Official Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store Is Coming To KL This September

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The Pokémon Company has announced a massive celebration in Kuala Lumpur to mark 30 years since the franchise's debut

At a press conference held in Kuala Lumpur, The Pokémon Company unveiled details on the upcoming festivities set to take over the city later this year, including the country's first official Nintendo and Pokémon Center pop-up stores.

Kuala Lumpur has been selected as a starting point for an upcoming Asian tour, bringing exclusive experiences directly to Malaysian Pokémon fans.

Malaysia will get its first official Nintendo and Pokémon Center pop-up stores, which will run for a limited time this year

The pop-up stores will be open from 12 September to 31 December at Ombak KLCC.

Pokémon fans will be able to purchase a wide range of official Pokémon products, including popular items such as trading cards, plush toys, and special 30th anniversary merchandise.

For Nintendo lovers, a special gaming experience booth will feature the latest Pokémon video games.

As for Pokémon trading card game players, The Pokémon Company announced that the Premier League Ball Challenge will take place from 21 to 22 November at the KLCC Convention Centre in Halls 1 and 2.

The Pokémon Company corporate officer Susumu Fukunaga said Malaysia may finally get its first official Pokémon Center should these limited-time pop-up stores prove to be a success

Speaking to the media, Fukunaga quipped that the official symbol and flagship Pokémon for the Pokémon Center in Malaysia — should we get one — may be Ditto.

"Whether it can actually be Ditto, we can't guarantee," he added, much to the amusement of the media present.

Fun fact: Pokémon Center Singapore's official symbol and flagship Pokémon is Solgaleo (it was previously Lapras), chosen to represent the Lion City.

Meanwhile, a large-scale, party-style celebration called PokéXciting! will take over KLCC Park from 12 and 13 September, featuring a special drone show

The free-to-enter event is touring five major Asian cities, making its inaugural stop right here in the capital.

"We wanted PokéXciting! to feel bigger than just an event — it's a celebration to thank all the fans across Asia for their support over the past three decades," Fukunaga said.

Fukunaga noted that starting the tour in Malaysia holds special significance for the brand.

Attendees can look forward to the country's first Pokémon drone show, featuring dazzling 3D animations lighting up the night sky against the Petronas Twin Towers.

A special Turquoise PokéXciting! Pikachu will also make a live appearance, representing Kuala Lumpur's unique tour colour

Mobile gamers can also catch this exclusive turquoise Pikachu within the Pokémon GO app during a special tie-in event.

Additionally, fitness enthusiasts can look forward to the Pokémon RUN 30, a themed run promising exclusive finisher medals and runner tees. The run will take place on 21 and 22 November.

All in all, 2026 is set to be an exciting event for Pokémon fans!

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