Purified Podcast (Pokémon GO Podcast)

Purified Podcast Episode 285: Moving Forward! The GO Fest season continues as Pokémon GO launches its newest season, Forever Forward! This week, we break down all the June announcements, prepare for GO Fest 2026, discuss Community Ambassador meetups, and take a look at what Niantic has planned for the months ahead. Will this season live up to the hype, or are Trainers still waiting for something bigger? Let's talk about it! 🌟 Forever Forward Seasonhttps://pokemongo.com/en/seasons/forever-forward 📰 June News Dumphttps://x.com/PokemonGoApp/status/2059364041676447837 🐉 June Community Day: Frigibaxhttps://pokemongo.com/news/communityday-june-2026-frigibax 🎟️ GO Fest 2026: Know Before You Gohttps://pokemongo.com/news/know-before-you-go-gofest-2026-in-person-events 🤝 Community Ambassador Meetups at GO Festhttps://pokemongo.com/news/go-fest-chicago-2026-community ⚔️ GO Battle League: Forever Forwardhttps://pokemongo.com/news/go-battle-league-forever-forward CYNTHIA?!?!?! That's right, we're diving into the latest GO Battle League season, rewards, and what PvP Trainers should be preparing for as the new season begins. 🎮 Main Series Teehee! 🏆 Champions at Regionals! 🃏 Pokémon TCG Pocket! ❓ Anything else, Chris!? Thank you for listening! You can find Purified Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever podcasts are found. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review—it helps more Trainers discover the podcast! Gym LeadersMatty GEspeon WillowKJ Da ManHerbertBrandiPjtrjtFischerJZEJames Executive ProducersMonkeybreadXanderKateTheKonzTish Smith Elite FourOzark Renee GiovanniBorisYeah Follow us for updates throughout the week! 📧 PurifiedPodcast@gmail.com📱 Text or Voicemail: TBA 🎥 Join us LIVE every Sunday at 9 PM EST!https://www.twitch.tv/PureLighter 📺 YouTube Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNNPQkcYOvZzfwu-BfTYHDhnIThOq4sZS 🌐 Part of the Professor Network:https://pokemonprofessor.com/purified-podcast 💬 Join the Purified Discord:https://discord.gg/ynzeTda Socials:@PurifiedPodcast@PureLighterGO@PKMNtriggerplz Thank YOU for listening! Pokémon and all respective names are trademarks and © Nintendo. Pokémon GO is a trademark and © Niantic, Inc. Purified Podcast is not affiliated with Niantic, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo. #PokemonGO #PokemonGOPodcast #PurifiedPodcast #GOFest2026 #ForeverForward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Purified Podcast Episode 284: Psychological Fight! The mind games are REAL this week! Join us as we dive into the latest Pokémon GO news, speculate on some absolutely wild reveals, and talk all things Pokémon in another jam-packed episode of Purified Podcast! Today’s Research Topics: ⚔️ Mega Falinks Raid Day!https://pokemongo.com/en/news/falinks-super-mega-raid-day-2026 🧠 MEGA MEWTWO?!?!https://pokemongo.com/en/news/mega-mewtwo-gofest-2026 🧱 LEGO GO FEST?!?!https://pokemongo.com/en/news/gofest-2026-copenhagen-lego 🎯 Pokémon x Target Collaboration?!https://pokemongo.com/en/news/pokemon-x-target-2026 🎴 Main Series Teehee⚡ NEW TCG Set: Pulsing Aura!❓ Anything else Chris!? Thank you for listening! You can find Purified Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more! If you enjoy the show, we would greatly appreciate a review! Special thanks to all of our amazing supporters! Gym Leaders:Matty G, Espeon Willow, KJ Da Man, Herbert, Brandi, Pjtrjt, FischerJZE, and James Executive Producers:Monkeybread, Xander, KateTheKonz, and Tish Smith Elite Four:Ozark Renee Giovanni:BorisYeah Follow our social media accounts for quick info about the week’s changes! 📧 Email: PurifiedPodcast@gmail.com📱 Text or Voicemail: TBA Thank YOU for listening! This podcast starts live on Twitch at Twitch.tv/PureLighter — join us live for discussions every Sunday at 9PM EST! 🎥 YouTube Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNNPQkcYOvZzfwu-BfTYHDhnIThOq4sZS We wanna hear from you! Feedback is always welcome! Purified Podcast is part of the Professor Network! Check us out at:https://pokemonprofessor.com/purified-podcast Socials:@PurifiedPodcast@PureLighterGO@PKMNtriggerplz 💬 Join our Purified Discord!https://discord.gg/ynzeTda Pokémon and all respective names are Trademark & © of Nintendo. Pokémon GO is Trademark & © of Niantic, Inc. Purified Podcast is not affiliated with Niantic, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo. #Pokemon #PokemonGO #PokemonGOPodcast #PurifiedPodcast Intro and Outro Music:The Greatest Bits – Pokémon Red and Blue Theme (Summertime Remix) 🎵 SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/thegreatestbits/pokemon-red-and-blue-theme Check him out! Spotify: spoti.fi/2k7NiNGApple Music / iTunes: apple.co/2tASClqGoogle Play Music: bit.ly/2sxTF5VDeezer: bit.ly/2r9tBwxAmazon MP3: amzn.to/2shV6RRSoundCloud: bit.ly/2qkrJQC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: PurifiedPodcast@gmail.comText/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

Purified Podcast Episode 280: Fancy Ghost?! 👻✨ Welcome back, Trainers! This week, we’re diving into a spirited mix of updates, events, and main series chatter that might just haunt your gameplay—in a good way! Today’s Research Topics: April Dump of News!Stay up to date with all the latest announcements and surprises Niantic dropped this month:https://x.com/PokemonGoApp/status/2034676432165560719 April Community Day – Tinkatink!Get ready to hammer down with April’s featured Pokémon and bonuses:https://pokemongo.com/news/communityday-april-2026-tinkatink Sustainability Week!Go green with themed spawns, bonuses, and eco-friendly rewards:https://pokemongo.com/news/sustainability-week-2026 Main Series Teehee! Shiny Set Mega Shine (March 25th!)Check out the latest shiny showcases and updates:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV2sEFVhJFU Champions VGC returns April 8th!Competitive battles are heating up—are you ready? Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is out now!A nostalgic return to a fan-favorite title! Anything else, Chris!? 👀 Connect With Us! We’d greatly appreciate it if you leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more! 📺 Join us LIVE on Twitch!Sundays @ 9PM ESThttps://twitch.tv/PureLighter 🎥 Catch the full episode playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNNPQkcYOvZzfwu-BfTYHDhnIThOq4sZS 🌐 Check out the Professor Network:https://pokemonprofessor.com/purified-podcast 💬 Join our Discord:https://discord.gg/ynzeTda 📧 Email: PurifiedPodcast@gmail.com📱 Text/Voicemail: TBA 📲 Follow us:@PurifiedPodcast@PureLighterGO@PKMNtriggerplz Special Thanks to Our 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 Music Credits:The Greatest Bits – Pokémon Red & Blue Theme (Summertime Remix)Spotify: https://soundcloud.com/thegreatestbits/pokemon-red-and-blue-themeMore links:spoti.fi/2k7NiNGapple.co/2tASClqbit.ly/2sxTF5Vbit.ly/2r9tBwxamzn.to/2shV6RRbit.ly/2qkrJQC Thank you for listening, Trainers! Your support means everything—see you next episode! Pokémon and all respective names are Trademark & © Nintendo. Pokémon GO is Trademark & © Niantic, Inc. Purified Podcast is not affiliated with Niantic, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo. #Pokemon #PokemonGO #PokemonGOPodcast #PurifiedPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Purified Podcast – Episode 278: Shockingly Memories! ⚡ This week on the Purified Podcast, we’re diving into a shockingly packed episode of Pokémon GO news and beyond! With the Memories in Motion season rolling along, there’s plenty to talk about as new events, announcements, and surprises keep Trainers busy. ⚡ Gigantamax Pikachu Max Battle DayGet ready to power up your teams as Gigantamax Pikachu makes waves in Max Battles! We discuss what Trainers should expect and how to prepare for this electric showdown.https://pokemongo.com/news/gigantamax-pikachu-max-battle-day-2026 ⚡ A Shockingly Good Time EventAnother electric-themed celebration is coming to Pokémon GO! We break down the event bonuses, featured Pokémon, and what you should prioritize while it’s live.https://pokemongo.com/news/a-shockingly-good-time 🎮 Pokémon Presents Recap!A brand-new Pokémon generation was revealed along with several exciting updates across the franchise. We talk about our reactions, the biggest announcements, and what this means for the future of Pokémon. 🎉 GO Fest UpdatesMore information about this year’s GO Fest has been revealed, and we catch up on the details we may have missed and what Trainers should start preparing for now. We take a quick look at some fun and interesting happenings across the main series and the broader Pokémon world. 🏆 Pokotia Game Ranking SurpriseOne Pokémon-inspired title is suddenly climbing the ranks as one of the best games ever — we discuss the buzz around it. 🃏 TCG Pocket Pack Opening!Nothing beats the thrill of opening packs! We dive into the latest pulls and excitement from Pokémon TCG Pocket. And of course…Anything else, Chris!? Gym LeadersMatty G, Espeon Willow, KJ Da Man, Herbert, Brandi, Pjtrjt, FischerJZE, and James Executive ProducersMonkeybread – Xander – KateTheKonz – Tish Smith GiovanniBorisYeah Thank you for supporting the show and helping make the podcast possible! Thank you for listening! You can find the Purified Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more. If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving us a review — it helps us grow! 🎙 Join us LIVE!The podcast records live on Twitch every Sunday at 9 PM EST. Come hang out and join the discussion!https://twitch.tv/PureLighter 📺 YouTube Playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNNPQkcYOvZzfwu-BfTYHDhnIThOq4sZS 🌐 Professor NetworkPurified Podcast is part of the Professor Network!https://pokemonprofessor.com/purified-podcast Follow us on social media for updates and weekly Pokémon GO news! Twitter / X@PurifiedPodcast@PureLighterGO@PKMNtriggerplz 💬 Join the Discordhttps://discord.gg/ynzeTda 📧 EmailPurifiedPodcast@gmail.com 📱 Text / VoicemailTBA We want to hear from you — feedback is always welcome! Pokémon and all respective names are Trademark and © of Nintendo (1996–2019). Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc. Purified Podcast is not affiliated with Niantic, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo. #Pokemon #PokemonGO #PokemonGOPodcast #PurifiedPodcast 🎵 Intro & Outro MusicThe Greatest Bits – Pokémon Red & Blue Theme (Summertime Remix) SoundCloudhttps://soundcloud.com/thegreatestbits/pokemon-red-and-blue-theme Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/2k7NiNG Apple Music / iTuneshttps://apple.co/2tASClq Google Play Musichttps://bit.ly/2sxTF5V Deezerhttps://bit.ly/2r9tBwx Amazon MP3https://amzn.to/2shV6RR SoundCloudhttps://bit.ly/2qkrJQC ⚡ Thanks for listening, Trainers! See you next week! ⚡ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Purified Podcast Episode 276: Super Mega Kalos! The road to Kalos heats up as HUGE updates arrive in Pokémon GO and beyond! This week, we break down major Mega Evolution changes, prepare for GO Tour: Kalos Global, and dive into some spicy PvP discussions. Whether you're grinding battles or planning your event strategy, we’ve got you covered. Today’s Research Topics! 🔥 Mega Evolution Update!Big changes are coming to Mega Evolutions — what’s new, what it means for raids, and how you should prepare moving forward.https://pokemongo.com/news/mega-evolution-2026-update 🎟️ GO Tour: Kalos Global Early Purchase DealEarly ticket bonuses are live! We discuss whether it’s worth grabbing now and what trainers should expect leading into the big event.https://pokemongo.com/news/gotour-road-to-kalos-live 🗺️ Preparing for Kalos Tour GlobalOur tips, strategies, and must-do prep so you’re ready when the global celebration begins! ⚔️ PvP — Get GOOD, Get REKT!Battle talk returns! We discuss the current PvP landscape and how trainers can improve their gameplay. 👀 PvP UPDATE?!New PvP adjustments are on the horizon — we analyze what’s changing and how it could shake up the meta.https://pokemongo.com/news/pvp-updates2026 🎮 Main Series TeeHee TCG Pocket reveals Paldea Wonders FireRed & LeafGreen rumored to be arriving on Nintendo Switch! And of course… Anything else, Chris!? Thank you for listening!You can find Purified Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more! Please consider leaving us a review — it helps the show grow tremendously. 🎙️ Watch Us Live!We record LIVE every Sunday at 9PM EST on Twitch:https://Twitch.tv/PureLighter YouTube Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNNPQkcYOvZzfwu-BfTYHDhnIThOq4sZS We wanna hear from you — feedback is always welcome! 📧 Email: PurifiedPodcast@gmail.com📱 Text or Voicemail: TBA Special Thanks to Our Patrons! Gym Leaders:Matty G, Espeon Willow, KJ Da Man, Herbert, Brandi, Pjtrjt, FischerJZE, James Executive Producers:Monkeybread, Xander, KateTheKonz, Tish Smith Giovanni Tier:BorisYeah Follow Us for Weekly Updates!@PurifiedPodcast@PureLighterGO@PKMNtriggerplz Join our Discord!https://discord.gg/ynzeTda Purified Podcast is part of the Professor Network:https://pokemonprofessor.com/purified-podcast 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 Intro & Outro Music — The Greatest BitsPokémon Red & Blue Theme (Summertime Remix)https://soundcloud.com/thegreatestbits/pokemon-red-and-blue-theme Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Purified Podcast Episode 274: Road of Love! 💘🚗✨ Love is in the air, Trainers—and so is a road trip’s worth of Pokémon GO news! This week on the Purified Podcast, we break down all the latest event announcements, GO Pass updates, and what’s coming next as we head toward Kalos! 🌳 PokePARK Kanto Launch!https://pokemongo.com/news/ppk_launch 🎯 Catch Mastery: Oricorio!https://pokemongo.com/news/catch-mastery-oricorio-2026 🛣️ Road to Kalos Event!https://pokemongo.com/news/road-to-kalos-event 🎟️ GO Pass: February 2026https://pokemongo.com/news/go-pass-february-2026 💝 Valentine’s Day 2026 Event!https://pokemongo.com/news/valentines-day-2026 We’ve got a little Main Series talk sprinkled in too… because we simply can’t help ourselves 😄 A brand new set is here: Fantastical Parade!We talk best pulls, what to chase, and what we’re hoping to see next! You KNOW we had to ask. 👀 Matty G, Espeon Willow, KJ Da Man, Herbert, Brandi, Pjtrjt, FischerJZE, and James Monkeybread, Xander, KateTheKonz, Tish Smith Thank you for listening on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!⭐ If you enjoy the show, we’d greatly appreciate a review—it helps a ton! This podcast starts live on Twitch: Twitch.tv/PureLighterJoin us Sundays @ 9PM EST for live discussions! 📺 YouTube Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNNPQkcYOvZzfwu-BfTYHDhnIThOq4sZS Purified Podcast is part of the Professor Network!Check us out here:https://pokemonprofessor.com/purified-podcast 🐦 Socials: @PurifiedPodcast / @PureLighterGO / @PKMNtriggerplz💬 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/ynzeTda📧 Email: PurifiedPodcast@gmail.com📱 Text or Voicemail: TBA Pokémon and all respective names are trademark & © of Nintendo (1996–2019). Pokémon GO is trademark & © of Niantic, Inc. Purified Podcast is not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo. #Pokemon #PokemonGO #PokemonGOPodcast #PurifiedPodcast 🎵 Intro/Outro Music: The Greatest Bits — Pokémon Red & Blue Theme (Summertime Remix)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thegreatestbits/pokemon-red-and-blue-themeMore links: spoti.fi/2k7NiNG | apple.co/2tASClq | bit.ly/2sxTF5V | bit.ly/2r9tBwx | amzn.to/2shV6RR | bit.ly/2qkrJQC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Purified Podcast Episode 272: Shadow Pals! The shadows are moving, Trainers! 😈 In Episode 272 of the Purified Podcast, we break down all the latest Pokémon GO news as Team GO Rocket makes their move and Shadow Pokémon take center stage. Plus, some spicy main series nitpicks, TCG warnings, and Pokémon Day hype! Today’s Research Topics: Shadow Takeover!Team GO Rocket is back at it — we cover the details, bonuses, and what you need to prep for this shadowy event.👉 https://pokemongo.com/news/precious-pals-tgr-2026 Shadow Raid Day!Shadow Raikou storms into raids! We discuss counters, strategies, and whether it’s worth the grind.👉 https://pokemongo.com/news/shadow-raikou-raid-day-2026 Into the Depths!A mysterious new event dives deep — spawns, bonuses, and what Trainers should be watching for.👉 https://pokemongo.com/news/into-the-depths-2026 Main Series Nickpick: TCG Deluxe Pack return — buyer beware! Pokémon Day predictions — what are we expecting, and what might surprise us? Anything else, Chris!? 👀 Thank you for listening! You can find the Purified Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more. If you enjoy the show, we’d greatly appreciate a review! Follow our social media accounts for quick info on weekly changes and breaking news: @PurifiedPodcast @PureLighterGO @PKMNtriggerplz 📧 Email: PurifiedPodcast@gmail.com📞 Text or Voicemail: TBA 🎮 Live Show:We record live on Twitch! Join the discussion Sundays at 9PM EST👉 https://twitch.tv/PureLighter ▶️ YouTube Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNNPQkcYOvZzfwu-BfTYHDhnIThOq4sZS 💬 We wanna hear from you — feedback is always welcome!Purified Podcast is part of the Professor Network. Check us out, meet the team, and see all the awesome projects we’re part of:👉 https://pokemonprofessor.com/purified-podcast 💬 Join our Purified Discord:https://discord.gg/ynzeTda Thank YOU for listening! 💜Pokémon and all respective names are trademarks & © of Nintendo (1996–2019). Pokémon GO is trademark & © of Niantic, Inc. Purified Podcast is not affiliated with Niantic, Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo. #Pokemon #PokemonGO #PokemonGOPodcast #PurifiedPodcast Intro & Outro Music:The Greatest Bits – Pokémon Red & Blue Theme (Summertime Remix)🎵 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thegreatestbits/pokemon-red-and-blue-theme🎧 Spotify: spoti.fi/2k7NiNG🍎 Apple Music / iTunes: apple.co/2tASClq▶️ Google Play Music: bit.ly/2sxTF5V🎶 Deezer: bit.ly/2r9tBwx🛒 Amazon MP3: amzn.to/2shV6RR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Purified Podcast – Episode 270: Happy New Year! 🎉 Happy New Year, Trainers! 🥳 We’re kicking off 2026 with a brand-new episode of the Purified Podcast, breaking down everything you need to know as the year begins. From powerful Raid Days to fresh events and main series news, we’ve got a packed show for you! Kyurem Fusion Raid Day!Get ready to fuse and battle as Kyurem takes center stage in this special Raid Day event.👉 https://pokemongo.com/news/kyurem-fusion-raid-day-2026 Pinch Perfect Event!A brand-new event arrives with unique bonuses and featured Pokémon you won’t want to miss.👉 https://pokemongo.com/news/pinch-perfect-2026 January GO Pass!We break down the January GO Pass, rewards, and whether it’s worth the grind.👉 https://pokemongo.com/news/go-pass-january-2026 A Year in Recap!We look back at last year in Pokémon GO, talk about what surprised us most, and discuss what to expect moving forward into 2026. TCG Pocket gets a brand-new set: Crimson Blaze 🔥 Pokémon Legends Z-A Season 4 has officially started, featuring a new Mega Stone to acquire! Anything else, Chris!? 😄You never know what extra surprises or hot takes might pop up before the episode wraps! Thank you for listening! You can find the Purified Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more.⭐ We’d greatly appreciate it if you leave us a review—it really helps support the show! This podcast starts live on Twitch at https://twitch.tv/PureLighter🗓 Join us Sundays @ 9PM EST for live discussions and community interaction! YouTube Playlist:👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNNPQkcYOvZzfwu-BfTYHDhnIThOq4sZS Feedback is always welcome! 📧 Email: PurifiedPodcast@gmail.com 📱 Text or Voicemail: TBA Follow us on social media for quick updates throughout the week: @PurifiedPodcast @PureLighterGO @PKMNtriggerplz 💬 Join our Purified Discord:👉 https://discord.gg/ynzeTda Purified Podcast is part of the Professor Network!Check us out, meet the team, and see all the awesome work we do:👉 https://pokemonprofessor.com/purified-podcast Thank YOU for listening and supporting the Purified Podcast! 💙 Pokémon and all respective names are trademark & © of Nintendo (1996–2019). Pokémon GO is trademark & © of Niantic, Inc. Purified Podcast is not affiliated with Niantic, Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo. #Pokemon #PokemonGO #PokemonGOPodcast #PurifiedPodcast The Greatest Bits – Pokémon Red & Blue Theme (Summertime Remix) SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thegreatestbits/pokemon-red-and-blue-theme Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2k7NiNG Apple Music / iTunes: https://apple.co/2tASClq Google Play Music: https://bit.ly/2sxTF5V Deezer: https://bit.ly/2r9tBwx Amazon MP3: https://amzn.to/2shV6RR SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2qkrJQC ✨ Happy New Year, and we’ll see you in the game! 🔍 Today’s Research of the Week!🎮 Main Series News!🎧 Where to Listen📺 Join Us Live!💬 We Want to Hear From You!🌐 Stay Connected🎵 Intro & Outro Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Purified Podcast Episode 268: Armed and Ready! 🎙️ Welcome back, Trainers! Episode 268 brings a fully loaded week of news, and we’re diving right into all the chaos, hype, and surprises across Pokémon GO, the Main Series, and beyond! 🔫 Wells Armed!The latest Pokémon GO event is here—are you prepared?https://pokemongo.com/news/well-armed-2025 🌟 Big Boy Returns!Gigantamax Snorlax is back for Max Battle Day 2025, and he’s hungrier than ever!https://pokemongo.com/news/gigantamax-snorlax-max-battle-day-2025 🐌 Game State… The Lag is REALWe talk about the current state of Pokémon GO performance… and oh boy, there’s a LOT to unpack. 🔥 Pokémon Legends: Z-A DLC — NEW MEGA Revealed!A brand-new Mega Evolution is coming! We break down the reveal trailer and early impressions.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_UkrLROjkA 🃏 TCG Pocket: B1a drops in 2 weeks?We discuss timelines, early leaks, and what this might mean for the new meta. 🤔 Anything else, Chris?!(There’s always something.) Find the Purified Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!We’d greatly appreciate it if you leave us a review—it really helps the show grow! 📧 Email: PurifiedPodcast@gmail.com💬 Text or Voicemail: TBA🎮 Watch Live on Twitch: Sundays @ 9pm ESTTwitch.tv/PureLighter ▶️ YouTube Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNNPQkcYOvZzfwu-BfTYHDhnIThOq4sZS 🌐 Part of the Professor Network:https://pokemonprofessor.com/purified-podcast @PurifiedPodcast@PureLighterGO@PKMNtriggerplz 💬 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/ynzeTda We always welcome feedback—we wanna hear from you! Music by The Greatest BitsPokémon 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 MP3: amzn.to/2shV6RRSoundCloud: bit.ly/2qkrJQC Pokémon and all respective names are © Nintendo, Game Freak, and The Pokémon Company.Pokémon GO is © Niantic, Inc.Purified Podcast is not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, The Pokémon Company, or Niantic. #Pokemon #PokemonGO #PokemonGOPodcast #PurifiedPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Purified Podcast — Episode 266: Main Series?! Welcome back, Trainers! This week we’re diving into a STACKED lineup of news across the entire Pokémon universe — from the main series to Unite, TCG, and even some mysterious new projects. Buckle up — today’s research topics include: • Legends Z-A DLC News!The newest wave of content is coming in strong — check out the reveal trailer:https://youtu.be/CMve2vXAQGQ?si=7NjKtDT-TAeW32zI • Poképedia Game?!A mysterious new project surfaces… what exactly is this game?https://youtu.be/SDh6COB0Nqk?si=gYUO9f772bEYOV3I • TCG Pocket Deck Meta Updates!The latest strategies, top-tier decks, and shifting meta:https://game8.co/games/Pokemon-TCG-Pocket/archives/477754 • Pokémon UNITE News!Balance updates? New licenses? Check the latest over at Serebii:https://www.serebii.net/ • Pokémon TCG Main Set — Ascended Heroes!We break down early impressions, art, chase cards, and competitive impact. Thank you for listening on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more! Your support means the world to us — please leave a review if you enjoy the show! Stay up-to-date with weekly changes, announcements, and live reactions by following our socials:@PurifiedPodcast@PureLighterGO@PKMNtriggerplz 📧 Email: PurifiedPodcast@gmail.com📞 Text or Voicemail: TBA💬 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/ynzeTda Catch the show LIVE every Sunday at 9pm EST on Twitch:Twitch.tv/PureLighter Missed an episode? Our YouTube playlist has you covered:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNNPQkcYOvZzfwu-BfTYHDhnIThOq4sZS Purified Podcast is part of the Professor Network! Discover our team and more fantastic shows at:https://pokemonprofessor.com/purified-podcast Thank YOU for supporting our journey!Pokémon and all respective names are © Nintendo / Game Freak / The Pokémon Company / Niantic.Purified Podcast is not affiliated with Niantic, Nintendo, or The Pokémon Company. 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 MP3: amzn.to/2shV6RRSoundCloud: bit.ly/2qkrJQC #Pokemon #PokemonGO #PokemonGOPodcast #PurifiedPodcast 🔍 Today’s Research Topics📣 Connect With Us!🎥 Watch Live & On Demand🎵 Intro & Outro Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Purified Podcast Episode 264: Mighty Wild Welcome back, Trainers! In this week’s episode, we dive deep into a wild wave of November news and updates in Pokémon GO. From Lucky Trinkets to the upcoming Wild Area release, we’ve got everything you need to stay ahead of the game! Lucky Trinket returns!https://pokemongo.com/news/go-pass-november-2025 New Wild Area info revealed!https://pokemongo.com/news/get-ready-for-gowildarea-2025 Black Friday Deals incoming!https://pokemongo.com/news/black-friday-2025 High Voltage event details!https://pokemongo.com/news/high-voltage-2025 November Community Day: Pikipek!https://pokemongo.com/news/communityday-november-2025-pikipek Save the Dates for Season 21!https://pokemongo.com/news/save-the-date-s21 Eevee Max Battle Weekend!https://pokemongo.com/news/eevee-max-battle-weekend-2025 Plus — Prep for the Wild Area!We break down what you should be doing right now to be ready. Your weekly GBL segment + a quick TCG update! Thank you for listening on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!⭐ Please consider leaving us a review—it helps the show grow! Stay up to date with week-to-week changes and announcements!Email: PurifiedPodcast@gmail.comText/Voicemail: TBA Join us LIVE on Twitch every Sunday at 9pm EST:👉 https://Twitch.tv/PureLighter YouTube Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNNPQkcYOvZzfwu-BfTYHDhnIThOq4sZS We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Meet the team and explore more great shows:https://pokemonprofessor.com/purified-podcast @PurifiedPodcast@PureLighterGO@PKMNtriggerplzJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/ynzeTdaEmail: PurifiedPodcast@gmail.comText/Voicemail: TBA Pokémon and all respective names are © Nintendo, 1996–2019.Pokémon GO is © Niantic, Inc.Purified Podcast is not affiliated with Niantic, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo. The Greatest Bits – Pokémon Red and 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 MP3: amzn.to/2shV6RRSoundCloud: bit.ly/2qkrJQC Today’s Research TopicsGet Good Get Rekt!Connect With UsPart of the Professor NetworkSocialsIntro & Outro Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Purified Podcast Episode 262 — Into the Level! The Level 80 era has officially begun… but is the grind actually worth it? This week we break down the real pros and cons of Niantic’s massive level cap update — what changes day one, what’s locked behind pain, and how prepared YOU actually are for the climb. We also go deep into Into the Wild Week → new spawns, wild buffs, bonuses, meta shakeups and what you should be focusing on before it’s gone. Plus — a completely spoiler-free first impressions review of Pokémon Legends: Z-A. No leaks. No plot. Just raw vibes and impact potential. Get Good Get Rekt — GBL + PvP meta check-in!Quick TCG update because things are already shifting again. Links:Level 80 Details → https://pokemongo.com/en/post/pgo-leveling-update-details-2025Into the Wild Week → https://pokemongo.com/news/into-the-wild-2025?hl=en Thank you for listening! Catch us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, now on Amazon Music & more! We deeply appreciate every review — it truly helps the show. We’re LIVE every Sunday 9pm EST on Twitch! → Twitch.tv/PureLighterYouTube playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNNPQkcYOvZzfwu-BfTYHDhnIThOq4sZS Follow & connect with us!@PurifiedPodcast • @PureLighterGO • @PKMNtriggerplzJoin our Discord → https://discord.gg/ynzeTdaEmail: PurifiedPodcast@gmail.com — Text/Voicemail: TBA Purified Podcast is part of the Professor Network → https://pokemonprofessor.com/purified-podcast #Pokemon #PokemonGO #PokemonGOPodcast #PurifiedPodcast Intro/Outro Music: The Greatest Bits — Pokémon Red & Blue Theme (Summertime Remix)Spotify: https://soundcloud.com/thegreatestbits/pokemon-red-and-blue-theme Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices