Big week, Pokémon fans.

This week, Jim and Christian dive into the newly revealed Pokémon 30th Anniversary TCG set, including the return of the iconic Base Set Charizard, a lineup of classic cards from throughout the game's history, and the brand-new Futuristic Rare cards. They also break down the latest Pokémon card theft making headlines, Pokémon's unexpected apology over a card art mistake, and the reopening of the Pokémon Cafe in Tokyo with an all-new menu.

Then it's time for the main event: LEGO Pokémon. The duo discusses the fan-voted LEGO Pokémon card builds before taking a deep dive into all 12 newly announced LEGO Pokémon sets, from Mewtwo's Lab Break and Charizard vs. Jolteon to the surprisingly divisive Smart Brick technology. Which sets are worth your money, and which ones leave them wanting more?

Plus, Pokémon Champions heads to mobile, NAIC is almost here, summer merch hits Pokémon Center, and the PokéFact of the Week explores the strange and surprisingly gross origins of Grimer and Muk.

This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Christian, and Megan are finally back together and there is a LOT to catch up on. The Pokémon Fossil Museum officially opens in Chicago and the merch situation is already getting wild, including exclusive model kits, sold out pins, and promo cards hitting eBay instantly. Meanwhile, Japan is reportedly moving toward requiring IDs for Pokémon card purchases as the fight against scalpers and card tourism escalates.

We also break down the brand new Pokémon TCG Pocket set Paradox Drive, talk about the latest Pokémon anime release Dragonite and the Special Delivery, react to the upcoming LEGO Pokémon leaks (including one very cursed Jigglypuff), and look at the newly announced deluxe Pokémon Character Guide book.

Plus: Megan has a PowerWash Simulator addiction, and a Pokémon Fact of the Week featuring Dewgong. Yes, the real animal exists.

This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim Viscardi and Christian Hoffer dive headfirst into the absolute chaos surrounding Pokémon collecting right now. From empty Target shelves and scalpers flipping Pokémon starter jackets and Pop-Tarts for ridiculous prices to the ongoing insanity around Pokémon cards, vending machines, and collector culture, things are getting wild out there.

The guys also break down the growing collectibles bubble, why Pokémon still shows zero signs of slowing down, and how manga collecting is starting to follow the same path. Plus: Pokéopia bundles, new DLC rumors surface, Pokémon Go gets a bizarre new raid mechanic, Bangkok lands a massive new Pokémon Center, and Shiny Volcanion finally becomes officially obtainable.

Oh, and the Pokémon Fact of the Week somehow turns into an existential breakdown about Dodrio anatomy.