The LEGO Pokémon partnership continues to grow. On July 7, 2026, LEGO and The Pokémon Company International announced five new additions to the LEGO Pokémon lineup, including a Legendary Pokémon, a Fire-type fan favorite, a snack-loving pre-evolution, and minifigure-scale versions of Pikachu and Eevee. This wave follows the original Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, and Charizard sets that launched the collaboration, and it arrives ahead of Pokémon's 30th anniversary later in 2026.

Below is a breakdown of what each set contains, based on official product information, along with some of the questions and discussion points that have come up around the announcement.

The Five New Sets at a Glance

The announcement covers two release waves. Munchlax, Arcanine, and Rayquaza launch August 1, 2026, alongside a separate wave of LEGO Pokémon SMART Play sets aimed at younger builders. The Iconic Trainer Moments Poké Ball and the Up-Scaled Red Minifigure follow on October 1, 2026.

All three August sets carry an 18+ age rating and were open for pre-order starting July 7, 2026, with general availability through LEGO's official channels and select retailers in launch markets.

LEGO Pokémon Munchlax (72150)

Munchlax 72150 recreates the food-loving Pokémon as a detailed, posable model aimed at adult builders, with a figure that sits on a tree stump surrounded by an apple and two apple cores. The arms and head can be repositioned to change the Pokémon's pose, reflecting its Pokédex reputation as a Pokémon that is almost always eating.

LEGO Pokémon Munchlax

At 757 pieces and $69.99, this is the smallest and least expensive set in the August wave, roughly comparable in scale to the existing Eevee display model. The finished build measures over 18 cm high.

It is worth noting that early coverage of this set in some regions used inconsistent naming: a small number of sources referred to the same 757-piece, $69.99 set as "Snorlax" rather than Munchlax. The confirmed English-market product name is Munchlax, and the SKU (72150) is the most reliable way to verify a listing before ordering.

LEGO Pokémon Arcanine (72160)

Arcanine is the largest of the three August sets by piece count. The 1,190-piece build is designed to capture Arcanine's stance and fur detailing, and the finished model measures roughly 17 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 28.6 cm deep.

LEGO Pokémon Arcanine

Pricing for this set has been reported inconsistently across sources: official press materials list it at $109.99, while some early retail listings priced it closer to $99.99. Buyers should confirm the exact price directly on LEGO's official site or through an authorized retailer at the time of purchase, since figures can shift slightly between initial announcement and launch.

LEGO Pokémon Rayquaza (72168)

Rayquaza recreates the Sky Pillar scene from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire and includes a minifigure of Zinnia. The finished model stands roughly 38 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 27 cm deep, making it the tallest of the three August releases.

LEGO Pokémon Rayquaza

The Zinnia minifigure has drawn attention because it represents the first human minifigure in the LEGO Pokémon line outside the Poké Ball set. Some discussion around the announcement has focused on the choice of character, since Zinnia is a relatively minor, post-game figure from a Generation 3 remake rather than a more widely recognized Trainer. Separately, feedback on the Rayquaza model itself — independent of the minifigure choice — has generally been favorable regarding its proportions and display quality.

For scale reference, earlier unofficial estimates suggested Munchlax would sit close to the existing Eevee model in size, with Arcanine and Rayquaza falling between the Eevee and Pikachu sets — an approximation that lines up reasonably well with the official dimensions.

LEGO Pokémon Iconic Trainer Moments: Poké Ball (72154)

The October wave opens with the largest and most complex set in the release: a buildable Poké Ball containing a hidden interior diorama. The set includes three minifigures — Red, Professor Oak, and a Picnicker — along with buildable figures of Pikachu and Eevee, marking the first time the LEGO Pokémon line has produced minifigure-style versions of Pikachu and Eevee.

At 2,368 pieces, it is described in official materials as a large-scale build intended primarily for display. This is currently the only confirmed LEGO Pokémon set to include a Professor Oak minifigure, which makes it the relevant set for anyone specifically looking for that character.

LEGO Pokémon Up-Scaled Red Minifigure (40868)

Releasing the same day as the Poké Ball set, this is a large-scale, brick-built version of Trainer Red. A smaller companion item — a Red minifigure keychain priced at approximately $6 — was also confirmed for release around the same time. The two Red-themed items, along with the Poké Ball set, are positioned around Pokémon's 30th anniversary timing.

Context: How This Wave Fits Into 2026

This announcement follows an earlier reveal, roughly one month prior, of twelve new LEGO Pokémon SMART Play sets covering Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Gengar, Eevee, Mew, and other Pokémon, aimed at younger builders and scheduled for the same August 1 launch window. Taken together, LEGO currently maintains two parallel Pokémon product lines: interactive SMART Play sets for younger audiences, and larger, posable display models aimed at adult collectors.

August 1, 2026 is a notably dense release date for the franchise, with well over a dozen LEGO Pokémon sets launching simultaneously across both product lines. Buyers planning multiple pre-orders may want to check regional stock and shipping timelines in advance, since simultaneous large-scale launches can occasionally affect individual shipping windows.

Common Questions About the New Sets

Is set 72150 called Munchlax or Snorlax?

The officially confirmed name is Munchlax. A small number of early sources used "Snorlax" in error; the SKU 72150 is the most reliable way to confirm a listing.

Which set includes the Professor Oak minifigure?

Only the Iconic Trainer Moments Poké Ball (72154), releasing October 1, 2026, includes a Professor Oak minifigure. It is not sold separately.

How does the Eevee figure in the Poké Ball set compare to the standalone Eevee display set?

The Eevee included in set 72154 is a smaller, minifigure-scale buildable figure designed for the interior diorama, distinct from the larger standalone Eevee display model released earlier in the LEGO Pokémon line. The standalone set is a larger centerpiece build; the Poké Ball version is scaled to sit alongside the other minifigures in the set.

How do Rayquaza and Arcanine compare at similar price points?

Rayquaza is taller overall and includes an exclusive minifigure (Zinnia); Arcanine has a higher piece count and a wider footprint. The better choice depends on whether the priority is minifigure content or piece count and physical scale.

Will more human Trainer minifigures be introduced in future sets?

Nothing beyond the current five-set wave has been officially confirmed. The inclusion of Zinnia, Red, Professor Oak, and a Picnicker across this wave indicates that human characters are now part of the line, but any future additions remain unconfirmed at this time.

Summary

This wave adds meaningful variety to the LEGO Pokémon lineup: a compact, affordable Munchlax set, a larger-scale Arcanine build, a tall Rayquaza display piece with an exclusive minifigure, and a more elaborate Poké Ball diorama carrying the line's first minifigure-scale Pikachu and Eevee. With the October sets timed around Pokémon's 30th anniversary, further expansion of the LEGO Pokémon range later in 2026 is plausible, though not yet confirmed.