The LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company International have officially announced twelve new LEGO Pokémon SMART Play sets, bringing interactive technology to the brick-building experience for the first time. Sets are available to pre-order today and will launch at retail from 1 August 2026.

What Is LEGO SMART Play?

The LEGO SMART Play System is built around the LEGO SMART Brick — a component packed with over twenty patented technologies that lets finished builds respond to play through light, sound, motion, and sensing. There is no screen required. Builders can feed their Pikachu using a LEGO SMART Tag attached to a brick-built sandwich, or tickle their Charizard to trigger a reaction. The more players interact, the stronger the in-play bond grows — eventually unlocking battle mode against friends and family.

Key distinction: All-in-One sets include at least one SMART Brick, SMART Charger, and SMART Tags — everything needed to start playing immediately. Compatible sets expand the experience with additional SMART Tags but require an existing SMART Brick from an All-in-One set.

The Two All-in-One Sets

Two sets ship with the full SMART Play hardware included:

LEGO 72164 Training House with Pikachu All-in-One
Training House with Pikachu
72164 · 400 pcs · £59.99
A Pikachu-inspired tree house with training items, a Poké Ball, buildable sandwich, and more. Nurture, feed, train, and battle LEGO Pikachu. Includes 1 SMART Brick, 4 Tags, figure, and charger.
LEGO 72167 Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle All-in-One
Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle
72167 · 751 pcs · £109.99
Charizard and Jolteon face off in a fierce battle on training grounds. Use the healing spray for support or switch to a friendly session. Includes 2 SMART Bricks, 4 Tags, 2 figures, and charger.

The Ten Compatible Sets

Ten additional sets expand the SMART Play ecosystem. Each includes SMART Tags but requires a SMART Brick from an All-in-One set to unlock interactive features.

LEGO 72155 Berry Bash with Bulbasaur and Bidoof Compatible
Berry Bash with Bulbasaur and Bidoof
72155 · 240 pcs · £17.99
Make a berry smoothie in the juicer and feed the snack-hungry Pokémon. Includes Bulbasaur and Bidoof figures.
LEGO 72156 Trainer's Buggy Adventure with Squirtle Compatible
Trainer's Buggy Adventure with Squirtle
72156 · 320 pcs · £24.99
Take Squirtle for a ride in a beach buggy with 2 water stud shooters. Extinguish fires at the veggie grill.
Compatible
Charmander and Geodude's Cavern Clash
72157 · 198 pcs · £17.99
Charmander explores a cave full of treasure and crystals — but watch out for an angry Geodude hiding inside.
LEGO 72158 Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly Battle Compatible
Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly Battle
72158 · 313 pcs · £29.99
The three Paldean starters — Grass, Fire, and Water — face off. Use the spinning wheel to decide who battles next.
LEGO 72159 Jigglypuff Concert Compatible
Jigglypuff Concert
72159 · 88 pcs · £12.99
Jigglypuff takes the stage with microphones, speakers, and a full music stage to perform on.
LEGO 72161 Drone Search for Mythical Mew Compatible
Drone Search for Mythical Mew
72161 · 429 pcs · £44.99
Use a Poké Ball-inspired drone to search ancient ruins for the elusive Mythical Pokémon Mew.
LEGO 72162 Eevee and Lapras's Treasure Hunt Compatible
Eevee and Lapras's Treasure Hunt
72162 · 623 pcs · £54.99
A sea adventure to find a shipwreck map. Lower the mast to lift a rock and reveal a chest full of coins and gems.
LEGO 72163 Mewtwo's Lab Break Compatible
Mewtwo's Lab Break
72163 · 605 pcs · £59.99
Recreate the iconic scene of Mewtwo escaping its lab tank. Includes an adjustable tank, info screen, and rare Master Ball.
LEGO 72165 Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle Compatible
Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle
72165 · 831 pcs · £69.99
Umbreon and Garchomp battle for the Poké Ball trophy in a championship showdown. Includes a giant Poké Ball.
LEGO 72166 Cubone and Gengar's Spooky Showdown Compatible
Cubone and Gengar's Spooky Showdown
72166 · 782 pcs · £79.99
Cubone must defeat Gengar to claim the treasure hidden beneath in this spooky ghost-type encounter.

Set Types at a Glance

Type SMART Brick SMART Tags Charger Count
All-in-One ✓ Included ✓ Included ✓ Included 2 sets
Compatible Not included ✓ Included Not included 10 sets

Pre-order and Availability

All twelve sets are available to pre-order now via Pokémon Center and lego.com/themes/pokemon. From 1 August 2026, sets will also be purchasable in LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets.

Pokémon Center gift with purchase: Spend £110 or more on LEGO Pokémon pre-orders at Pokémon Center and receive a free Ditto as Squirtle: Movie Night (40887) Compatible set. Offer runs from 2 June 2026 until 31 December 2026 (or while stocks last). UK and US only.

LEGO Meets Pokémon GO

To mark the launch, select LEGO Stores will transform into Pokémon GO PokéStops and Gyms between August and September 2026. Visiting fans can unlock exclusive in-store and in-game rewards including a physical LEGO SMART Tag, digital LEGO Pokémon backgrounds, stickers, and exclusive branded apparel within the Pokémon GO app — all while supplies last.

The LEGO SMART Play platform is described as expandable, with the LEGO Group confirming further additions, updates, and technology launches to follow beyond the initial wave.