and discuss what it might have in store for the Pokemon Community! This week Thatch is joined by Lynian and Jushiro to talk about the Pokopia DLC and discuss the possibilities of what other...
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We Made Pokemon For Our New Pokemon Region! | PUCL 751
In this episode of the P.U.C.L. Podcast, we work on the PUCL region and design new Pokemon, New Evolutions, and New regional forms! This week Thatch is joined by Clod9 and Seth Vilo as they start to design new Pokemon for their new Pokemon Region! 0:00 Opening 01:18 What We've Been Doing 17:04…
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Our Pokemon Winds and Waves Wishlist! | PUCL 750
In this episode of the P.U.C.L. Podcast, we talk about the things that we think need to be in Pokemon Winds and Waves and what would make it a homerun for us! This week Thatch is joined by Clod9 and Lynian to talk about the things they hope are in Pokemon Winds and Waves! 0:00 Opening 01:20 What...
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Everything We'd Change About Pokemon | PUCL 749
In this episode of the P.U.C.L. Podcast, we each take control of the franchise and decide what the next games look like, how to improve competitive, and a merchandise initiative we would like to see. This week Thatch is joined by Clod9 and Sharkfinnagen in their take over of the Pokemon company…
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The Top 5 and Bottom 5 Pokémon Ash Ever Owned | PUCL 748
What were the best members of Ash's Team? Were they all great? Was his Unova team that bad? This week Thatch is joined by R.Sigma and Bocefus to talk about the best and worst members of Ash's team throughout the years. Will Thatch let Charizard in? Will Bo claim that Ash's Greninja was terrible?...
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Can Pokémon Survive Another 30 Years? | PUCL 747
Is Pokemon in a place where it can successfully live on for another 30 years? This week Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and Lynian to talk about it. Is the position that Pokemon is in merit that Pokemon will survive? What do they need to change? MERCH DROP: https://puclpodcast.store 0:00 Opening...
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What Are the Best Megas Pokemon Champions? | PUCL 746
What are the best Megas in Pokemon Champions? Is Charizard actually good? Is something better? This week Thatch is joined by R. Sigma and Sharkfinnigan talk about the recent Pokemon Champions Meta and the best Megas dominating the scene. The top Meta picks and some of the ones Shark, Thatch, and...
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Where Should You Start Pokémon in 2026? | PUCL 745
Where should a newbie start with Pokemon in 2026? This week Thatch is joined by The Fluffiest Whimsicott and Lynian to talk about what they think the best game or games are to start with in the Pokemon Franchise and why! 0:00 Opening 02:16 Pokemon Champions Intro 23:18 News 39:31 Best Pokemon…
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We Need to Talk About Pokémon Champions... | PUCL 744
What happened with the Pokemon Champions Release this week? This week Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and Jushiro to talk about this week's Pokemon Champions release. We go over the good, the bad, and what we think the Pokemon Company was trying to do. 0:00 Opening 02:27 What We Have Been Up To…
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Why Do We Keep Buying And Playing Pokémon? | PUCL 743
Are we the problem? This week, Thatch is joined by Clod9 and Bocefus to talk about why they keep coming back to Pokemon and discussing if they might be the problem with some of the recent quality of Pokemon Games 0:00 Opening 02:27 What We Have Been Up To 18:20 News 33:06 Why We Keep Coming to...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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?...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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:...
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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...
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If You Could Delete ONE Pokémon Feature Forever… | PUCL 731
Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo and Clod9 to talk about Pokemon game features they think should go! Mailbag Question: What feature do you think should go? [email protected] Intro: 0:01:18 News: 0:14:54 Predictions Topic: 0:30:40 PokeQuiz: 1:10:56 Poke Opinion: 1:28:26 Mailbag: 1:36:56 PUCL…
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Pokemon 2026 Predictions and Best of 2025! | PUCL 730
Thatch is joined by Jushiro and R. Sigma to talk about their favorite moments from 2025 for Pokemon and what they expect to see in 2026! Mailbag Question: What was your favorite part of Pokemon in 2025? What are your predictions for 2026? [email protected] Intro: 0:01:17 News: 0:13:20...
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Pokemon Trivia Showdown 2026! | PUCL 729
Thatch is joined by Seth Vilo, R. Sigma, and Jushiro to the annual Trivia showdown to win the 25 dollar eshop giftcard! Mailbag Question: What do you think of the DLC so Far? [email protected] Intro: 0:01:11 Game 1 | Fuchsia City Feud : 0:04:49 Game 2 | Tri Attack: 0:40:34 Game 3 | Battle...
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Pokemon ZA DLC: Mega Dimensions And The Pokemon Franchise| PUCL 728
Thatch is joined by The Fluffiest Whimsicott and Sublimemanic to discuss their thoughts on the Mega Dimensions DLC! Mailbag Question: What do you think of the DLC so Far? [email protected] Intro: 0:01:23 News: 0:10:58 Mega Dimensions Topic: 0:26:33 PokeQuiz: 1:06:25 Poke Opinion: 1:19:13...
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Pokemon ZA DLC: Mega Dimensions First Impressions! | PUCL 727
Thatch is joined by Jushiro and Seth Vilo to talk about their first impressions of the Mega Dimensions DLC! Mailbag Question: What do you think of the DLC so Far? [email protected] Intro: 0:01:09 News: 0:14:16 Mega Dimensions Topic: 0:32:54 PokeQuiz: 1:20:07 Poke Opinion: 1:39:00 Mailbag:...
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Which Pokemon Need a Mega Z Form? | PUCL 726
Thatch is joined by Lynian and Sharkfinnagan to talk about the revelation of Z Megas and which current pokemon with a Mega need to get a new mega to be better than their original counterparts! Mailbag Question: What pokemon do you hope gets a Z mega? [email protected] Intro: 0:01:26 News:...
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Being a Pokemon Fan in Japan! | PUCL 725
Thatch is joined by Jushiro and Lynian about their experiences in Japan and some of the sights to see Pokemon and otherwise! Mailbag Question: What do you think is the best Pokemon Game of all time? [email protected] PUCL Survey Link:...
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Is Pokemon A Good Nintendo Game? | PUCL 724
Thatch is joined by Jushiro and Sharkfinnagan to talk about the recent IGN/NintendoLife List of the top 100 nintendo games of all time and how they think Pokemon should fit in those places. Mailbag Question: What do you think is the best Pokemon Game of all time? [email protected] Intro:...
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Top 5 and Bottom 5 Megas From Pokemon Legends ZA!! | PUCL 723
Thatch is joined by R. Sigma and Seth Vilo to talk about the new megas from Pokemon Legends ZA and what the best and worst ones are! Mailbag Question: What do you think of the DLC announcement? [email protected] Intro: 0:01:20 News: 0:12:46 Top 5 Bottom 5 Megas Topic: 0:33:59 PokeQuiz…
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Breaking Down the Mega Dimension ZA DLC News! | PUCL 722
Thatch is joined by Lynian and The Fluffiest Whimsicott to talk about the recent details of Pokemon Legends ZA's DLC Mega Dimension and Mega Chimecho! Mailbag Question: What do you think of the DLC announcement? [email protected] Intro: 0:01:01 News: 0:10:31 Mega Dimension ZA DLC Topic…
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Is Pokemon Legends ZA Going to Hold Up? | PUCL 721
Thatch is joined by Shark to discuss how the game is holding up after a couple of weeks! Mailbag Question: What do you think of ZA? [email protected] ZA Topic: 0:01:09 PokeQuiz: 0:32:18 Mailbag: 0:52:07 PUCL Survey Link:...
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Pokemon Legends ZA Review! | PUCL 720
Thatch is joined by Lynian and Dr. Shamu to discuss what they liked and didn't like about Pokemon Legends ZA. Mailbag Question: What do you think of ZA? [email protected] Intro: 0:01:16 News: 0:06:31 ZA Topic: 0:16:23 PokeQuiz: 1:32:40 Poke Opinion: 1:51:41 Mailbag: 1:58:43 PUCL Survey Link:...
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