Pokemon announces collaboration with LEGO!
For years fans of Pokemon and LEGO have dreamed of a collaboration between the two, the closest we got at any point were custom builds or the sets that MEGA had to offer. Well, in the past few minutes an official announcement has been made by The Pokemon Company has been released stating that in 2026 we will see LEGO Pokemon begin to hit the shelves!
They've been incredibly under wraps about this, with information trickling in that was first seen on Reddit this morning. This opens up so many avenues for both Pokemon and LEGO, with an abundance of sets that can be created from all 1000+ Pokemon to locations across all the Regions (such as Pokemon Centres, Gyms and iconic locations). The one thing we do know is that the first set to be released is likely going to be Pikachu, implied heavily by the imagery they've released so far.
Not only that, but as LEGO have released a multitude of LEGO-themed video games, does this mean that we'll see a LEGO Pokemon game in the future? Forget a Black & White remake, imagine the OG Pokemon games reinvented brick by digital brick! Both LEGO and Pokemon released a statement regarding their collaboration, which can be read below:
Julia Goldin, Chief Product & Marketing Officer of the LEGO Group, said: "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. 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.”
Gaku Susai, Chief Product and Experience Officer at The Pokémon Company International added: “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. 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.”
It's shocking that this wasn't announced on Pokemon Day, as this would have made the 29th anniversary of the global hit a lot more impactful - but perhaps they are saving more reveals down the line for next year's Pokemon Day. Either way, as Total Cards are stockists of both LEGO and Pokemon, we are beyond excited to potentially be able to bring LEGO Pokemon to fans across the world.
Check back regularly for updates regarding this release, and in the meantime you can check out our LEGO and Pokemon TCG selection across our site!
