Overview
- Lego listed all 12 Pokémon Smart Play sets for pre-order on Tuesday, June 2, with a confirmed release date of August 1, 2026.
- Each set uses LEGO SMART Play technology, which pairs a tiny Smart Brick with passive Smart Tags and Smart Minifigures to deliver responsive lights, sound and motion during hands‑on, screen‑free play.
- Only two sets include Smart Bricks and a charger (Training House with Pikachu and Charizard vs. Jolteon), while the other ten include Smart Tags but not the powered Smart Brick needed for full functionality.
- The slate spans small sub‑100‑piece kits to models just under 850 pieces and prices range from about $15/£12.99 up to roughly $119/£119.99, positioning the line toward younger players rather than adult display collectors.
- Lego’s Smart Play rollout follows earlier Star Wars sets and has drawn mixed reaction because the extra hardware can raise costs and because some fans question design fidelity and the sets’ generated sounds, which could influence resale demand and accessory purchases.