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The [[Pokémon]] franchise first debuted in the '''{{wp|Singapore|Republic of Singapore}}''' around 1998<!--or 1997-->. | The [[Pokémon]] franchise first debuted in the '''{{wp|Singapore|Republic of Singapore}}''' around 1998<!--or 1997-->. | ||
The official distributor of Nintendo products such as the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the video games is [http://www.maxsoftonline.com/pokemon/ Maxsoft Pte. Ltd.], while the licensed distributor for the [[Pokémon manga]] is [[Chuang Yi]], a publishing company based in Singapore. | The official distributor of Nintendo products such as the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the video games is [http://www.maxsoftonline.com/pokemon/ Maxsoft Pte. Ltd.], while the licensed distributor for the [[Pokémon manga]] is [[Chuang Yi]], a publishing company based in Singapore. | ||
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In December 2010 and 2011, 'Elite Four Challenges' were conducted, an event culminating in a competitive tournament in which the selection process involves playing against the Elite Fours. The Elite Fours took on special roles in the event where participants would have to defeat them in order to qualify for the tournament. This was done in a slightly easier and more casual setting, where the Elite Fours took on some form of handicap. The Elite Fours would preserve their title at the end of the tournament, regardless of its outcome. | In December 2010 and 2011, 'Elite Four Challenges' were conducted, an event culminating in a competitive tournament in which the selection process involves playing against the Elite Fours. The Elite Fours took on special roles in the event where participants would have to defeat them in order to qualify for the tournament. This was done in a slightly easier and more casual setting, where the Elite Fours took on some form of handicap. The Elite Fours would preserve their title at the end of the tournament, regardless of its outcome. | ||
The Elite Four tournament of 2012 took place on June 17, 2012 at Funan DigitaLife Mall, Singapore. There was no Elite Four tournament held in the year 2013. This year, the '2014 Elite Four Challenge' will take place between June 27 to 29 at the Institute of Technical Education (College Central), Singapore as part of the Campus Game Fest 2014. | The Elite Four tournament of 2012 took place on June 17, 2012 at Funan DigitaLife Mall, Singapore. There was no Elite Four tournament held in the year 2013. This year, the '2014 Elite Four Challenge' will take place between June 27 to 29 at the Institute of Technical Education (College Central), Singapore as part of the Campus Game Fest 2014. | ||
==Pokémon anime== | ==Pokémon anime== | ||
The English dub of the anime was first aired in Singapore <!--in 1998 (need confirmation)--> on {{wp|MediaCorp}}'s '''{{wp|MediaCorp TV12 Central|kidscentral}}''' every Saturday at 10.30 AM, beginning with the first episode of the series, ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. It aired at that timeslot for several years before moving to 11 AM, and finally to the 10 AM timeslot which is still used today. | The English dub of the anime was first aired in Singapore <!--in 1998 (need confirmation)--> on {{wp|MediaCorp}}'s '''{{wp|MediaCorp TV12 Central|kidscentral}}''' every Saturday at 10.30 AM, beginning with the first episode of the series, ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. It aired at that timeslot for several years before moving to 11 AM, and finally to the 10 AM timeslot which is still used today. | ||
On October 20, 2008, '''central''' was replaced by '''{{wp|MediaCorp okto|okto}}''', but the broadcast timeslot remained the same. At that time, the [[Diamond & Pearl series]] was being aired. Notably, there were also brief periods of time when previously-aired episodes of the series were being broadcast in an evening timeslot. | On October 20, 2008, '''central''' was replaced by '''{{wp|MediaCorp okto|okto}}''', but the broadcast timeslot remained the same. At that time, the [[Diamond & Pearl series]] was being aired. Notably, there were also brief periods of time when previously-aired episodes of the series were being broadcast in an evening timeslot. | ||
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===History of major events=== | ===History of major events=== | ||
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[[File:SG | [[File:SG Tampines Mall December 2010.jpg|thumb|240px|right|A flyer on details of a Pokémon-themed event at Tampines Mall]] | ||
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The first large-scaled event held in Singapore was the ''[http://www.maxsoftonline.com/press/hgsstournament.html Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver TCG Tournament]'', held on March 2010 at {{wp|Junction 8 Shopping Centre|Junction 8, Bishan}}. The event was primarily aimed at TCG players. | The first large-scaled event held in Singapore was the ''[http://www.maxsoftonline.com/press/hgsstournament.html Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver TCG Tournament]'', held on March 2010 at {{wp|Junction 8 Shopping Centre|Junction 8, Bishan}}. The event was primarily aimed at TCG players. | ||
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From mid-November to December 2010, Team Robo organized a Christmas-themed event at {{wp|Tampines Mall}}. The event incorporated many small events together such as mini-games, workshops, stage shows, as well as tournaments such as the ''[http://www.teamrobo.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=650 Pokémon TCG City Championship SG 2010]'' and the ''[http://www.teamrobo.com/pokemonleague/christmasbash.html Pokémon NDS Video Game Christmas Bash]''. The video game challenge, dubbed the "Battle Mall Challenge", incorporated features of the in-game [[Elite Four]] as well as [[Battle Frontier]] facilities. Challengers had to defeat four Trainers in a row, each stationed on every floor, in order to be able to challenge the Battle Mall Captain. Players would have to restart if they lost to any of the four Trainers. If the player managed to defeat the Battle Mall Captain, it would entitle him or her to participate in a tournament (Boxing Day Challenge) held on December 26, 2010. The top three players of the tournament would be able to win a coupon to be exchanged for a copy of the {{game|Black and White|s}} on the day of release.<ref>[http://www.teamrobo.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=801#p5282 Pokémon Christmas Bash Event Report @ Team Robo Forum]</ref> | From mid-November to December 2010, Team Robo organized a Christmas-themed event at {{wp|Tampines Mall}}. The event incorporated many small events together such as mini-games, workshops, stage shows, as well as tournaments such as the ''[http://www.teamrobo.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=650 Pokémon TCG City Championship SG 2010]'' and the ''[http://www.teamrobo.com/pokemonleague/christmasbash.html Pokémon NDS Video Game Christmas Bash]''. The video game challenge, dubbed the "Battle Mall Challenge", incorporated features of the in-game [[Elite Four]] as well as [[Battle Frontier]] facilities. Challengers had to defeat four Trainers in a row, each stationed on every floor, in order to be able to challenge the Battle Mall Captain. Players would have to restart if they lost to any of the four Trainers. If the player managed to defeat the Battle Mall Captain, it would entitle him or her to participate in a tournament (Boxing Day Challenge) held on December 26, 2010. The top three players of the tournament would be able to win a coupon to be exchanged for a copy of the {{game|Black and White|s}} on the day of release.<ref>[http://www.teamrobo.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=801#p5282 Pokémon Christmas Bash Event Report @ Team Robo Forum]</ref> | ||
[[File: | [[File:SG launch event BW.jpg|thumb|220px|left|Event area for the Pokémon Black and White Versions Launch Event held on March 6, 2011 at Funan DigitaLife Mall, Singapore]] | ||
[[File:SG | [[File:SG City Square Mall Nov Dec 2011.jpg|thumb|220px|right|A stage show held during the Pokémon-themed Christmas event at City Square Mall, Singapore between November and December 2011.]] | ||
====2011==== | ====2011==== | ||
On March 6, 2011, the date of the US English release of the {{game|Black and White|s}}, a launch event-cum-tournament took place at {{wp|Funan DigitaLife Mall}}. Participants of the tournament had to form a team while playing through 3 hours of a new game, and then battle each other in a tournament with their team. Matches were conducted via [[Wonder Launcher]] [[Triple Battle]]s. The overall winner of the tournament would walk away with a new copy of Pokémon Black or Pokémon White, and a companion guidebook for the game.<ref>[http://www.teamrobo.com/PokemonBWlaunch.html Pokémon Black and White versions Launch Event & Tournament information and details]</ref> | On March 6, 2011, the date of the US English release of the {{game|Black and White|s}}, a launch event-cum-tournament took place at {{wp|Funan DigitaLife Mall}}. Participants of the tournament had to form a team while playing through 3 hours of a new game, and then battle each other in a tournament with their team. Matches were conducted via [[Wonder Launcher]] [[Triple Battle]]s. The overall winner of the tournament would walk away with a new copy of Pokémon Black or Pokémon White, and a companion guidebook for the game.<ref>[http://www.teamrobo.com/PokemonBWlaunch.html Pokémon Black and White versions Launch Event & Tournament information and details]</ref> | ||
[[File:SG | [[File:SG West Mall June 2011.png|thumb|200px|right|A snippet from a promotional image advertising for the Pokémon-themed event at West Mall.]] | ||
From June 13 to June 19, 2011, an event took place at {{wp|West Mall}} which comprises the [http://www.teamrobo.com/premierevents/nationalchampionship_2011.html Pokémon TCG National Championships 2011] and the [http://www.teamrobo.com/premierevents/videogamecompetition_blacknwhite.html Pokémon Black & White Video Game Elite 4 Tournament]. The video game tournament used the rules of the [[2011 World Championships#Video Game Championships|2011 Video Game Championships]], and each day, players competed in several swiss rounds to become the top 3 finalists for that day. All the finalists then competed on June 19, 2011 to determine the top four players who would be crowned the "Elite Four" of Singapore. The overall winner won a [[Nintendo 3DS]]. | From June 13 to June 19, 2011, an event took place at {{wp|West Mall}} which comprises the [http://www.teamrobo.com/premierevents/nationalchampionship_2011.html Pokémon TCG National Championships 2011] and the [http://www.teamrobo.com/premierevents/videogamecompetition_blacknwhite.html Pokémon Black & White Video Game Elite 4 Tournament]. The video game tournament used the rules of the [[2011 World Championships#Video Game Championships|2011 Video Game Championships]], and each day, players competed in several swiss rounds to become the top 3 finalists for that day. All the finalists then competed on June 19, 2011 to determine the top four players who would be crowned the "Elite Four" of Singapore. The overall winner won a [[Nintendo 3DS]]. | ||
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From May 11 to 20, 2012, the 'Pika Pika Carnival', an event co-organised by Maxsoft and [[The Pokémon Company]], was be held at [http://www.isetan.com.sg/ Isetan Scotts]. The carnival featured merchandise from the Pokémon Centre, a motion sensor game, mini-games, and a photo taking session with a Pikachu mascot. An [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu|event Pikachu]] was also distributed during the event which holds a {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Light Ball}}, and knows the moves {{m|Volt Tackle}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Grass Knot}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}. This event marked the first time an event Pokémon was distributed in Singapore. | From May 11 to 20, 2012, the 'Pika Pika Carnival', an event co-organised by Maxsoft and [[The Pokémon Company]], was be held at [http://www.isetan.com.sg/ Isetan Scotts]. The carnival featured merchandise from the Pokémon Centre, a motion sensor game, mini-games, and a photo taking session with a Pikachu mascot. An [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu|event Pikachu]] was also distributed during the event which holds a {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Light Ball}}, and knows the moves {{m|Volt Tackle}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Grass Knot}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}. This event marked the first time an event Pokémon was distributed in Singapore. | ||
[[File:SG | [[File:SG Funan IT Mall June 2012.jpg|thumb|220px|right|Advertisement promoting the Singapore Pokémon Summer Battle Arena]] | ||
[[File:SG | [[File:SG launch event B2W2.png|thumb|220px|left|Advertisement for Pokémon Black and White Versions 2 launch event]] | ||
On June 16 and 17, 2012, the Pokémon TCG National Championships 2012 and the Video Game Elite Four Competition was held at Funan DigitaLife Mall, Singapore. The event was jointly organised by Maxsoft and Team Robo, and was the third time an Elite Four tournament was held in Singapore. The rulings for the Elite Four tournament follows the [[2012 World Championships#Video Game Championships|2012 Video Game Championships]]. | On June 16 and 17, 2012, the Pokémon TCG National Championships 2012 and the Video Game Elite Four Competition was held at Funan DigitaLife Mall, Singapore. The event was jointly organised by Maxsoft and Team Robo, and was the third time an Elite Four tournament was held in Singapore. The rulings for the Elite Four tournament follows the [[2012 World Championships#Video Game Championships|2012 Video Game Championships]]. | ||
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From December 27 to 29, 2013, Team Robo Video Games organized a Pokémon XY video game event at the Gaming Entertainment E-sports Exhibition (GE3) held at Downtown East, Singapore. The main attraction was the Pokémon XY Double Battle Championships, a competitive video game tournament which took place on December 28, 2013. There were also side events which included a [[Battle Factory]]-like event for newer players, some mini-tournaments, as well as a challenge to take on veteran players who played for Singapore in the [[2013 World Championships#Video Game Championships|2013 Pokémon World Championships]].<ref>[http://www.experiencegaming.sg/index.php/8-front-page-news/15-pokemon-x-y-double-battle-championships-ge3 Article on the Pokémon XY Double Battle Championships at GE3]</ref> | From December 27 to 29, 2013, Team Robo Video Games organized a Pokémon XY video game event at the Gaming Entertainment E-sports Exhibition (GE3) held at Downtown East, Singapore. The main attraction was the Pokémon XY Double Battle Championships, a competitive video game tournament which took place on December 28, 2013. There were also side events which included a [[Battle Factory]]-like event for newer players, some mini-tournaments, as well as a challenge to take on veteran players who played for Singapore in the [[2013 World Championships#Video Game Championships|2013 Pokémon World Championships]].<ref>[http://www.experiencegaming.sg/index.php/8-front-page-news/15-pokemon-x-y-double-battle-championships-ge3 Article on the Pokémon XY Double Battle Championships at GE3]</ref> | ||
[[File:2014 | [[File:2014 Elite Four Challenge Singapore.png|thumb|180px|left|Logo for the 2014 Elite Four Challenge]] | ||
====2014==== | ====2014==== | ||