Pokemon

Pokemon fun run coming to Singapore in November as part of 30th anniversary celebrations

The Pokemon Run 30 event will be held at The Kallang on Nov 7 and 8, with other editions in Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta and Hong Kong.

Pokemon Center at Jewel to reopen on July 1 with new design inspired by Singapore’s heritage

The revamped Pokemon store will feature a model of Solgaleo and Pikachu at the facade of its store.

How one Singapore family is chasing a million-dollar Pokemon dream

Mr Andy Chua (second from right) roped in (from left) Mr Gab Chua, Mr Glenn Chua, and Mr Bryan Leong to start Pokemakase, a family-run venture that buys, sells and trade Pokemon cards.

Meet the Dubai trader flying all over the world for rare Pokemon cards

A chance encounter with Singapore collectors in Dubai brought Mr Sony Rehan (centre) to Singapore's fast-growing trading card scene.

Inside Singapore’s Pokemon trading boom where millions in cash are swopped for rare cards

Visitors at Kyo Cards Con at Singapore Expo on May 2. The trading card event drew about 10,000 visitors, matching its February debut.

Teen traders, grail cards and weekend profits at Singapore collectible convention

(From left) Mr Lee Shang Hong, Mr Davian Sng and Mr Adrian Lim teamed up at Kyo Con to buy, sell and trade Pokemon cards under the name Snorlaxandco.

Japan airport to bear Pokemon name to help revitalise disaster-hit area

An artist's impression of the Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport.

Jail for man who dealt with nearly $10,000 in Pokemon cards scam proceeds

Melvinder Singh Khaira was arrested in June 2025, and was out on bail when he stole food items worth over $52 from a supermarket six months later.

Commentary

Inside the speculative world of trading cards, and why Singapore needs a new rulebook

The “rip and ship” live stream has come amid a global resurgence of interest after the Covid-19 pandemic in collecting Pokemon cards.

Pokemon shop employee stabbed to death in Tokyo’s commercial district

The woman was a staff member of the Pokemon Centre store in a commercial building in Tokyo.

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