PUCL: A Pokemon Podcast

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 Opening01:36 What We Have Been Up To09:15 News18:02 Pokopia Discussion1:01:41 Trivia1:24:40 Poké Opinion💬 Mailbag QuestionWhy do you think Pokopia succeeded where other Pokémon games couldn’t?📧 puclpodcast@gmail.com🌐 Connect with PUCL🎮 Discord: www.pucldiscord.com🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcast📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/puclpodcast🦋 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.social📺 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcastSupport the Show!💰 Patreon: https://patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemon #pokopia #pokemowindsandwaves #pokemonpodcast #pokemontalk #nintendo #pokemongo #pokemontcg #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday #gen10 #switch2 #pokemoncommunity #gamingpodcast

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 Opening1:41 What We Have Been Up To16:20 News25:07 Pokopia Discussion1:11:23 Trivia1:29:23 Poké Opinion1:35:47 Mailbag💬 Mailbag QuestionWhy do you think Pokopia succeeded where other Pokémon games couldn’t?📧 puclpodcast@gmail.com🌐 Connect with PUCL🎮 Discord: www.pucldiscord.com🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcast📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/puclpodcast🦋 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.social📺 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcastSupport the Show!💰 Patreon: https://patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemon #pokopia #pokemowindsandwaves #pokemonpodcast #pokemontalk #nintendo #pokemongo #pokemontcg #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday #gen10 #switch2 #pokemoncommunity #gamingpodcast

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!puclpodcast@gmail.comPUCL is the longest running Pokémon podcast, covering everything from the games to the TCG and everything in between.TIMESTAMPSIntro: 1:29News: 18:59Winds and Waves Discussion: 33:44Trivia: 1:22:41PokeOpinion: 1:44:44Mailbag: 1:50:58Join the PUCL Community!Discord:https://www.pucldiscord.comTwitter / X:https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook:https://facebook.com/puclpodcastBluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch:https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcastSupport PUCL on Patreon:https://patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemon #pokemonwindsandwaves #pokemonpodcast #gen10 #pokemonday #nintendoswitch2 #pokémonlegendsza 

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? puclpodcast@gmail.comIntro: 0:00Game Boy Jukebox: 9:25Pokemon Worlds: 14:44FireRed/LeafGreen: 23:57TCG: 31:53Garchomp Z: 35:51Pokopia: 37:33Champions: 47:00Winds & Waves: 59:30PokéQuiz: 1:39:21PokéOpinion: 1:59:25PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia #PokemonWindsandwaves #gen10 #switch2 #browt #Pombon #Gecqua #pokemonchampions 

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? puclpodcast@gmail.comPUCL Bingo Card PNG Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DUw3-drROzXQp6SdMhsEp6dT9G53wGtI/view?usp=sharingPUCL Bingo Card Fillable PDF Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uol7m2B0EIMOIk6ynUC-0pe9pW5o_Sxr/view?usp=sharingIntro: 0:01:32News: 0:12:42Top 5 Bottom 5 Topic: 0:35:33PokeQuiz: 1:16:42Poke Opinion Fire Red and Leaf Green: 1:36:26PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia

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? puclpodcast@gmail.comIntro: 0:01:35News: 0:11:45Top 5 Bottom 5 Topic: 0:33:01PokeQuiz: 1:16:43Poke Opinion: 1:36:30Pokemon 15 Questions: 1:52:26PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia

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? puclpodcast@gmail.comIntro: 0:01:11News: 0:11:25No Gen 10 Topic: 0:28:41PokeQuiz: 1:04:17Poke Opinion: 1:18:48Mailbag: 1:24:41PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia

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? puclpodcast@gmail.comIntro: 0:01:12News: 0:21:43Topic: 0:32:40PokeQuiz: 1:17:26Poke Opinion: 1:35:53Mailbag: 1:43:47PUCL Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhx-6MT5XBhGASO6bIwg7Ze-QBCwuizZeMpx9f7uVBEJUCFw/viewform?usp=headerUse Code PUCLPOD5 at trollandtoad.com for 5% off and support the show!Check us out on Discord!www.pucldiscord.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/puclpodcastFacebook: https://Facebook.com/puclpodcastBlusky: https://bsky.app/profile/puclpodcast.bsky.socialTwitch: https://twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support us at https://Patreon! Patreon.com/puclpodcast#pokemonpodcast #pokecast #pokemontalk #pokemonxy #pokemonza #pokemontcg #pokemongo #pokemontalk #pokemon #nintendo #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitchlite #nintendoswitch2 #pokemonchampions #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonlegendsarceus #pokemonscarletandviolet #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonday2026#pokemonday #pokiopia