Pokemon Center Singapore will officially reopen on 1 July<\/b>, following its temporary closure in April for what Pokemon Singapore previously described as the first major Pokemon Center revamp outside Japan.<\/p>\n No surprise why the Pokemon Solgaleo was chosen to be Pokemon Singapore\u2019s newest mascot.<\/p>\n Photo: The Pokemon Company<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n The refreshed store will feature a redesigned interior inspired by Singapore\u2019s heritage and everyday culture, continuing the company\u2019s efforts to localise the retail experience for fans here. As part of the revamp, the Legendary Pokemon Solgaleo<\/b> will become the store\u2019s new symbolic mascot, replacing Charizard as the face of the outlet. Visitors will be greeted by a large Solgaleo statue at the entrance, while the store\u2019s logo and facade have also been updated to reflect the change.<\/p>\n Beyond the visual makeover, the revamped store will also include a dedicated event space equipped with a large-format display. The new area is expected to host activities centred around Pokemon video games, trading card tournaments and other community events, according to Pokemon Singapore.<\/p>\n New commemorative merchandise will be launched together with the store\u2019s reopening.<\/p>\n Photo: The Pokemon Company<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n To mark the reopening, the store will launch a range of commemorative merchandise inspired by a Singapore-themed Pokemon cityscape. The first wave of products, available from 1 July, includes items such as a Pikachu plush holding a durian<\/b>, logo pins, metal plates and other collectibles. A second wave of merchandise is scheduled to arrive in August, including a bag charm featuring Pikachu enjoying a cup of kopi<\/b>.<\/p>\n Fans planning to visit during the first few days should be prepared for crowd-control measures. From 1 to 5 July, entry between 10am and 1pm will require an advance reservation, with application details to be announced via Pokemon Singapore\u2019s official Instagram account at a later date. Visitors arriving after 1pm can instead obtain same-day queue tickets, which will be distributed on-site from 8.30am each morning on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nCrowd control measures<\/h2>\n