From the all-time favorite anime with over 3.6 billion views online, to the Lamy Limited Edition Pokémon package soon to be launched… Pokémon has always occupied the hearts of a generation that grow up with it as their companion. Starting from November 17, the iconic family-friendly retail complex in Shanghai— The Place —will turn into a 「Pokémon Paradise」 as Christmas is nearing. Pokémon fans can not only watch Pikachu together with its Pokémon family use cute signature moves for battles, but also experience themselves the thrills and fun from completing the exciting game levels. Every level completed is one step closer to becoming a qualified trainer. This winter will see the irresistible force of adorable Pokémon warm up the whole city.
Pikachu’s electric-type greeting
Once you start your journey in Pokémon Paradise, you』ll feel the 「jolt of electricity」 discharged by a giant Pikachu 7-meter tall, which stands in the center and greets you with its arms wide open. At every hour sharp, along with the background music of the Christmas carols, the giant Pikachu slowly rotates in-place, with the snowflakes 「falling」 from the top and Christmas decorations dancing in the air. Together they render a rich and dreamy Christmas atmosphere, creating a beautiful anime world. While a giant Pikachu is already endearing enough, there is also a parade of 6 life-size Pikachu. You can watch the group of cute yellow anime characters dance to the melody and move forward, as they wave their hands to you and even give you a big warm hug with love. These Pikachu with their Thunderbolt move will simply melt anyone’s heart!
There’s also an electric-type dual challenge awaiting the Pokémon trainers: if you can hold the electricity rod in hand and guide it through the winding 「Pokémon Electricity Trail」 without touching the trail edge, then it will be a mission completed. But if you accidentally touch the trail edge, an alarm will be triggered to declare failure. But trainers certainly do not give up easily and will have the courage to make another try. Also, trainers need to complete the dash at 「Pokémon Sports Gym」 and enable the gift-box lights to be lit layer by layer till the Poké Ball at the top is eventually lit up, thus maximizing Pikachu’s electric-type and accomplishing the dual challenge.
Battle with Pokémon
While Pikachu have just charged up their electricity storage, they need to get ready for battles now as challengers are coming up. Pokémon trainers will go up onto the two battle fields at 「Pokémon Jump」, and send their own Pokémon to fight with signature moves against their rivals. While a single battle is not enough to define the winner, trainers can go further to 「Pokémon Battle Field」. The trainer who gets the highest score from 「Three Fireball Strikes」, achieves three hits right on target, and then catapults the Pikachu plush toy into the designated area, will be the winner and enjoy the glory of victory as well as the respect of other challengers.
The right way to catch Pokémon
To become a Pokémon master, one needs to not only engage in battles, but also catch Pokémon. There is a surprise in the Pokémon Paradise— if you can find a play ball shaped like a Poké Ball in the 「Pokémon Leisure Zone」, you may be lucky enough to discover a precious Pokémon inside! If you』d like to learn more about the habits and moves of Pokémon, you can go to 「Pokémon Evolution Room」 to handcraft your own Poké Ball and take part in a quiz on Pokémon evolution, which will help you grow your experience points. At the 「Pokémon Depot」, every trainer can choose to take a Pokémon toy home. And don’t forget to take a photo and punch in the 「Pokémon Shop」. The 「Pokémon Dream Train」 awaits you at the end of this journey. So, remember to take pictures at this landmark spot of Pokémon Paradise.
This winter, you’re most welcome to visit 「Pokémon Paradise」 in SH The Place mall, and enter the Pokémon world with the ultra-adorable Pikachu and other Pokémon. Please let the 「Pika, Pika」 sound melt away your heart and accompany you through the cold winter.
Event Information:
Time:Nov.17, 2018 - Jan.13, 2019
Participation method: Buy Pokemon derivatives, get Pokemon Paradise ticket for free!
Purchase from RMB40 to RMB80, once for any single section.
Purchase more than RMB80, once for all 5 sections.
RMB80 cash coupons cost only RMB70 online.
Address: L1 Atrium, South District, SH The Place (No. 100 Zunyi Road, Shanghai)
Scan the QR code to book tickets
About Pokémon
Pokémon are amazing creatures living on this planet, which can be found in oceans, forests, cities and towns. Ash Ketchum, a young boy from Pallet Town who loves Pokémon, receives his starter Pokémon Pikachu from Professor Oak and starts his journey as a trainer. Through numerous tests and after many encounters and separations, Ash, who is determined to become the most powerful Pokémon master, continues his journey forward.
Pokémon is an adaptation of the Pokémon game series. It’s a TV anime series directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and others, written by Hideki Sonoda and Yukiyoshi Ôhashi etc., and voiced by Rica Matsumoto and Ikue Ôtani etc. Pikachu is a central character. There are over 700 popular Pokémon in total, including Eevee, Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle.