For years, fans have imagined a world where LEGO and Pokémon come together—because, really, why hasn’t this happened sooner? Well, it’s finally happening. The Pokémon Company and the LEGO Group have officially announced a partnership, with the first-ever LEGO Pokémon sets launching in 2026.

What does this mean? It means trainers will soon be able to build their favourite Pokémon brick by brick—which sounds adorable until you realise someone will definitely try to construct a life-sized Charizard and then regret every second of it.

Teasing the Build-a-Mon Revolution

The announcement came via an official trailer on Pokémon’s YouTube channel, where a LEGO Pikachu tail was assembled, piece by piece, before the little yellow menace let loose a Thunderbolt. Sparks flew, logos lit up, and Pikachu dashed off—presumably to get assembled again.

A press release followed, promising that this collaboration will “bring the world of Pokémon to life in entirely new ways.” Translation? Expect tiny plastic Bulbasaurs, possibly Pokémon Gyms, and at least one expensive, 5,000-piece Legendary Pokémon set that only the most dedicated trainers (or financially reckless fans) will attempt to build.

LEGO & Pokémon Execs are Hyped

Julia Goldin, Chief Product & Marketing Officer at LEGO, said the partnership is a match made in heaven:

“Through the endless possibilities of LEGO play and the exciting adventures of Pokémon, we’ll create something amazing for Trainers and builders alike.”

Her enthusiasm was echoed by Gaku Susai, Chief Product and Experience Officer at The Pokémon Company International, who assured fans that:

“This partnership will deliver unique, meaningful, and engaging ways for Trainers to experience Pokémon.”

Translation? They’re both very excited. And so are we.

Pokémon’s Not-So-LEGO Past

This isn’t Pokémon’s first foray into buildable figures. Before LEGO, The Pokémon Company dabbled with:

• Mattel’s Mega Construx, which gave us sets like Jumbo Pikachu and the Eevee Evolution Construction Set.
• Nanoblock, which let fans construct tiny, pixel-art Pokémon that required patience, precision, and an iron will.

Of course, LEGO fans have been making unofficial Pokémon creations for years—some of which have been wildly impressive. But now, they won’t have to rely on improvised Magikarps or DIY Sinnoh Region recreations—because official LEGO Pokémon sets are on the way.

Get Your Pokédex & Wallet Ready

With 2026 still a way off, LEGO and Pokémon are keeping details under wraps. Will we get Pokémon battle dioramas? A LEGO Professor Oak’s Lab? A 2,000-piece Snorlax that doubles as a beanbag chair?

Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure: fans will be snapping these up faster than a Quick Ball on turn one.