It's Super Effective: A Pokemon Podcast How Pokémon Champions Could Flop like Battle Revolution
Jan 12, 2026
The discussion kicks off with exciting updates in Pokémon Sleep, featuring a new addition, Shuckle. Scarlet and Violet are set to reintroduce old 7-Star Raids, including fan-favorite Venusaur. Meowth makes its debut in Pokémon UNITE, sparking mixed reactions about its new move. The hosts ponder the future of Pokémon Champions and explore the possibility of it flopping. They also reveal a fun pre-order bonus for Pokopia, including unique keychains. The blend of strategies, community insights, and merchandise keeps the conversation lively.
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Sleep Expands Via New Item Mechanics
- Pokemon Sleep keeps expanding mechanics like items-from-Pokémon and skill additions instead of only new skills.
- Adding berry-juice and item drops opens future design space for helpful consumables and deeper systems.
Use Incense Or Shops To Farm Sleep Rares
- Use event-focused incense or targeted spawns to farm rare Sleep Pokémon more reliably.
- Request an Incense Shop or sleep-point purchases to reduce waiting months for a desired spawn.
Streamer Finds ZA Slow And Engaging
- Steve watched a popular Valorant streamer play Legends Arceus and enjoy exploring slowly.
- The streamer showed how non-Pokemon players experience the game differently and get lost in the world.
