10 Inspiring Pokémon buildings LEGO MOCs: Ideas, Tips and Instructions

From the cozy glow of a Poké Centre nestled in a bustling LEGO town to the neon lights of a high-tech Pokémon Lab, the world of Pokémon buildings offers endless inspiration for MOC builders of all skill levels. Whether you’re a lifelong Trainer longing to recreate the familiar backdrops of Kanto and Galar or an AFOL seeking a fresh micro-scale challenge, these structures let you blend storytelling, architectural flair, and vibrantly colored bricks into unforgettable creations.

Imagine the delight of capturing a sunset-lit Pokémon Centre with trans-red windows, or the thrill of designing a modular Gym complete with Technic gear-driven doors. Each building you design becomes a stage for your favorite Pokémon adventures—rescuing Pikachu, trading Eevee evolutions, or simply style-matching your minifigure Trainers to their surroundings. Building Pokémon architecture in LEGO encourages you to think about scale (will your Centre be minifig-friendly or microfig-perfect?), color palettes (classic white and pastel pinks, or region-specific hues?), and functional details (working PCs, interior shelving, even micro-LED lighting for that signature healing glow).

Ready to embark on your next brick-built Pokémon journey? Below are some expert tips and creative prompts to spark your imagination—plus a gallery of ten standout MOCs from the community to study, remix, and build upon.

Tips for Building Pokémon MOCs

• Plan Your Scale & Footprint
  Decide if you’re building minifig-scale (32×32 stud baseplate) or microfig scale (20×20 or smaller). This choice guides window sizes, door heights, and interior details.

• Embrace Signature Colors & Textures
  Pokémon buildings often feature white walls with red accents (Poké Ball motif), pastel blues, or region-specific color schemes. Use SNOT techniques for smooth facades and greebles for high-tech panels.

• Incorporate Functional Details
  Add hinged doors, Technic-powered turntables for signs, and small interior builds like healing machines, display shelves, or PC stations.

• Use Custom Stickers & Tiles
  Printable tiles or Photoshop-designed stickers help recreate the iconic “P” logo for Centres or store signage for Marts.

• Lighting & Trans-Elements
  Install micro-LEDs behind trans-blue bricks for a glowing effect in Centres, or use trans-neon elements to simulate neon Gym signs.

• Landscaping & Surroundings
  Frame your building with foliage, trees, or Path tiles to set the scene—whether it’s a forest-edge Centre or a city-block Poké Mart.

Inspiration for Pokémon Building Types

• Poké Centre – The classic healing hub with lounge, PC, and medical bays.

• Poké Mart – Stock shelves with Potions, Balls, and Rare Candies.

• Gym & Elite Four Halls – Design badges, podiums, and battle arenas.

• Pokémon Lab – Research stations, healing machines, and professor’s office.

• Day Care & Nursery – Playpens, incubators, and brick-built Pokémon companions.

• Pokémon League HQ – Grand entrance, trophy rooms, and battle auditoriums.

• Trainer School – Classrooms, demonstration areas, and dorms.

• Poké Ball-shaped Kiosk – Microbuild snack stand or souvenir shop.

• Regional Variations – Galarian Centres, Alolan Gyms, or Johto-style buildings.

• Contest Halls & Stages – Performance platform, audience seating, and dressing rooms.

Featured Pokémon Building MOCs

Model: Pokémon Center
Designer: BBordewyk 

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-104504

Model: Pokemon Center
Designer: Jedi Plb 

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-138514

Model: Galarian Pokemon Center
Designer: DrMattBricks 

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-99939

Model: Poké Mart
Designer: BBordewyk 

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-104506

Model: Pokemon Center
Designer: yodakya 

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-87608

Model: Pallet Town from Pokemon Red - Microfig 20x18
Designer: Aspen Bricks 

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-112552

Model: Pokémon Centre
Designer: KraftyKoopa 

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-198614

Model: Pokémon Centre
Designer: KraftyKoopa 

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-202857

Model: Pokemon
Designer: xiaowang 

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-156969

Model: Pokemon Center
Designer: FunkMunker 

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-215844