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The Lego Pokemon range is evolving, with an impressive 12 new sets due to arrive in August. Crucially, they're all Smart Play – Lego's interactive initiative that "plays back."
Unveiled in a London hands-on attended by GamesRadar+ and available to pre-order now direct from Lego, the Lego Pokemon Smart Play sets include fan-favorites ranging from Gengar to Mewtwo that interact with users. Unlike previous kits such as Lego Pikachu and Poke Ball, they aren't necessarily for display either; unlike these mind-blowing Lego Pokemon cards, they're younger-leaning playsets with a lower price-tag.
"The range allows children to build, train, nurture and battle their Pokémon through interactive, screen-free play," Lego writes in its press release. "Powered by LEGO SMART Play™, the sets respond to how children play through light, sound, motion and sensing technology, bringing Pokémon adventures to life in entirely new ways." This puts them in a similar position to the Super Mario interactive figure range – AKA some of the best Lego sets for kids. Bring them into contact with items or other Pokemon to hear them react.
Two sets feature the Smart Bricks and charger you need to make it all work; the Training House with Pikachu and Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle All-in-One packs. The remaining 10 sets feature Smart Tags that interact with Smart Bricks, but no the Smart Bricks themselves.
Here are all the different Lego Pokemon Smart Play sets launching on August 1, 2026.
A 751-piece set for ages 8 and up, this is one of the range's tentpole releases; it features 2 Smart Bricks (one each for Jolteon and Charizard) that are needed for the other kits to work, a charger, and 4 Smart Tags.
UK: £109.99 at Lego
This 6+ set is made up of 400 pieces and features a Smart Brick along with a charger, not to mention 4 Smart Tags and the Pikachu figure. You'll need that Smart Brick to make the other kits work.
UK: £59.99 at Lego
This is one of the smallest kits from the range, not to mention the cheapest. Made for ages 7 and up, it weighs in at 240 pieces and comes with two figures alongside 2 Smart Tags.
UK: £17.99 at Lego
This 320-piece set for ages 7 and up is proof that Squirtle is a menace, because it features firing stud cannons. Comes with 2 Smart Tags.
UK: £24.99 at Lego
This 198-piece kit for ages 6+ is pitched as a "Trainer's first adventure," where you're exploring a cave with your trusty Charmander. It has 2 Smart Tags.
UK: £17.99 at Lego
I wasn't expecting to see more modern Pokemon in the lineup, so this 313-piece kit for ages 8+ was a pleasant surprise. It has 3 Smart Tags.
UK: £29.99 at Lego
This is the cheapest and most straightforward of the Lego Smart Play Pokemon kits, with just 88 pieces for ages 7 and up. It features just 1 Smart Tag.
UK: £12.99 at Lego
Want to finally get your hands on the mythical Mew? You can with this 8+ model made up of 429 pieces and 3 Smart Tags.
UK: £44.99 at Lego
Even in miniature, Lego Eevee is as cute as a button. This kit is made of ages 8+ and contains 623 pieces as well as 3 Smart Tags.
UK: £54.99 at Lego
Mewtwo is one of the best-known Pokemon around, and he gets a 605-piece kit worthy of his intimidating aura here. It's for ages 10+ and has just 1 Smart Tag.
UK: £59.99 at Lego
An 831-piece kit for ages 10 and up, this battle scene features 2 Smart Tags - presumably one for each Pokemon here.
UK: £69.99 at Lego
I think this 782-piece model for ages 8+ is my favorite of the collection; I think it captures the look of those Pokemon best. It comes with 4 Smart Tags.
UK: £79.99 at Lego
If you're quick, you might be able to get a cheeky freebie in the form of this adorable Ditto model. It'll only be available while stock lasts, though.
This is the second wave of Smart Play kits; before now, they were only available as part of the Lego Star Wars range. While fan response has been mixed up until now (with criticisms emerging over cost, accuracy of designs, and generated sound rather than audio clips from the source material), Lego representatives told me at the London Toy Fair earlier this year that children's response to the range had been positive. I have a strong suspicion that the same thing will be true here – and to be honest, I think what the kids feel is more important in this case. After all, this is very much for them.
What do you think of the new range?
- See all Lego Pokemon sets at Lego
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