The LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company International have revealed that the latest sets in the LEGO Pokémon range will use LEGO SMART Play technology.
This will let you feel like a Pokémon Trainer, as your “beloved LEGO Pokémon now have the power to play back” in experiences that “are all about training, nurturing and battling.”
Powered by the LEGO SMART Brick, which is “packed with more than twenty patented world-firsts within its technology,” your LEGO builds respond to how you play through light, sound, motion and sensing, all without screens. For example, you could feed your LEGO Pikachu a brick-built LEGO SMART Tag sandwich or even tickle your LEGO Charizard.
There are a staggering twelve new LEGO Pokémon SMART Play sets launching, starring Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Gengar, Eevee, Mew and more.
The LEGO SMART Play All-in-One sets will have everything you need for a SMART Play experience, including “at least one LEGO SMART Brick, SMART Charger and LEGO SMART Tags. Whereas LEGO SMART Play Compatible sets expand your play experience, and will include at least one or more SMART Tags (but not a SMART Brick).
“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,” explains The LEGO Group chief marketing and product officer Julia Goldin. “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!”
The Pokémon Company International chief product and experience officer Gaku Susai 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.”
There will be two LEGO SMART Play All-In-One sets and ten LEGO SMART Play Compatible sets that will be introduced, which include:
- 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.
Those who spend £110 ($130) or more on pre-ordering product(s) from the LEGO Pokémon category at the Pokémon Center will also receive a Ditto as Squirtle: Movie Night LEGO SMART Play Compatible set as a gift with purchase. This offer will be available until 23:59 GMT/PST on 31 December 2026, or while supplies last.
