LEGO Confirms Pokémon Collaboration Set for 2026

NEW YORK, NY — The LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company announced a collaboration to produce LEGO Pokémon sets, set to debut in 2026. This partnership marks a significant shift in the toy industry, as LEGO takes over from Mattel‘s Mega Bloks, which has produced Pokémon sets for over two decades.

On March 18, 2025, a teaser video that briefly emerged online showcased a LEGO build depicting Pikachu’s iconic tail surrounded by electricity. The video was quickly removed, but reports confirmed the authenticity of the teaser and the collaboration details. “We’re calling all Pokémon Trainers to get ready to build and catch some of their favorite Pokémon!” the teaser stated.

Mattel recently held licensing rights to create building sets based on Pokémon through its Mega Bloks and Mega Construx brands. The company had previously announced a renewed license with The Pokémon Company, leading to speculation about the future of their Pokémon sets. However, the leak suggests that LEGO’s new partnership may have severed this long-standing agreement.

Industry experts anticipate that LEGO’s Pokémon products could resemble its successful lines based on Nintendo properties like Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda. “Lego Pokémon is coming… this would be one of the biggest collaborations in LEGO history,” noted an industry analyst. The potential for a multitude of themed sets, including various Pokémon and popular game locations, has fans excited.

The collaboration is seen as timely, coinciding with Pokémon’s upcoming 30th anniversary and the launch of new Pokémon game titles. LEGO has reportedly been ramping up its licensed products in recent years, and this new partnership is expected to bolster its portfolio further.

With over 1,000 different Pokémon characters to choose from, the possibilities for LEGO’s Pokémon line are vast. Fans speculate about the potential for iconic builds based on notable locations from the games and various iterations of Pokémon. As LEGO tends to maintain excitement around its products with strategic hints and teasers, more details about the Pokémon sets are anticipated.

While many are curious about how LEGO will differentiate its designs from previous Mega Bloks offerings, the company’s reputation for quality building toys fuels optimism. As excited fans look forward to possible reveals, it remains unclear how far into 2026 the first sets will be available.

As this collaboration develops, both LEGO and The Pokémon Company have not officially confirmed any further details or specific release dates. However, expectations are high for a spectacular lineup that could significantly impact the toy market.