It's Super Effective: A Pokemon Podcast

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It's Super Effective is a weekly Pokémon podcast that covers news and information on Pokémon GO, the Pokémon anime, and the video games (such as Pokemon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet, as well as, Pokémon UNITE and Masters EX). The podcast also talks about battling, Shiny Hunting, the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon merchandise and more! While the show is mostly news focused, we cover listener e-mails, and in-depth Pokémon trivia! It's Super Effective is an award-winning podcast and one of the most downloaded Pokémon-based podcasts on the web. It's Super Effective is dedicated to bringing unique, creative Pokémon content on the internet.

Recent Episodes
  • Legends Z-A Talk with Joe Merrick of Serebii
    May 27, 2024 – 01:16:40
  • New Pokémon Center Announced
    May 20, 2024 – 01:06:40
  • GameStop Wants Your Pokémon Now
    May 13, 2024 – 01:43:26
  • Cheating in Pokémon
    May 6, 2024 – 01:32:28
  • Golden Shinies & Diancie Returns
    Apr 29, 2024 – 01:32:52
  • Rediscover Pokémon GO or Not...
    Apr 22, 2024 – 01:34:04
  • Necrozma Arrives This Summer
    Apr 15, 2024 – 01:39:19
  • Catch Shiny Pokémon in Paldea and Beyond
    Apr 8, 2024 – 01:25:18
  • The Launch of Pokémon Works
    Apr 1, 2024 – 02:00:22
  • Baby Mass Outbreaks in Scarlet & Violet
    Mar 25, 2024 – 01:27:39
  • The Complicated Road to Raikou
    Mar 18, 2024 – 01:53:56
  • Is Pokémon Horizons Worth Watching
    Mar 11, 2024 – 01:25:27
  • Happy International Women's Day 2024
    Mar 8, 2024 – 01:26:51
  • Pokémon Legends Z-A Revealed, Kalos
    Mar 4, 2024 – 01:36:58
  • Sinnoh Tour and Niantic's Vision for Exploring
    Feb 26, 2024 – 01:36:13
  • Pokémon Day Predictions
    Feb 19, 2024 – 01:43:01
  • Ceruledge Hints at Pokémon Day
    Feb 12, 2024 – 01:25:42
  • Shiny Boosted Event Coming to Pokémon Sleep
    Feb 5, 2024 – 01:15:08
  • Is Pokémon Pay to Win
    Jan 29, 2024 – 01:44:30
  • The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Epilogue: Mochi Mayhem
    Jan 22, 2024 – 01:53:52
  • The 600 Club, Exclusive Pokémon Only
    Jan 15, 2024 – 01:52:22
  • Most Expensive Pokémon Cards of 2023
    Jan 8, 2024 – 01:46:09
  • Everyone Loves Pokémon Concierge
    Jan 1, 2024 – 01:04:14
  • The Story of the Indigo Disk DLC
    Dec 25, 2023 – 01:59:18
  • The Indigo Disk is Here
    Dec 18, 2023 – 03:00:25
  • Indigo Disk DLC Launch Week
    Dec 11, 2023 – 01:30:30
  • More Sinnoh Pokémon and Space-time Distortions
    Dec 4, 2023 – 01:44:25
  • $29,000 Pikachu Necklace
    Nov 27, 2023 – 01:19:41
  • Paldean Fates Announced
    Nov 20, 2023 – 00:54:20
  • Taylor Swift vs. Pokémon
    Nov 13, 2023 – 01:14:11
  • The Indigo Disk DLC on December 14
    Nov 6, 2023 – 01:09:54
  • So Many Halloween Events in Pokémon!!
    Oct 30, 2023 – 01:36:13
  • Is Detective Pikachu Worth $50?
    Oct 23, 2023 – 01:39:41
  • Pokémon Museum Exhibit Pulls the Pikachu Card
    Oct 16, 2023 – 01:46:27
  • Future Pokémon Bank Closing & Seoul Safari Zone
    Oct 9, 2023 – 01:13:37
  • The Van Gogh Pikachu Disaster Explained
    Oct 2, 2023 – 01:49:24
  • Kitakami Issues in the Teal Mask DLC
    Sep 25, 2023 – 01:41:45
  • Review of The Teal Mask Pokémon DLC
    Sep 18, 2023 – 02:20:44
  • Teal Mask Roll Out, New Skateboards, Anime Update
    Sep 11, 2023 – 01:14:15
  • Countdown to The Teal Mask Pokémon DLC
    Sep 4, 2023 – 01:11:34
  • Mega Rayquaza Weekend
    Aug 28, 2023 – 01:41:22
  • Your Favorite Pokémon Isn't Good Enough
    Aug 21, 2023 – 01:24:52
  • DLC Release Date and Worlds Recap
    Aug 14, 2023 – 02:28:00
  • Review of Osaka Pokémon GO Fest
    Aug 7, 2023 – 01:32:45
  • Pokémon Sleep is Still Good
    Jul 31, 2023 – 01:30:53
  • Longterm Pokémon Sleep Thoughts
    Jul 24, 2023 – 01:44:23
  • Pokémon Sleep Device & Release
    Jul 17, 2023 – 01:27:14
  • Pokémon Sleep is Around the Corner
    Jul 10, 2023 – 01:59:47
  • NAIC w/ Pokésports
    Jul 3, 2023 – 01:19:42
  • New Scarlet & Violet DLC Trailer, Detective Pikachu Returns
    Jun 26, 2023 – 01:37:47
Recent Reviews
  • Dragontamer339
    Really good!
    Now I’m actually up to date and not still thinking mega evolutions and gen 7 is the newest thing. (And its like, 2024, so yeah.)
  • Cartkri
    Amazing
    Amazing
  • Leeland8711
    A lil too much Pokémon Go
    Nuff said. Otherwise a good podcast but Steve is kinda creepy
  • lKEA MAN
    Bob ar us sus boo Roblox
    Very good this podcast makes Monday better are hard thing People are so negative but it is great. By the way pokeflix has all the Pokémon episodes on Netflix and more so you dont have to have a Netflix account
  • Musicman748
    Mixed Bag
    Can be annoying at times. Steve breaks down into giggles for no apparent reason with almost every sentence and often sets up straw man arguments to prove a point over things no one is really doing. The hosts all individually know a lot and it can be a fun listen occasionally. But more often than not they get too lost in the weeds and end up on a ranger and/or beating a topic to death.
  • Usdhushfuehfu
    Great
    Love this podcast my favorite podcast alongside a wild podcast has appeared
  • ShutUpBudgie
    Political Pokémon
    Use to listen every week but the hosts got very political and woke. To each their own opinion, but I just wanted Pokémon news not your ideology thrown in my face. If you’re woke you’ll like it - if your not… well it’s woke 🤷
  • BlargIII
    Stop the Hate
    I scrolled through the reviews and the 1 star reviews were just bad reviews. “Oh, I don’t like Steve because he has opinions that he shares on a podcast that HE runs! I don’t like them being negative about some stuff but I’ll just ignore all the positive opinions! Steve is too gay (yes there was one review that said that)!” It’s just wrong. I personally love the show even when I disagree with the opinions.
  • SkyyAlder
    Fantastic Family Friendly Pokémon Show!
    This show covers all of Pokémon (TCG, main series games, Sleep, anime, PoGo, and even… Van Gogh?). I love the main hosts as well as the special guest hosts when there’s specific PokéNews. Everyone is so knowledgeable and friendly. They can sometimes be critical of certain things with Pokémon, but that gives the podcast balance and shows they’re all true fans of this franchise.
  • Almighty bob4
    a good pokemon podcast that would be 5 star if there were not so many critics
    Good podcast many critic reviews
  • CedricB102490
    Mixed feelings
    I am a new listener and watcher, I’ve binged a lot of episodes and over all I enjoy the podcast however the main host Steve sometimes seems a bit intimidating and it puts me off from interacting in comments or on discord. I hold a lot of nostalgia from the old games and Steve seems to dislike that, he doesn’t seem like the most warm and welcoming person. Speaking of nostalgia I really LOVED the women’s day episode hosted by Hannah. It brought me down memory lane hearing how they first found Pokémon, their experience falling off with Pokémon, and their experience coming back to Pokémon. All in all I enjoy but Steve can sometimes feel like he has a god complex and it sometimes feels like the co-hosts are hesitant to speak and share their opinion.
  • This Name Wad Taken
    Critical Hit of a Show!!
    This show is one of my favorite podcasts! It’s informative, entertaining and often hilarious. When I first got into Pokémon I searched for a Pokémon podcast hoping to learn more about the game. Little did I know I was entering into a show I would continue to listen to for 4 years consistently, even when I would take breaks from the game. I love how honest they are about their experience of Pokémon both the good and the bad. The aspect I think I’ve appreciated most though is having my fandom for a “kids game” being validated as an older adult in various ways by them. Steve, Greg and Hannah are so genuine and relatable for me. Also their fan community is amazing! Thank you PKMNcast!!
  • Lllhdkbdmxhchndjd
    Downward slope
    I had been an active listener since 2016, even started paying in 2022 (even though I never got the additional content). I’ve trailed off because since SV’s initial trailer and then release, this podcast has just been been Steve complaining about the community for more than half the episodes. It got annoying. Will and Greg were the saviors of this for me but half of that has been gone. You also can’t question Steve, criticize him or call him out on hypocrisy. I’ve left a comment on YouTube before and minimally on twitter. Steve will respond to you with a childish response and never respond back. Or he will block you on Twitter after 1 simple criticism, but not before he gives you his childish response. Steve is turning into Verlisify
  • RDizzleFoShizzl3
    Amazing Show!
    Hey there! I’ve been a listener since 2019. The show has always been great, but I’ve LOVED the addition of Hannah. I love her analysis of the story, and how much care she has for the characters and points the games are trying to get across. I also have really enjoyed Greg’s Pokemon Unite analysis. And Steve puts so much effort into gathering the news, reporting on it well, and making all of the graphics for the news/game events. The show is incredible, and I just appreciate all of you that put in all the hard work to bring a high quality, but still whimsical show. Thank you!
  • I have among us
    The podcast was so good
    It made me want to play scarlet and violet you are the best podcast I have ever heard
  • bobbbbbbbbbbbbbb xcx
    This show ALONE makes me have a better day
    One of the funniest and most awesome podcast I ever will listen to. I hope you guys continue to make this show. It makes me smile. “Cut my balls in half… ooh that was a weird sentence.” -Steve
  • livelaghphfun
    I was listening and …
    I was listening and found a coddle that was SHINY✨🌟your pod cast is lucky
  • Braatha
    Amazing
    Love to just tune in to the podcast
  • Chugudi
    Good podcast
    It’s pretty good, funny and they cover almost everything. Personally I’m glad I didn’t listen to the bad reviews.
  • rawr of rawr town
    Wigglet
    Sometime I just scroll for random episodes that sound interesting and when I saw an episode that was called Wigglet, there was no hesitation, just click. 💛🤍🖤💜
  • MajinTyler
    So Negative
    This is the Pokémon version of the StarWars fandom. They’re huge pokemon fans, right? Then why do they hate everything that Pokemon does as a company? If you want negative takes on everything Pokemon, you’ve found your show.
  • awesomweli1028
    I haven’t seen it yet
    It’s about Pokémon so it must be good
  • hdjsidbc
    👢🅾🅾🎋 ℹ♏ ®📚🅰👢👢🌱 🅱📚🌀🌀ℹ🎣🌀 ⛎
    BͦRͦIͦNͦGͦ BͦAͦCͦKͦ TͦHͦEͦ OͦLͦDͦ TͦEͦAͦMͦ PͦLͦSͦSͦSͦ 🎏👅🌜🎋🎋🎋🎋🎋🎋🎋🎋🎋🎋🎋
  • WeezyDoes1T
    Great Podcast
    I come here for all my Pokémon news, love the cast! Keep up the good work
  • MeTarzanMeWantEatMeat
    Not bad
    I overall enjoy the podcast, the quality of sound is great and the voices are easy to understand. I feel like the topics could be condensed. For example,soo much is said about a certain topic it feels like it’s being beat into the ground by the time it’s time to move on, and the same ideas are being repeated over and over until I’m almost tempted to skip 10 seconds at a time to move it along. Also, I know this sounds personal but Steve says something, then laughs pretty much after every statement he makes, and it makes me want to hit my head on the wall at times. Idk maybe I just need coffee before listening to this podcast. Overall it’s okay, not my favorite pokemon podcast, but worth listening to.
  • Khnoic doing cshcsshoisd hoi
    Best show
    Every day I wach this
  • Ursaluna fan
    Good show
    Nuff said
  • StoogeFella
    Pretty good
    The podcast is awesome in the sense that they’re all super knowledgeable and informative about the franchise as a whole. However, the podcast mainly focuses on Pokémon go and the tcg which doesn’t leave a whole lot of room for anything else pokemon related. In fact I’ve learned way more about the mall of America than I ever cared to just by listening. I’ve been listening to close to two years now and the biggest thing I’ve noticed is that the host is heavily invested in the pokemon community. So much so that he almost seems condescending and ridicules the people that are just casual enjoyers of the franchise. It’s mostly a good listen but whatever you do, don’t disagree with Steve. The podcast will come to a screeching halt as he proceeds to completely dismiss his guests’ opinions because they’re “wrong” and explain why he’s right and there’s no other good opinions other than those that agree with his.
  • john.mchugh
    Hannah deserves 5-stars tho….
    I often find the main host to be remarkably whiny about games he doesn’t read the rules for. I tune in for Hannah because she’s a voice of reason and very thoughtful!!
  • OmegaDrewbie
    The Very Best
    Hands down, the best Pokémon podcast that exists. This is it. Look no further, this is the podcast you’re looking for for all things Pokémon. Stop scrolling, go ahead and subscribe, follow, whatever you gotta do because this is the one you’re looking for. Seriously, stop wasting time reading reviews and tune in. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  • de boi 67
    Fun
    Plz do dnd again :(
  • Jdkscore
    Excellent information, but super off-putting vibes
    This is a review of It’s Super Effective’s array of content, including the podcast, twitch streams, and social media engagement. I am a HUGE Pokémon fan, and I’m really the only one among my friends. For a long time I’ve searched for a community to discuss all things Pokemon, and I was really excited when I found this podcast. Steve and co. are incredibly thorough in their Pokémon news coverage, and they all have different points of view to offer. With so many different ways to enjoy Pokémon, they somehow manage to cover everything among the three of them. My disappointment with It’s Super Effective is how Steve interacts with and speaks about his listeners, viewers, and followers. He is incredibly impatient with viewers, often responding to questions with snarky quips or sarcastic answers. For someone so on top of inclusivity, he makes a lot of off-hand comments about viewers’ ability to read or pay attention. With Scarlet/Violet 7-star raids happening so frequently now - and with his more frequent streams about these raids - this behavior has become more and more front and center. I can appreciate sarcastic humor, but the way he speaks to his viewers and followers has just become disrespectful. This translates to how speaks about his streams on the podcast and how he responds to Instagram comments. It’s hard to sit by and watch sometimes - if I was the person on the receiving end, I would feel really hurt that a content creator I admire spoke to me with such disrespect and lack of patience. If a comment or chat truly bothers you, don’t address it in your content if you’re going rag on them. I’ve decided to unfollow It’s Super Effective on all fronts - I’ll find a more respectful Pokémon content creator elsewhere. I’m leaving three stars because community itself is amazing, and the podcast is high quality. But those positives do not outweigh the feeling of being spoke down to. I don’t need that kind of energy invading my love for Pokémon.
  • KaterGator067
    Amazing
    This podcast always keeps me updated on everything I’ll ever need to know about Pokémon. Keep up the great work, love u guys!
  • RileyRockz-BotW
    Great for Pokémon lovers
    This podcast is great for everything Pokémon, this podcast gives me so much good information that I didn’t know I need. It’s great for when I’m heading home or when I had some free time. Great for Pokémon lovers all over the world. Highly recommended for people who play Pokémon.
  • Maacchhii
    The BEST Pokémon podcast
    I’ve been listening to the show for years, and throughout many different guest hosts. This is consistently the best Pokémon podcast out there and it’s not even close. You get quick and reliable Pokémon information weekly, as well as being extremely punctual. Same day, every week. No Monday can ever be complete unless I have my dose of PKMNCast.
  • Cameron Amick
    Loving it
    I have been listening since sometime in the timeframe of BDSP and before Legends and as the title says I have been loving it
  • rills4rills
    Making Mondays better
    This show is just want I need on a Monday morning going into work. I definitely recommend to anyone who even slightly enjoys Pokémon.
  • SprigatitoLover
    Great pod
    Great pod. Pls bring will back pls
  • Zen Draco
    Sad
    My childhood is over goodbye Ash😭😭
  • Jakipmon
    Love the new crew
    Just want to say that I love the shake up in hosts for the show. Will and Greg are great but tbh I was wondering for awhile when Will was gonna announce his retirement. I thought it was gonna happen way back when he would talk about the plant growing app lol. But I think this podcast’s large group of guest-hosts is one of this podcast’s greatest assets. And I hope that Steve is still having fun with it during these times. The show feels as genuine as always for me, the new blood makes the show fun to listen to.
  • shiny hunter8
    Best podcast ever!!!
    I love this podcast, your content is awesome!
  • ashketchumfan
    Cool!
    I don’t want Ash to leave the anime! 🥺🥺🥺 I want Ash and Goh to explore Paldea together! 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
  • PoK!!!
    This podcast is the best!
    I just love this podcast it is so fun to listen to and super informative. I hope you keep making this podcast and happy 2023!!
  • Pzza lady
    Very Entertaining
    I love listening to you guys at work, really helps the time fly by. I always love all the tangents too, very fun to listen to. Also wanted to say thank you for recommending Gamefreak’s Pocket Card Jockey on the Apple Arcade because it’s so fun! Best Pokémon: Munna
  • Ur mom…
    It’s literally perfect
    Omg finally an ACTUALLY good Pokémon podcast! Like literally I have no complaints
  • BrianJensVGC
    Its Super Informative!
    I absolutely love this Podcast! Keeps up to date on all Pokémon news. The best part of the show is the round table debate about things related t Pokémon. Appreciate the honesty and straightforward dialogue. Steve and company are truly dedicated to the love of Pokémon and really dona good job representing all fans!
  • cubscoutt1
    Great show!
    U guys just made podcast of the week in one of my newspapers! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Vroom vroom listeners! It’s a little bit Paldea! This is a great, HAND-CRAFTED podcast. Whether it’s the TCG, video games, anime, or anything else, they cover it all, and will always make you laugh. Also, love ur TCG max raid 8-year-old story. #giveittopharel Sorry, I got a little carried away with the references
  • mnmon 1-9
    The perfect Pokémon podcast
    I may be one of the few people who actually like the complaining it just part of the charm of the podcast
  • beamer9780
    So much fun to listen to while shiny hunting
    I listen to The super effective podcast while shiny hunting and doing raids and it’s the only thing keeping me sane when I hatch a fuecoco for the 600th time. Just saw there was a new episode out, can’t wait to listen! Love what y’all do!
  • Valor100
    Love
    I absolutely love this podcast, it’s very quickly become my favorite!
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