The LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company International have announced a partnership that will see Pikachu and friends some to the brick for the first time from 2026.
LEGO Pokémon sets will launch in 2026, bringing the world of Pokémon Trainers and catching ‘em all to the building brand. In Pokémon, humans coexist with creatures known as Pokémon. The franchise has grown way beyond its video game origins, with 1,025 Pokémon species now populating the fictional universe that is explored through card games, films, comic books, animated episodes and much more.
Blocks readers can explore the amazing possibilities that come from combining the LEGO System in Play with the imaginative world of Pokémon in Issue 121, with amazing builds such as Thunder Bolt, Piplup Pikachu and Rapidash. In Issue 122 you can find exclusive building instructions for a Luxury Poké Ball.
“We are thrilled to be working with a brand that has such a deep and passionate fanbase as Pokémon, partnering to give our joint audiences what they have been asking us for,” said LEGO Chief Product & Marketing Officer Julia Goldin. “We strongly believe that through the endless possibilities of LEGO play and the exciting adventures the world of Pokémon brings, this partnership will create a range of new possibilities for Trainers and builders alike.”
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“The LEGO Group and Pokémon have strong shared values of imagination, creativity and fun, making this the perfect partnership to deliver unique, meaningful and engaging ways for Trainers to experience the Pokémon brand,” said The Pokémon Company International Chief Product and Experience Officer Gaku Susai. “Working with the best-in-class team at the LEGO Group and seeing their dedication and passion for the project has culminated in an innovative and groundbreaking collaboration that will surprise and delight fans. We cannot wait to see both LEGO fans and the Pokémon community’s reactions in 2026.”