Pokemon

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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.

In Your Opinion Podcast

Trading cards: Childhood hobby, investment asset or a gateway to gambling?

Collecting nostalgic trading cards might bring back fond childhood memories, but consider whether the hyped-up investment market and livestreaming trends are crossing the line into gambling.

Is the next Pokemon game set in South-east Asia? Millions of fans in the region are convinced

Fans have noted that the Rafflesia-like flower on Gloom (left) and bananas carried by Tropius are both closely associated with tropical South-east Asia.

Nintendo’s shares gain $17.9 billion with surprise hit Pokemon Pokopia

Released on March 5, the new game accrued 2.2 million sales over its first four days and earned rave reviews by fans online.

How Pokemon and Resident Evil rewrote gaming history

Pikachu and flesh-eating zombies might seem to have little in common. But they show that great ideas, if handled with care, don’t get old.

Lego bets on Pokemon, interactive bricks as war in Middle East threatens higher costs

Lego is also dealing with sweeping tariffs put in place by US President Donald Trump.

Pokemon company objects to White House’s political memes

A Pokemon store in Tokyo, Japan. One of the world’s highest-grossing franchises celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2026.

‘Cultivating’ scammers: Trading card community says some mystery packs promote cheating, gambling

Oripas, short for “original packs”, are not official products but are seller-made blind packs marketed as a low-cost chance at high-value cards.

New Pokemon titles Wind and Waves mark 30 years for Nintendo’s hit franchise

Attendees line up to meet featured trainers while playing Pokemon GO on their smartphones during the in-person Pokemon GO Tour: Kalos Los Angeles 2026 event on Feb 20.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.