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Published on June 7th, 2026 | by Adrian Gunning

Hear the nostalgia: LEGO Pokémon brought to life

Today, the LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company International unveiled the latest sets in the LEGO® Pokémon™ range, bringing to kids around the world even more opportunities to play with their favourite Pokémon in LEGO brick form.

Thanks to LEGO® SMART Play™ technology, builders will feel like Pokémon Trainers, as their beloved LEGO Pokémon now have the power to play back. Going beyond building, the sets are all about training, nurturing and battling!

The LEGO® SMART Play™ System is powered by the LEGO SMART Brick – packed with more than twenty patented world-firsts within its technology, making LEGO builds respond to how kids play through light, sound, motion and sensing, all without screens.

With twelve new LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play sets launching, fans can dive into interactive play with some of their most cherished Pokémon, including Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Gengar, Eevee, Mew and more.

Children can feed their LEGO Pikachu a brick-built LEGO SMART Tag sandwich or tickle their LEGO Charizard to get a joyful laugh. The more they play, the stronger the bond, as they prepare for spectacular battles with friends and family.

“We are thrilled to bring together two beloved brands that are known worldwide. For the first time ever, LEGO Pokémon creatures respond to children’s actions: meaning fans can build, train and interact with their LEGO Pokémon creatures through hands-on, imaginative play that encourages creativity, confidence and storytelling,” said Julia Goldin, Chief Marketing and Product Officer at the LEGO Group. “LEGO® SMART Play™ is an expansion of our existing LEGO System-in-Play and we are excited to integrate it into our latest LEGO Pokémon sets. It’s all about inviting children to explore, experiment and bring their own ideas to their adventures!”

Gaku Susai, Chief Product and Experience Officer at The Pokémon Company International adds “Pokémon has always been about the joy of discovery and connection, and we see every day how powerful imagination can be when it’s nurtured and given the space to grow. Working with the LEGO Group and its SMART Brick technology brings those shared values to life in a new, interactive way. Together, we’re giving young Trainers a handson way to engage with the world of Pokémon, as well as opening up new possibilities for a new generation of fans.”

The new LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play sets include a broad variety of builds designed around different Pokémon, their characteristics, environments and training moments. LEGO® SMART Play™ All-in-One sets include everything you need for a SMART Play experience – including at least one LEGO SMART Brick, SMART Charger and LEGO SMART Tags, whilst LEGO® SMART Play™ Compatible sets are designed to expand the play experience, including at least one or more SMART Tags, but not a SMART Brick.

Two LEGO® SMART Play™ All-In-One sets and ten LEGO® SMART Play™ Compatible sets will be introduced, including:

  • LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Training House with Pikachu (72164) All-in-One set for ages 6+. This set includes a Pikachu-inspired tree house, training items, a Poké Ball, buildable sandwich, and more. Fans can get the chance to become a Pokémon Trainer as they nurture, feed, play, train and battle LEGO Pikachu. Includes 1 SMART Brick, 4 Tags, Figure and Charger.
  • LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle (72167) All-in-One set for ages 8+ features Charizard and Jolteon in a fierce battle between the two iconic LEGO Pokémon. Look around and use the healing spray for support in the battle or have the Pokémon jump into a friendly training session together on the training grounds. Includes 2 SMART Bricks, 4 Tags, 2 Figures and Charger.
  • LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Berry Bash with Bulbasaur and Bidoof (72155) compatible set for ages 7+. In this set, children can roleplay one of the key steps of any great Pokémon Trainer – nurturing your LEGO Pokémon. The set comes with two Pokémon, the beloved Bulbasaur and Bidoof. Make a delicious berry smoothie in the juicer and feed the snack-hungry Pokémon!
  • LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Trainer’s Buggy Adventure with Squirtle (72156) compatible set for ages 7+. Fans can take LEGO Squirtle out for a ride on the passenger seat in a beach buggy. The vehicle has 2 water stud shooters and a water stud storage compartment for Squirtle and the Trainer to extinguish fires at the veggie grill.
  • LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Charmander and Geodude’s Cavern Clash (72157) compatible set ages 6+. Fans can play out the ‘Trainer’s First Adventure’ with LEGO Charmander and Geodude. Charmander explores a cave with treasure and crystals. Stay alert and watch out for the angry Geodude.
  • LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly Battle (72158) compatible set for ages 8+ lets children play out stories for the three Paldean First Partner Pokémon. Each of the three LEGO Pokémon has a different type: Sprigatito is Grass-type, Fuecoco is Fire-type and Quaxly is Water-type. The spinning wheel can help choose your opponent and determine who gets to battle next!
  • LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Jigglypuff Concert (72159) compatible set for ages 7+ features LEGO Jigglypuff. This Pokémon loves to sing and play music, with key elements like microphones, speakers and a music stage.
  • LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Drone Search for Mythical Mew (72161) compatible set for ages 8+ shows the Mythical Pokémon Mew. Children can go on searching for LEGO Mew, using a Poké Ball inspired drone to search for the ancient ruins where Mew hides.
  • LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Eevee and Lapras’s Treasure Hunt (72162) compatible set for ages 8+ features LEGO Eevee and Lapras off on a sea adventure to find the map to the shipwreck. Lowering the mast to lift a rock reveals a treasure chest full of coins and gems.
  • LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Mewtwo’s Lab Break (72163) compatible set for ages 10+ lets fans recreate a scene where LEGO Mewtwo breaks out of its lab tank. The set includes an adjustable lab tank, Mewtwo info screen, rare Master Ball and Mewtwo figure.
  • LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle (72165) compatible set for ages 10+ sees LEGO Umbreon and Garchomp together in a fun championship, battling to win the Poké Ball trophy. A giant Poké Ball is included.
  • LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Cubone and Gengar’s Spooky Showdown (72166) compatible set for ages 8+ shows LEGO Cubone trying to defeat Gengar to collect the treasure hidden underneath.

All LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play sets are available for pre-order starting from today via www.LEGO.com/themes/pokemon and sets will be available to purchase from August 1st 2026 from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets. Fans can also visit select LEGO Stores in launch markets to experience a LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play demo and see the new playsets in action.

LEGO SMART Play will continue to expand through new updates, launches and technology – with the LEGO Group set to reveal more additions in the future.

Pokémon GO!

To celebrate the launch, select* LEGO Stores will transform into PokéStops and Gyms allowing fans to unlock exclusive rewards, while supplies last. From August to September 2026, fans will get the chance to unlock exclusive rewards both in-game and in-store, including a LEGO SMART Tag, unique LEGO Pokémon digital backgrounds, LEGO Pokémon stickers and exclusive branded apparel in the app.

For more information about LEGO SMART Play visit: www.LEGO.com/smart-play


About the Author

Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.


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