Heads up, Trainers! You’re all in for a treat as the first-ever Pokémon Play Hub in the Philippines finally opens its doors!

Tucked away on the third level of Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas, the Pokémon Play Hub is every fan’s dream come to life. More than just a gaming space, it’s an immersive playground where enthusiasts can shop, play, and connect with fellow Trainers. The vibrant hub features exciting zones, official Pokémon merchandise, and interactive experiences to keep fans of all ages entertained. After making waves in Malaysia and Thailand, the beloved destination has finally arrived in the Philippines, giving local fans the perfect spot to catch all the fun!

The Beat Manila was there for the exciting grand opening, which kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by VIP guests including Joel Lumanlan, Vice President of Marketing and Operations of Robinsons Malls, Carmina Quizon, Group General Manager of ToysRUs Philippines, Ray Kagami, Director of Asia Business Development Department of The Pokémon Company, Christina Sanchez, Deputy General Manager of ToysRUs Philippines, and Celina Chua, Group General Manager of ToysRUs Philippines.

Catching All the Fun at Pokémon Play Hub

Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by a bright, cheerful yellow space featuring the franchise’s beloved mascot, Pikachu, along with fan-favorite starters Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. Their adorable figures are displayed on pastel-toned podiums, perfect for snapping a photo and commemorating your visit.

Further in, you’ll spot the retail zone, which is packed with shelves of official Pokémon merchandise from colorful plushies, rare Funko Pops, blind boxes, and other collectible figurines. The character stuffed toys are available in various sizes, and are priced from P1,399 to P1,499 (small size),  P1,299 to P1,599 (medium size), and P1,899 (large size), depending on the design.

Apart from the collectibles, Japanese pen brand Artline also has a series of Pokémon markers and sign pens that can light up any page. The collection includes sign pens with character designs (P65 each), laundry markers (P90 each), and two highlighter sets (P270): Pastel Pikachu and Vivid Eevee. You can also get a free engraving if you buy a minimum of two sign pens and a Stamp Card for every P500 worth of purchase.

For Switch players, we caught sight of the Nintendo Switch OLED Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Edition, as well as other accessories like cases and controllers that will surely make your gaming sessions more fun and stylish. Physical Nintendo Pokémon games are also for sale at the store, including the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of “Pokémon Legends Z-A,” which you can try and play at the gaming zone.

Stepping further into the hub, you’ll find the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Play Area, a dedicated space for fans to play and connect. Not yet a pro? No problem! Beginners can take advantage of free tutorial sessions every weekend. There are also a couple of TV screens where visitors can do trial runs for the switch games or go head-to-head in a competitive round. Aside from the rows of tables for the TCG, there’s also a comfy corner with bean bag seats where players can hang out.

Although there might not be a lot going on at the moment, with only two active zones, the Pokémon Play Hub team shared that more features will be added in the next few months, such as an arcade and various events like competitions that will surely encourage Pokémon enthusiasts to come and join in on the fun!

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Location: Level 3, Robinsons Galleria, EDSA cor. Ortigas Avenue, Quezon City

Opening Hours: Daily, from 10 AM to 10 PM