Pokemon GO FEST Preview

Episode 218: the Slugma episode of the PokeProblemsPodcast! This week is our Pokemon Go Fest preview! Before we get into it, we talk about the other things happening in Pokemon GO:

The July Research Breakthrough encounter is Rufflet. As an extra bonus throughout July, you’ll also receive a free Remote Raid Pass when you achieve a Research Breakthrough. In raids, the Mythical Pokémon Deoxys will be appearing in its Defense Forme through today, July 16, at which point Mewtwo will be appearing July 16 to July 23. Mega Houndoom is here until today, July 16, followed by Mega Gengar July 16 to July 23, and Mega Charizard X July 23 to August 6. Wednesday raid hours feature Mewtwo July 21 and TBA!?!?! July 28. Tuesday spotlight hours are on, too, July 20 is Squirtle and July 27 is Natu.

And now for Pokemon GO FEST! It's happening July 17 and 18 - 10am to 6pm local time!!! Tickets are $5 instead of the usual $15, and there are sooooo many features, even if you do not get a ticket. The musical theme is super exciting! Will you pick Pop or Rock? Are you excited for raid day? There are all kinds of print at home activites, too! Android users get some special perks! In addition, GO FEST is happening in person in cities around the US, Europe, and New Zealand! Check here to see if your city is on the list! Registration is free and separate from purchased tickets.

Pokémon TV MASTER Journeys comes to Netflix September 10th!



More Pokemon Comics are coming in 2022!

Announcement: Awesome Pokémon adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon X and Y video games! The reclusive child prodigy Pokémon Trainer, X, is stirred out of hiding after a surprise attack! Pokémon Adventures: X•Y drops Spring 2022! pic.twitter.com/Y18gWG78Qm

— VIZ (@VIZMedia) July 9, 2021

Miz Sylver opens a pack of Pokémon TCG Chilling Reign!

Original Stitch Hoenn is here!

The Pokemon Center always has new stuff. Check out the cute gardening figures! Some of them have actual planters! Plus, Bidoof Hat IRL!

Have you seen the cute Vulpix manhole covers for Hokkaido?

My Nintendo Rewards now has a Monster Hunter Sweepstakes!

Hallmark has cool new Nintendo ornaments. Cards, too!

And of course, Nintendo has announced the Switch OLED, coming October 8th.



Join in on Splatoon 2 online competitions all weekends in July!

It's PAX East Online this weekend! Miz Sylver suggests an awesome Tetris Panel this afternoon and Insane in the Rain's concert tonight! (Insane in the Rain was a past special guest, listen to his episode!)

Freeplay Bar & Arcade in Providence has started hosting Neon Synth Nights again!

Platinum City Gaming's Food Truck is open!

Thanks for listening! If you have any questions or comments, we want to hear from you. Tweet, email, or comment on the blog or Facebook to let us know!

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