LEGO and Pokémon's 30th anniversary collaboration is already underway, with three sets that launched on February 27, 2026, and 17 more officially announced — 12 of which drop on August 1, 2026. The lineup spans everything from a $14.99 entry-level build to a $649.99 showpiece, and introduces LEGO's new Smart Brick technology to the mix.
The three sets already on shelves cover the essentials. Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise (set 72153) is the crown jewel — 6,838 pieces, $649.99, rated 18+, depicting all three Kanto starters in individual biomes with poseable figures. Pikachu and Poké Ball (set 72152) is 2,050 pieces for $199.99, showing Pikachu mid-leap on a lightning bolt with a choice of male or female tail. Eevee (set 72151) is the most accessible of the trio at $59.99 and 587 pieces, and pulls off the impressive trick of making stacked bricks look genuinely fluffy.
The August 1 wave of 12 sets is where Smart Play comes in. Two sets — SMART Play: Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle and SMART Play: Training House with Pikachu — are full Smart Play All in One sets that include a functional Smart Brick and all supporting hardware. The remaining ten are Smart Brick-compatible, meaning they carry Smart Tags and can interact with the technology but don't bundle the brick itself. Prices across the August wave run from $14.99 to $119.99. Named sets in that batch include Munchlax (set 72150, $69.99, 757 pieces) perched on a tree stump surrounded by snacks, and Arcanine (set 72160, $109.99, 1,190 pieces). Five additional sets — not detailed in the source — round out the announced lineup beyond the August 12.
The collaboration marks Pokémon's 30th anniversary, and LEGO is clearly treating it as a major long-term push rather than a one-off capsule drop. With 20 sets confirmed across two waves and Smart Brick integration opening up interactive play possibilities, there's something here for collectors chasing display pieces and younger fans looking for a more hands-on experience. Preorders for the August sets are open now.
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