Hello, everyone! This is Episode 40 of "The Show 6 Podcast", where we bring you the highest quality coverage of the Play! Pokémon Championship Series for Pokémon GO! We explore the plays, the players, and everything else happening in the competitive scene.

Welcome in to the Show 6 Podcast, where we break down the Championship Series for Pokémon GO. Today, we're recording our last episode of the year. We'll be covering Buenos Aires, Las Vegas, Stuttgart, and LAIC. In Buenos Aires, LNDsAureo rose from the Loser's Side bracket with his MVP Shadow Kanto Marowak alongside Charjabug and Jellicent to win it all in Buenos Aires. In Las Vegas, Doonebug and his Talonflame folded to Reis2Occasion in the Winners Finals, but went on a heater to reach the grand finals, where he then hit back to back series wins to take the Gold. In Stuttgart, Inadequanec dressed as Team Galactic's Cyrus summoned the titan of the Distortion World, Shadow Giratina Altered, and mercilessly crushed the bracket. Finally, at LAIC, NiteTimeClasher's Metang and Dewgong ascended through the bracket, and culminated in an epic clash with P4T0M4N. NTC would not be denied, as he bounced back from a reverse sweep to win the Grand Finals reset.

In this episode, we'll review the players, the Pokémon, and the epic storylines of these 4 events. We'll also discuss GO Battle League's new Interlude season, what we expect to see in Toronto, and a sneak peek at the EUIC limited meta. That, and so much more.

So, if you're ready... go ahead and lock In, and good luck, have fun!

EP. 40 | Buenos Aires, Las Vegas, Stuttgart, LAIC 2026 Recaps

Hello, everyone! This is Episode 39 of "The Show 6 Podcast", where we bring you the highest quality coverage of the Play! Pokémon Championship Series for Pokémon GO! We explore the plays, the players, and everything else happening in the competitive scene.

We begin the show with our recap of the Lille Regional Championships, where Hikhami swept the Grand Finals and Grand Finals Reset with a stunning 6-0 record vs KeldeoSH. Then, we go down under to Australia, where g0ne1001 proudly defended their turf from an upset-minded pokemonemaker from Japan. Finally, we conclude the show with Gdansk, where PvpDavid07 and boem20 reminded us that competitive Pokemon GO is ultimately a young trainer's game. We also announce our winners of the Wild Area ticketed event! This, plus an analysis of EU's 2 new casters, addressing competitive burnout, and more.

So, if you're ready... go ahead and lock In, and good luck, have fun!

EP. 39 | Lille, Brisbane, Gdansk 2026 Recaps

Hello, everyone! This is Episode 38 of "The Show 6 Podcast", where we bring you the highest quality coverage of the Play! Pokémon Championship Series for Pokémon GO! We explore the plays, the players, and everything else happening in the competitive scene.

This episode will release closer to the Lille Regionals weekend than it was to Milwaukee or Belo Horizonte, but it is packed with value. We begin the show with our recap of Milwaukee, where MeteorFallian grinded his way to gold with Bastiodon and FEAROW, toppling the upset-minded Pranav in the Grand Finals! Then, we go south to LATAM, where Zarddy returns to form in Belo Horizonte, claiming the 1st place spot with double Fairy types Tinkaton and Azumarill. As an added bonus, we toss in the Kokoperi Cup community tournament in Japan, where Shadow Salamence and Shadow Charizard made the top 8.... on the same team?! This, plus a mail bag of random social media posts, as Zzweilous and Speedy weigh in on some interesting opinions, and some downright awful takes.

So, if you're ready... go ahead and lock In, and good luck, have fun!

EP. 38 | Milwaukee, Belo Horizonte 2026 Recaps

Hello, everyone! This is Episode 37 of "The Show 6 Podcast", where we bring you the highest quality coverage of the Play! Pokémon Championship Series for Pokémon GO! We explore the plays, the players, and everything else happening in the competitive scene.

We have a colossal episode for you this week, spanning 3 Regional championships in 3 different regions. We begin the show with our 2026 season-opener in Frankfurt, Germany, where Inadequance and his Shadow Giratina dominated the competition. Then, we head to LATAM, where LNDsRargef topples every opponent, including The Pride of Argentina, Marto Galde. Finally, we end with the Pittsburgh regional championships, where NA saw its first out-of-region champion in LNDsTSteinar. Our host Zzweilous gives us a 1st-hand perspective of the Pittsburgh finals, as he was the runner-up! Speedy and Zz weigh in on these topics and more. The 2026 season has already given us some of the most memorable moments in Championship Series history, and we are just getting started...

So, if you're ready... go ahead and lock In, and good luck, have fun!

EP. 37 | Frankfurt, Monterrey, & Pittsburgh 2026 Recaps

Hello, everyone! This is Episode 36 of "The Show 6 Podcast", where we bring you the highest quality coverage of the Play! Pokémon Championship Series for Pokémon GO! We explore the plays, the players, and everything else happening in the competitive scene.

In this episode, we cover 2 topics in particular: the new Tales of Transformation meta updates, and the changes coming to the Championship Series for the 2026 season. Which Pokémon got big upgrades this season? Which ones will be meta in Frankfurt and Monterrey? Which Pokémon are overhyped? Zzweilous and Speedy weigh in on these topics and more. Then, our hosts cover the 7 brand new changes coming to the Championship Series this season. CP from GO Battle League? Limited metas at tournaments?? SWISS??? 2026 will be a monumental year for Pokémon GO, and we are here for it. Can you feel the hype??

If you're ready... go ahead and lock In, and good luck, have fun!

EP. 36 | Tales of Transformation Meta Breakdown & Updates to the 2026 Championship Series

Hello, everyone! This is Episode 35 of "The Show 6 Podcast", where we bring you the highest quality coverage of the Play! Pokémon Championship Series for Pokémon GO! We explore the plays, the players, and everything else happening in the competitive scene.

In this episode, we recap the 2025 Pokémon GO World Championships in Anaheim! We begin with analyzing the meta. Did things turn out the way that we expected? Which Pokémon shined the brightest? How did Galarian Moltres, Shadow Kanto Marowak, and Tinkaton outshine their role-rivals Mandibuzz, Diggersby, and Dedenne respectively? Next, we talk about the players. Which region had the best run? Is NA washed? India had a stunning 100% success rate of all its players (2) making it into the top 8. We also explore key storylines and upsets, like FireStar73's run and MartoGalde's 0-2. Next, we analyze one of the best Grand Finals in competitive Pokémon GO history!! Zzweilous gives his insights into exactly how Beelzeboy won it all. Finally, we conclude with a recap of the closing ceremonies. Competitive Pokémon is reaching new heights, evolving into one of the world's biggest esports. Are you ready for what's to come?

If you're ready... go ahead and lock In, and good luck, have fun!

2025 Pokémon GO World Championships Recap

Hello, everyone! This is Episode 34 of "The Show 6 Podcast", where we bring you the highest quality coverage of the Play! Pokémon Championship Series for Pokémon GO! We explore the plays, the players, and everything else happening in the competitive scene.

In this episode, we break down the Pokémon and the players attending the 2025 Pokémon GO World Championships in Anaheim next weekend! The 1st half of our episode is focused on the Worlds meta. How does it differ from last year? Which Pokémon do you need to be prepared for? Which sleeper picks could core-break teams and win it all?? We break out Zzweilous's meta tier list and weigh in on the picks. Next, we talk about the players. Who is Heating Up? On the Rebound? Returning to the WCS? Who is our favorite to hoist the champion's trophy on Sunday?? All of this, plus a brief PJCS recap, our top rivalries in each region, an overview of the Delightful Days Taken over and WCS 2025 in-game events, and more!!

If you're ready... go ahead and lock In, and good luck, have fun!

2025 Pokémon GO World Championships Preview

Hello, everyone! This is Episode 33 of "The Show 6 Podcast", where we bring you the highest quality coverage of the Play! Pokémon Championship Series for Pokémon GO! We explore the plays, the players, and everything else happening in the competitive scene.

In this episode, we are recapping the 2025 North America International Championships (NAIC), where over 360 players competed! Championship Sunday was the most competitive it's ever been, with P4T0M4N, Ilqm, and ItsAXN as our final 3. In the end, our 2023 World Champion ItsAXN caught every other competitor in his Araquanid's watery web. All of this, plus bracket surprises, major upsets, the monumental meta shifts in the Delightful Days season, increasing accessibility to competitive Pokémon GO, on-stage controversy, and more!! 

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EP. 33 NAIC 2025 Recap

Hello, everyone! This is Episode 32 of "The Show 6 Podcast", where we bring you the highest quality coverage of the Play! Pokémon Championship Series for Pokémon GO! We explore the plays, the players, and everything else happening in the competitive scene.

In this episode, we are kicking off in Portland, where our 2023 World Champion ItsAXN rolled to gold with Big Man Blastoise! Next, we'll travel to Bologna, where Filbeg completed the 2nd perfect sweep in Championship Series history, going a staggering 18-0! Finally, we'll wrap up with the Durban South Africa, where Diveshan claimed a decisive game 5 victory to become the 1st South African to qualify for the World Championships. All of this, plus our 1st impressions of the Delightful Days meta, and more!

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EP. 32 Portland, Bologna, Durban 2025 recaps + Delightful Days Meta 1st Impressions!

Hello, everyone! This is Episode 31 of "The Show 6 Podcast", where we bring you the highest quality coverage of the Play! Pokémon Championship Series for Pokémon GO! We explore the plays, the players, and everything else happening in the competitive scene.

We're back this week with another stacked episode, starting "down under" in Melbourne, where pokemonemaker holds off an inferno to made history as the first trainer from the TPC region to win a TPCi event! Next, we'll travel 10,000 miles to the Netherlands, where Nickname snatched victory from the aquatic jaws of defeat. Then, we turn to Santiago, where MartoGalde broke records by winning his 4th event in a single season. Finally, we'll wrap up with the Thailand and Taiwan Playoffs, where TeddIness strikes gold without ever touching the ground, and gamebirdTW achieves victory with a little inspiration from OutOfPoket, NTC, and SustenanceEater. All of this, plus meta discussion, GO Battle Week details, and so much more. 

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EP. 31 Melbourne Regionals, Utrecht Special Championships, Santiago Regionals, Thailand and Taiwan Playoffs 

Welcome to The Show 6 Podcast, presented by SpeediestChief2 and Zzweilous! We strive to bring you the highest quality coverage of the Play! Pokémon Championship Series. We record a new episode after each Regional Championship, breaking down the players, the plays, the Pokémon, and the latest news in the Championship Series! Go ahead and Lock In, and let's get started!

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