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Pokemon experts discuss anything and everything about the official competitive scene, the Video Game Championship Series. Welcome to the world of competitive Pokemon!
The time has come to close the door on Season 4 of the show so here is our season finale! We discuss everything we know about October’s Pokemon Global Exhibition and ponder what is going on with Pokemon right now. We then close the episode with an important announcement from The Hyper Voice. A special thank you and shoutout to Justin Burns who we missed during season acknowledgements!
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Justin Burns is back once again as we share news of the Pokemon Asia Players Cup and briefly cover more live grassroots events! We then revel in the showcase of the Pokemon Players Cup 25th Anniversary Invitational and its surprise Final Boss! We finish the show by discussing what we have learned from the recent Pokemon Presents about Pokemon Brilliant Diamond, Pokemon Shining Pearl, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, and the future of competitive Pokemon on the Nintendo Switch!
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We are back as we recap the Pokemon Players Cup IV Global Finals! We also discuss who’s moving on to the Global Exhibition in October and all of the live grassroots events popping up! We close up by talking about the spectacular Pokemon Players Cup 25th Anniversary Invitational and its star-studded roster!
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The state of competitive Pokemon is in a very strange place right now and in this show we bounce between different games and different formats! We share our impressions of Pokemon Unite, cover the 2021 Japan National Championships and more grassroots tournaments, and review Pokemon’s COVID-19 guidelines for potential live events in the future!
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We finally have information about the Pokemon Players Cup IV stream so we cover that to kickoff the show! We then discuss a large grassroots tournament in the brand new format to see how the metagame is shaping up! It seems that no Dynamax means no problem!
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Nick Sefranek has arrived as we wrap-up the Pokemon Players Cup IV Region Qualifiers! We discuss who’s moving on to Global Finals as well as the announcement of the 25th Anniversary Invitational! We also share our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) and the removal of the Dynamax mechanic from the next format!
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Matthew Verive is here to discuss the local grassroots event held in-person in your hosts’ hometown of Chicago! We also discuss an important news update regarding the 2022 season and how it feels waiting for Pokemon Players Cup IV to resume!
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Arsal Puri has joined the cast as we discuss Pokemon Players Cup IV after its first action-packed weekend! We also cover a few other games like Pokemon Unite and the reveal of the Pokemon Global Exhibition happening in October later this year!
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We’re here for more as we start heading deeper into Pokemon Players Cup IV! We discuss grassroots tournament results and even a live tournament which will probably be played on actual grass! We close out the show covering some of what we saw from the Nintendo Direct presentation during E3 2021!
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Justin Burns and Elisa “Salami” are here ready to talk about Pokemon Players Cup IV as it is coming up soon! We also dive into some recent grassroots tournaments and discuss the upcoming Fair and Square Online Competition!
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We discuss updates about a couple upcoming Nationals and cover other tournaments this week! We also mention the Sinnoh games’ release dates and what the game feels like right now!
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We’re back with another metagame and news roundup during a rather slow, quiet month of Pokemon! We cover some grassroots tournaments and attend to some important items!
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We start this show on a brief detour talking about the recently released game New Pokemon Snap! However, we quickly get to a slew of tournament results to cover the exciting format back in full swing!
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The Pokemon Players Cup III has officially concluded so we recap its Global Finals while we are already amid the next tournament cycle! We also share plentiful playing opportunities and start conversations about the current metagame revisiting familiar territory in a whole new light.
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We keep it brief this time around as we cover Pokemon Players Cup III, upcoming grassroots events, and the imminent return to a previous competitive format!
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This week we are recapping several aspects of the recent online competition which served as a qualifier for both Pokemon Players Cup IV and Japan’s National Championships! We also discuss news about another National tournament happening in Taiwan!
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Justin Burns, Enosh Shachar, and Rajan Bal are all here to talk about the final stage of a grassroots tournament circuit! We then cover online competitions from the past and some tips for making it through the Pokemon Players Cup IV Qualifier!
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Collin Heier is back after a phenomenal performance in the Pokemon Players Cup III Region Qualifier! We discuss his tournament run, team, who has qualified for the upcoming Global Finals, and what Pokemon they used to do so! We close out the show with more exciting Pokemon Players Cup IV conversations!
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Jon Hu and Kyle Geffner are here to talk about what went down during the first weekend of Pokemon Players Cup III action! We then cover astounding news about the recently revealed Pokemon Players Cup IV and all the infrastructural changes it brings to this tournament series!
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Aaron Traylor returns at last and we start off with a discussion about competitive Pokemon on Reddit! Several grassroots tournaments and a Regional in Taiwan were held over the past weekend so we dive into these results too with Pokemon Players Cup III looming large!
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The Pokemon Players Cup III is just around the corner! We first cover the promising potential of the Spikemuth Cup and more grassroots tournaments! We then discuss what else we’ve learned about Pokemon Players Cup III so far, like the stream schedule, commentary team, and a notable change for the latter stages of Global Finals!
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Alyssa Smith has reappeared just like the Sinnoh Region! We talk some more about Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl before covering the past weekend’s grassroots tournaments and the ever developing format! We then discuss the hopeful and promising news about small in-person events returning to Australia and New Zealand!
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We hope you all had a Happy Pokemon Day! Pokemon is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and boy did that Pokemon Presents deliver! We start by discussing the current format before talking about the newly revealed titles Pokemon Brilliant Diamond, Pokemon Shining Pearl, and Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Finally, we try to sort out whether official competitive play will return to the Sinnoh Region or if we are destined to continue in Galar in the future!
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Adi Subramanian joins the cast as we discuss a new special move on Pikachu and more grassroots tournaments! We also talk about the next format which was announced way sooner than expected, reverts to an old one, and doesn’t start until May after we’re finished with the Restricted Legendary Pokemon!
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Elisa “Salami” returns as champion of the second Women’s Tournament! We discuss her team, her experience of the event, and more of the current format! We then close with the disheartening but expected news about the cancellation of the 2021 World Championships.
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Justin Burns returns for a shake down of the current format! We discuss results from a recent grassroots tournament guiding the way for popular Restricted Legendary Pokemon and which teams are the ones to beat early on!
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We’re on the verge of another new format with the Restricted Legendary Pokemon returning to competitive play for the first time in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield! The key difference is that they are flying solo, and there is also Dynamax, among other things. We break down how fun the format is shaping up with their presence and how important the other team members are!
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Santino Tarquinio returns and we begin by discussing the champions’ teams from the first two Pokemon Players Cup tournaments! We then recap the recent online competition we all played in before pondering upcoming format possibilities. After a day’s break, we reconvene to share preliminary thoughts on the newly confirmed format change allowing the return of restricted Legendary Pokemon!
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The Pokemon Players Cup III kicks off its cycle with an online competition and this is where our conversation begins this week! We also talk about some grassroots tournaments before highly anticipating what Pokemon has in store for its 25th anniversary celebration!
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Happy New Year! It’s 2021 and we start off positive by discussing a live, in-person Regional event in Taiwan! The Pokemon Players Cup III is coming up soon so we also share our thoughts about the double-elimination structure and the open information rule of its previous tournament editions!
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A year slated for so much potential was instead filled with so much anguish. For our last episode of 2020, we review the year in Pokemon which will be unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. We discuss the immense changes Generation 8 brought to the game, our Pokemon of the Year, and more as we say goodbye and good riddance to 2020!
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The Pokemon Players Cup II has concluded so we break down the finalists and teams from the Global Finals! Even though the sequel is over, we’re immediately moving on to the third installment, the recently announced Pokemon Players Cup III coming to you in 2021!
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The Region Finals for the Pokemon Players Cup II have aired so we can finally talk about the end of this portion of the tournament! We cover Alex’s run, a small update to Pokemon TV, and preview the Global Finals!
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It’s morphin’ time! Justin Burns, one of the Pokemon power rankers, is back and we have another edition of power rankings for the Pokemon Players Cup II. We also discuss the current state of the format and close with a fun conversation about what we’d like to see from the franchise for its 25th birthday celebration next year!
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Donald Smith Jr. has appeared on the cast and we begin by briefly discussing his involvement with Magic: The Gathering! We then shift gears to the Pokemon Players Cup II Region Qualifiers, which have ended, and talk about what we are legally allowed to. We cover the cast’s teams, overall usage statistics, and Pokemon’s monthly updates regarding a potential return to live competitions!
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Nick Navarre is here and we’re covering the Pokemon Players Cup II Region Qualifiers! We discuss surviving the action-packed opening weekend as well as details for the official stream!
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Alessio Yuri Boschetto returns as we continue our coverage of the format with the new Crown Tundra additions! We break down which Pokemon are looking strong at the start and what to look out for. We also discuss the upcoming Pokemon Players Cup II and how things are shaping up for this exciting tournament!
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Kimo Nishimura arrives in style with the Crown Tundra now in hand! We begin to unravel the most significant format change on the Switch to date by discussing the new legendary regional variants and Pokemon, including some unexpected noble steeds!
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Collin Heier is here and we’re talking about practice! We delve into some of the differences and nuances between Pokemon Showdown, a popular online simulator, and Battle Stadium, the official in-game ladder! We discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using each platform when preparing for tournaments as we impatiently wait for the release of the Crown Tundra!
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The specifics of the next format update complementing the Crown Tundra remain a mystery! We talk about what we expect to see in November and continue to cover even more Legendary Pokemon, including Mythical Pokemon and the Ultra Beasts!
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The Crown Tundra is coming soon and the competitive Pokemon format on the Switch will likely be expanding in a big way yet again! We recap the recent pre-qualifier tournament for Pokemon Players Cup II before breaking down the significant details from the Crown Tundra presentation! We discuss Legendaries, the Ability Patch, and their impacts on another format update.
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Justin Burns returns for the Season 4 opener of The Hyper Voice! We begin with the upcoming online battle competition serving as a pre-qualifier for the Pokemon Players Cup II! We then cover an official update about the status of live events for the remainder of the 2020 calendar year.
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Get ready for more action! We have made it to another season finale of the show and we’re dissecting all of the details of the newly revealed second edition of the Pokemon Players Cup! We conclude by covering what this tournament means for competitive Pokemon moving forward.
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Elisa has arrived on the cast after finishing as the runner-up in the Women’s Tournament! We recap one of the first major events since the new bans went into effect by discussing the top Pokemon and teams.
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Alyssa Smith is here! We start by talking about the upcoming Women’s Tournament before diving into the newly updated format! We brace ourselves for this next phase of the game by covering what Pokemon and strategies are primed to take center stage due to the absence of the banned Pokemon.
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Santino Tarquinio is here with the coals still burning hot after winning the 2020 Pokemon Players Cup! It’s time to start your steam engines as we talk about his team and his dominant, undefeated run through the tournament! We then shift gears and our focus to the next significant format update removing several high usage Pokemon from competitive play.
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Gabby Snyder returns as we share some of our cherished memories from previous World Championships! We also discuss the iconic first World Championship title that Ray Rizzo won ten long years ago before doing a brief preview of the Pokemon Players Cup Finals.
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We have finally made it to our 100th episode! We celebrated this monumental milestone by walking you through the history and origins of the show while also answering your questions in this two-hour special!
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The Pokemon Players Cup finishes at the end of August so we naturally started looking ahead! We talk about the prospect of the open team sheet rule for future events as well as potential format updates we may see in the coming months, including those from the Crown Tundra.
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Justin Burns, Adi Subramanian, and Rajan Bal are here to talk about the end of the Pokemon Players Cup in July! We discuss the players moving on into the August phase and the experience of playing in a tournament with open team sheets. We then have a fun conversation about team building and the team used by the cast featuring Comfey.
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The first two weekends of Pokemon Players Cup action have concluded with one more remaining! We spend our time recapping the competition days and covering Alex’s run in the tournament.
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Let the Pokemon Players Cup begin! We talk about what preparing for the tournament was like and how great it is that you can now compete with Pokemon you have obtained in previous generations via the battle-ready symbol.
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Adi Subramanian is here as we cover news about the 2021 World Championships having multiple qualification levels and being run as a four day event! We also discuss what’s been hot and kicking at the start of yet another major format update. Remember...the expanding force will be with you, always. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Adi: https://twitter.com/adisubra
Alessio Yuri Boschetto has made it on the show after winning the Pokemon Players Cup Kickoff Invitational! We discuss the details of this opening event and prepare ourselves for more Players Cup action coming next month! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Yuree: https://twitter.com/YureeVGC
Samuel Haarsma and Toler Webb return to the air for our first in-depth look at the Isle of Armor with it in hand! We kick the episode off with the Pokemon Players Cup, the Kickoff Invitational, and then shift gears to this first part of the Expansion Pass. We cover the returning Pokemon and new move tutor moves, which will all be included in the format starting in July. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Samuel: https://twitter.com/Dr_Fidget Toler: https://twitter.com/Dimsunlight
Andrew Burley has joined the cast to cover the start of our summer Pokemon adventures! We discuss the May Online Competition and updates about the Pokemon Players Cup before diving into details about the Expansion Pass. We then talk about some of the additions coming next week in the Isle of Armor as well as the not too distant future of the Crown Tundra. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Andrew: https://twitter.com/IsAndrewElite
While the qualification results for the Pokemon Players Cup are being tallied, we jump back into the past to the very beginning of our competitive scene in this Roar of Time episode. It’s never too late to discuss the 2008 Pokemon Video Game Showdown! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Justin Burns is back as we all somewhat return to competitive play in the Pokemon Players Cup! We break down the schedule of events and address the details of this unforeseen summer surprise. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Justin: https://twitter.com/JustMrBurns
Enosh Shachar has arrived to talk about the Pokemon season in 2013! We discuss his top finishes throughout the year and share stories from tournaments, including an iconic moment from the United States National Championship Final. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Enosh: https://twitter.com/EnoshShachar
A season that began with so much promise on the Nintendo Switch came grinding to a halt in the wake of a worldwide pandemic. We talk about the timeline of the season since the previous World Championships and predict what broad paths may await players upon returning to the circuit. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Chalkey Horenstein, Randy Kwa, and Travis Standiford join the packed cast to celebrate the 15 year anniversary of the 2005 Pokemon Emerald Ultimate Frontier Brain Battle! We discuss online quiz shenanigans, receiving Pokemon Emerald versions before the official North American release, and all of the other circumstances leading up to the tournament. We also cover details of the event itself, known as the Battle in Seattle, in this very special episode! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Randy: https://twitter.com/R_Inanimate
It’s a revolving door of Pokemon! The legendary Nick McCord joins us to reminisce about his time as emcee with The Pokemon Company International. We discuss humble beginnings, cherished memories of the community, and what it was like moving away from hosting events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Adam Dorricott has arrived! We briefly cover some current news before digging deep to discuss a special Steel-type Pokemon. We also talk about commentary for the game, including origins, memories, advice, and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Adam: https://twitter.com/Dozzalon
Ashton Cox returns to the show as we discuss The Pokemon Company International’s difficult decision to cancel the remainder of the 2020 season, including the World Championships. We also delve into the Champions Cup, a massive online tournament recently held. While official events have been placed on hiatus until further notice, this won’t stop the online scene. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Ashton: https://twitter.com/AshtonCoxGAZ
We’re here to converse about several online tournaments which are a foothold for players while the official competitive circuit has been temporarily put on hold. We then meander into Isle of Armor Expansion Pass details revealed in a recent Nintendo Direct Mini. We also close the show by spending some time discussing Animal Crossing: New Horizons as a great way to getaway from the real world. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Justin Burns is here as we talk about a couple of Regionals in Sweden and Australia! We then evaluate the numerous tournament cancellations due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the timing of future series changes, and what this all means for the remainder of the 2020 season. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Justin: https://twitter.com/JustMrBurns
Justin Ramirez hops on the show as we recap the Collinsville, Illinois Regional, the last major tournament of the original 2020 format! We then discuss Series 3, which was already used in the Puerto Rico Special Event and will be prominently featured for several upcoming weekends in March. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Justin: https://twitter.com/justinlramirez
We spent this episode providing a recap of the Oceania International Championship! We discuss the top players and teams for one of the last remaining tournaments in this current ranked battle series. We then start looking ahead to this weekend’s upcoming Regional in Collinsville, Illinois. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Abe Brath has joined the cast this week to talk about Pokemon Home’s release! We provide our impressions of this storage feature but more importantly discuss the implications it had and will have on format updates. We also touch on the Oceania International Championship, although time zones made this tricky. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Abe: https://twitter.com/SeacoVGC
We have been absolutely smitten by Gigantamax Pokemon, the focus of the episode this week! We discuss all of them in detail, including those that will be added in the future. We also talk about the new competitive items introduced this generation as well as make a brief pass over the Oceania International Championship. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Time to pack your bags! We’re heading to our new Pokemon Home, which is what we kickoff this episode discussing. We also cover the release of Gigantamax Toxtricity, the 2020 International Challenge February, and review the new moves introduced in the Generation 8 games. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Justin Burns has returned just in time to cover the largest Regional in modern competitive Pokemon history recently held in Dallas, Texas! We recap the event all the way from issues with the official stream to top finishing teams and Pokemon. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Justin: https://twitter.com/JustMrBurns
Jon Hu is here to talk about the first ever Regional tournament on the Switch over in Germany! We break down the top teams and discuss a future International as well as the upcoming Dallas, Texas Regional in North America. We also react to the stunning announcement of the Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield expansion pass from last week’s surprise Pokemon Direct and what implications this may have moving forward. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Jon: https://twitter.com/JHufself
Happy New Year everyone! The 2020 format has officially begun and there is a lot to discuss. We recap the World Champion Invitational as well as news and updates that occurred over the winter break. We have also attended live tournaments using the Nintendo Switch and share our best practices for your next event. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
We are finishing the 2019 year strong with a roundup of several recent online tournaments for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield! We also discuss a special tournament of World Champions and what game updates need to happen before the format switch in January. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Kimo Nishimura has joined the show this week as we size up Gigantamax Pokemon and the official rules recently released for the 2020 format! We discuss our various timers, hardware accessories, and how big of a factor Gigantamax might be. However, we must first cover the final Ultra Series Regional in North America in beautiful, sunny California. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Kimo: https://twitter.com/TapuKimo
We’re getting technical about Pokemon in Galar! We first briefly cover a small Regional in Florida from Ultra Series and then talk a lot about various updates to moves. We then conclude the episode by discussing some practice tournaments to learn as much as we can during the early stages of the brand new metagame. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
The time has finally come! Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield have been released on the Nintendo Switch! We start off this episode by covering the Latin America International, one of the final few remaining Ultra Series events, before providing our first impressions of the new games. We then dabble into a few updates to competitive aspects of the game and share a major revelation that may reshape the double battle landscape in Generation 8. This episode is brought to you with no spoilers! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Raghav Malaviya is here on our final episode before the official release of Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield! We conclude our rundown of Mega Pokemon and provide a brief recap of the west coast Regional in Portland, Oregon. We then talk about some minty fresh items and various other updates being implemented that make building teams within the game even easier. Onward to the Galar region! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Raghav: https://twitter.com/MudhimanVGC
Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield draw ever closer as we continue our discussion about Mega Evolution. We go into individual detail about the first wave of these iconic Pokemon introduced while also covering major tournament events in France and the United States. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Aaron Traylor joins the show this week to discuss several significant and influential generational mechanics! We start to say our final farewells as Mega Stones and Z-Crystals only have a limited time left in competitive play. With Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield merely weeks away, we also bring the big topic of Dynamax into the conversation. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Aaron: https://twitter.com/TBFUnreality
Mike Woitalla is here to talk about streams from the perspective of a tournament organizer and judge! We cover streams past and present as well as the challenges that may lie ahead in the future for Pokemon on the Nintendo Switch. Lastly, we discuss the big Gigantamax reveals of some familiar faces. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Mike: https://twitter.com/SummitCityGym
Justin Burns has made it to recap the Regional in Knoxville, Tennessee! We also discuss another Galarian Pokemon and the experience of contributing to major event power rankings on the official Pokemon website. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Justin: https://twitter.com/JustMrBurns
Calvin Chan has rejoined the cast as we make a triumphant return to historical segments! This Roar of Time is dedicated to Pokemon's Journey Across America tournament in 2006, a predecessor to VGC as we now know it. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
We are here with Jeremy Odena, winner of the Washington, D. C. Open! We discuss that tournament as well as several other major events from across the world in New Jersey, Germany, and Brazil. We then transition to talk about significant changes we may see in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield regarding entry into competitive play. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Jeremy: https://twitter.com/JayOhh_12
Attention class Jon Hu has returned! This episode we discuss a Galarian evolution of a very special bird Pokemon, the Nintendo Switch Lite, and travel award numbers. We then converse about Pokemon in the classroom and getting recognized outside of the game. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Jon: https://twitter.com/JHufself
The season starts to heat up as we discuss our local area tournaments and then bring the legendary Ash Ketchum into the spotlight! We also cover our ultimate goals in competitive Pokemon and what it will take to be a master. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Ashton Cox has rejoined the cast this week as we recap a Special Event in Australia and a Regional in the United Kingdom! We then talk about Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield news from the recent Nintendo Direct as well as local tournament scenes. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Ashton: https://twitter.com/AshtonCoxGAZ
Welcome to Season 3 of The Hyper Voice! This episode is all about celebrating Alex's second Regional win in Ft. Wayne back in 2017! We discuss his beloved team and how he ultimately claimed victory. We then switch over to Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield to talk about some news, Dynamax mechanics, and timer logistics. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
We are back with the second part of our coverage of the 2019 World Championships! We discuss the players, Pokemon used, and review the 2019 season as a whole to conclude this abridged season of The Hyper Voice. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Aaron Traylor returns to the cast fresh off of a stellar performance at the 2019 World Championships where he finished in the Top 16! We talk about several aspects of the event from open to close in the first part of our Worlds recap coverage. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Aaron: https://twitter.com/TBFUnreality
The Pokemon world is about to descend on Washington, D.C. for the 2019 World Championships! We discuss the recent news about Galarian forms and preview the event by going over Ultra Series and our expectations for Worlds. Championship trophies and spoils await the victors! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Nick Navarre joins the cast this week as we examine the layout of the upcoming 2020 season and talk a little bit about Worlds. We cover championship points, kickers, invites, Internationals, and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Nick: https://twitter.com/NailsOU
Gabby Snyder is here to uncover the mystery of the Worlds Pikachu theme! We then talk a lot about commentary for tournaments, so we're really just talking about talking. We also discuss the Pokemon Go Invitational and our hopes for the 2020 season. Finally, we close with an early edition of the Worlds Location Game! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Gabby: https://twitter.com/GabbySnyder
Jake White joins the show to help us calculate the price to pay for the chance to play! We then shift our attention to the useful tool every competitive Pokemon player should be familiar with, the damage calculator. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Jake: https://twitter.com/squirrelboyVGC
The 2020 season's Regional schedule has been announced! This show is a quick turnaround to discuss these locations and to make predictions about future Internationals and the format shift. Finally, we close with an important message about the World Championships. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Welcome to another episode filled with many bright ideas! Our illuminating conversation covers the 2019 Washington, D.C. Open, the Nintendo Switch Lite, and the timing of the final few rounds at major tournaments. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Our token Pokken player Kamaal Harris has returned to help us celebrate Episode 50! This time we discuss Z-Moves, underleveled Pokemon, Pokken Tournament DX, and some more big news from a surprise Sword and Shield trailer. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Kamaal: https://twitter.com/KamaalHarris
Escape the heat with us even though we've entered the quiet summer months of the season. This episode is absolute fire as we talk about a variety of topics including Worlds invitations, type chart changes, and our predictions for the Worlds Pikachu. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
This week we are joined by North America International Championship semifinalist Jonathan Evans as we recap the entire event. We dive deep into this tournament to discuss the multiple days of competition and then move into what Pokemon to expect and what to do moving forward. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Jonathan: https://twitter.com/EzraelVGC
Hey, Aaron Zheng is here and we're back with another episode of The Hyper Voice where we talk about the Pokemon Go panel at E3 2016. We also provide commentary on this year's big E3 Pokemon news, reveals, and announcements. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Aaron: https://twitter.com/CybertronVGC
Chuppa Cross is here to help us do a brief review of the Madison Regional before talking about the 2019 Pokemon Press Conference. We then transition into our reactions to the Pokemon Direct which revealed several pieces of information about the new games coming to Nintendo Switch. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Chuppa: https://twitter.com/ChuppaVGC
Justin Burns has arrived! We recap his finish at the Santa Clara Regional and then keep the show rolling in the snowball race. Finally, Incineroar comes into focus as we discuss this omnipresent and dominant force in the game. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Justin: https://twitter.com/JustMrBurns
Tommy Cooleen makes an appearance on the show to talk about his Regional victory and other recent tournaments. We then cover possible formats we might be playing in September after the World Championships. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Tommy: https://twitter.com/TmanVGC
Let's start the discussion about the 2019 Ultra Series with a general overview of everything that's happened so far. Those who are always aiming for the top, and those who aren't. That slight difference in attitudes will have a big impact once you go out to tournaments. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Renewed, revitalized, and revived, the show finally resumes after 20 months off the air. It's time to officially kickoff Season 2 as we explore the world of competitive Pokemon once again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Revisit the action from the 2017 World Championships! Chris Danzo and Justin Crubaugh join Alex Underhill in Anaheim to discuss the events from Worlds as they happened day-by-day. [Original Release Date: September 12, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Chris: https://twitter.com/ChrisDanzo Justin: https://twitter.com/iMagikarpVGC
VGC 2017 has finally reached its most significant stage! Who will be crowned the next World Champion?! The ultimate challenge lies ahead... [Original Release Date: August 14, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
The early announcement regarding 2018 circuit information was largely unexpected but very much welcomed. We discuss the changes to the layout of next season, their impacts, as well as when the format might flip and what it might look like. [Original Release Date: August 11, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
New challenger approaching! Matt Swanson returns to talk about Super Smash Bros. at EVO 2017. Don't worry, we tie it in back to Pokemon and some of the issues regarding the growth of VGC. In this episode we discuss the obstacles and barriers impeding our path, as well as a potential structural remedy that may have flown under the radar in Indianapolis. [Original Release Date: July 21, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Matt: https://twitter.com/SwannerSSB
The race to Worlds is over! Collin Heier joins the show to recap the final laps of the long regular season! We start with Nationals in Japan and then mainly shift gears over to the North American International for a spectacular finish. [Original Release Date: July 13, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Collin: https://twitter.com/BattleRoom
Gavin Michaels has come prepared and returns to the show fully charged! We're here to talk about the battery life of your systems, review the time line of the metagame, and answer your questions. Don't worry, we also briefly mention the big Pokemon news delivered during the recent Pokemon Direct and E3 2017. [Original Release Date: June 17, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Gavin: https://twitter.com/komvgc
Chris Danzo and Danny Hemchand have arrived on the show only to find themselves locked in a basement! In this episode we cover the events and top performing teams at the recent Madison Regional. We then share key thoughts on the value of team building and testing in groups, as well as the landscape of Worlds' invitations. [Original Release Date: June 6, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Chris: https://twitter.com/ChrisDanzo Danny: https://twitter.com/ImJabberwocky
Alex Gomez makes his debut to talk about everything Europe. We discuss their International from back in December, their new CP Bar, and a Milan Special Event. We close with CP Standings in the European rating zone and more talk about locations for Worlds. [Original Release Date: May 30, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex U.: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Alex G.: https://twitter.com/PokeAlex_
Order up! Aaron Traylor is here to help us cover the Virginia and Toronto Regionals, as well as the Korean National Championship. We also touch on the final upcoming International and the reality of the big six in Pokemon. [Original Release Date: May 19, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Aaron: https://twitter.com/TBFUnreality
Ashton Cox joins us on The Hyper Voice after emerging victorious at the Latin American International Championship! We talk about his experiences at that tournament, the qualification level adjustments for Worlds, and the North American International in a rather fruitful episode. [Original Release Date: May 12, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Ashton: https://twitter.com/AshtonCoxGAZ
Randy Kwa joins us to discuss the Japan Cup and sportsmanship in the game. While you may not realize it, your actions at tournaments are always being closely monitored, so be on your best behavior. Finally, secrets are revealed about 2011 US Nationals during a brief roar of time segment. [Original Release Date: April 25, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Randy: https://twitter.com/R_Inanimate
Joshua Lorcy and Grant Weldon are here to discuss the Salt Lake City Regional and various aspects about the circuit's structure. Getting ready for a major tournament can be stressful, so we also provide some insight into how to approach preparation in Pokemon. [Original Release Date: April 15, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Joshua: https://twitter.com/lorcylovesyou
Leonard Craft III joins the show to share his extensive knowledge about effort values, a crucial element in competitive Pokemon. We talk about speed as well as setting offensive and defensive goals for your EV spreads, which can all prove vital to your success. Finally, we close with the metagame and answer your questions. [Original Release Date: April 7, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Leonard: https://twitter.com/DaWoblefet
Hey! Listen! Can you think of any link between Pokemon and the Legend of Zelda? In this episode, we venture off on an epic side quest to solve this puzzle. Our answer is to just go run around and soar above the rest without trying to scrub out. [Original Release Date: April 1, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Hayden McTavish joins the cast this week to discuss announcements regarding upcoming events as well as several tournaments that were held over the last few weeks. We finally cover the Oceania International and remind ourselves about some valuable lessons in our efforts to become Pokemon masters. [Original Release Date: March 30, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Hayden: https://twitter.com/Enigne_
Surprise! We get to talk about our favorite Pokemon from previous VGC formats and share small glimpses about each one. Before zipping back-and-forth through time, we cover announcements about Latin America's International and Japan's Battle Competition qualifier series. In addition, we address concerns regarding problems the International Championships are facing. [Original Release Date: March 19, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Nintendo Switch is here! Jon Hu returns to talk about the new console, experiences at the Collinsville Regional, and his Top 8 match against newly crowned Regional Champion Alex Underhill. There is also an International happening which we mostly forgot about, but that's okay. [Original Release Date: March 10, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Jon: https://twitter.com/JHufself
Several major events are on the horizon. We cover a variety of topics after crossing the midway point of the season, including upcoming Regionals, their corresponding stream teams, and of course, the International in Australia. The pressure is on so prepare for your next big tournament. [Original Release Date: March 2, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Giovanni Costa provides a boost to the show as we discuss the Anaheim Regional, the ONOG Invitational, and all sorts of fun things about the Internationals. On a related note, don't forget to have fun playing Pokemon! The CP Train is leaving the station so hop on for this week's episode. [Original Release Date: February 24, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Justin Crubaugh joins us on The Hyper Voice to talk about an Online Competition and a new resource in QR Code Teams. We also cover our recent MSS and the International happening in Melbourne in just a few short weeks. [Original Release Date: February 9, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Justin: https://twitter.com/iMagikarpVGC
Tommy Cooleen joins the cast this week as we discuss new forums, NPA, and Pokemon Bank. We then take a look at Battle Spot usage stats and the current CP standings roughly halfway through the season. [Original Release Date: February 2, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Tommy: https://twitter.com/TmanVGC
Jake Muller makes an appearance as we spend a majority of this episode talking about time and the Internationals. We try to pinpoint where the North American International might be held and also cover other things related to the current format. [Original Release Date: January 25, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Jake: https://twitter.com/MajorBowman_
Chris Danzo hops on the show to discuss the Georgia and Germany Regionals and several of the metagame changes. Even though VGC 2017 is in full swing, some key parts are still missing. Pokemon Bank remains in hiding but at least the third International Championship has been revealed. [Original Release Date: January 20, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Chris: https://twitter.com/ChrisDanzo
Happiny New Year! We're back with a short recap of the Dallas Regional that occurred over the holidays. We talk about some of the players and Pokemon they used to find success. Time to get the show rolling in 2017! [Original Release Date: January 5, 2017] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Regional Champion Gavin Michaels joins the cast to talk about his recent victory in San Jose. We ask him about his team building process, some of his matches at the tournament, and the growth of competitive Pokemon. The focus then shifts to how you are qualifying for Worlds and why that might matter in the end. [Original Release Date: December 23, 2016] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Gavin: https://twitter.com/komvgc
The 2017 metagame begins to take shape as Europe's International is in the books. We discuss the events that unfolded in London and try to shed some light on where the format is heading. Signs are pointing in all directions and we don't have a map, so join The Hyper Voice as we explore the unexplored as well as review top performing Pokemon. [Original Release Date: December 14, 2016] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
All paths lead to Europe as the Pokemon world is about to storm London for the first International Championship ever held. Diana Bros joins the cast to aid us in putting the pieces together so early in the Alola Pokedex format. Due to its significance, we pretty much discuss the heavily stacked International the entire time. The first major event of the season is finally here, so get ready for some extremely exciting action! [Original Release Date: December 7, 2016] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Diana: https://twitter.com/eshivgc
Welcome to Alola! There is a lot to be grateful for with the arrival of Sun and Moon. Many features within the games have received updates but we are here to talk about changes to old Pokemon themselves. In addition to covering abilities, attacks, and stats, we provide our first weather forecast for the new format. The beginning of 2017 will be wild, so we are taking baby steps before we hit the ground running. [Original Release Date: November 23, 2016] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Generation 7 is almost here! In the last possible show before Sun and Moon are officially released, we actually talk about the games and what we're most excited for moving forward. We focus on some basic features, Pokemon, and how you are best served using your bottle caps. [Original Release Date: November 16, 2016] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Generation 6 introduced several changes to how we played VGC, with perhaps the most significant being Mega Evolution. Zach Droegkamp hops on the show to help us pay one final tribute to Mega Pokemon. In this episode, we cover the impact they have had on the game over the last 3 years. With VGC 2017 removing the use of Mega Stones, it is finally time to say goodbye. [Original Release Date: November 9, 2016] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Zach: https://twitter.com/braverius
There is perhaps nothing more omnipresent in competitive Pokemon than luck, other than Pokemon themselves. Notorious confusion move enthusiast Jon Hu joins us on the show to discuss the many facets of luck. We attempt to define hax, recall some hax-filled highlights, and talk about different approaches to this crucial element of the game. [Original Release Date: November 2, 2016] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Jon: https://twitter.com/JHufself
International guest Nimiel Catipon joins the show to talk about some differences in circuits between North America and Asia Pacific. We also discuss a recent Premier Challenge, Worlds again, and the upcoming format change. [Original Release Date: October 26, 2016] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Nimiel: https://twitter.com/leiminVGC
Entry fees and prizes for higher level tournaments are on the rise. This week we discuss some of the issues related to your money and what impact this may have in the future. We also provide a brief review of the October Regionals in North America which have come and gone. [Original Release Date: October 19, 2016] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
The VGC 2017 format has been announced much sooner than expected! With several key details still shrouded in mystery, we try to make sense of it all. VGC may be in store for its biggest year ever, so maybe it will be "your time" to shine in the sun (or moon). [Original Release Date: October 11, 2016] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Ever wonder what it is like to host a Pokemon event? In this episode, we provide some insight into the organizational aspects of Pokemon. Matt Swanson and Rebecca Cartwright join the show to share their experiences as a TO. [Original Release Date: October 5, 2016] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Matt: https://twitter.com/SwannerSSB
This week's episode covers the announcement about all the changes coming your way in the VGC 2017 season as we eagerly await the release of Pokemon Sun and Moon. We try to tackle everything from the Europe International all the way down to championship point payouts at smaller, local events. [Original Release Date: September 27, 2016] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
The very first VGC US National Champion, Mike Suleski, makes an appearance on a special edition of The Hyper Voice. In our first look at VGC history, we discuss what the dawn of VGC was like in 2009. We also talk about Mike's stellar season and the difficulty of catching and breeding competitive Pokemon back in the day. [Original Release Date: September 19, 2016] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Veteran Kamaal Harris joins The Hyper Voice to help us review the VGC 2016 season. We discuss several issues related to the previous year in Pokemon and offer some insight on improvements for the circuit. [Original Release Date: September 10, 2016] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Kamaal: https://twitter.com/KamaalHarris
Stephen and Alex are joined by guest Dane Zieman, a recent top finisher at the 2016 World Championships. In this episode, we talk about his unique team and recap Worlds before we start thinking about next season. [Original Release Date: September 4, 2016] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC Dane: https://twitter.com/DaneZ_AoJ
Stephen and Alex are joined by guest Calvin Chan in San Francisco for the 2016 World Championships. This show is really 4 mini-episodes in one as we provide our reactions to Worlds day-by-day. [Original Release Date: August 26, 2016] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC
Stephen and Alex take flight in the pilot episode of The Hyper Voice, a brand new Pokemon VGC talk show about the official competitive circuit. [Original Release Date: August 8, 2016] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHyperVoice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHyperVoice Stephen: https://twitter.com/SuperMorioka Alex: https://twitter.com/LexiconVGC