October 23, 2025
SINGAPORE – Pikachu and other critters from the beloved Pokemon franchise will be making Suntec City their home in November and December.
From Nov 6 to Dec 28, Suntec City’s atrium at Towers 1 and 2 will light up with Pokemon-themed installations and activities to mark the year-end festivities, as snow falls on visitors to the mall.
A 6m-tall inflatable Pikachu will greet visitors at the Esplanade MRT entrance/exit in front of Suntec City. A retail pop-up will feature merchandise ranging from trading cards to collectibles.
At 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays, from Nov 8 to Dec 21, Pokemon characters such as Pikachu, Eevee and Snorlax will take turns to greet fans at the atrium.
A rotating line-up of Pokemon from Pikachu, Eevee and Snorlax to the starter trio Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly will greet fans on weekends. PHOTO: SUNTEC CITY/THE STRAITS TIMES
A Pokemon dance parade will take place at 3pm on Nov 15 and 22, as well as Dec 13 and 20.
At an interactive installation called the Holiday Cabin, participants in groups of 15 can put their observation skills to the test and race against the clock to uncover Pokemon after an avalanche blankets a digital landscape. Admission is free.
An interactive installation, known as the Explore Like a Trainer Holiday Cabin, will see a snowy landscape come to life. PHOTO: SUNTEC CITY/THE STRAITS TIMES
Tie-ins with Pokemon games
A Pokemon Trading Card Zone will be set up for both new and seasoned players of the franchise’s popular trading card game.
An initiative called the New Trainer Journey will see new players learn to play the trading card game through 30-minute sessions. PHOTO: SUNTEC CITY/THE STRAITS TIMES
An initiative called the New Trainer Journey will see new players learn to play the game through 30-minute sessions, after which each person will receive a starter kit consisting of a deck case, a deck shield, a demo deck of 30 cards, a playmat flyer and a voucher.
These sessions will be held on Nov 8, 9, 15, 16, as well as every day from Nov 22, with limited slots available. Interested participants can register on-site, on a first-come-first-served basis.
The zone also doubles as a space for community play, where seasoned players can gather for casual matches.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A, the franchise’s latest game offering. PHOTO: SUNTEC CITY/THE STRAITS TIMES
Gaming enthusiasts can trial the latest game offering, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, on the Nintendo Switch 2, while Pokemon Go players can enjoy themed gameplay features such as event PokeStops, Gyms and Timed Research tasks around Suntec City.
Prizes and collectibles
A “Who’s That Pokemon?” 50 Days of Winners contest will be held from Nov 6 to Christmas Day. Daily puzzles will be unveiled on the 3m-tall Advent Christmas Tree at the event space.
To take part, submit your answers via Suntec City’s Instagram page (@sunteccity).
A series of four collectible Pokemon rugs will be available for redemption from Dec 1, each requiring a minimum spend of $180 at the mall. PHOTO: SUNTEC CITY/THE STRAITS TIMES
A series of four collectible Pokemon rugs will also be available for redemption from Dec 1, each requiring a minimum spend of $180 at the mall.
Pokemon-themed gift bags will also be available for redemption with a minimum spend of $60.