The official Pokémon website has announced rules details for the upcoming 2020 Pokémon Video Game Championships season which starts on January 4th, 2020.


Battles in the Pokémon Video Game Championships will change forever on January 4, 2020, as battles move to Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield on Nintendo Switch. Players will need to devise new strategies as they incorporate the recently discovered Pokémon from the Galar region into their teams. There's still plenty of time to earn your invitation to the 2020 Pokémon World Championships in—where else—the United Kingdom, so start preparing your team today.

Tournaments in the 2020 Video Game Championships will include the following rules:

• All battles will be Double Battles played in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.
• Each player will need their own Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite and a physical or digital version of Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield to compete.
• Pokémon will need to have the Galar symbol, showing they were caught in the Galar region.
• All Pokémon from the Galar Regional Pokédex will be permitted except for Mythical Pokémon and certain Legendary Pokémon.
• All Pokémon will be set to Lv. 50, including Pokémon below Lv. 50.
• Duplicate Pokémon will not be allowed.
• Duplicate held items will not be allowed.
• Each battle will begin with a 90-second Team Preview phase.
• Players will have 7 minutes of Your Time, 45 seconds of Move Time, and (now returning to the VGC) 15 minutes of Game Time in each battle.

Additional restrictions apply to Pokémon that are capable of Gigantamaxing. While such Pokémon are very rare, there are sometimes opportunities to find them more frequently. For instance, from Friday, November 15, 2019, until early January 2020, players are more likely to encounter Gigantamax Drednaw in Pokémon Sword Max Raid Battles, Gigantamax Corviknight in Pokémon Shield Max Raid Battles, and Gigantamax Butterfree in Max Raid Battles for either game. The list of species permitted to Gigantamax will expand every few months based on events in which these Pokémon become more common. The Play! Pokémon VG Rules and Formats document on the Play! Pokémon Rules & Resources page will be updated every few months to indicate when these Pokémon are permitted for use. Pokémon capable of Gigantamaxing are not legal until they are included in the Play! Pokémon VG Rules and Formats document.

As of January 4, 2020, the following are the only Pokémon with the Gigantamax Factor that are permitted to compete:

• Butterfree
• Corviknight
• Drednaw
• Centiskorch
• Meowth
• Pikachu
• Eevee
• Snorlax
• Sandaconda
• Charizard (only permitted with the Ability Blaze)

Battles in the Video Game Championships will switch to Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield in just a few weeks, on January 4, 2020, so make sure to prepare your team. Check out the Event Locator to find an event near you, and start your trek toward the Pokémon World Championships today!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/2020-pokemon-video-game-championships-vgc-format-rules/

The Pokémon Center Singapore will sell some Pokémon Sword and Shield Trainer's Apparel items that were also sold in Japan in November of 2019. The Pokémon Center Singapore will sell the items starting on December 7th, 2019.

Pokémon Center Singapore - Sword and Shield Pokémon Trainer's Apparel

With the release of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, re-enact your own Pokémon adventure journey into the Galar region with the release of our new Pokémon trainer's apparel!!

These items are designed to be similar to the ones worn by the Protagonist in-game! Go for either the Male or Female trainer's bag and load up your pokeballs, potions and TMs to get started on your own Pokémon adventure!! Don't forget your trusty Rotom phone case so you'll always have a Pokémon buddy to keep you company on your adventure! And for those colder days, our new Leon blanket will be there to keep you cosy; and as a constant reminder of your goal to be the new League Champion!!

In addition, for our trainers starting their own school adventure, we are happy to announce the arrival of our new Galar region stationery. Featuring pen caps with in-built erasers to keep your penicls safe as well as our Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield themed erasers!!

So head on over to Pokémon Center Singapore, on 7th December 2019! Doors open at 10am, so we can't wait to see you there!


Protagonist (Boy) Leather Boston Bag - S$150.00
Protagonist (Girl) Leather Backpack - S$150.00
Leon Cape Style Blanket - S$49.00
Silicon Mobile Case Smartphone Rotom for iPhone X/Xs - S$49.00
Pencil Cap w/ Mini Eraser Picnic With Everyone - S$4.00
Pencil Cap w/ Mini Eraser Galar Region - S$4.00
Eraser w/Mini Eracer Picnic With Everyone - S$3.00
Eraser w/Mini Eracer Galar Region - S$3.00

※ All prices are including tax.
※ Please take note that the release date and prices are subject to change without notice.
※ Photographs are for illustrative purposes only. The actual product may differ in color and design.
※ Stock availability may differ at various times. Please check in-store for details.
※ Quantity of products are limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
※ Products are only available whilst stocks last. In the event the item is out of stock, we apologize in advance for any inconvenience caused.
※ To ensure availability of items for all customers, a quantity restriction per item may be imposed on each customer.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/

Pokémon Center Singapore has announced that they will also sell the Shibuya Graffiti Art line of merchandise starting on December 7th, 2019. The Pokémon Center Shibuya opened on Friday, November 22nd, 2019 at the Shibuya PARCO Floor 6 and also sold many of these items.

Pokémon Center Singapore - Shibuya Graffiti Art

Pokémon Center Shibuya has taken over, and Graffiti Art has been seen around the block!

Coming to Pokémon Center Singapore are some ruffians who love to spray Graffiti Art! Pikachu, Mewtwo, Charizard, Snorlax, and Rayquaza have invaded and are here to raise a storm! With designs unique to the Pokémon, you cannot get anymore creative than this!

The unique graffiti art come in T-shirts, Hoodies, and Caps that you can wear, as well as Bags, Coin Cases, Stickers, and PIns that you can adorn yourself with! Never grow old of the graphic designs they pull off, even the Snorlax one might surprise you!

Unique homegrown talent, with never-before-seen punkish styles are sure to catch anyone's eye. Not to forget our beloved Pikachu being the artist behind it all, has its own plush!

So head on over to Pokémon Center Singapore, on 7th December 2019, to get ahead of the style game, and have your very own Graffiti Art to bring back home! Doors open at 10am, so we can't wait to see you there!


Soft Toy Shibuya Graffiti Pikachu Artist Style - S$34.00
Mascot Shibuya Graffiti Pikachu Artist Style - S$18.00


Cap Shibuya Graffiti Pikachu - S$50.00
Cap Shibuya Graffiti Mewtwo - S$50.00
Cap Shibuya Graffiti Charizard - S$50.00
Cap Shibuya Graffiti Rayquaza - S$50.00
Cap Shibuya Graffiti Snorlax - S$50.00




T-shirt Shibuya Graffiti Pikachu S / M / L - S$55.00
T-shirt Shibuya Graffiti Mewtwo S / M / L - S$55.00
T-shirt Shibuya Graffiti Charizard S / M / L - S$55.00
T-shirt Shibuya Graffiti Rayquaza S / M / L - S$55.00
T-shirt Shibuya Graffiti Snorlax S / M / L - S$55.00
T-shirt Shibuya Graffiti Pikachu Silhouette S / M / L - S$55.00
T-shirt Shibuya Graffiti Mewtwo Silhouette S / M / L - S$55.00
T-shirt Shibuya Graffiti Charizard Silhouette S / M / L - S$55.00
T-shirt Shibuya Graffiti Rayquaza Silhouette S / M / L - S$55.00
T-shirt Shibuya Graffiti Snorlax Silhouette S / M / L - S$55.00
Pullover Hoodie Pikachu M Shibuya Graffiti Art M / L - S$95.00
Pullover Hoodie Mewtwo M Shibuya Graffiti Art M / L - S$95.00
Pullover Hoodie Charizard M Shibuya Graffiti Art M / L - S$95.00
Pullover Hoodie Rayquaza M Shibuya Graffiti Art M / L - S$95.00
Pullover Hoodie Snorlax M Shibuya Graffiti Art M / L - S$95.00


Body Bag Shibuya Graffiti Art Pikachu - S$38.00
Sacoche Shibuya Graffiti Art Pikachu - S$40.00
Coin Case Shibuya Graffiti Art Pikachu - S$30.00
Neck Strap Shibuya Graffiti Art Pattern - S$15.00



Sticker 3pcs Pikachu Shibuya Graffiti Art - S$8.00
Sticker 3pcs Mewtwo Shibuya Graffiti Art - S$8.00
Sticker 3pcs Charizard Shibuya Graffiti Art - S$8.00
Sticker 3pcs Rayquaza Shibuya Graffiti Art - S$8.00
Sticker 3pcs Snorlax Shibuya Graffiti Art - S$8.00
Pins Collection Shibuya Graffiti Art - S$10.00

※ All prices are including tax.
※ Please take note that the release date and prices are subject to change without notice.
※ Photographs are for illustrative purposes only. The actual product may differ in colour and design.
※ Stock availability may differ at various times. Please check in-store for details.
※ Quantity of products are limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis.
※ Products are only available while stocks last. In the event the item is out of stock, we apologize in advance for any inconvenience caused.
※ To ensure availability of items for all custom

Source: https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/

The official Pokémon website has revealed the Ringing In the Fun Pikachu Figure from Funko which will be for sale a the Pokémon Center later in December of 2019.

‘Ringing In the Fun’ Pikachu Figure from Funko at the Pokémon Center

Get your first look at the latest figure from Funko’s A Day with Pikachu collection, coming soon to the Pokémon Center.

Pikachu has had a fantastic year, but the little Pokémon is looking forward to all the exciting possibilities that are in store for the New Year! Ringing In the Fun is the latest figure in Funko's A Day with Pikachu series, and it shows Pikachu celebrating at the end of the countdown to midnight. The hands on the Hoothoot clock are at 12, and we can see a used party cracker that has covered the ground with colorful confetti. And is it just us, or does Pikachu's noisemaker look suspiciously like the Ultra Beast Blacephalon?


Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/ringing-in-the-fun-pikachu-figure-from-funko-at-the-pokemon-center/

The official Pokémon website has announced that a new update is coming for Pokémon Rumble Rush where over 100 new Pokémon will be added to the game. It was announced on December 2nd, 2019 that the update would come out on November 27th, 2019, but as of this post, the last update for the game was on November 21st, 2019.

Mewtwo and New Gears Arrive in Pokémon Rumble Rush

A big update includes more Pokémon, new gears, gameplay updates, and more.

Look forward to more excitement in Pokémon Rumble Rush, starting November 27. More than 100 new Pokémon will be added to the game—including Alolan Raichu and Golisopod. Plus, the Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo has begun to appear, including as a special gift. There'll also be new Pokémon power gears that can greatly increase the CP of certain Pokémon. Also check out new style power gears, like Grappler, which causes your Pokémon to deal more damage the closer it is to its foes.

This update also includes some gameplay tweaks. The amount of damage per second you dealt will be displayed on the screen when you clear a stage. Also, the total damage done to a Super Boss using summon gears will also be displayed as well as the max damage you have dealt to one Pokémon.

Whether you haven't tried Pokémon Rumble Rush or stepped away for a while, now's a great time to rumble! You can check it out for iOS devices on the App Store and for Android devices on Google Play.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/mewtwo-and-new-gears-arrive-in-pokemon-rumble-rush/

On Thursday, December 19th, 2019, the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo space will expand! The world's first Pokémon GO official space, "Pokémon GO Lab", the sweets take-out shop "Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Cafe" and the largest "Pokémon Card Station Mega Tokyo" will open. In addition, a kids play space on the 2nd floor of the Sunshine City Alpa, has been redesigned with a "Pokémon Kids TV" design!

Pokémon GO Lab

The world's first Pokémon GO official space, "Pokémon GO Lab", will open at the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo and it is made to look like a gym from Pokémon GO. There will also be a life-sized Dr. Willow out front! Enjoy shopping for Pokémon GO's original goods, find friends, having trainer battles, and other fun activities are available at the Pokémon GO Lab. An announcement regarding "Pokémon GO Lab" will be posted on the Pokémon Center Staff Voice page on December 6th, 2019.

Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Cafe

Part of the menu has been unveiled! There are lots of fun and delicious menu items, such as a cupcake inspired by Pikachu, a playful Baumkuchen cake with Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu cut-outs on top as well as a latte with a random pattern.

Business Hours: From 10:00 to 20:00
* Same as the business hours of Sunshine City Alpa.
* From December 20th to 25th, it will be extended until 21:00.

Pokémon Card Station Mega Tokyo

The largest Pokémon Card Station at a Pokémon Center will open at the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo! There will also be a special battle table inspired by “V” from the Pokémon Card Game Sword and Shield. At Pokémon Card Station, Pokémon Card Events are held every day! The Pokémon Card staff member will welcome you to a battling space and they will answer anything about Pokémon cards.

Pokémon Kids TV Play Space

A kids play space on the 2nd floor of the Sunshine City Alpa has been redesigned with a "Pokémon Kids TV" design! You can enjoy Pokémon-related puzzles and watch "Pokémon Kids TV" videos on a Pichu shaped tv.

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/11/191129_p01.html