The One Where We Review Road Trip & Look Forwards To August!

This week,

We kick off with huge news as Pokémon GO drops five new City Safari events for Septemner 2025—Amsterdam, Bangkok, Cancún, Valencia, and Vancouver are all on the calendar! We break down the featured spawns, bonuses, and exclusive Pokémon and ask the big question: Will we go?

Next, it’s time for Adventure Week 2025! With new Pokémon releases and a fresh take on this fan-favourite event, we share our best moments, biggest letdowns, and whether this year’s format kept us moving—or had us skipping steps.

We also dive into the announcement of GMax Butterfree Raid Day & what to expect, followed by a look at the upcoming Rookidee Community Day. Does the bonus disappoint? Is the Ultra Unlock version worth the hype?

We react to the GO Fest Max Finale news including the Pokémon Presents surprise—Eternatus, GMax Cycling Battles, and a juicy promo code drop!

Then it’s time for the Shiny Happy Pokémon game, hosted by Mark—Ian out-glitter JT Valor in this best-of-three shiny guessing challenge?

Plus, we & JT Valor reflect on the UK Pokémon GO Road Trip in Manchester and London—the highs, lows, and potential for the future.

Finally, it’s Shinies of the Week—each host shares two community highlights!

We’d like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:

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JB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, Mufti & DeanDHL.

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The Gaming Blender
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