The LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company International have confirmed a new multi-year partnership that will bring LEGO Pokémon to the world for the first time, starting in 2026. It’s surprising that it has taken this long for LEGO Pokémon to become real, but now it’s only a year away. The announcement came with a teaser image of what is clearly Pikachu’s tail. While it didn’t share many details, the LEGO Group did confirm that it will be bringing the most loved Pokémon to life in a brand-new way, including play experiences that will delight both new and existing fans.
Given the success of the LEGO Mario sets—LEGO just debuted the upcoming Mario & Standard Kart Set—it’s no surprise that The Pokémon Company has signed a deal with the LEGO Group. Nintendo has already expanded its LEGO offerings beyond Mario to include Donkey Kong, Animal Crossing, and The Legend of Zelda. Even Sonic the Hedgehog is joining in on the LEGO fun these days.
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.
Gaku Susai, Chief Product and Experience Officer at The Pokémon Company International
