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Pokemon Center Singapore Reopens at Jewel Changi Airport

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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 Center Singapore Reopens at Jewel on 1 July 2026

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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.

Pokémon Center Singapore reopening interior with shophouse-inspired shelving and food-court-themed plush displays

Image courtesy of Pokémon Center SINGAPORE

Solgaleo becomes the new face of the store

The headline change: Solgaleo, the lion-like Legendary Pokémon with a blazing sun-shaped mane, is now the official symbol of Pokémon Center SINGAPORE. It replaces the previous trio of Lapras, Celebi and Pikachu, and you’ll spot it splashed across the refreshed logo and standing tall as a statue at the entrance — flanked, of course, by Pikachu. The choice is a neat fit: a sun-maned lion for the Lion City.

Look closer and you’ll find playful local touches threaded through the displays, from a hawker-style food zone featuring ice kacang and noodle motifs to oversized figures perched against Poké Ball-patterned tilework.

Pokémon figures displayed against Peranakan-tile-inspired shelving at the reopened Pokémon Center Singapore

Image courtesy of Pokémon Center SINGAPORE

A store that actually feels like Singapore

Beyond the merch walls, the revamp adds genuine reasons to linger. An interactive Pokédex screen lets visitors browse and filter Pokémon by type, and the towering plush walls return bigger than ever — rows of Charizard, Eevee evolutions, starters and more stacked floor to ceiling. It’s the kind of fan-service detail that makes the trip out to Changi worth it, even if you’re just window shopping.

Interactive Pokédex screen and floor-to-ceiling plush walls inside Pokémon Center Singapore

Image courtesy of Pokémon Center SINGAPORE

New event zone for TCG and gaming

One of the most exciting additions is a dedicated event zone at the back of the store, kitted out with a large-format screen. The space is built to host everything from Pokémon Trading Card Game sessions and video game gatherings to mobile gaming meet-ups. For Singapore’s TCG community — which has been crying out for more official play spaces — this is a real win, and a sign the store wants to be a hangout, not just a checkout.

Plush display shelving inside the newly renovated Pokémon Center Singapore at Jewel Changi Airport

Image courtesy of Pokémon Center SINGAPORE

Exclusive reopening merchandise and prices

A total of 20 exclusive Singapore-inspired products have been created for the grand reopening, dropping in two waves. The first wave of 12 items arrives on 1 July, headlined by an adorable Pikachu clutching a durian and a regal Solgaleo-and-Pikachu duo plush. Here’s the launch-day line-up in SGD:

  • Pikachu with Durian plush — S$34
  • Solgaleo & Pikachu plush — S$70
  • Metal Plate (Pokémon Center SINGAPORE) — S$198
  • Kopi Cup & Saucer Set — S$35
  • Strap Keychains (Pink / Blue / Green) — S$20 each
  • Magnet — S$14
  • Logo Pin — S$10
  • Sticker Set — S$8
  • Postcard Set — S$8
  • A4 Clear Folder — S$4

Many feature original artwork imagining Pokémon living among Singapore’s landscape — think Pikachu wandering past shophouses and HDB blocks. A second wave lands on 7 August 2026, leaning into local everyday culture with bag charms of Pikachu paired with a durian, a cup of kopi, and a slice of pandan cake. Note that purchase limits may apply during the opening period.

Pokémon Center Singapore exclusive reopening merchandise including Pikachu durian plush, Solgaleo plush, kopi cup and saucer set and Singapore cityscape art print

Image courtesy of Pokémon Center SINGAPORE

How to visit during the first five days

Expect crowds. To manage the rush, entry will be restricted from 1 to 5 July 2026, split into two methods:

  • Store Visit Application — advance reservations for the earlier sessions (apply via the official Instagram, @pokemonofficial.sg).
  • Same-day Queue Entry Tickets — for entry from 1:00pm onwards, distributed on-site from 8:30am daily on a first-come, first-served basis.

Can’t make it to Changi for opening week? The store also runs an official online shop via Lazada, and you can keep up with restocks and event news through its official Pokémon Center SINGAPORE page. For more launches and openings around the island, check out our other events coverage.

Whether you’re chasing that durian Pikachu, hunting a rare plush, or just want to see Solgaleo in the flesh, the reopened Pokémon Center Singapore is shaping up to be one of the year’s must-visit spots for SG Trainers.

Game News

Pokémon UNITE 5th Anniversary Brings Four New Legendaries

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Pokémon UNITE is going big for its fifth birthday: Yveltal, Palkia, Reshiram, and Solgaleo are all joining the roster this July, and you can earn their Unite licenses completely free through event participation. The announcement dropped on the official Pokémon UNITE Asia website on 26 June, with a full slate of anniversary events running from 1 July through the main milestone date of 21 July 2026.

Yveltal Leads the Legendary Roster Expansion

Four Legendary Pokémon are arriving in sequence across the anniversary window. Yveltal — classified as an Attacker — is first, with its License event kicking off on 3 July. The official description touts its Dark Aura ability as capable of instantly KO-ing opposing Pokémon in the right situation, which should make it a high-risk, high-reward pick for Attacker mains.

Palkia slots in as an All-Rounder, leaning into close-quarters combat with space-distortion abilities. Reshiram and Solgaleo round out the quartet, with their roles and event dates still to be confirmed — the Asia site promises details as each license event opens.

The key point: all four legendary licenses are obtainable for free through event participation. No real-money purchase required.

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

10-Day Log-In Bonus: Pick a Pokémon or Holowear Every Day

Pokémon UNITE 5th Anniversary 10-day log-in bonus event showing Pokémon and Holowear choices by role
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company / TiMi Studio Group

Running alongside the anniversary, a 10-day log-in event lets you choose between a Pokémon license or a Holowear cosmetic each day. The selections rotate through all five battle roles across the ten days — Attacker, Speedster, All-Rounder, Defender, and Supporter each get two days (one Pokémon pick, one Holowear pick).

For newer Singapore players who have gaps in their roster, this is worth logging in for daily. Holowear choices include fan favourites for competitive roles. The Attacker day alone shows a handful of well-regarded picks.

5,550 License Points and the Full Legendary License Art

Pokémon UNITE 5th anniversary rewards showing 5550 License Points, License Art cards and a Selection Box
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company / TiMi Studio Group

Beyond the legendary License events and the daily log-in bonus, anniversary activities stack up to 5,550 License Points in total rewards. That is a meaningful chunk toward any unlocked Pokémon. Players also receive License Art cards for all four incoming legendaries — Yveltal, Palkia, Reshiram, and Solgaleo — plus a Selection Box to pick additional rewards.

Daily login bonuses continue through 9 September 2026, so even players who can only check in occasionally will accumulate a solid haul over the summer.

Battle Pass Season 43 and Ranked Match Series 37

Pokémon UNITE Battle Pass Season 43 featuring Regal Style Pikachu Holowear with royal crown and cape
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company / TiMi Studio Group

Battle Pass Season 43 launches alongside the anniversary celebrations with Regal Style: Pikachu as its signature Holowear — a royal look complete with a jewelled crown and ermine-trim robe. It is also the season that bundles bonus License Points into the pass, layering neatly on top of the free anniversary rewards for pass holders.

Pokémon UNITE Ranked Match New Series begins on the Theia Sky Ruins map featuring Kyogre
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company / TiMi Studio Group

Ranked Match Series 37 also kicks off during the anniversary window, bringing the Theia Sky Ruins map back to rotation with Kyogre as the central objective. If you have been grinding toward Legend Rank, the new series resets the ladder — meaning Singapore players have a clean slate heading into the game’s biggest celebration yet.

Pokémon UNITE is free to play on iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch. All anniversary events are live from 1 July, with the main 5th Anniversary milestone hitting on 21 July 2026. Check the official Asia announcement for the full event calendar. For more game news and updates, keep it here at GameTrader.SG.

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Pokémon Center Singapore Reopens at Jewel on 1 July 2026

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Mark your calendars, Trainers — Pokémon Center SINGAPORE reopens at Jewel Changi Airport on 1 July 2026, and it is coming back as the first Pokémon Center store outside Japan to get a full-scale redesign.

Pokémon Center Singapore reopening key art featuring Solgaleo
Image courtesy of Pokémon Center Singapore

Pokémon Center Singapore reopens at Jewel Changi Airport

After closing in April for reconstruction, the store returns to its home at Jewel Changi Airport (#04-201/202/203, 78 Airport Boulevard), open daily from 10am to 10pm. It is not just a fresh coat of paint either — Pokémon Singapore is billing this as the first full-scale renovation of any Pokémon Center outside Japan, with an interior reimagined around Singapore’s culture and heritage.

Solgaleo takes over as the new store symbol

The biggest change is the new face of the store. The Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo becomes the official symbol of Pokémon Center SINGAPORE, appearing on the new logo and façade — its sun-like mane greeting visitors at the entrance, alongside Pikachu, in a display designed to evoke the Singapore skyline. Managing Director Shunsuke Sasaki said the team wanted the store “to be more deeply rooted in Singapore.”

Solgaleo and Pikachu plush toys from Pokémon Center Singapore
Image courtesy of Pokémon Center Singapore

20 Singapore-exclusive products, kopi and all

This is where local fans will want to pay attention. A total of 20 new products have been designed specifically for the Singapore store, with the first 12 launching at the grand reopening and a second wave arriving in August. Opening-day items include Solgaleo and Pikachu plushes, a kopi cup-and-saucer set, sticker sets and magnets, with the August drop adding a Pikachu-and-kopi bag charm. Yes, the local touches are very on-theme.

Durian Pikachu plush, a Singapore-exclusive Pokémon Center item
Image courtesy of Pokémon Center Singapore

A new event space for tournaments

The revamp also adds a dedicated event space at the back of the store, fitted with a large-format monitor for activities spanning the Pokémon video games, the Trading Card Game and app-based gaming. It is a clear signal that the new store wants to be a community hangout, not just a retail stop.

How to get in during the first five days

Demand is expected to be intense, so a special admission system runs from 1 to 5 July 2026:

  • 10am – 1pm: Entry by advance reservation through the Store Visit Application.
  • 1pm onwards: Same-day queue entry tickets, handed out from 8:30am on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last.

Check the official Pokémon Center SINGAPORE channels closer to the date for reservation details.

What this means for Singapore gamers

Getting the first major Pokémon Center redesign outside Japan — complete with a Solgaleo logo and durian-and-kopi flavoured exclusives — is a real nod to how strong the Pokémon community is here. Whether you are hunting the launch plushes or just want to see the new Jewel façade, 1 July is the date to plan around. For more launches and meetups, keep an eye on our events coverage.