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Singapore is moving to regulate trading card packs and other mystery-box products because their random, collectible nature can act like gambling, particularly for kids and teens. Details and implementation dates are still being worked out.

Source : The Straits Times

The Pokémon franchise will celebrate its 30th anniversary on 27 February 2026, exactly thirty years after it all began. On that day in 1996, Pokémon Red and Green were released in Japan, starting what would grow into one of the biggest franchises in the world. Fans already celebrate February 27 as Pokémon Day each year, but in 2026, the occasion becomes even more special as the franchise marks three decades of Pokémon magic.

Most places close up on the first day of Chinese New Year, which is exactly why the few that stay open deserve attention. If you’re heading out and don’t want the usual “closed for CNY” signs everywhere, here are two places that are operating and ready to welcome visitors:

🧧 Open on CNY Day 1

• Card Alliance HQ / Magstrength Marketing (Redhill)
  📍 7 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-4428, Singapore 150007

• Genie TCG (Tiong Bahru – Apex@Henderson)
  📍 201 Henderson Road, #05-11, Singapore 159545

PSA just made grading more expensive and slower. As of February 10, 2026, submission fees increased across several tiers, and turnaround times were extended on the levels most TCG collectors actually use. That combination directly impacts card values, flipping margins, and overall market supply.

New PSA pricing:

Value Bulk: $21.99 → $24.99

Value: $27.99 → $32.99

Value Plus: $44.99 → $49.99

Value Max: $59.99 → $64.99

Regular: $74.99 → $79.99

Longer turnaround times:

Value Plus: 40 → 45 business days

Value Max: 30 → 35 business days

Regular: 20 → 25 business days

For collectors outside the U.S., the cost gap is even more noticeable. In places like Singapore, grading services are already around $44 per card, making the entry point significantly higher compared to PSA’s lower tiers in the past.

Higher grading costs raise the break-even point. Cards that used to make sense to grade at $20–$25 now need much stronger resale value to justify a $30–$50 submission fee. That likely reduces the number of lower-end or speculative cards being graded.

Longer turnaround times also tie up capital. Sellers wait longer to list, which slows supply entering the market and increases risk if prices dip while cards are still at PSA.

In short, grading just became more selective and more expensive globally. Expect fewer marginal cards getting slabbed, tighter margins for flippers, and more careful submission decisions across the hobby.

Source: PSA website

New TCG series include Pokémon, One Piece and Gundam items.

Where to Buy - Please note that these releases are available at selected stores only:

• Tampines Mall (4 Tampines Central 5, #03-17, Singapore 529510)

• VivoCity (1 HarbourFront Walk, #02 - 182 3 Central, Singapore 098585)

• Suntec City (3 Temasek Blvd, #02-713 / 4 / 5 / 6, Singapore 038983)

• Paragon (290 Orchard Rd, #06-12/18 Paragon Shopping Centre Central, Singapore 238859)

• Waterway Point (83 Punggol Central, #02 - 27, Singapore 828761)

Purchase Policy Limit: 2 pieces per SKU (unique product) per customer. (Please note: This limit applies to the specific item/barcode, not just the card design.)

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Pokémon TCG: Gem Pack Vol. 4 (Simplified Chinese), launching 6 February 2026, and featuring four guaranteed holofoil cards per pack along with a stunning Year of the Horse - Ponyta.

The Pokémon Company International has teamed up with London’s Natural History Museum to launch Pokécology, a limited-time pop-up that imagines Pokémon as real-world species living inside natural ecosystems. Instead of battles and stats, the experience focuses on where Pokémon “live,” how they behave, and how they adapt to their environments.

The pop-up runs from 26 January to 19 April 2026 inside the museum’s Cranbourne Boutique.

There’s also a big incentive for collectors: an oversize “Pikachu at the Museum” Pokémon TCG promo card will be available with qualifying purchases, with wider availability at select UK retailers starting 30 January 2026.

Source: Pokemon.com 

January 30, 2026

1) Tech Sticker Collection—Charmander/ Ghastly

February 20, 2026

1) Elite Trainer Box 2) Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box 3) Mini Tins 4) First Partners Deluxe Pin Collection 5) Premium Poster Collection - Mega Lucario/ Gardevoir 6) Booster Collection (2 Pack) - Erika/Larry

April 24, 2026

1) Booster Bundle 2) Mega Meganium/Emboar/ Feraligatr ex Box

Pokémon Center Singapore is unleashing its highly anticipated Eevee Collection, and the timing couldn’t be better. The launch lands on the same day as Pokémon: Mega Evolution – Ascended Heroes, making this a must-show-up moment for fans and collectors alike.

Location: Jewel Changi Airport
Address: 78 Airport Blvd., #04 - 201 & 202, Singapore 819666
Dates: 30 January 2026
Time: 9:00 AM

Location: Katong Shopping Centre (B1-37)
Address: 865 Mountbatten Rd, B1-37 Katong Shopping Centre, Singapore 437844
Dates: 26 February 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Be among the first to check out the store, explore singles and sealed products,

The official Pokémon Center Singapore POP-UP STORE is landing at Kallang Wave Mall for a limited time.

Location: Kallang Wave Mall, L1 Atrium
Address: 1 Stadium Pl, Singapore 397628
Dates: 25 February – 15 February 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Expect exclusive merchandise, fan-favorite collectibles, and must-have Pokémon items you won’t want to miss.