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Pokémon Center pop-up store in Kuala Lumpur announces strict entry rules for September 12 opening; queues start at 6am, tickets at 8am, no TCG sales

Kuala Lumpur's first Pokémon Center pop-up store opens on September 12, with strict entry rules: queues start at 6am, tickets at 8am, and no trading card game sales. The store will host various Pokémon activities from September 12 to 14 as part of the 30th anniversary celebrations.

says.com+1 source8 September 2026 · 09:59 UTC
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Kuala Lumpur's first Pokémon Center pop-up store will open on September 12 at Ombak KLCC, coinciding with the 30th anniversary celebrations of Pokémon.1

Eager fans can start queuing at 6am, with tickets distributed from 8am.

Organisers have implemented strict entry rules to manage the anticipated crowd.

“Do not try to outsmart the system by arriving earlier,” warned the organisers, stating that anyone caught queuing before the designated time will be disqualified.78

Tickets are limited to one per person and cannot be transferred. Entry to the store is tied to assigned time slots, and missing the morning rush could mean no tickets for the day.

Notably, no Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) products will be available for sale during the event.

The pop-up store will host various Pokémon activities from September 12 to 14, including parades and stage shows, as part of the anniversary festivities.

“These guidelines may change without prior notice,” organisers cautioned, urging attendees to stay updated.

The Pokémon Center pop-up store is expected to attract a large number of fans eager for exclusive merchandise and experiences.

Key Insight
“The pop-up store runs from September 12 to December 31, 2026, as part of Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebrations, which include parades, stage shows, and a drone show at KLCC Park. Organizers warn that anyone queuing before 6am will be disqualified and denied entry.”
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“Malaysia's first Pokémon Center pop-up store will officially open its doors at Ombak KLCC on 12 September”
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“The Pokémon Pop-up store in Kuala Lumpur opens on September 12, with queues starting at 6am and entry tickets distributed from 8am.”
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