Overview
- Lego has released a new Pokémon Smart Play collection that is available to order in early August 2026 and includes more than a dozen sets across price points and sizes.
- The line centers on a rechargeable 2x4 Smart Brick that houses sensors, a speaker, LEDs and a wireless charger and responds to physical Smart Tags to trigger lights, sounds and character behaviors.
- Reviewers report playful, screen-free interactions such as feeding, sleeping and battle modes, and say the noises and responsive actions make the builds feel more alive.
- Not every set includes a Smart Brick, so buyers must purchase at least one All‑In‑One kit that contains a Smart Brick and charging pad if they want to use interactive features across other compatible sets.
- Lego frames the partnership with The Pokémon Company as part of its System-in-Play strategy to broaden hands-on play, and commentators note the Pokémon release has drawn stronger early reactions than some earlier Smart Play launches.