The First LEGO Pokémon Rumours | What We Know So Far (and What to Watch For)
Published: 1 year ago
Last Updated: 7 months ago
With LEGO Pokémon officially confirmed for a 2026 release, fans around the world are already buzzing with anticipation about what characters might be part of this legendary crossover. While The LEGO Group has remained tight-lipped beyond the initial teaser, a few early rumours are giving us just enough to fuel some serious speculation.
So… which Pokémon do we want to see in LEGO form?
Pikachu, Obviously
Let’s start with the obvious. Pikachu is the face of Pokémon – and he already appeared in LEGO’s first teaser video. A brick-built Pikachu seems inevitable, likely in a more display-worthy 18+ format, potentially even animatronic. Think LEGO Hogwarts Icons Hedwig, but with electricity.
The Original Starters: Charmander, Bulbasaur, Squirtle
Every generation of fans has a soft spot for the original trio. LEGO has had success with small creature builds (like BrickHeadz or Minecraft mobs), and these three feel like natural fits—either as brick-built characters or even as potential Minifigure companions, if LEGO heads in that direction.
Legendary Pokémon
Mewtwo, Lugia, Rayquaza, and Arceus. These larger-than-life characters would be perfect as centerpiece models, akin to LEGO Icons or Star Wars UCS sets. Given the price point of one of the rumoured sets, we may already be looking at something of that scale…
Rumoured LEGO Pokémon Sets for 2026
While we wait for official reveals, early reports from [jjpsleaksite] via [Clay Bricks on Reddit] suggest that two sets are currently planned for early 2026:
No piece counts or themes have leaked just yet, but the wide pricing gap suggests a mix of medium and large display-focused builds—perfect for serious Pokémon fans.
| Set Number | Price | Age Range | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72151 | $59.99 | 18+ | Early 2026 |
| 72152 | $199.99 | 18+ | Early 2026 |
What Else Could We Get?
Minifigure-Scale Pokémon World?
This is the dream. A LEGO Viridian City Gym, Team Rocket hideout, or even Pallet Town built to scale, with classic trainers and Gym Leaders as Minifigures and scaled Pokémon to match.
Given LEGO’s recent track record with video game-based themes like Super Mario, Animal Crossing, and the upcoming LEGO Game Boy, this sort of detailed, interactive Pokémon world doesn’t seem out of reach.
Brick-Built Pokémon Collections
Imagine display sets featuring multiple Pokémon, either from the same evolution line (Charmander to Charizard?) or themed groups (Eeveelutions, anyone?). Think LEGO Botanical Collection, but make it battle-ready.
Why This Matters
Pokémon is the highest-grossing media franchise in history, surpassing even Star Wars. Meanwhile, LEGO is coming off years of successful IP crossovers. With The Pokémon Company ending its long-standing partnership with Mega Construx, this LEGO® collaboration feels like the natural evolution (pun intended) of the franchise in the brick world.
Final Thoughts
It’s still early days, but this is shaping up to be LEGO’s biggest license in years. Whether you’re hoping to build a team of classic Pokémon, recreate epic showdowns, or simply admire a display of your favourites, the possibilities are as endless as the Pokédex.
What Pokémon are you hoping to build first?
Stay tuned – we’ll be covering every brick of LEGO Pokémon as it unfolds in the run-up to 2026.
Author: Sophie Turner
Sophie is a freelance writer and pop culture researcher with a lifelong love of film and fandom. She became an AFOL after building her first LEGO Ideas set and realising how perfectly LEGO captures iconic moments. Her collection centres on Ideas, Disney, and pop culture collaborations, from classic movie scenes to nostalgic TV tie-ins. Sophie explores the emotional side of LEGO collecting, examining how memory, storytelling, and cultural relevance shape demand across generations.
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