Quick answer: Starting October 1, 2026, two new sets join the LEGO Pokémon lineup: the Iconic Trainer Moments Poké Ball (2,386 pieces, $299.99, the biggest Pokémon set LEGO has ever made) and the Up-Scaled Red Minifigure (930 pieces, $79.99). Together with the 15 sets released on August 1, the full range now counts 17 sets, from $14.99 to $299.99.
What does the 2,386-piece LEGO Pokémon Poké Ball hide inside?
The Iconic Trainer Moments Poké Ball (set 72154) opens in two halves to reveal two brick-built scenes: Professor Oak's lab, with the three starter Poké Balls sitting on his desk, and a battle arena. Three minifigures, Red, Professor Oak and a Picnicker, are joined by two figures, Pikachu and Eevee.
The Poké Ball closed, on its display stand. 2,386 pieces, $299.99, available since October 1, 2026. ©LEGO Group, The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK
The lab scene, one of two hidden inside once the Poké Ball is opened. ©LEGO Group, The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK
At 2,386 pieces, it comfortably beats the previous record in the adult range, the Pikachu and Poké Ball set (72152) released in February 2026 with 2,050 pieces for $199.99. At $299.99, Iconic Trainer Moments Poké Ball also becomes the priciest Pokémon set LEGO has ever sold. For the shop's Pikachu slippers, 24.99 euros, 4.7 out of 5 on 22 reviews, Clara, a French customer, wrote in late 2024: "Perfect for winter, soft and warm." Same character, very different scale.
What's in the Up-Scaled Red Minifigure set (40868)?
Up-Scaled Red Minifigure rebuilds the iconic trainer from the Red and Blue games as an oversized minifigure, 930 pieces for $79.99, out since October 1 alongside the Poké Ball. The red cap, the Poké Ball held in hand and the frozen pose of the original sprite are all reproduced faithfully, at the scale of a display piece rather than a playable character.
Up-Scaled Red Minifigure: 930 pieces, $79.99. ©LEGO Group, The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK
This oversized minifigure format already exists in other LEGO licenses, but it's the first time Pokémon gets one. Unlike the Poké Ball, Red doesn't tell a scene: it's a standalone display piece, built for a shelf rather than a play mat.
What are the 15 LEGO Pokémon sets released on August 1, 2026?
On August 1, 2026, LEGO launched 15 sets at once: three 18-plus display builds, and twelve SMART Play sets, connected bricks that react to play through light, sound and motion, with no screen involved. Prices range from $14.99 for the smallest to $129.99 for Rayquaza.
| Set | Number | Pieces | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchlax (display, 18+) | 72150 | 757 | $69.99 |
| Arcanine (display, 18+) | 72160 | 1,190 | $109.99 |
| Rayquaza, with Zinnia (display, 18+) | 72168 | 1,083 | $129.99 |
| Training House with Pikachu (SMART, all-in-one) | 72164 | 400 | $69.99 |
| Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle (SMART, all-in-one) | 72167 | 751 | $119.99 |
| Berry Bash with Bulbasaur and Bidoof (SMART, compatible) | 72155 | 240 | $19.99 |
| Trainer's Buggy Adventure with Squirtle (SMART, compatible) | 72156 | 320 | $29.99 |
| Charmander and Geodude's Cavern Clash (SMART, compatible) | 72157 | 198 | $19.99 |
| Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly Battle (SMART, compatible) | 72158 | 313 | $34.99 |
| Jigglypuff Concert (SMART, compatible) | 72159 | 88 | $14.99 |
| Drone Search for Mythical Mew (SMART, compatible) | 72161 | 429 | $49.99 |
| Eevee and Lapras's Treasure Hunt (SMART, compatible) | 72162 | 623 | $59.99 |
| Mewtwo's Lab Break (SMART, compatible) | 72163 | 605 | $69.99 |
| Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle (SMART, compatible) | 72165 | 831 | $79.99 |
| Cubone and Gengar's Spooky Showdown (SMART, compatible) | 72166 | 782 | $89.99 |
| Iconic Trainer Moments Poké Ball | 72154 | 2,386 | $299.99 |
| Up-Scaled Red Minifigure | 40868 | 930 | $79.99 |
An eighteenth model, Ditto as Squirtle: Movie Night (40887, 185 pieces), was given away with qualifying SMART Play orders of $130 or more, for a limited promotion. It isn't part of the 15 sets sold separately.
Arcanine (72160): 1,190 pieces, $109.99, released August 1, 2026. ©LEGO Group, The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK
Among the three display builds, Rayquaza ships with a minifigure of Zinnia, the Draconid trainer from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, standing on a rebuilt Sky Pillar staircase with her Mega Stone in hand.
Zinnia and the Sky Pillar staircase, a detail from the Rayquaza set (72168). ©LEGO Group, The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK
In the shop, the Rayquaza AirPods case, 19.99 euros (4.7 out of 5, 32 reviews), plays the same role in a pocket-sized format. Zoé, a French customer, noted in September 2025: "The material feels nice and cushions impact well."
How do LEGO SMART Play bricks work?
SMART bricks pack a light, sound and motion sensor with no screen at all: placing a figure in the right spot, or pressing it, triggers a physical reaction from the set. Two sets, Pikachu (72164) and Charizard vs. Jolteon (72167), contain the brick; the other ten SMART Play sets are "compatible" and build and play fine on their own, without a connected brick, but can combine with the two all-in-one sets.
Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle (72167): 751 pieces, $119.99, with the SMART brick built in. ©LEGO Group, The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK
Training House with Pikachu (72164): 400 pieces, $69.99, the second all-in-one set with a SMART brick. ©LEGO Group, The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK
On Mewtwo's Lab Break (72163, 605 pieces, $69.99), the SMART brick triggers a teleport effect when you move the figure. For a birthday gift, pairing a $15-35 compatible set with one of the two all-in-one sets is the most sensible route: the brick carries over to the whole collection, so buying two sets that both include a SMART brick just doubles the spend without adding anything to the play.
For those who'd rather wear a Pokémon than build one, the shop's Eevee evolutions pin, 12.99 euros (4.7 out of 5, 28 reviews) follows the same character as the Eevee and Lapras set. Noa, a French customer, put it simply in August 2025: "Stays clipped to my bag, never comes loose." The Mewtwo AirPods case, 19.99 euros (4.7 out of 5, 34 reviews) rounds out the same corner of the shop.
Which LEGO Pokémon set is the cheapest, and which is the priciest?
| Jigglypuff Concert (72159) | Iconic Trainer Moments Poké Ball (72154) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | $299.99 |
| Pieces | 88 | 2,386 |
| Release | August 1, 2026 | October 1, 2026 |
| Category | SMART Play, compatible | Display |
| Best for | A first set, small budget | Collectors, a showpiece |
The gap between the two is $285 for twenty-seven times more pieces. The ratio isn't linear: Jigglypuff Concert costs about $0.17 per piece, the Poké Ball about $0.13, which makes it, piece for piece, one of the cheaper sets in the whole range despite its sticker price.
Why is LEGO pushing so hard on Pokémon right now?
The three August 1 display sets belong to a collection tied to the franchise's 30th anniversary, celebrated worldwide since September 16, 2026. LEGO is running a tight release schedule: the adult range in February, SMART Play and display figures in August, the Poké Ball and Red in October, on a brand that never really slows down commercially.
Munchlax (72150): 757 pieces, $69.99, released August 1, 2026. ©LEGO Group, The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK
Munchlax fits this calendar well: this Pokémon evolves into Snorlax, and the shop carries a whole corner on that evolution, the plush keychain, 12.99 euros (5 out of 5, 49 reviews) leading the way. Demand on this family of characters rarely slows down, whether it runs through bricks or through plush and textiles. I covered the 30th anniversary angle already in the piece on the worldwide release on September 16, 2026, and the legendary picks chosen to headline these big ranges in the ranking of the most powerful Pokémon, where both Rayquaza and Mewtwo show up. The rest of the shop's Pokémon shelf lives in the Pokémon collection.
Frequently asked questions about LEGO Pokémon sets
Where can I buy LEGO Pokémon sets?
On LEGO.com, in LEGO Stores, and through authorized retailers such as Amazon, Target or Walmart. The display sets (Munchlax, Arcanine, Rayquaza) and the two October releases sell out fast on the headline numbers, the Poké Ball first, based on stock levels tracked across retailers in early October.
Do the ten "compatible" SMART Play sets work without the connected brick?
Yes. Every compatible set, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander and the rest, builds and plays fine on its own, with no SMART brick. The brick, with its light, sound and motion, only ships inside the two all-in-one sets, Pikachu (72164) and Charizard vs. Jolteon (72167), and can then power any of the ten compatible sets once combined with it.
What's the minimum age for the "18 and up" Pokémon sets?
Munchlax, Arcanine and Rayquaza are all rated 18 and up by LEGO, same as the October Poké Ball and Red. The twelve SMART Play sets target a wider audience, starting at 6 or 8 depending on the set.
Are more LEGO Pokémon sets planned after October 2026?
Nothing is confirmed as of October 3, 2026. LEGO hasn't shared a date, a visual or a set number for a third wave. Given the pace kept since February (adult sets, then SMART Play and display figures, then the Poké Ball), another wave looks likely without being announced.
Does the Rayquaza set include a trainer minifigure?
Yes. Zinnia, the Draconid trainer from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, appears as a minifigure holding her Mega Stone, standing on the brick-built Sky Pillar staircase next to the legendary dragon.
Antoine, Bakashop's founder. Facts checked on October 3, 2026 against Brickset, Jay's Brick Blog, LEGO.com, GameRant, The Gamer and Pokemon-France; prices and customer reviews pulled from the shop's own listings. LEGO set images: ©LEGO Group, The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK.
