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A Japanese Sunday morning [[Pokémon]]-themed variety show and all-around [[Merchandise-Driven|general marketing device]] for the ''Pokémon'' franchise.
 
It originally specialised in re-runs of the [[Pokémon (Animeanime)|Pokémon anime]] (a rare-enough concept in Japan), with the occassional live-action episode following the exploits of the Pokemon Research Crew. The show was eventually expanded to a full hour, allowing them to have both the reruns ''and'' the live-action segments.
 
Originally specializing in reruns of the [[Pokémon (Animeanime)|Pokémon Anime]] and occasional live-action episodes following the Pokémon Research Crew, the show was eventually expanded to a full hour slot allowing them to have both the reruns ''and'' the live-action segments.
 
The show is hosted by an ensemble of [[Shoko Nakagawa]], Japanese comedy duo "TIM", comedy trio "Robert", and a small group of costumed Pokemon characters (News Reporter Chimchar, Director Lucario and occasional appearances by a Trickster Sableye).
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This show was notably the first source of news regarding the games ''[[Pokémon Heart Gold and Soul Silver|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver]]'', but as people who tune in looking for information on any newer games find out: said information is only a small part of the show, said information is typically already revealed by other sources during the week before, and the [[Widget Series|rest of the show is really weird]].
 
It is currently the longest running show of its type ([[Pokémon (Animeanime)|Pokémon Anime]] rerun show), beating out its predecessors by over a hundred episodes.
 
''Pokemon Sunday'' aired its last episode on September 26th, after which it was essentially renamed ''Pokémon Smash'' with some slight additions to the cast (such as the International Division, and replacing Chimchar and Lucario with Oshawott and Zoroark).
 
=== Tropes used in this series Include: ===
* [[Ascended Meme]]: Comparisons to ''[[Pokémon Black and White (Video Game)|Pokémon Black and White]]'' to [[Michael Jackson]]'s song "Black Or White" are made solid by the use of the song at a few points relating directly to ''Pokémon Black and White''.
* [[The Bus Came Back]]: Leader Treecko, who was part of the early years of the show, makes a brief return to celebrate the 300th episode.
* [[Chain of Deals]]: Inspired by the story of the Red Paperclip, PSC set out to find 30 people willing to trade with what they have. What does a Level 5 Magikarp get you after 30 trades? {{spoiler|a Level 75 Darkrai}}.
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* [[Name's the Same]]: A kid whose name happens to be Satoshi (Ash Ketchum) challenges Yamamoto specifically because Yamamoto's given name happens to be Hiroshi (Ash's rival Ritchie).
* [[Preview Piggybacking]]: It may not have new information often, but it does have gameplay videos.
* [[Put Onon a Bus]]: Becky, who was replaced with Shoko Nakagawa when the show went hour long. The Pokémon cast has also changed over the years.
* [[Recycled Soundtrack]]: The soundtrack from the anime is used here, too.
* [[Sesame Street Cred]]: Plenty of Japanese performers make guest appearances on the show, even Canadian Bubble Artist Fan Yang has been on the show when his show was in Japan.
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* [[Stock Footage]]: The Sunday Pokémon News segment, which became more noticeable when the show moved to a widescreen format, as the SPN segments remained in bordered full-screen.
* [[Surprisingly Good English]]: Hana of ''Pokemon Smash''.
* [[Talking Withwith Signs]]: Director Lucario, unable to talk, communicates with the cast using signboards. Chimchar's Sunday Pokémon News report is simply translated via voice over.
* [[Tertiary Sexual Characteristics]]: Chimchar is a girl, you can tell by the bow in her hair!
* [[The Professor]]: Professor Red, who comes up with wacky inventions for the crew to try out, including but not limited to life-sized versions of toys that are currently being sold.
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