Summary
Fans of thePokemonfranchise have a new reason to be excited, as official LEGO sets inspired by the series will be released in 2026. Some popular games have been immortalized in LEGO bricks over the past few years, and those in thePokemoncommunity are eager to see which creatures will be appearing on store shelves next year.
Since appearing on the scene in 1996,thePokemonseries has grown exponentially, becoming one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time with over 480 million copies sold as of March 2023. While the games are the backbone of the franchise,Pokemonwent on to spawn a highly successful anime, manga, toys, and thePokemon Trading Card Game, the latter of which is currently experiencing a renaissance. With plenty of action figures featuring the series' many monsters released over the years, fans have often speculated on the plausibility of a LEGO crossover. Now, after almost three decades, it seems that the wait for these dream sets is nearly over.
In a new post made to the officialPokemonTwitter page, a brief video plays, showing yellow and brown LEGO pieces coming together to form Pikachu’s recognizable tail. After a lightning bolt appears, the LEGO and Pokemon logos do as well. “Get ready to electrify your imagination in 2026,” the post’s text reads, and while this confirms a LEGO Pikachu set for 2026, fans are curious to see what other popular characters may be making their way to shelves. Many speculate that more popular Pokemon like Charizard and Blastoise will accompany the iconic Electric-type mouse, while others have voiced their desire for LEGO promo cards as well. While plenty ofnewPokemoncontent is coming in 2025, next year will mark the franchise’s 30th anniversary, making it the perfect time to release this long-awaited crossover.
Pokemon LEGO Sets Coming in 2026
Several well-received LEGO sets inspired by popular gaming franchises have been released in recent months. Earlier in March, aLEGOMario Kartset was officially revealed, with the detailed set boasting nearly 2,000 pieces and coming in at an eye-watering $169.99. Rumors also indicate that a LEGO Nintendo Game Boy set will be released later this year, reimagining the classic console in a whole new way.
The Pokemon franchise shows no signs of slowing down, withPokemon Trading Card Game Pocketearning incredible revenue and several upcoming games in the works. During Pokemon Day 2025, fans were treated to theirfirst proper look atPokemon Legends: Z-A, which will feature unique battle mechanics, Mega Evolutions, and the return of Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile as starters. The game is scheduled to be released sometime in 2025.
