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Malaysia's first Pokémon Center pop-up is at Ombak KLCC until 31 December 2026

Nintendo's first pop-up in Malaysia is in the same mall, also open until the end of December, with exclusive Mario-design merchandise made for Malaysia.

Xiao Hai · HiGo Corner JournalTrendingLast checked 21 September 20264 min read

Organiser's promotional artwork: Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle and other Pokémon running through a tropical scene. Text: Malaysia's first Pokémon Center pop-up; Ombak KLCC Level 3 · until 31 December
Image: organiser, Ombak KLCC (©Pokémon. ©Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.)
Last checked21 September 2026
State / territoryKuala Lumpur

The Pokémon Center has finally made it to Malaysia: a pop-up, but one that runs until the end of the year.

Malaysia's first Pokémon Center pop-up store is on Level 3 of Ombak KLCC in Kuala Lumpur, open 10:00 to 22:00 daily from 12 September to 31 December 2026. The Pokémon Company announced it on its Asia 30th anniversary site on 12 September 2026, calling it “the first ever Pokémon Center pop-up store to open in Malaysia”. Official announcement

Collectors, head straight for the Kuala Lumpur-edition PokéXciting! Pikachu merchandise: it's turquoise, on sale in the store from 12 September, in limited quantities while stocks last.

A mall atrium seen from an upper floor, a scattering of shoppers on the ground level, warm ceiling lights and hanging greenery
Open 10:00 to 22:00 daily, right through to 31 December, according to the official pages. An AI-generated illustration, not a real photo.Image: ChatGPT (OpenAI)

What's in store

  • Why turquoise? PokéXciting! is the Pokémon 30th anniversary tour of five major cities across Asia, and the official page says this Pikachu wears a different colour costume in each one. Kuala Lumpur's is turquoise. For the PokéXciting! weekend at KLCC Park on 12–13 September, see our 11 September story. PokéXciting! official page
  • On the shelves: unit L3-15. The mall's store listing describes it as official merchandise, plushies and exclusive collectibles. Ombak KLCC store listing
  • Nintendo is at Ombak KLCC too: Nintendo Malaysia's site calls it Nintendo's first pop-up store in Malaysia, open from 12 September to the end of December. Nintendo says it features a wide range of Nintendo games and character merchandise, popular items from Japan, new releases, and exclusive Mario-design merchandise made for Malaysia. Nintendo Malaysia
  • Mall-wide from October: Ombak KLCC also has a separate listing, “Pokémon 30th Anniversary”, running from 1 October to 31 December 2026 “Throughout Ombak KLCC”. As of 21 September, what it involves had not been announced. Ombak KLCC event page

What people are asking

Answers as of 21 September 2026:

  • Do you still need to queue for a ticket after 14 September? Pokémon only set ticket rules for 12–14 September, and nothing had been announced for the days after. Nintendo's site lists its own ticket arrangements, with no dates attached: queue at the Level G main entrance from 06:00, tickets handed out from 08:00, and distribution ends once the daily limit is reached. Nintendo Malaysia
  • Could entry be limited when it's busy? Possibly. The official PokéXciting! page says store entry may be limited when it's crowded. PokéXciting! official page
  • Is it one queue for Pokémon and Nintendo, or two? The official pages don't say whether it's one shop or two. The mall lists both as a single event, “Pokémon Center & Nintendo POP-UP Store”, on Level 3. Ombak KLCC event page
  • Does it cost anything to get in? What do things cost? Is there a purchase limit? None of the three had been announced. The only word on quantities is that the Kuala Lumpur-edition PokéXciting! Pikachu merchandise is limited, while stocks last.
  • When do the cards go on sale? The only official line is that Pokémon TCG products were not available on 12–14 September. No sale date had been given for after that.
Early morning in central Kuala Lumpur: a few people waiting on the pavement outside a glass building, city skyline behind them
On 12–14 September, tickets were handed out at the Level G main entrance, and the official rules at the time allowed no queueing before 06:00. An AI-generated illustration, not a real photo.Image: ChatGPT (OpenAI)

Getting there

Ombak KLCC's address is Plaza Ombak KLCC, 20, Persiaran KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur. The pop-up is on Level 3.

The mall says you can get there by MRT, by car, or on foot through KLCC Park. Coming from Suria KLCC and would rather not walk? There's a complimentary buggy service along the KLCC Park pathway, running throughout the day and stopping at Suria KLCC, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Mandarin Oriental and Ombak KLCC. Ombak KLCC: getting here

Places nearby

Want to sit down for a meal afterwards? The LINC KL and Wisma Central are a short walk away. From HiGo merchant listings, we picked two within 500 metres of Ombak KLCC as the crow flies, each rated 4.5 or better with at least 250 reviews:

Ratings and review counts come from Google's public data, as recorded by HiGo on 4 September 2026. They are not a HiGo ranking or recommendation.

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Check before you set off

  • Whether you need a ticket on the day you go: the Pokémon ticket rules only ran to 14 September, so check the official announcement for updates
  • If you're after cards, whether a Pokémon TCG sale date has been announced
  • If you're heading to the Nintendo side, whether @nintendopopupkl2026 on Instagram has posted any ticket news

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