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==Pokémon games==
==Pokémon games==
All internationally released [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} have been available in Singapore since 1998, the first being {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. These games were usually available within a few weeks after its US release, but with growing popularity over the years, recent games like {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} have been made available immediately on its US release date. From [[Generation V]] onwards, launch event tournaments have taken place to celebrate the US release of {{game|Black and White|s}} (March 6, 2011), [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]] (October 7, 2012), [[Pokémon X and Y]] (October 12, 2013) as well as [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] (November 21, 2014). Additionally, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire is the first Pokémon game officially realized for Singaporean release.
All internationally released [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} have been available in Singapore since 1998, the first being {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. These games were usually available within a few weeks after its US release, but with growing popularity over the years, recent games like {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} have been made available immediately on its US release date. From [[Generation V]] onwards, launch event tournaments have taken place to celebrate the US release of {{game|Black and White|s}} (March 6, 2011), [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]] (October 7, 2012), [[Pokémon X and Y]] (October 12, 2013), and [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] (November 21, 2014). Additionally, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire is the first Pokémon game officially realized for Singaporean release.


Japanese versions of the games were also made available on the date of its Japanese release to cater to some of the players in Singapore. This included the Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Pokémon Black and White, and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. [[Spin-off Pokémon games]] like [[Pokémon Conquest]] were also made available.
Japanese versions of the games were also made available on the date of its Japanese release to cater to some of the players in Singapore. This included Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Pokémon Black and White, and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. [[Spin-off Pokémon games]] like [[Pokémon Conquest]] were also made available.


[[File:Pokémon Tretta Singapore.jpg|thumb|150px|Offical Pokémon Tretta instructions, included with a event in Singapore]]
[[File:Pokémon Tretta Singapore.jpg|thumb|150px|Offical Pokémon Tretta instructions, included with a event in Singapore]]
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Omega Ruby AB boxart.png|{{g|Omega Ruby}}
Omega Ruby AB boxart.png|{{g|Omega Ruby}}
Alpha Sapphire AB boxart.png|{{g|Alpha Sapphire}}
Alpha Sapphire AB boxart.png|{{g|Alpha Sapphire}}
Super_Mystery_Dungeon_EN_boxart.png|[[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]
Super Mystery Dungeon EN boxart.png|[[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]
Rumble_World_US_boxart.png|[[Pokémon Rumble World]]
Rumble World US boxart.png|[[Pokémon Rumble World]]
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Sun_EN_boxart.png|{{g|Sun}}
Sun EN boxart.png|{{g|Sun}}
Moon_EN_boxart.png|{{g|Moon}}
Moon EN boxart.png|{{g|Moon}}
Ultra_Sun_EN_boxart.png|{{g|Ultra Sun}}
Ultra Sun EN boxart.png|{{g|Ultra Sun}}
Ultra_Moon_EN_boxart.png|{{g|Ultra Moon}}
Ultra Moon EN boxart.png|{{g|Ultra Moon}}
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===Pokémon titles reprinted for official release in Singapore (2014 - 2016)===
===Pokémon titles reprinted for official release in Singapore (2014 - 2016)===
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Diamond_EN_boxart.jpg|{{g|Diamond}}
Diamond EN boxart.jpg|{{g|Diamond}}
Pearl_EN_boxart.jpg|{{g|Pearl}}
Pearl EN boxart.jpg|{{g|Pearl}}
Platinum_EN_boxart.png|{{g|Platinum}}
Platinum EN boxart.png|{{g|Platinum}}
Black_EN_boxart.png|{{g|Black}}
Black EN boxart.png|{{g|Black}}
White_EN_boxart.png|{{g|White}}
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Black_2_EN_boxart.png|{{g|Black 2}}
White EN boxart.png|{{g|White}}
White_2_EN_boxart.png|{{g|White 2}}
Black 2 EN boxart.png|{{g|Black 2}}
White 2 EN boxart.png|{{g|White 2}}
MD GTI EN boxart.png|{{g|Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity}}
MD GTI EN boxart.png|{{g|Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity}}
X_EN_boxart.png|{{g|X}}
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Y_EN_boxart.png|{{g|Y}}
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X EN boxart.png|{{g|X}}
Y EN boxart.png|{{g|Y}}
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''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' and ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' were shown at Golden Village theaters starting on November 24, 2016 and November 23, 2017, respectively. They were aired in English with Simplified Chinese subtitles.<ref>https://www.gv.com.sg/GVMovieDetails#/movie/0304</ref><ref>https://www.gv.com.sg/GVMovieDetails#/movie/6170</ref>
''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' and ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' were shown at Golden Village theaters starting on November 24, 2016 and November 23, 2017, respectively. They were aired in English with Simplified Chinese subtitles.<ref>https://www.gv.com.sg/GVMovieDetails#/movie/0304</ref><ref>https://www.gv.com.sg/GVMovieDetails#/movie/6170</ref>


[[S20|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]] will debut on okto on February 17, 2018.<ref>[https://www.toggle.sg/en/channelguide/189/17-02-2018 okto TV Guide]</ref>.
[[S20|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]] debuted on okto on February 17, 2018.<ref>[https://www.toggle.sg/en/channelguide/189/17-02-2018 okto TV Guide]</ref>.


===Music===
===Music===
As Singapore airs the English dub, all music is generally left unchanged from the English dub as aired in the United States. However, for the twentieth movie, ''I Choose You!'', the {{so|I Choose You|original English ending theme}} was replaced by [[Future]] by the singer {{jwp|Beverly}}.
As Singapore airs the English dub, all music is generally left unchanged from the English dub as aired in the United States. However, for the twentieth movie, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', the {{so|I Choose You|original English ending theme}} was replaced with [[Future]] by singer {{jwp|Beverly}}.


==Pokémon Trading Card Game==
==Pokémon Trading Card Game==
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==Events==
==Events==
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In Singapore, large-scaled Pokémon-themed events are usually held in June and December as it coincides with the school holidays. The events are usually held at shopping malls and are closely associated with important Pokémon events like the [[World Championships]]. The events are usually organized by Team Robo and Maxsoft Pte. Ltd., although there have been events like the Pika Pika Carnival which is jointly organised with The Pokémon Company.
In Singapore, large-scaled Pokémon-themed events are usually held in June and December as it coincides with the school holidays. The events are usually held at shopping malls and are closely associated with important Pokémon events like the [[World Championships]]. The events are usually organized by Team Robo and Maxsoft Pte. Ltd., although there have been events like the Pika Pika Carnival which is jointly organised with The Pokémon Company.