New to Pokémon card collecting and want to know how to play Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) like a pro? Head to this Pokémon “Beginner’s Academy” and pop-up in Singapore with giant Pokémon card displays, photo backdrops merchandise and free card training sessions!
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There’s a new Pokémon TCG Beginner’s Academy happening at Marina Square from now till end-December 2023, for all you aspiring Pokémon Masters to pick up a few tricks! Plus, these “training sessions” are completely free, no admission fee or spending required! Unfortunately, you won’t be getting a complimentary Pokémon card set along with your tutorial session, but you will be leaving with a couple of useful tips and tricks to use the next time you’re playing Pokémon TCG!

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Sessions will run daily from 12pm to 7.30pm, with each session slot lasting 30 minutes. Participants who wish to attend the training session are to report to the event 15 minutes before the session’s start time. For more information about official Pokémon events and TCG events in Singapore, check out the official Pokémon website here.


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There are also a couple of photo spots at the pop-up, like giant blown up Pokémon cards from sets like Paradox Rift and Pokémon 151, as well as a Pokémon card display wall. Don’t forget to stop by the pop-up retail store as well to pick up some exclusive merchandise like t-shirts, card sets, figurines, blind boxes, plushies and more.
Pokémon Beginner’s Academy
Dates: Now till 31st December 2023
Address: Marina Square, Level 2, 6 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039594
Opening Hours: 12pm-7.30pm daily