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Pokemon

Logan Paul’s rare Pokemon card sold at auction for world-record $20.8 million

The Pokemon Illustrator card has a hobby card authenticator rating of 10, the highest possible grade.
The Pokemon Illustrator card has a hobby card authenticator rating of 10, the highest possible grade.

Man arrested over e-commerce scams involving Pokemon trading cards; over $135k lost

Since Oct 1, 2025, there has been at least 609 reported cases of e-commerce scams involving the sale of Pokemon trading cards, with losses amounting to at least $1.1 million, said the police.
Since Oct 1, 2025, there has been at least 609 reported cases of e-commerce scams involving the sale of Pokemon trading cards, with losses amounting to at least $1.1 million, said the police.

Pokemon outdoor theme park opens in Tokyo

Pokemon characters attend the opening ceremony of PokePark Kanto in Inagi City, Tokyo on Feb 5.
Pokemon characters attend the opening ceremony of PokePark Kanto in Inagi City, Tokyo on Feb 5.

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Investing in stocks or stuff?

Is it better to buy stocks or invest in tangible things?
Is it better to buy stocks or invest in tangible things?

Me and My Money: The Singapore collector who rejected a $1.3m offer for Pokemon card

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Me & My Money interview with Mr Chew Zhan Lun, 33, Pokémon card collector and co-founder of CTRL Collectibles, with his pet corgi Sushi, and his $1.3 million Pokémon card, on Dec 22, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
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Me & My Money interview with Mr Chew Zhan Lun, 33, Pokémon card collector and co-founder of CTRL Collectibles, with his pet corgi Sushi, and his $1.3 million Pokémon card, on Dec 22, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Pokemon event at Yasukuni shrine in Japan cancelled after drawing China’s ire

The Pokemon Company on Jan 30 issued an apology on its website.
The Pokemon Company on Jan 30 issued an apology on its website.

Lego-Pokemon tie-up featuring 5 characters on sale from Feb 27, but toys not coming to Singapore

The face of the Pokemon franchise, Pikachu, will be represented in a 2,050-piece set featuring a black lightning rod shaped base, as well as a Poke Ball at US$199.99 (S$257)
The face of the Pokemon franchise, Pikachu, will be represented in a 2,050-piece set featuring a black lightning rod shaped base, as well as a Poke Ball at US$199.99 (S$257)

Logan Paul to sell most expensive Pokemon card at auction

Pokémon card collectors and players playing Pokémon cards.
Pokémon card collectors and players playing Pokémon cards.

Stay vigilant against scams ahead of new Pokemon card set launch in January: Police

The Mega Evolution – Ascended Heroes set from the popular card game is scheduled for release on Jan 30, 2026.
The Mega Evolution – Ascended Heroes set from the popular card game is scheduled for release on Jan 30, 2026.

Pokemon theme park to open in Japan in February; ticket sales begin on Nov 21

PokePark Kanto will span 2.6ha within Yomiuriland, which straddles Tokyo’s Inagi City and Kawasaki.
PokePark Kanto will span 2.6ha within Yomiuriland, which straddles Tokyo’s Inagi City and Kawasaki.

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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.