Gotta build ’em all! On Tuesday, LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company International announced 12 stunning new sets as part of their collaborative LEGO Pokémon collection. The newly announced structures, created with “LEGO SMART Play technology,” feature the beloved toy brick brand’s SMART Brick, allowing builders to interact with their favorite creatures — Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Gengar, Eevee, Mew, and more — in brand-new ways.
LEGO SMART bricks contain SMART Tags that not only sense when players are building but also respond to how they engage. “The more they play, the stronger the bond, as they prepare for spectacular battles with friends and family.”
“Children can feed their LEGO Pikachu a brick-built LEGO SMART Tag sandwich or tickle their LEGO Charizard to get a joyful laugh,” The Pokémon Company shared in their official announcement. “The more they play, the stronger the bond, as they prepare for spectacular battles with friends and family.”
The LEGO Group’s Chief Marketing and Product Officer, Julia Goldin, shared their excitement in the brand’s news release: “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. 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!”
“Pokémon has always been about the joy of discovery and connection,” said Gaku Susai, Chief Product and Experience Officer at The Pokémon Company International, “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 hands‑on way to engage with the world of Pokémon, as well as opening up new possibilities for a new generation of fans.”
About LEGO Pokémon SMART Play sets
The newly announced LEGO Pokémon SMART Play sets include various Pokémon and highlight each creature’s unique characteristics and buildable environment. Compatible sets include at least one SMART Tag, but do not contain a SMART Brick. Conversely, the brands’ All-in-One sets expedite the SMART Play experience by including all necessary play elements: “at least one LEGO SMART Brick, SMART Charger and LEGO SMART Tags.”
Of the dozen new sets announced on Tuesday, two are LEGO SMART Play All-In-One sets; the other ten are listed as SMART Play-compatible sets. Check out what would-be trainers, brick-builders, and collectors worldwide can expect when the new sets hit shelves on August 1, 2026:
New LEGO Pokémon SMART Play All-In-One sets
- LEGO Pokémon SMART Play: Training House with Pikachu (72164) All-in-One set
• Ages 6 and up
• Contains a “Pikachu-inspired tree house, training items, a Poké Ball, buildable sandwich, and more”
• Includes 1 SMART Brick, 4 Tags, Figure and Charger - LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle (72167) All-in-One set
• Ages 8 and up
• Features “Charizard and Jolteon in a fierce battle”
• Includes 2 SMART Bricks, 4 Tags, 2 Figures and Charger
New LEGO Pokémon SMART Play-compatible sets
- LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Berry Bash with Bulbasaur and Bidoof (72155) compatible set (ages 7+)
- LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Trainer’s Buggy Adventure with Squirtle (72156) compatible set (ages 7+)
- LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Charmander and Geodude’s Cavern Clash (72157) compatible set (ages 6+)
- LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly Battle (72158) compatible set (ages 8+)
- LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Jigglypuff Concert (72159) compatible set (ages 7+)
- LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Drone Search for Mythical Mew (72161) compatible set (ages 8+)
- LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Eevee and Lapras’s Treasure Hunt (72162) compatible set (ages 8+)
- LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Mewtwo’s Lab Break (72163) compatible set (ages 10+)
- LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle (72165) compatible set (ages 10+)
- LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Cubone and Gengar’s Spooky Showdown (72166) compatible set (ages 8+)
All LEGO Pokémon SMART Play sets are available for pre-order now via the official LEGO website and Pokémon Center in the U.S. and U.K. The sets officially launch on August 1, 2026, and will be available to purchase via the brand’s website, LEGO stores, the Pokémon Center website, and select other retailers in launch markets. Spend more than $130 on a pre-order, and you’ll receive a Ditto as Squirtle: Movie Night LEGO SMART Play-compatible set as a gift with purchase while available.
