Build, Train, Nurture & Battle: New LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play sets allow children to feel like Pokémon Trainers!
- The LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company International announce the latest LEGO® Pokémon™ sets for builders aged 6+, including fan-favourite Pokémon, Pikachu, Charizard, Squirtle, Gengar, Mewtwo and more.
- The lineup will be LEGO® SMART Play™ enabled, meaning LEGO Pokémon will be able to play back with interactive screen-free play. Children are able to discover and unlock new ways to explore, train, nurture and battle.
- Across twelve new sets, children can feel like Pokémon Trainers by playing out fun stories and moments inspired by the world of Pokémon
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 hands‑on 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.
Shoppers who purchase select LEGO Pokémon sets will be eligible to receive the LEGO Pokémon SMART Play™: Ditto as Squirtle: Movie Night as a Gift with Purchase. Available while stocks last, T&Cs apply.
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
Update your LEGO® SMART Bricks to unlock more play
LEGO® SMART Bricks included in new, unopened LEGO Pokémon All-in-One sets will work straight out of the box and won’t need any update.
However, if you own LEGO® SMART Bricks from earlier All-In-One sets, a quick update is required before you can become a Pokémon trainer.
We recommend regularly checking that you have the latest updates installed. Updates are fast and completed using the LEGO SMART Assist app, which guides you through the process step by step.
The app can be downloaded on the App store or Google Play. More information here: www.LEGO.com/smart-play/app-video
For more information, please contact media@LEGO.com
*The LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play™ sets and PokéStops and Gyms in select LEGO stores will include the following launch markets:
- USA
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Poland
- Australia
Product Information:
LEGO® SMART Play™ All-in-One sets include everything you need for a SMART Play experience – including at least one LEGO SMART Brick, charger and SMART Tags, whilst LEGO® SMART™ Play Compatible sets are designed to expand the play experience, including at least one or more LEGO SMART Tags, but not a SMART Brick.
LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: All-in-One sets
LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Training House with Pikachu (72164), All-in-one set
- SKU number: 72164
- Age: 6+
- Pieces: 400
- Dimensions: The treehouse, training dummy and bush in this 400-piece building toy measures over 8 in. (20 cm) high, 11 in. (27 cm) wide and 4 in. (11 cm) deep
- Includes 1 SMART Brick, 1 SMART Charger, 4 SMART Tags, 1 figure.
- Price: USD 69.99 / EUR 69.99 / GBP 59.99
- Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets
LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle (72167), All-in-one set
- SKU number: 72167
- Age: 8+
- Pieces: 751
- Dimensions: Charizard figure stands over 7 in. (18 cm) tall, while Jolteon stands over 5 in. (12 cm) tall
- Includes 2 SMART Bricks, 4 Tags, 2 Figures & Charger
- Price: USD 119.99 / EUR 119.99 / GBP 109.99
- Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets
LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Compatible Sets
LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Berry Bash with Bulbasaur and Bidoof (72155)
- SKU number: 72155
- Age: 7+
- Pieces: 240
- Dimensions: Brick-built Bulbasaur figure measures over 2.5 in. (6 cm) high, 1.5 in. (4 cm) wide and 2.5 in. (7 cm) deep
- Includes 2 SMART Tags and 2 Figures
- Price: USD 19.99 / EUR 19.99 / GBP 17.99
- Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets
LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Trainer’s Buggy Adventure with Squirtle (72156)
- SKU number: 72156
- Age: 7+
- Pieces: 320
- Dimensions: Buggy measuring over 4.5 in. (12 cm) high, 7.5 in. (19 cm) long and 3.5 in. (9 cm) wide
- Includes 2 SMART Tags and 1 Pokémon
- Price: USD 29.99 / EUR 29.99 / GBP 24.99
- Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets
LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Charmander and Geodude’s Cavern Clash (72157)
- SKU number: 72157
- Age: 6+
- Pieces: 198
- Dimensions: Charmander in this 198-piece building toy measures over 3 in. (7 cm) high, 2.5 in. (6 cm) wide and 3 in. (7 cm) deep
- Includes 2 SMART Tags and 2 Pokémon
- Price: USD 19.99 / EUR 19.99 / GBP 17.99
- Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets
LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly Battle (72158)
- SKU number: 72158
- Age: 8+
- Pieces: 313
- Dimensions: Quaxly figure in this 313-piece building toy stands over 3.5 in. (8 cm) tall
- Includes 3 SMART Tags and 3 Pokémon
- Price: USD 34.99 / EUR 34.99 / GBP 29.99
- Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets
LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Jigglypuff Concert (72159)
- SKU number: 72159
- Age: 7+
- Pieces: 88
- Dimensions: Measures over 2 in. (5 cm) high, 2.5 in. (6 cm) wide and 5 in. (5 cm) deep
- Includes 1 SMART Tag and 1 Pokémon
- Price: USD 14.99 / EUR 14.99 / GBP 12.99
- Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets
LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Drone Search for Mythical Mew (72161)
- SKU number: 72161
- Age: 8+
- Pieces: 429
- Dimensions: Measures over 4 in. (11 cm) high, 3.5 in. (9 cm) wide and 3 in. (8 cm) deep
- Includes 3 SMART Tags and 1 Pokémon
- Price: USD 49.99 / EUR 49.99 / GBP 44.99
- Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets
LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Eevee and Lapras’s Treasure Hunt (72162)
- SKU number: 72162
- Age: 8+
- Pieces: 623
- Dimensions: Includes Lapras, measuring over 6 in. (16 cm) high, 6.5 in. (17 cm) wide and 5 in. (13 cm) deep
- Includes 3 SMART Tags and 2 Pokémon
- Price: USD 59.99 / EUR 59.99 / GBP 54.99
- Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets
LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Mewtwo’s Lab Break (72163)
- SKU number: 72163
- Age: 10+
- Pieces: 605
- Dimensions: The Mewtwo figure in this 605-piece building toy stands over 7.5 in. (19 cm) tall
- Includes 1 SMART Tag and 1 Pokémon
- Price: USD 69.99 / EUR 69.99 / GBP 59.99
- Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets
LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle (72165) for ages 10+
- SKU number: 72165
- Age: 10+
- Pieces: 831
- Dimensions: Garchomp figure in this 831-piece building toy stands over 6 in. (15 cm) tall
- Includes 2 SMART Tags and 2 Pokémon
- Price: USD 79.99 / EUR 79.99 / GBP 69.99
- Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets
LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Cubone and Gengar’s Spooky Showdown (72166)
- SKU number: 72166
- Age: 8+
- Pieces: 782
- Dimensions: Gengar building toy in this 782-piece building toy measures over 4.5 in. (11 cm) high, 4.5 in. (12 cm) wide and 5 in. (13 cm) deep
- Includes 4 SMART Tags and 2 Pokémon
- Price: USD 89.99 / EUR 89.99 / GBP 79.99
- Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets
Gift with Purchase
LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Ditto as Squirtle: Movie Night
- Product Number: 40887
- Age: 7+
- Availability: Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets.
- Key features and functions: TV time turns into transformation time with Ditto as Squirtle: Movie Night. Switch channels by swapping what’s on the screen and open the TV stand to access the remote control and a movie. The model incorporates a SMART Tag and space for a SMART Brick from an All-In-One Set (sold separately). The SMART Brick activates the SMART Play Compatible Set’s interactive features, bringing Ditto as Squirtle to life with dynamic lights, sounds and interactions. This toy building set contains 185 pieces.
About the LEGO Group
The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play. The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine.
The LEGO Group was founded in Billund, Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, its name derived from the two Danish words Leg Godt, which mean “Play Well”.
Today, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company headquartered in Billund. Its products are now sold in more than 120 countries worldwide.
For more information: www.LEGO.com
About The Pokémon Company International
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, please visit www.pokemon.com
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