Pokémon Pokopia DLC Finally Announced!
The 725th episode of *It's Super Effective: A Pokemon Podcast* dives deep into the long-awaited announcement of the *Pokémon Pocopia* DLC, revealing a three-part paid expansion pass launching in August 2026 with Bubbly Basin, underwater exploration via the new Dive move, and future towns in 2027. Hosts Steve, Bobby, and Austin dissect the implications of the update—especially how Magnemite’s building mechanics may be altered underwater—and debate whether the $35 price tag is justified. They also break down the new *Pokémon Champions* mobile launch, featuring Mega Raichu X and Y with powerful new abilities like Electric Surge and No Guard, sparking speculation about competitive meta shifts. The team reflects on the underwhelming 30th anniversary celebration, criticizing the lack of major new games despite the milestone, while highlighting the upcoming TCG 30th Anniversary set with 30 artist-illustrated Pikachu foil cards and nostalgic classic reprints. They conclude with a candid critique of the new *Pokémon Day Out* events—designed exclusively for families and kids—as tone-deaf to adult fans, calling out the irony of excluding longtime fans from a celebration of the franchise’s legacy.
The Pocopia DLC expansion pass launches in August 2026 with Bubbly Basin, underwater exploration via the Dive move, and two additional paid updates in 2026 and 2027.
Mega Raichu X (Electric Surge) and Mega Raichu Y (No Guard) are now available in Pokémon Champions, with Electric Surge turning the battlefield into electric terrain for five turns.
The 30th Anniversary TCG set features 30 unique foil Pikachu cards illustrated by different artists, plus new daytime/nighttime-themed cards and classic reprints.
Pokémon Day Out events are designed exclusively for families and kids 12 and under, explicitly stating that long-time adult fans may not enjoy them.
The Pocopia DLC’s $35 price is criticized as too high, with hosts suggesting $30 would have been fairer and $10 per part more logical.
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Welcome Back & Chicago Fossil Museum Recap
The hosts kick off the episode with a warm welcome, celebrating recent wins by the Knicks and Olivia Rodrigo. They dive into their contrasting experiences at the Chicago Fossil Museum, discussing the limited fossil Pokemon on display, the high prices, and the frustrating five-item limit. They critique the museum's layout, worker behavior, and the lack of full access to all fossil Pokemon like Amoongus and Armaldo.
Pokémon Pocopia DLC: Bubbly Basin & Dive Mechanics
“I think 35 is too much. I think at most it should have been 30. I think 30 would have been kind of the right price there.”
Pokémon Champions Launch & Mega Raichu Analysis
“Electric Surge has won a Worlds. It was from Tapu Koko. There you go.”
30th Anniversary TCG Set & Missing Announcements
“It does feel like something is missing. It does. But I think that we as a community, we kind of overhype things ourselves.”
Pokémon Day Out & Adult Fan Exclusion
“If you are already a long-time Pokemon superfan, this event may not be for you. Please join us for the Night Out events coming in fall in Los Angeles and London.”
“If you are already a long -time Pokemon superfan, this event may not be for you. Please join us for the Night Out events coming in fall in Los Angeles and London.”
“Yes, and Electric Surge has won a Worlds. It was from Tapu Koko. There you go.”
“Yeah, it does feel like something is missing. It does. But I think that we as a community, we kind of overhype things ourselves.”
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Pokémon Pocopia
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Austin
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Pokémon Champions
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Bobby
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Pokémon Fossil Museum
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Pokémon Day Out
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Steve
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Niantic
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Mega Raichu X
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30th Anniversary TCG Set
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