LEGO Pokémon SMART Play August 2026 Sets Officially Revealed

The LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company International have officially unveiled the next major wave of LEGO Pokémon sets, introducing twelve brand new LEGO Pokémon SMART Play builds arriving on the 1st of August 2026.

Featuring fan favourite Pokémon, including Pikachu, Charizard, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Gengar, Eevee, Mewtwo, and Mew, the latest lineup expands the LEGO Pokémon theme with a strong focus on interactive, screen-free play powered by LEGO SMART Play technology, rather than February's 18+, display-focused collection.

Unlike traditional LEGO building sets, the revolutionary LEGO SMART Play allows Pokémon builds to react to how children interact with them through light, sound, sensing and motion technology built into the LEGO SMART Brick system. According to the LEGO Group, the technology includes more than twenty patented innovations designed to encourage creativity, storytelling, nurturing, training and battle-inspired play experiences.

The August 2026 assortment includes two SMART Play All-in-One sets and ten SMART Play Compatible expansions. All-in-One sets contain everything required for a complete SMART Play experience, including SMART Bricks, chargers and SMART Tags, while compatible sets expand existing setups with additional Pokémon, locations, battles and adventures.

72155 Berry Bash with Bulbasaur and Bidoof

Kicking off the wave is a small 240-piece set centred around Bulbasaur and Bidoof. 72155 Berry Bash with Bulbasaur and Bidoof appears to lean heavily into the Pokémon care and bonding aspects of SMART Play, challenging builders to prepare snacks and keep their hungry Pokémon companions happy.

The build includes a colourful berry smoothie station complete with a juicer, accessories and interactive feeding opportunities. With two SMART Tags included, players will likely be able to trigger reactions, animations or behavioural responses as Bulbasaur and Bidoof enjoy their freshly prepared treats.

Set Name - Berry Bash with Bulbasaur and Bidoof

Set Number - 72155

Age Range - 7+

Piece Count - 240

Minifigures - 0

SMART Play Accessories - 2x SMART Tags

Price - $19.99 / €19.99 / £17.99 - Shop Now at LEGO

Release Date - 1st August 2026

72156 Trainer's Buggy Adventure with Squirtle

72156 Trainer's Buggy Adventure with Squirtle brings a more energetic, action-driven play experience to the lineup, placing Squirtle in the passenger seat of a rugged blue beach buggy equipped with water stud shooters.

The set appears to blend traditional LEGO vehicle play with Pokémon-themed roleplay, tasking builders with extinguishing fires around a veggie grill environment. SMART Play integration could allow Squirtle's water attacks, environmental hazards and rescue moments to trigger interactive responses.

Set Name - Trainer's Buggy Adventure with Squirtle

Set Number - 72156

Age Range - 7+

Piece Count - 320

Minifigures - 0

SMART Play Accessories - 2x SMART Tags

Price - $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99 - Shop Now at LEGO

Release Date - 1st August 2026

72157 Charmander and Geodude's Cavern Clash

Inspired by an early Trainer adventure style scenario, 72157 Charmander and Geodude's Cavern Clash transports fans into a treasure-filled crystal cave environment where danger lurks around every corner.

Charmander explores a cavern packed with hidden treasure, glowing crystals and rocky obstacles, but angry Geodude with a disc shooter is never far away. LEGO SMART Play interactions could transform treasure hunting, battles, and surprise encounters into a reactive gameplay experience in 72157, with a further two SMART tags included

Set Name - Charmander and Geodude's Cavern Clash

Set Number - 72157

Age Range - 6+

Piece Count - 198

Minifigures - 0

SMART Play Accessories - 2x SMART Tags

Price - $19.99 / €19.99 / £17.99 - Shop Now at LEGO

Release Date - 1st August 2026

72158 Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly Battle

Representing the Paldea region, 72158 Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly Battle introduces all three Paldean First Partner Pokémon in a colourful competitive setup focused around quick fire brick-built LEGO Pokémon battles.

Each Pokémon represents a different elemental type, Grass, Fire and Water, and the included spinning wheel mechanic adds unpredictability to the action by determining matchups and opponents. With three SMART Tags included retailing for $34.99 / €34.99 / £29.99, this set looks well-positioned to encourage repeated gameplay sessions and multiplayer-style battle storytelling.

Set Name - Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly Battle

Set Number - 72158

Age Range - 8+

Piece Count - 313

Minifigures - 0

SMART Play Accessories - 3x SMART Tags

Price - $34.99 / €34.99 / £29.99 - Shop Now at LEGO

Release Date - 1st August 2026

72159 Jigglypuff Concert

The smallest set in this summer wave, 72159 Jigglypuff Concert embraces the musical personality of the iconic Balloon Pokémon. Despite only 88 pieces included, the set includes a dedicated performance stage setup with a microphone and two speakers. SMART Play functionality could allow singing performances, applause moments or interactive music-themed reactions to bring Jigglypuff's performances to life.

Set Name - Jigglypuff Concert

Set Number - 72159

Age Range - 7+

Piece Count - 88

Minifigures - 0

SMART Play Accessories - 1x SMART Tag

Price - $14.99 / €14.99 / £12.99 - Shop Now at LEGO

Release Date - 1st August 2026

72161 Drone Search for Mythical Mew

72161 Drone Search for Mythical Mew allows trainers to set out to locate the elusive Mythical Pokémon Mew hidden among ancient ruins using a Poké Ball-inspired brick-built drone. The drone concept introduces an unusual gameplay mechanic for the theme and could pair particularly well with SMART technology through searching, scanning and discovery-based interactions.

Set Name - Drone Search for Mythical Mew

Set Number - 72161

Age Range - 8+

Piece Count - 429

Minifigures - 0

SMART Play Accessories - 3x SMART Tags

Price - $49.99 / €49.99 / £44.99 - Shop Now at LEGO

Release Date - 1st August 2026

72162 Eevee and Lapras's Treasure Hunt

Combining exploration, ocean adventure and hidden treasure, 72162 Eevee and Lapras's Treasure Hunt revolves around locating a shipwreck map and uncovering hidden treasure concealed beneath a rocky terrain. Lowering the mast reveals a hidden treasure chest filled with gems and coins, alongside our two brick-built LEGO Pokémon of Eevee and Lapras, which all together retail for $59.99 / €59.99 / £54.99.

Set Name - Eevee and Lapras's Treasure Hunt

Set Number - 72162

Age Range - 8+

Piece Count - 623

Minifigures - 0

SMART Play Accessories - 1x SMART Tags

Price - $59.99 / €59.99 / £54.99 - Shop Now at LEGO

Release Date - 1st August 2026

72163 Mewtwo's Lab Break

72163 Mewtwo's Lab Break recreates one of the most iconic concepts associated with the Legendary Pokémon, its dramatic escape from a high-security laboratory environment. The 10+ set includes an adjustable containment tank, information screen, Master Ball accessory and a sizeable brick-built Mewtwo figure standing over 19 cm tall. SMART PLAY interactions could include containment breaches, alarms, escapes and psychic power moments, offering plenty of potential gameplay opportunities in the August 2026 set.

Set Name - Mewtwo's Lab Break

Set Number - 72163

Age Range - 10+

Piece Count - 605

Minifigures - 0

SMART Play Accessories - 1x SMART Tag

Price - $69.99 / €69.99 / £59.99 - Shop Now at LEGO

Release Date - 1st August 2026

72164 Pikachu's Training House

One of only two SMART Play All-in-One products in the wave, 72164 Pikachu's Training House acts as a complete entry point into the LEGO Pokémon SMART Play ecosystem, including a total of 400 pieces retailing for $69.99 / €69.99 / £59.99.

Built around a Pikachu-themed treehouse training environment, the set includes training accessories, a Poké Ball, food items and multiple interactive opportunities focused on nurturing, feeding, battling and strengthening bonds with Pikachu. With a SMART Brick, charger, and four SMART Tags included, this is the perfect introductory build to LEGO Pokémon SMART Play.

Set Name - Pikachu's Training House

Set Number - 72164

Age Range - 6+

Piece Count - 400

Minifigures - 0

SMART Play Accessories - 1x SMART Charger, 4x SMART Tags, 1x SMART Brick

Price - $69.99 / €69.99 / £59.99 - Shop Now at LEGO

Release Date - 1st August 2026

72165 Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle

Competitive battling takes centre stage in 72165 Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle, the 10+ model features two hugely popular Pokémon locked in a championship showdown. The build includes a Poké Ball trophy and an arena-style competitive setting designed around tournament action. Umbreon and Garchomp make for an interesting pairing, contrasting Dark- and Dragon-type battle styles with Ground-type moves.

Set Name - Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle

Set Number - 72165

Age Range - 10+

Piece Count - 831

Minifigures - 0

SMART Play Accessories - 2x SMART Tags

Price - $79.99 / €79.99 / £69.99 - Shop Now at LEGO

Release Date - 1st August 2026

72166 Cubone and Gengar's Spooky Showdown

Among the most atmospheric and largest sets in the wave, 72166 Cubone and Gengar's Spooky Showdown leans heavily into treasure hunting, haunted environments and ghostly confrontation.

Cubone attempts to defeat Gengar and claim the treasure hidden beneath a brick-built platform, complete with two targets to be hit with the LEGO Ultra Ball. With four SMART Tags included, the build will likely feature plenty of mysterious environmental interactions, hidden secrets and reactive spooky gameplay moments.

Set Name - Cubone and Gengar's Spooky Showdown

Set Number - 72166

Age Range - 8+

Piece Count - 782

Minifigures - 0

SMART Play Accessories - 4x SMART Tags

Price - $89.99 / €89.99 / £79.99 - Shop Now at LEGO

Release Date - 1st August 2026

72167 Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle

Serving as the flagship product of the entire wave, 72167 Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle retails for $119.99 / €119.99 / £109.99 and delivers a LEGO Pokémon SMART Play experience packed with interactive content. As the second All-in-One set, the 751-piece build includes two SMART Bricks, a charger, four SMART Tags and two major Pokémon figures.

Charizard and Jolteon clash in an intense battle scenario complete with healing spray accessories, training grounds and opportunities to shift between competitive combat and cooperative practice sessions.

Set Name - Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle

Set Number - 72167

Age Range - 8+

Piece Count - 751

Minifigures - 0

SMART Play Accessories - 1x SMART Charger, 4x SMART Tags, 2x SMART Bricks

Price - $119.99 / €119.99 / £109.99 - Shop Now at LEGO

Release Date - 1st August 2026

The full LEGO Pokémon SMART Play wave releases on the 1st of August 2026, but what do you think? Will you be picking up one of the All-in-One sets to dive into the LEGO SMART Play ecosystem, or are the compatible expansion sets more your speed? Which Pokémon in the lineup are you most excited to see in brick-built form? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below, and check out all our latest LEGO Pokémon coverage.

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