PUCL: A Pokemon Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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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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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🌐 Connect with PUCL

🎮 Discord: www.pucldiscord.com

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcast

📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/puclpodcast

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📺 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast

Support the Show!

💰 Patreon: https://patreon.com/puclpodcast

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

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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? puclpodcast@gmail.com

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

#pokemonday #pokiopia

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Thatch is joined this week by Bocefus and Jushiro to talk about what they imagine a legends Johto game could have contained!

What do you think a legends Johto game would look like? puclpodcast@gmail.com

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Thatch’s Referral Code for PoGo: 9THMRXDP7

Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00:00

News: 0:11:01

Quiz: 0:28:52

Topic: 0:44:58

Pokemon of the Episode: 1:13:21

Mailbag: 1:23:52

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Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, follow us on Tumblr, and most importantly Review us on iTunes!

Check us out on Discord!

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Twitch: twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast

Support PUCL by donating to our Patreon

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Thatch is joined this week by Dr. Shamu and the Fluffiest Whimsicott talk about how to make some of the "bad" pokemon in generation 6, better.

What is your favorite gen 6 pokemon? puclpodcast@gmail.com

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Thatch’s Referral Code for PoGo: 9THMRXDP7

Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00:00

News: 0:17:23

Quiz: 0:27:54

Topic: 0:45:07

Pokemon of the Episode: 1:04:37

Mailbag: 1:16:24

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Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, follow us on Tumblr, and most importantly Review us on iTunes!

Check us out on Discord!

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Twitch: twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast

Support PUCL by donating to our Patreon

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Thatch is joined this week by Seth Vilo and Lynian to discuss the best and worst pokemon regions.

What are you top and bottom pokemon regions? puclpodcast@gmail.com

PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7LPj9YErBGUx5GO2lSTWVAjmSL_IDLc8DItkxkaAVyCLhmA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Thatch’s Referral Code for PoGo: 9THMRXDP7

Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00:00

News: 0:13:53

Quiz: 0:20:30

Topic: 0:34:22

Pokemon of the Episode: 1:10:58

Mailbag: 1:23:21

Use Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!

Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, follow us on Tumblr, and most importantly Review us on iTunes!

Check us out on Discord!

https://pucldiscord.com

Twitch: twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast

Support PUCL by donating to our Patreon

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Thatch is joined this week by R. Sigma and Clod9 to reminisce about the 3ds Pokemon Era.

What is your favorite Thing from the 3DS Pokemon Era? puclpodcast@gmail.com

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Thatch’s Referral Code for PoGo: 9THMRXDP7

Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00:00

News: 0:15:13

Quiz: 0:28:35

Topic: 0:44:06

Pokemon of the Episode: 1:16:11

Mailbag: 1:28:14

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Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, follow us on Tumblr, and most importantly Review us on iTunes!

Check us out on Discord!

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Twitch: twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast

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Thatch is joined this week by Lynian and Jushiro to discuss their impressions on the first 12 episodes of Pokemon Horizons.

What do you think of Pokemon Horizons? puclpodcast@gmail.com

PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7LPj9YErBGUx5GO2lSTWVAjmSL_IDLc8DItkxkaAVyCLhmA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Thatch’s Referral Code for PoGo: 9THMRXDP7

Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00:00

News: 0:14:41

Quiz: 0:29:34

Topic: 0:47:19

Pokemon of the Episode: 1:22:15

Mailbag: 1:35:19

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Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, follow us on Tumblr, and most importantly Review us on iTunes!

Check us out on Discord!

https://pucldiscord.com

Twitch: twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast

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Thatch is joined this week by Lynian and Sharkfinnagen to talk about the best and the worst Gym leaders.

Who are your top 5 and bottom 5 gym leaders? puclpodcast@gmail.com

PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7LPj9YErBGUx5GO2lSTWVAjmSL_IDLc8DItkxkaAVyCLhmA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Thatch’s Referral Code for PoGo: 9THMRXDP7

Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00:00

News: 0:14:42

Quiz: 0:27:52

Topic: 0:39:38

Pokemon of the Episode: 1:05:45

Mailbag: 1:16:24

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Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, follow us on Tumblr, and most importantly Review us on iTunes!

Check us out on Discord!

https://pucldiscord.com

Twitch: twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast

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Thatch is joined this week by Dr Shamu and Seth Vilo to determine type immunity for Pokemon types that don't already have one!

How would you give out Immunity to the types that don't have it? puclpodcast@gmail.com

PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7LPj9YErBGUx5GO2lSTWVAjmSL_IDLc8DItkxkaAVyCLhmA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Thatch’s Referral Code for PoGo: 9THMRXDP7

Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00:00

News: 0:16:10

Quiz: 0:29:09

Topic: 0:42:32

Pokemon of the Episode: 1:13:25

Mailbag: 1:27:34

Use Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!

Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, follow us on Tumblr, and most importantly Review us on iTunes!

Check us out on Discord!

https://pucldiscord.com

Twitch: twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast

Support PUCL by donating to our Patreon

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