After years of speculation and fan mock-ups, LEGO’s long-awaited partnership with Pokémon has finally become reality. LEGO Group has officially unveiled the first wave of licensed Pokémon building sets, with all five confirmed to release in February 2026.
Rather than starting small, LEGO is opening the Pokémon line with a surprisingly ambitious selection that targets both collectors and longtime fans. The initial lineup focuses heavily on the Kanto era, blending display-focused builds with nostalgic locations and characters.
Here’s a detailed look at the first five LEGO Pokémon sets.
1. Pikachu with Poké Ball
Pieces: 2,050
Price: $199.99
Serving as the flagship of the entire Pokémon lineup, this massive set is built specifically for display rather than play. The model captures Pikachu leaping out of a Poké Ball, using layered construction techniques to create a sense of motion and depth. With over two thousand pieces, this set is clearly aimed at adult builders and collectors, setting a high bar for future Pokémon releases.
2. Eevee
Pieces: 587
Price: $59.99
Smaller in scale but rich in personality, the Eevee set focuses on poseability and character accuracy. Builders can adjust key elements such as the head, ears, tail, and legs, making it a flexible model for both display and light interaction. Its mid-range price point makes it one of the most accessible entries in the first wave, especially for fans who prefer character-focused builds.
3. Venusaur, Charizard & Blastoise
Pieces: 6,838
Price: $649.99
This is the crown jewel of the first wave and by a wide margin. Combining all three original Kanto starter Pokémon into a single release, this enormous set is built for serious collectors. Each Pokémon is constructed separately, with detailed attention given to signature features such as Charizard’s wings, Blastoise’s cannons, and Venusaur’s plant structure. The price and piece count firmly place this set in the high-end collector category.
4. Kanto Region Badge Collection
Pieces: 312
Price: Promotional Item (Not Sold Separately)
This nostalgic bonus set recreates the eight Gym Badges from the Kanto region. Rather than being sold individually, the Badge Collection will be offered as a limited-time promotional gift with select large Pokémon set purchases. Its exclusivity and classic design are likely to make it one of the most sought-after items in the lineup.
Mini Pokémon Center
Pieces: 233
Price: 2,500 LEGO Insiders Points
Closing out the first wave is a miniature Pokémon Center build, designed as a loyalty-exclusive reward. This set will only be available through the LEGO Insiders program and cannot be purchased with standard currency. Despite its smaller size, its iconic status and limited availability give it strong collector appeal.
With confirmed prices reaching as high as $649.99, LEGO and The Pokémon Company are clearly treating Pokémon as a long-term, premium franchise, not a one-off experiment. The heavy focus on Kanto suggests future waves could expand into additional regions and generations.
As February 2026 approaches, all eyes are now on what LEGO and Pokémon will reveal next and whether this first wave is just the beginning of a much larger building universe. Do these prices match your expectations for LEGO Pokémon, or is the series starting too high-end for most fans? Leave your thoughts in the comments and follow us on X and stay tuned VGNW for the latest updates from the gaming world.
When do the LEGO Pokémon sets release?
All five sets are scheduled to launch in February 2026.
