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Pokémon × G-SHOCK 30th Anniversary Watch — S$299 in Singapore From 25 July

July 3, 2026 Xian Skyrider

Pokémon’s 30th anniversary has delivered some standout merchandise, but nothing lands quite like this: Casio has teamed up with The Pokémon Company to release the GA-110PKM-7A, the first full-sized G-SHOCK ever to carry the Pokémon name. Singapore fans can get one from the official G-SHOCK Singapore store from 25 July 2026 at S$299 — with quantities capped at one unit per CASIO-ID member.

Pokemon 30th Anniversary｜Collaboration Model【GA-110PKM-7A】 — via CASIO G-SHOCK on YouTube

The GA-110 Platform — A First for Pokémon

Every previous Pokémon-branded Casio watch was built on the compact Baby-G line. The GA-110PKM-7A makes history by moving the franchise up to the much larger GA-110 base — G-SHOCK’s bold, imposing platform that collectors and streetwear fans will recognise instantly. On the GA-110, the Pokémon collaboration has room to show off in a way no earlier Casio tie-up has managed.

The colour palette is a direct tribute to the 1996 originals. Red, green, and blue — pulled straight from Pocket Monsters Red, Pocket Monsters Green, and Pocket Monsters Blue — run through the buttons, bezel, and accents against a translucent resin case that keeps the look clean.

Image courtesy of Casio / G-SHOCK

Every Pokémon Detail, Decoded

The dial is where the collaboration really shows off. The analogue hands are shaped like Pikachu’s silhouette, meaning the time is literally told by the franchise’s mascot. At the 9 o’clock position, a sub-dial inspired by a Poké Ball rounds off the face design, with the Pokémon logo printed alongside.

The translucent resin band is engraved with all 30 Pokémon the watch is celebrating: three first-partner Pokémon from each of the nine main-series regions (Kanto through Paldea), plus Pikachu and Eevee. Mew appears on the band loop itself, bringing the total to exactly 30. Flip the watch over and the stainless-steel case back carries an engraved Pokémon logo and a Pikachu face — a detail collectors will appreciate long after the first unboxing.

GA-110PKM-7A stainless steel case back with Pokémon and Pikachu engraving — Image courtesy of Casio / G-SHOCK

The Poké Ball Box

Casio saved some of the best design work for the packaging. The GA-110PKM-7A ships inside a Poké Ball-shaped box — a full-sized round casing that opens to reveal the watch nestled in the bottom half, surrounded by illustrations of all 30 Pokémon from the band. It is the kind of unboxing experience that turns any watch into a permanent display piece.

GA-110PKM-7A G-SHOCK watch inside Poké Ball-shaped packaging with Pokémon illustrations — Image courtesy of Casio / G-SHOCK

Specs at a Glance

The GA-110PKM-7A carries the full G-SHOCK feature set: 20-bar water resistance (serious swim-proof credentials), shock and magnetic resistance, world time across 48 cities, five daily alarms, a 1/1,000th-second stopwatch, countdown timer, and an LED backlight. Dimensions are 55 × 51.2 × 16.9 mm at 72g — sized to be noticed on the wrist.

GA-110PKM-7A full watch view from front with translucent band — Image courtesy of Casio / G-SHOCK

Getting It in Singapore

The GA-110PKM-7A is priced at S$299 at G-SHOCK Singapore, with the local launch on 25 July 2026 — around a week after the global release on 17 July. Within Southeast Asia, Singapore is the designated official channel for this model. Purchasing through the G-SHOCK Singapore online store requires a CASIO-ID membership account, and the limit is strictly one unit per member. Returns are not accepted on this limited edition, so be sure before you check out.

Pre-orders and full purchase details are live on the official G-SHOCK Singapore page. For more Pokémon merchandise news and upcoming events in Singapore, keep an eye on our latest news.

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Pokémon UNITE Turns 5 — Yveltal Is Free to Unlock Starting Today

July 3, 2026 Xian Skyrider

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Pokémon UNITE reaches its fifth birthday on July 21, and the celebration has already started — Yveltal is in the game today, July 3, and Singapore players can unlock its Unite License for free by clearing event missions. No Aeos Gems required.

Yveltal the Dark-type Legendary Attacker arriving in Pokemon UNITE for the 5th anniversary — Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company / TiMi Studio Group

How to Unlock Yveltal for Free in Pokémon UNITE

A limited license event starting today lets you earn Yveltal’s Unite License by completing in-game missions — no spending required. Yveltal is an Attacker focused on long-range damage output; the official Pokémon UNITE Asia website describes it as “particularly strong at dealing damage to opponents from afar,” making it a solid pick for teams that need sustained ranged pressure. The event window is time-limited, so claim it while the missions are live.

Pokémon UNITE―Yveltal, Palkia, Reshiram, and Solgaleo Join the Battle! — via Pokémon Asia ENG on YouTube

Four Legendary Pokémon Through August

Yveltal is just the first. The anniversary roster expansion runs across the whole summer, with each Legendary arriving with its own free-license event:

Yveltal (Attacker) — event from July 3
Palkia (All-Rounder) — July 17
Reshiram (Attacker) — August 7
Solgaleo (All-Rounder) — August 21

Each Pokemon arrives with its own standalone event, so the free-license windows are spread across two months. Miss one though and you would need to wait for a rerun — or buy the license outright.

All four Legendary Pokemon joining Pokemon UNITE for the 5th anniversary: Yveltal, Palkia, Reshiram and Solgaleo — Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company / TiMi Studio Group

5th Anniversary Event: Full Rewards Breakdown

The main anniversary celebration officially kicks off on July 21 — UNITE’s actual fifth birthday — and extends through September 9 for login bonuses. Here is what is available:

Over 5,000 free License Points across anniversary missions and events
Cumulative Login Missions (July 1–August 31): log in for any 10 days total to collect stacking prizes
Special 5th Anniversary Login Bonus (July 1–September 9): daily gifts for simply logging in — no streak required
Season 43 Battle Pass (July 1–August 1): features Regal Style: Pikachu and more License Points than a standard pass
Holowear rewards across multiple anniversary events

The Pokémon UNITE 5th Anniversary starts July 21! 🎉 — via Pokémon UNITE on YouTube

Worth Coming Back For?

Four free Legendary licenses plus more than 5,000 License Points is one of the more generous free-to-play windows UNITE has offered since launch. For Singapore players, Pokémon UNITE is available on Nintendo Switch and mobile (iOS and Android). All event mission details and exact start times are posted on the official Pokémon UNITE Asia website — check there for the latest updates as each Legendary’s event window approaches. Browse our other game news on GameTrader for more this week.

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Pokémon Sleep Turns 3 — Sinnoh Starters Debut on 13 July

July 2, 2026 Xian Skyrider

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Three years ago, an app convinced millions to take their sleep seriously — turning bedtime into a Pokémon research expedition. On 20 July, Pokémon Sleep marks its third birthday, and to celebrate, the Sinnoh region’s beloved starter trio is finally stepping into the game for the first time.

Prelude Campaign: 1.5× Bonuses From 6 July

The countdown kicks off with the Third Anniversary Prelude Campaign, running from 6 July (Monday) at 4:00 AM to 13 July (Monday) at 3:59 AM. Log in each day during this window and you will receive 150 bonus Sleep Points, while all sleep research yields:

1.5× Dream Shards
1.5× Research EXP

Returning for a cameo during the Prelude: the Hoenn starters — Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip — along with their full evolutionary lines, with increased encounter rates across all research areas. A solid warm-up week for stacking resources before the main event.

Pokémon Sleep 3rd Anniversary announcement — via ポケモン公式YouTubeチャンネル (Pokémon official YouTube) (Japanese)

Turtwig, Chimchar and Piplup Make Their Pokémon Sleep Debut on 13 July

The main celebration — the Third Anniversary Fest — begins on 13 July at 4:00 AM, introducing nine Pokémon to the game for the very first time:

Turtwig, Grotle, and Torterra (Grass)
Chimchar, Monferno, and Infernape (Fire)
Piplup, Prinplup, and Empoleon (Water)

Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup celebrate in the Pokémon Sleep 3rd Anniversary Fest key artwork — Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

All three complete Sinnoh starter lines arriving in one event is a significant milestone for the app. The Fest is expected to run through 27 July, based on the two-week anniversary pattern from previous years — though official field locations and any additional Fest multipliers are still to be confirmed ahead of 13 July.

Gen 4 holds a special place for many Singapore Pokémon fans. Diamond and Pearl landed on the Nintendo DS in 2007 and remain among the most beloved entries in the series. Whether you are team Torterra, Infernape, or Empoleon, this anniversary is your moment to finally add your Sinnoh companion to the research team.

Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup plush figures from the Pokémon Sleep 3rd Anniversary trailer — Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

Japan Celebrates with a Giant Snorlax in Yokohama

In Japan, The Pokémon Company and Mitsubishi Estate Group are taking the anniversary offline. The real-world event Yokohama Nap Research (横浜でみっけ！ポケモンねがおリサーチ) runs 17 July to 23 August 2026 across two venues in Minato Mirai — Landmark Tower’s Landmark Plaza and MARK IS Minato Mirai (daily 10:00 AM–7:00 PM), as reported by Dengeki Online (Japanese).

Highlights include a massive sleeping Snorlax installation, a free stamp rally across both venues, a limited Pokémon Sleep merchandise shop, themed drinks, and a collaboration with Toyota’s TOTONE — a semi-private, air-cushion recliner developed to support comfortable short naps. Entry to the stamp rally and main event areas is free.

Pokémon Sleep 3rd Anniversary Yokohama Nap Research event banner featuring the Yokohama skyline — Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

Singapore players cannot make the trip to Yokohama, but all in-game anniversary events are global. The Prelude Campaign opens on 6 July and the Sinnoh starter debut kicks off on 13 July for everyone with the app installed. Watch the official Pokémon Sleep website for full Fest bonus details as they drop — and for more Pokémon coverage, browse GameTrader’s game news section.

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Pokemon Center Singapore Reopens at Jewel Changi Airport

July 2, 2026 Jax

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Pokémon Center Singapore has reopened at Jewel Changi Airport with its most dramatic transformation yet. Closed since April 1 for a full revamp, the store reopened on 1 July 2026 with a heritage-rooted interior, a new symbol Pokémon, and an exclusive merchandise line you can only get here in Singapore — making it the first full-scale redesign of a Pokémon Center outside Japan.

First look at revamped Pokemon Center Singapore in Jewel Changi Airport — via CNA on YouTube

Solgaleo Steps Up as the New Symbol Pokémon

The biggest visual change is who greets you at the entrance. Solgaleo — the radiant Legendary from Pokémon Sun — is now the store’s symbol Pokémon, standing proudly at the façade alongside Pikachu and appearing on the official logo. Inside, the redesigned space draws on Singapore’s traditional architecture: look out for Peranakan tile-inspired patterns worked into the display fixtures, archway shelving units, and a sweeping interior that feels unmistakably local without losing the warmth of a proper Pokémon Center.

Wide interior view of the revamped Pokemon Center Singapore at Jewel Changi Airport — Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company / Pokémon Center Singapore

Pokemon Center Singapore merchandise shelves with Flareon display and hundreds of plush figures — Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company / Pokémon Center Singapore

First Wave: 12 Singapore-Exclusive Items, Including That Kopi Set

Twelve lifestyle items launched with the reopening on 1 July, all designed specifically for this store. The first wave features original artwork of Pokémon set against a Singapore-inspired cityscape — an illustration that feels like a love letter to local fans. Also in wave one: a Kopi Cup & Saucer Set that is exactly what it sounds like and is already generating a lot of buzz. None of this merch is available at any other Pokémon Center globally.

First wave merchandise for Pokemon Center Singapore reopening, including Solgaleo plush, cityscape artwork frame, kopi cup and saucer, sticker sheets and more — Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company / Pokémon Center Singapore

Second Wave on 7 August: Pikachu Holding Durian, Kopi, and Pandan Cake

The second merch wave lands on 7 August 2026 and leans even harder into Singaporean identity. Coming then: pouches with a Peranakan-inspired Pokémon pattern on the inner lining; Pokémon graphic T-shirts; and a tote bag embroidered with Pikachu and Solgaleo together. The absolute standout is a set of three Pikachu bag charms — each tiny Pikachu clutches a different iconic local treat: a cup of kopi, a slice of pandan cake, and a durian. These are the kind of Singapore-only collectibles that disappear fast.

Three Pikachu bag charms holding kopi cup, pandan toast/kaya toast, and durian, exclusive to Pokemon Center Singapore — Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company / Pokémon Center Singapore

How to Visit: Queue Tickets and Opening Hours

The store is at Jewel Changi Airport, #04-201 & 202 (78 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819666), open daily from 10am to 10pm. During opening week (1 to 5 July 2026), same-day queue-entry tickets are needed — these are distributed on-site from 8:30am on a first-come, first-served basis, with admission from 1pm. Follow the official Pokémon Center Singapore Instagram for the latest on queue updates and the August merchandise wave. For more Pokemon and pop-culture events in Singapore, check our events archive.

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Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black Launches July 17 — Mega Darkrai Leads Four New Mega ex

July 2, 2026 Xian Skyrider

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If you’ve been tracking the Mega Evolution TCG series, this weekend is the moment to mark on your calendar. Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black, the fifth set in the Mega Evolution run, begins prerelease events at participating Play! Pokémon retailers this Friday, July 4 — two weeks ahead of its full global launch on July 17, 2026.

What Is Pitch Black

Pitch Black is a dark-themed expansion built around the Mega Dimension content from Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and the set name is not subtle about its direction. Where earlier Mega Evolution sets spread the spotlight across multiple type identities, ME5 leans hard into shadow and sinister aesthetics — Mega Darkrai ex is the face of this expansion, and everything from the booster pack art to the colour palette reflects that.

The set ships with over 115 cards in total, including more than 35 cards with special illustration variants and over 20 Trainer cards. Its Japanese counterpart, Abyss Eye (アビスアイ), launched in Japan on May 22, which means Japanese players have had about six weeks of competitive data — useful context if you’re heading to a prerelease tournament this weekend.

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution — Pitch Black Mega Darkrai ex booster pack — Image © The Pokémon Company

The Four Headlining Mega ex

Four Mega ex Pokémon anchor the expansion’s product line, each with its own booster pack artwork:

Mega Darkrai ex — the face of the set, and from Japanese Abyss Eye coverage, it arrives with 280 HP and a hit-hard moveset that fits the expansion’s aggressive tone
Mega Zeraora ex — a Lightning-type Mythical that pairs with Darkrai’s Darkness for what should be an interesting type-coverage combination in Standard
Mega Chandelure ex — the Ghost/Fire Pokémon from Unova gets the Mega treatment, with the eerie candle aesthetic fitting perfectly in a Pitch Black set
Mega Excadrill ex — the Ground/Steel Pokémon rounds out the headliners, giving the set broader type coverage

Beyond the main four, Bulbapedia’s set list also confirms Mega Slowbro ex, Wailord ex, and Morpeko ex among the expansion’s notable cards.

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution — Pitch Black Mega Zeraora ex booster pack — Image © The Pokémon Company

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution | Official Trailer | Sneak Peek — via The Official Pokémon YouTube channel

Products at Launch

The standard product lineup for Pitch Black includes individual booster packs (10 cards + 1 Basic Energy + 1 Pokémon TCG Live code), six-pack Booster Bundles, and a 36-pack Booster Display Box. Pokémon Center also has an Elite Trainer Box exclusive. For this weekend’s prerelease events, participating stores will be selling the Build & Battle Box early — as confirmed by Pokémon.com — which gives players a sealed pool to build from for the event format.

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution — Pitch Black Mega Chandelure ex booster pack — Image © The Pokémon Company

Dates for Singapore Players

Prerelease events: July 4–6 at participating Play! Pokémon retailers. Check with your local store to confirm they’re running events this weekend — not every retailer holds prereleases, but Singapore’s Play! Pokémon community is well-represented across the island.

Digital play: July 16 in Pokémon TCG Live — the day before physical launch.

Full retail launch: July 17 — Pokémon Center (global) and local stockists.

For the latest on Pitch Black’s Singapore prerelease scene and any local tournament announcements, keep an eye on our Game News section and the official Pitch Black expansion page on Pokémon.com.

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Pokémon GO Turns 10: GO Fest Global Goes Free and Mega Mewtwo Debuts This Month

July 1, 2026 kindaixin

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Ten years ago this month, the world started walking to parks and bumping into lamp posts — and Pokémon GO has never really let us stop. Niantic is marking the milestone with a packed July schedule every Singapore trainer should bookmark: a free GO Fest Global event, the debut of Mega Mewtwo X and Y, and a Community Day starring Sobble.

Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Global — official artwork showing Pokémon gathering in a park — Image courtesy of Niantic / Pokémon GO

10th Anniversary Party: 4–6 July

The birthday bash runs from Saturday 4 July to Monday 6 July (until 8 p.m. local time each day). Trainers get 4× XP and 4× Stardust for catching Pokémon, plus the debut of Gimmighoul holding a special 10th Anniversary Coin — a variant not seen before. Party-hat Charmander, Squirtle and Bulbasaur return with boosted Shiny rates, and evolving a Charizard, Venusaur or Blastoise during the window unlocks the legacy Community Day moves Blast Burn, Frenzy Plant and Hydro Cannon respectively. Singapore’s green corridors — East Coast Park, Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, Orchard Road, the Botanic Gardens — tend to have the densest lured PokéStops during major events, so plan your route early.

Community Day — Sobble on 4 July, 2–5 p.m.

Pokémon GO Community Day featuring Sobble — official Niantic artwork — Image courtesy of Niantic / Pokémon GO

Community Day falls on the same Saturday as the Anniversary Party kickoff, so the bonuses run in parallel. Sobble is the star, 2–5 p.m. local time, with increased Shiny rates in the wild. Evolve it all the way to Inteleon during the event or within four hours after (by 9 p.m.) and it learns Hydro Cannon. The day also brings 2× Catch Candy, 2× Candy XL, 3-hour Incense, ¼ Egg hatch distance, and lures that last for an hour. Full event details are on the official Pokémon GO Community Day announcement.

#PokemonGOFest2026: Global | Community Celebrations — via Pokémon GO on YouTube

GO Fest 2026: Global — Free for the First Time Ever

Image courtesy of Niantic / Pokémon GO

GO Fest 2026: Global runs 11–12 July (10 a.m. 11 July to 7 p.m. 12 July, local time) — and for the first time since GO Fest began, no ticket purchase is required. Every trainer logs in and gets access: 1-hour Lures, 1-hour Incense, and up to 9 free Raid Passes per day.

The featured encounters are headline material. Zeraora makes its Pokémon GO debut via Special Research during GO Fest. And the raid tier gets a new category: Super Mega Raids, where Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y debut simultaneously. The twist — every trainer in the raid lobby must have a Mega-Evolved Pokémon active. Every Mega Mewtwo caught arrives with at least one Mega Level already unlocked. A branching Timed Research lets you prioritise whichever form you want.

Between the Anniversary Party and GO Fest, there is a Road of Legends event (6–10 July) bridging the two. The full event lineup is live at the official GO Fest 2026: Global page and the 10th Anniversary Party announcement. Check our game news coverage for more on what Singapore players have to look forward to this July.

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Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 Bundle Coming to Singapore on 23 July at S$769.95

July 1, 2026 Xian Skyrider

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Nintendo Singapore has confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Pokopia bundle, launching locally on 23 July 2026 at S$769.95. The bundle pairs the Switch 2 console with a full digital download of Pokémon Pokopia — the acclaimed life-simulation game that critics called a spiritual combination of Minecraft, Viva Piñata, and Animal Crossing — making it one of the more compelling entry points for anyone still on the fence about upgrading.

Pokémon Pokopia – Launch Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

What Is Pokémon Pokopia?

Released worldwide on 5 March 2026 as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, Pokémon Pokopia stars a peculiar Ditto who discovers it can transform into a human and uses that ability — along with moves learned from friendly Pokémon — to restore a desolate world one crafted item at a time. It is a relaxing life simulation developed by Game Freak and Koei Tecmo’s Omega Force, and it became one of the highest-rated Pokémon games on Metacritic at launch.

Gameplay revolves around gathering materials, crafting furniture and structures, farming crops, and transforming the land using moves borrowed from Pokémon companions — Bulbasaur to grow vegetation, Lapras for water, Dragonite for flight. Each Pokémon type favours different habitats, encouraging players to diversify what they build. You can customise your Ditto’s appearance, decorate your home, and invite other players to visit.

Nintendo Switch 2 and Pokémon Pokopia bundle hardware — Image courtesy of Nintendo

Bundle Contents and Value

The S$769.95 bundle includes the full Switch 2 hardware package — console, dock, Joy-Con 2 (L) and (R) with straps, Joy-Con 2 grip, AC adapter, USB-C charging cable, and an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable — alongside a full game download of Pokémon Pokopia (internet connection and Nintendo Account required). The Expansion Pass is sold separately.

Players who already own a Switch 2 can also pick up a Pokémon Pokopia + Expansion Pass bundle through the Nintendo eShop, while newcomers get the full console hardware and game in one purchase.

Pikachu character art from Pokémon Pokopia — Image courtesy of Nintendo

Co-op, Expansion Pass, and What’s Coming

Up to four players can enjoy building together in the same town, via local wireless or online co-op. GameShare support is also available. Nintendo Switch Online is not required for local play.

The Expansion Pass is a three-part paid DLC, sold separately: Part 1 — Bubbly Basin, an underwater explorable town, arrives in August 2026, followed by Part 2 in late 2026 and Part 3 in 2027. A free Version 2.0 update in August 2026 also adds the Dive move for every player, no purchase required. We broke down the full roadmap, the free Dive update, and the early-purchase bonuses in our Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass guide.

If you have been looking for a reason to pick up a Switch 2, this bundle lands at a good moment — Pokémon Pokopia has consistent active support, the base game is around 50+ hours to settle into comfortably, and the Expansion Pass gives even more to look forward to. Find the full confirmed game list for your Switch 2 in our game news section.

Snorlax character art from Pokémon Pokopia — Image courtesy of Nintendo

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Pokémon TCG Pocket: Everyday Wonders Drops Now With 100+ New Cards

July 1, 2026 kindaixin

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Pokémon TCG Pocket’s newest themed booster pack, Everyday Wonders, is live right now on iOS and Android — and it brings one of the most charming card sets the game has ever released. With over 100 new cards built around a picnic-and-sunshine theme, it is a deliberate contrast to the Legendary-heavy sets that dominated the past year.

Pokémon TCG Pocket: Everyday Wonders | Official Trailer — via The Official Pokémon YouTube channel on YouTube

What Is the Everyday Wonders Expansion?

Everyday Wonders (set code B3b) is the third themed booster pack for Pokémon TCG Pocket, the free-to-play digital card game available on iOS and Android worldwide. The set centres on a cosy, slice-of-life picnic theme: Pikachu posing on a tree stump in a flower-filled garden, Snorlax dozing in a sunlit meadow, Piplup gliding across a frozen lake. The five headline Pokémon are Pikachu, Piplup, Sylveon, Snorlax and Greedent.

According to the official Pokémon announcement, the expansion adds over 100 cards to the game, including a Mega Diancie ex making its debut in Pokémon TCG Pocket — the high-rarity chase pull collectors will be hunting from day one. Everyday Wonders packs join the standard two-per-day free rotation alongside existing sets immediately.

Pikachu full-art card from Pokémon TCG Pocket Everyday Wonders, illustrated by Yoshimi Miyoshi — Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

Key Cards Worth Pulling

The top targets are the full-art versions of the set’s five featured Pokémon. The Pikachu full art, illustrated by Yoshimi Miyoshi, places the series mascot on a wooden stage in a garden bursting with colour — the kind of card that sits in a sleeve and never gets played. Piplup‘s full art by HYOGONOSUKE captures the Water-type mid-Bubble Beam across a glittering ice rink, while Sylveon‘s full art by booota sets the Fairy-type in a dreamy kawaii bedroom lined with plush toys.

Sylveon full-art card from Pokémon TCG Pocket Everyday Wonders with Soothing Ribbon ability — Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

The competitive standout is Snorlax with the Massive Body Ability: while in the Active Spot, opponents cannot play Stadium cards from their hand. That is a genuine disruption tool in the current pocket meta where Stadiums swing damage calculations. Combined with 130 HP and a 70-damage Mega Punch, this Snorlax is a legitimate wall — illustrated here by veteran Pokémon card artist Atsuko Nishida.

Snorlax card from Pokémon TCG Pocket Everyday Wonders with Massive Body ability, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida — Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

July Events: Mark Your Calendar

The launch is just the opening move. The Pokémon Company has a full events schedule lined up through July for Everyday Wonders players:

Everyday Wonders Emblem Event (early-to-mid July): Battle opponents to earn emblems and complete missions for shinedust and other rewards.
Community Week (mid-July): A trading-focused window with special missions — designed for coordinated swaps between friends and local groups chasing set completion.
Hisuian Zorua Drop Event & Growlithe/Emolga Wonder Pick (mid-to-late July): Special promo packs and bonus Wonder Picks for fans who stayed engaged through the month.

Piplup full-art card from Pokémon TCG Pocket Everyday Wonders, illustrated by HYOGONOSUKE — Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

Singapore Pocket Players: Open Your App Now

Pokémon TCG Pocket has no regional restrictions — if you are in Singapore, the Everyday Wonders packs are already waiting in your pack queue right now. The two free daily packs apply to the new set straight away, so you can start pulling without spending a single Pokégold.

The Community Week trading event in July is particularly worth noting for local players. Singapore’s TCG Pocket scene has expanded quickly, and the Community Week format is built exactly for the kind of coordinated trading that active local groups can exploit to complete sets efficiently.

Physical Pokémon fans should also know that the Pokémon Center Singapore recently reopened at Jewel Changi Airport — if Everyday Wonders’ cosy art style catches your eye, themed merchandise and physical TCG products are likely to follow at local game retailers in the weeks ahead. For more Pokémon and gaming news, stay tuned to GameTrader.SG.

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Pokémon Center Singapore Reopens at Jewel on 1 July 2026

June 29, 2026 Xian Skyrider

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Mark your calendars, Trainers — the Pokémon Center Singapore reopening lands on 1 July 2026, and the revamped store at Jewel Changi Airport is unlike anything the franchise has done outside Japan. After closing in April for its biggest makeover since 2019, the world’s first permanent Pokémon Center outside Japan returns with a new Legendary mascot, a fully Singapore-inspired interior, and 20 exclusive items you won’t find anywhere else.

The Pokémon Center Singapore reopening: what’s new

This isn’t a quick touch-up. Pokémon Center SINGAPORE is the first Pokémon Center store outside Japan to receive a full-scale redesign, and the team has leaned hard into local identity. The shopfront has been reimagined to evoke the Singapore skyline, with shelving and display nooks modelled on the city’s beloved shophouses, complete with Peranakan tile-inspired backdrops and arches.

The store keeps its prime spot on level four of Jewel Changi Airport — address 78 Airport Boulevard, #04-201/202/203, Singapore 819666 — and trades daily from 10:00am to 10:00pm. If you’ve shopped here before, expect the same airport-connected convenience, just with a glow-up that finally makes the place feel unmistakably local.