Pokemon fans will soon have another item to collect other than trading cards. 

On Aug 11, Uniqlo will be launching its first-ever UT (Uniqlo t-shirts) Collection in collaboration with the popular Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) and the Pokemon TCG Pocket App, the brand announced in a press release today (July 29). 

For those who aren't familiar, the Pokemon TCG Pocket App allows fans to collect Pokemon cards digitally. 

Inspired by the card game's original illustrations, designs in the new UT Collection will feature popular Pokemon characters like Pikachu, Lapras and Mewtwo. 

The T-shirts for men ($19.90) come in five designs ranging from sizes XS to XL, while four designs ($14.90) are available for kids ranging from 100cm to 160cm in height.

Additionally, to celebrate the release of the collection, fans will be able to catch Pikachu mascots at Uniqlo's Orchard Central flagship outlet and itsJewel Changi Airport store on the day of the launch (Aug 11). 

Simply purchase two T-shirts from the collection at either one of the stores and you'll be able to snap a photo with the mascots across five 30-minute timeslots, between 12pm and 6.30pm. 

As a bonus, sharing the photo on Instagram and tagging Uniqlo's account will also give you a chance to win a Pokemon Trading Card Game Deluxe Battle Deck. 

Submissions will be valid until Aug 17, and three winners will be announced on Aug 18. 

The Uniqlo and Pokemon TCG UT Collection will be available online and at all Uniqlo stores islandwide. 

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