Pokémon Center Singapore has announced that they are canceling the following events: Mascot appearances, TCG and VGC Elite 4 Challenges, Pokémon Explorer Tours, TCG Free Battles, and all our workshops. Our list of COVID-19 canceled Pokémon Events has been updated with this announcement.

Events Suspension Announcement

Due to the growing presence of COVID-19, we regret to inform you that the below mentioned events will be temporarily suspended. We hope to resume these activities as soon as the situation improves.

This includes all our mascot appearances, TCG and VGC Elite 4 Challenges, Pokémon Explorer Tours, TCG Free Battles, and all our workshops (Colouring, Spelling, TCG Classrooms). Do note that Birthday Services will still be available in our store.

Please do take this time to practise extra caution, and stay healthy by observing safe social distancing in Pokémon Center Singapore or any other place you intend to visit, by following any given guidelines and notices in-store or otherwise.

With the efforts of everyone, we will get through this difficult time, and hopefully come back even greater than before. Thank you for your understanding, and we do apologise for any inconveniences caused.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/photos/a.1934884893505097/2556826514644262/

A new line of Pokémon Easter merchandise will be sold at the Pokémon Center and will be available starting April 4th, 2020. The art includes beautifully decorated eggs and Pokémon who seem to be very happy surrounded by many flowers. Pikachu is happy to have a stylish hat on. Plushies, mascots, stationery and miscellaneous goods are all part of the lineup! Enjoy Easter with Pokémon with pastel colored spring-like designs! Some of the items will also be available on the Amazon.co.jp Pokémon Store starting on April 11th, 2020 with pre-orders starting on April 4th, 2020 and are denoted with a （★） in the items list.

* Please Note: Depending on the situation, the release date may be postponed or canceled.

Items:

Item List:

Plushie Pikachu Pokémon Easter - 1,760 yen (★)
Plushie Hibanny Pokémon Easter - 1,760 yen (★)
Mascot Pikachu Pokémon Easter - 1,430 yen (★)
Mascot Galar Ponyta Pokémon Easter - 1,430 yen (★)
Mascot Nymphia Pokémon Easter - 1,430 yen (★)
Mascot Hibanny Pokémon Easter - 1,430 yen (★)
Mascot Mawhip (Milky Matcha) Pokémon Easter - 1,430 yen (★)
Memo Book Pokémon Easter - 990 yen (★)
Sticky Notes with BOX Pokémon Easter - 880 (★)
A4 Clear File Set of 2 Pokémon Easter - 506 yen (★)
Stickers Pokémon Easter - 660 yen (★)
Masking Tape Set of 3 Pokémon Easter - 880 yen (★)
Stainless Steel Bottle Pokémon Easter - 2,750 yen (★)
Hand Towel Pokémon Easter - 660 yen (★)
Face Towel Pokémon Easter - 1,100 yen (★)
Mini Bath Towel Pokémon Easter - 2,200 yen (★)
Mug with Lid Pokémon Easter - 1,650 yen (★)
Pass Case Pokémon Easter - 1,540 yen (★)
Acrylic Charm Collection with Stand Pokémon Easter - 605 yen each
7 types chosen at random.
Ring Memos (Set of 4) Pokémon Easter - 990 yen (★) Cookies Pokémon Easter - 702 yen Crunch Chocolate with Egg Case Pokémon Easter - 1,404 yen April 11th, 2020 - Figure with Egg Case Pokémon Easter - 715 yen each
7 types chosen at random.

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/03/200319_p01.html

The Pokémon Centers will begin selling new plushies from the games Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield starting on April 11th, 2020. These items will also be available on the Amazon.co.jp Pokémon Store starting on April 18th, 2020 with pre-orders starting on April 11th, 2020.

Item List:

Plush Galar Ponyta - 1815 yen
Plush Cramorant - 1815 yen
Plush Cramorant Gulping Form - 1815 yen
Plush Polteageist - 1815 yen
Plush Sirfetch'd - 2200 yen

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/03/200319_p02.html

The Pokémon Center Online in Japan will sell Pikachu Flower Arrangements (ピカチュウのフラワーアレンジメント) from March 13th, 2020 until April 20th, 2020. The arrangements will be delivered from May 7th, 2020 to May 10th, 2020. The flower arrangements make a great Mother's Day gift that will brighten and make any room more colourful and they feature Pikachu in the middle.

Small Size

Medium Size

Source: https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/?s=special/flower6885&utm_campaign=official_flower

The Pokémon Center Singapore has announced that a set of Pokémon Center Singapore Acrylic Keyholder Emblem and Main Art will go on sale on March 14th, 2020 for S$16.00.

Pokémon Keychain Bundle Campaign

Ever wanted to purchase Pokémon Center Singapore Acrylic Keyholder Emblem and Main Art as a set? Wait no more! Now you can simply purchase a set of Pokémon Center Singapore Acrylic Keyholder Emblem and Main Art for the price of S$16.00 from Saturday, 14th March 2020, from 10 AM onward! Please check in-store for more details!

※ All prices are including tax.
※ Please take note that the dates and timings 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 apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.
※ To ensure availability of items for all customers, a quantity restriction of 10 sets imposed on each customer.
※ Not valid with other promotions, campaigns, or discounts, otherwise stated.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/photos/a.1922667874726799/2547067282286852/

The Pokémon Center Singapore has announced that they will be introducing Gachapon machines in store starting on Saturday, March 14th, 2020.

Gachapon Announcement

Fans of capsule toys rejoice! Pokémon Center Singapore proudly introduces our very own Gachapon machines, arriving this Saturday, 14th March 2020 from 10AM onward!

One Gacha turn requires ONE token. Each token is only S$4.00, and you will need to purchase the token from the cashiers!

Here's a quick step-by-step: 1. Approach the cashier with the Gachapon in mind*.
2. Purchase a Gachapon token at the cashier for only S$4.00.
3. Insert token into Gachapon machine, turn, and out comes your toy!

*Please ensure you are sure of which Gachapon machine you would like to play before informing the cashier.




Source: https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/2545484279111819

The Pokémon Center Singapore has announced a Birthday Service Campaign where people can get special birthday related items to celebrate their birthday including a "Pikachu" or "Eevee" event Pokémon for Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield!

Birthday Service Campaign Announcement

Attention Everyone! We have a special surprise for you in Pokémon Center Singapore! Visit Pokémon Center Singapore during your birthday month to receive the following 4 presents from us:

1. Receive a "Birthday Crown" at Pokémon Center Singapore!
2. Receive a Photo Frame Souvenir to commemorate your visit at Pokémon Center Singapore!
3. Receive a Birthday Card with a Special 5% OFF Coupon to shop on this special day at Pokémon Center Singapore!
4. Receive either a "Pikachu" or "Eevee" for Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield! *Please bring along your Nintendo Switch with your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game installed to redeem the Pikachu or Eevee Promo Code*

Wait no further, trainers! If your birthday falls in the month of March, Come down and celebrate your Birthday with Pokémon Center Singapore today! Please bring along your identification to verify your date of birth too!

※ Please bring along your identification to verify your date of birth. (e.g Identification Card, Student Pass, Passport, Driver's License)
※ Birthday Coupons can only be used once on the date of issue and they cannot be combined with other discount services.
※ The discount does not apply to game consoles, peripherals, game software, cash vouchers, campaign products, or some designated products.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/photos/a.1922667874726799/2542090392784541/

The Pokémon Center is now selling new items in the Pikachu Classics Collection that will Electrify your wardrobe and are ready for work and ready for play. The new collection is inspired by Pikachu. High resolution images of the items have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Items:

Items List:

Pikachu Classics Charge Leather Money Clip - $29.99
Pikachu Classics Charge Black Silk Necktie (One Size-Adult) - $24.99
Pikachu Classics Silhouette Black Silk Necktie (One Size-Adult) - $24.99
Pikachu Classics Silhouette Gray Silk Necktie (One Size-Adult) - $24.99
Pikachu Classics Charge Black Dress Socks (One Size-Adult) - $12.99
Pikachu Classics Charge Gray Dress Socks (One Size-Adult) - $12.99
Pikachu Classics Silhouette Gray Dress Socks (One Size-Adult) - $12.99
Pikachu Classics Silhouette Black Dress Socks (One Size-Adult) - $12.99
Pikachu Classics Charge Journal (128 Pages) - $27.50
Pikachu Classics Charge Cutout Cuff Links & Tie Bar Set - $55.00
Pikachu Classics Charge Black Silk Bow Tie (One Size-Adult) - $24.99
Pikachu Classics Silhouette Gray Silk Bow Tie (One Size-Adult) - $24.99
Pikachu Classics Silhouette Black Silk Bow Tie (One Size-Adult) - $24.99
Pikachu Classics Silhouette Cutout Cuff Links & Tie Bar Set - $55.00
Pikachu Classics Silhouette Solid Cuff Links & Tie Bar Set - $55.00
Pikachu Classics Charge Solid Cuff Links & Tie Bar Set - $55.00

Source: https://www.pokemoncenter.com/pikachu-classics

The Pokémon Company and Pokémon Centers have announced they have canceled various events scheduled to be held after February 29th, 2020 in order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) and to consider customer safety. They will inform customers on the official site when they plan to resume events. They apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but they appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Events Canceled or Postponed:

・ Pokémon Card Game Events: City League Season 3 / Trainers League / Gym Battles / Pokéca's Weekends / Pokémon Card Game Classes / First Battles
These events are scheduled to resume on March 20th, 2020, but they will continue to monitor the latest situation. The official Card Game site updated on March 13th, 2020 that all events in Japan would be canceled until April 3rd, 2020.
・ Pokémon Card Game Caravan - The February 29th, 2020 event at Tokushima Momoya Toy Game Shop will go ahead as planned. The March 7th, 2020 event at the Geo Naha Shintoshin store in Okinawa will be postponed.
・ Events related to “Pokémon Game Gym”
・ Events held at Pokémon Centers
・ Pokémon GO Nidorino and Gengar Raid Day has been canceled in Japan, South Korea, and Italy which was scheduled for Sunday, March 1st, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
・ Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Grand Reopening rescheduled from March 6th, 2020 to April 2020.
・ The Safari Zone St. Louis, Missouri, US from Friday, March 27th, 2020 to Sunday, March 29th, 2020 was canceled.
・ The Pokémon GO Abra Community Day which was scheduled to take place on March 15th, 2020 was postponed.
・ Canada Regional Championships 2020 scheduled for March 13th, 2020 to March 15th, 2020 at The International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada was canceled an hour after the event was scheduled to start. Later in the day on March 13th, 2020, the official Pokémon website announced that Charlotte Regional Championships, scheduled for March 20-22, 2020, Regional de Pokémon de Joinville em Santa Catarina 2020, scheduled for March 28-29, 2020 and Salt Lake City Pokémon Regional Championships, scheduled for April 4-5, 2020 had been canceled as well.
・All Play! Pokémon Events Canceled from March 17th, 2020 through May 14th, 2020.
・Pokémon GO Raid Hour: This events cancellation was announced on March 17th, 2020.
・Pokémon GO Safari Zone - Liverpool and Philadelphia postponements were announced on March 18th, 2020.
・Pokémon GO - Special Lugia Raid Week was to be held on Tuesday, March 24th, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Tuesday, March 31st, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT but was canceled on March 23rd, 2020.
・Pokémon Center Singapore - Events Suspension Announcement - March 24th, 2020 - All mascot appearances, TCG and VGC Elite 4 Challenges, Pokémon Explorer Tours, TCG Free Battles, and all workshops were canceled.
・ Pokémon GO Raid Hour (every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. local time): This event was canceled until further notice on March 27th, 2020.
・ 2020 Pokémon Championship Series Canceled including the 2020 World Championships - Announced on March 31st, 2020. All invitations to the 2020 Pokémon World Championships would be honored for the 2021 World Championships.
・Pokémon Center Singapore - Anniversary Celebrations Postponed
・Pokémon the Movie Coco Special Advance Ticket Release Date Postponed - Originally scheduled for purchase on April 17th, 2020.
・Pokémon Center Singapore Temporary Closure - The Pokémon Center Singapore announced on April 4th, 2020 that it would temporarily close from Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 until Monday, May 4th, 2020, or until further advised by the Ministry of Singapore.
・Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores to Temporarily Close in Japan - Announced on April 7th, 2020, from April 8th, 2020 until the emergency declaration ends, the stores were temporarily closed. On April 17th, 2020, it was announced that the remaining stores that were opened during that time period would also close on Saturday, April 18th, 2020 but the Pokémon Center Online would continue to operate normally.
・Pocket Monsters 2019 Anime Production Delays - The official Pocket Monsters anime PR Twitter posted an announcement on Sunday, April 19th, 2020 that due to the COVID-19 issue becoming a issue in Japan, production of the anime has come to a halt and that all new episodes are being delayed starting with PM 2019 episode 23 which was originally scheduled to air on Sunday, April 26th, 2020.
・Pokémon Japan Championships 2020 (PJCS2020) Canceled - The Pokémon Japan Championships 2020 (PJCS2020) was scheduled to be held at Pacifico Yokohama on Saturday, June 27th, 2020 and Sunday, June 28th, 2020.
・On May 13th, 2020, the official Pokémon Twitter news account posted a Tweet announced that Pokémon the Movie: Coco had been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
・The Pokémon Masters Special Event Double Trouble featuring the Team Rocket voice actors was released on July 8th, 2020 but it did not include the English voices at the launch of the event due to recording issues from COVID-19.
・On September 17th, 2020, the official Pokémon website announced that Play! Pokémon Live Competitions and Events for the remainder of 2020 would be suspended.
・On December 8th, 2020, it was announced that the Pokémon Center Kyoto Temporarily Closed Due to an employee getting COVID-19.
・On April 21st and 24th, 2021, it was announced that due to the Japanese government issuing a State of Emergency in regards to COVID-19 cases in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures, Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores, Pokémon Cafes and Pikachu Sweets stores will be temporarily closed in those areas. The City League Additional Season scheduled to be held at the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo and the Pokémon Center Osaka on May 1st, 2021 and May 3rd, 2021 was also cancelled due to the closure of the facilities.
・On May 13th, 2021, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and Changi Airport Group announced that the Jewel would temporarily close from May 13th, 2021 to May 26th, 2021 for staff COVID-19 testing and deep cleaning and disinfection which required the Pokémon Center Singapore to temporarily close during that time. On May 25th, 2021, it was announced that they'd extend the closing to June 13th, 2021.
・On August 1st, 2021, the official Japanese Pokémon website announced that one employee working at Pokémon Cafe Nihombashi, Tokyo was infected with COVID-19. They closed the cafe temporarily but the Pokémon Center Tokyo DX stayed open.
・On August 20th, 2021, a temporary Pokémon Center Branch was scheduled to open in Smark Isesaki from Saturday, August 21st, 2021 to October 10th, 2021. In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it was announced on the Smark Isesaki official website that it had been canceled and a future schedule would be announced on the website as soon as it was decided.
・On August 20th, 2021, the official Japanese Pokémon Card Game website announced that official card game events in Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Shizuoka, Kyoto, Hyogo and Fukuoka scheduled from August 20th, 2021 to September 12th, 2021 had been canceled in addition to the already canceled events for Okinawa, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, and Osaka which were canceled earlier in the month until September 12th, 2021.
・On August 23rd, 2021, the official Japanese Pokémon website announced that an employee working at the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo had contracted COVID-19 and as a result, the store would be temporarily closed on Monday, August 23rd, 2021. During the temporary closure, the Pokémon Center Tokyo DX, Pokémon Center Skytree Town, and Pokémon Center Shibuya would be selling Pokémon Card Game products to those who won the purchase lottery for the products released on August 20th, 2021 and were to pick them up at the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo.
・On August 26th, 2021, the official Japanese Pokémon website announced that there would be temporary closures of Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores in areas under an Emergency Declaration for COVID-19. Also the Shiraberu-kun and the Pokémon Center Pika Pika Big Investigation! campaign ended on August 27th, 2021 instead of August 29th, 2021.

* There is currently no scheduled closures for the Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores due to the impact of this virus, but if there is any changes due to the recommendation from the government, local governments, regulatory agencies, health centers, etc, The Pokémon Company will announce it.

Sources: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/02/200228_at01.html, https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2020/20200226_002317.html, https://twitter.com/NianticHelp/status/1233497146386788359

The Pokémon Center Singapore has announced that as a follow up to their Soft Case for Airpods release, they will also be selling new iPhone cases which some also work for the new iPhone XR and iPhone 11 models.

iPhone XR and iPhone 11 Cases

Following our Airpods soft cases from yesterday, we have plenty more mobile accessories ready to be discovered! Coming this weekend, we will be releasing new cases for not only the older models of iPhones, but also iPhone XR and iPhone 11 users!

Not only that, even if you are not an iPhone user, we have a slew of multi-mobile cases* with amazing designs just for you, too! Pikachu has brought all of its friends some pretty cool new designs, as well as the Pokémon Diner series so that everyone can chill and relax with it! Look out for them this Saturday, 29th of February 2020, from 10 am, as new mobile accessories start coming to our shores!

*Please check if the dimensions on the phone case matches the dimensions of your phone before making the purchase.

Fluffy Hard Case Pikachu iPhone X/Xs - S$40.00
Fluffy Hard Case PIkachu iPhone XR - S$40.00
Fluffy Hard Case Pikachu iPhone 11 - S$40.00

Soft Case Pikachu iPhone 8/7/6/6s - S$33.00
Soft Case PIkachu iPhone X/Xs - S$33.00
Soft Case PIkachu iPhone XR - S$33.00
Soft Case Pikachu iPhone 11 - S$33.00

Multi-mobile Case 150 Pikachu & Razz Berry - S$49.00
Multi-mobile Case 150 Pokémon Diner White - S$49.00
Multi-mobile Case 150 Pokémon Diner Beige - S$49.00
Multi-mobile Case 150 Pokémon Diner Black - S$49.00
Multi-mobile Case 150 Pokémon Diner Pink - S$49.00

※ 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 apologise 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/posts/2531108120549435