Terry Crews and Finn Wolfhard Battle as LEGO® Pokémon™ Trainers Following LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play™ Officially Going On-Sale

• *Stars Terry Crews & Finn Wolfhard take on new, exciting roles as LEGO® Pokémon™ Trainers in new content.
• The unexpected duo has been spotted going head-to-head with their chosen LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play™ partners.
• The new LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play sets went on sale on August 1.
• Fans can take part in the ultimate LEGO Pokémon training experience at the PokémonXP & 2026 Pokémon World Championships World Championships 2026 in San Francisco.*

BILLUND, DENMARK, August 6, 2026: The LEGO Group has revealed that Terry Crews and Finn Wolfhard have taken their careers in a new direction, becoming LEGO Pokémon Trainers. 

Both Terry and Finn teased an upcoming battle on their social channels, surprising everyone with their chosen LEGO Pokémon partners. For the epic battle, Finn selected his trusted Charizard, while Terry opted for an unexpected pick; the one and only, Jigglypuff. Rumours say this may be a calculated strategic move to throw Finn off his game.

“Terry is an amazing actor, but he won’t be acting surprised when me and my LEGO Charizard beat them. I’ve trained Charizard almost every day to be the best – we’re ready, bring it on!” Finn tried to rattle his rival Trainer before the epic battle showdown.  

Terry’s response was quick and stern, “Beat us? Trust me, if there is one person on this planet who knows something about training – it's me! Anyway, it’s not all train, train, train. My LEGO Jigglypuff has been loved and nurtured by yours truly. We’re tighter than tight, and you know that unbreakable bond will make us stronger than ever in battle.” 

Both celebrity Trainers seem excited for the ultimate clash of “dreamy cuteness” vs “blazing fury”. The outcome will depend not on strong words, but on their mastery of proper training and bonding with their LEGO Pokémon partners. 

The question is… which team are you on? To watch the premiere of the battle and see who comes out on top, tune into LEGO.com/Social-Poke at 4pm CEST on August 8!

LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play Officially Now On-Sale

Both Jigglypuff and Charizard form part of the twelve new LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play sets, which became available for purchase on August 1. Inviting kids to play with their favourite Pokémon in LEGO brick form for the first time ever, fans can finally feel like Pokémon Trainers with these LEGO SMART Play technology sets.

Packed with more than twenty patented world-firsts within its technology, it makes LEGO builds respond to how kids play through light, sound, motion and sensing, all without screens.

All LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play sets are available for purchase from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets. Fans can also visit select LEGO Stores in launch markets to experience a LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play demo and see the new playsets in action.

Become a LEGO Pokémon Trainer at PokémonXP

From August 28 – 30, Pokémon and LEGO fans alike are invited to participate in the ultimate LEGO Pokémon SMART Play training experience as part of PokémonXP, which will be hosted alongside the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco.

To begin, guests will meet their LEGO Pokémon partner before embarking on a journey of discovery and adventure with the new LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play sets. Trainers are invited to bond with their LEGO Pokémon in the Bonding Zone, learning how to understand what it needs to thrive, before moving onto the Training Zone to build the LEGO Pokémon’s strength and ability.

The experience culminates in a final challenge: a focused, high-energy battle to put all their bonding and training to the test. It’s time to trust your LEGO Pokémon and prove what kind of Trainer you’ve become!

That’s not all, visitors can also enjoy a unique "Trophy" Make & Take activity, incredible photo opportunities with life-size, brick-built LEGO Pokémon, collect an exclusive SMART Tag as a reward for any guests taking part in the Trainer Experience and Make & Take activities*, plus so much more outside the LEGO booth.

For more information, visit PokemonXP.com or tune in live on Pokemon.com/PXP-Broadcast.

Product Information

LEGO® SMART Play™ All-in-One sets include everything you need for a SMART Play experience – including at least one LEGO SMART Brick, charger and SMART Tags, whilst LEGO® SMART™ Play Compatible sets are designed to expand the play experience, including at least one or more LEGO SMART Tags, but not a SMART Brick.

LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: All-in-One sets

LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Training House with Pikachu (72164), All-in-one set

• SKU number: 72164
• Age: 6+
• Pieces: 400
• Dimensions: The treehouse, training dummy and bush in this 400-piece building toy measures over 8 in. (20 cm) high, 11 in. (27 cm) wide and 4 in. (11 cm) deep
• Includes 1 SMART Brick, 1 SMART Charger, 4 SMART Tags, 1 figure.
• Price: USD 69.99 / EUR 69.99 / GBP 59.99
• Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets

LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle (72167), All-in-one set

• SKU number: 72167
• Age: 8+
• Pieces: 751
• Dimensions: Charizard figure stands over 7 in. (18 cm) tall, while Jolteon stands over 5 in. (12 cm) tall
• Includes 2 SMART Bricks, 4 Tags, 2 Figures & Charger
• Price: USD 119.99 / EUR 119.99 / GBP 109.99
• Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets

LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Compatible Sets

LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Berry Bash with Bulbasaur and Bidoof (72155)

• SKU number: 72155
• Age: 7+
• Pieces: 240
• Dimensions: Brick-built Bulbasaur figure measures over 2.5 in. (6 cm) high, 1.5 in. (4 cm) wide and 2.5 in. (7 cm) deep
• Includes 2 SMART Tags and 2 Figures
• Price: USD 19.99 / EUR 19.99 / GBP 17.99
• Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets

LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Trainer's Buggy Adventure with Squirtle (72156)

• SKU number: 72156
• Age: 7+
• Pieces: 320
• Dimensions: Buggy measuring over 4.5 in. (12 cm) high, 7.5 in. (19 cm) long and 3.5 in. (9 cm) wide
• Includes 2 SMART Tags and 1 Pokémon
• Price: USD 29.99 / EUR 29.99 / GBP 24.99
• Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets

LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Charmander and Geodude's Cavern Clash (72157)

• SKU number: 72157
• Age: 6+
• Pieces: 198
• Dimensions: Charmander in this 198-piece building toy measures over 3 in. (7 cm) high, 2.5 in. (6 cm) wide and 3 in. (7 cm) deep
• Includes 2 SMART Tags and 2 Pokémon
• Price: USD 19.99 / EUR 19.99 / GBP 17.99
• Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets

LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly Battle (72158)

• SKU number: 72158
• Age: 8+
• Pieces: 313
• Dimensions: Quaxly figure in this 313-piece building toy stands over 3.5 in. (8 cm) tall
• Includes 3 SMART Tags and 3 Pokémon
• Price: USD 34.99 / EUR 34.99 / GBP 29.99
• Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets

LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Jigglypuff Concert (72159)

• SKU number: 72159
• Age: 7+
• Pieces: 88
• Dimensions: Measures over 2 in. (5 cm) high, 5 in. (6 cm) wide and 5 in. (5 cm) deep
• Includes 1 SMART Tag and 1 Pokémon
• Price: USD 99 / EUR 14.99 / GBP 12.99
• Availability: August 1st Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets

LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Drone Search for Mythical Mew (72161)

• SKU number: 72161
• Age: 8+
• Pieces: 429
• Dimensions: Measures over 4 in. (11 cm) high, 3.5 in. (9 cm) wide and 3 in. (8 cm) deep
• Includes 3 SMART Tags and 1 Pokémon
• Price: USD 49.99 / EUR 49.99 / GBP 44.99
• Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets

LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Eevee and Lapras's Treasure Hunt (72162)

• SKU number: 72162
• Age: 8+
• Pieces: 623
• Dimensions: Includes Lapras, measuring over 6 in. (16 cm) high, 6.5 in. (17 cm) wide and 5 in. (13 cm) deep
• Includes 3 SMART Tags and 2 Pokémon
• Price: USD 59.99 / EUR 59.99 / GBP 54.99
• Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets

LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Mewtwo's Lab Break (72163)

• SKU number: 72163
• Age: 10+
• Pieces: 605
• Dimensions: The Mewtwo figure in this 605-piece building toy stands over 7.5 in. (19 cm) tall
• Includes 1 SMART Tag and 1 Pokémon
• Price: USD 69.99 / EUR 69.99 / GBP 59.99 
• Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets

LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle (72165)

• SKU number: 72165
• Age: 10+
• Pieces: 831
• Dimensions: Garchomp figure in this 831-piece building toy stands over 6 in. (15 cm) tall
• Includes 2 SMART Tags and 2 Pokémon
• Price: USD 79.99 / EUR 79.99 / GBP 69.99
• Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets

LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play: Cubone and Gengar's Spooky Showdown (72166)

• SKU number: 72166
• Age: 8+
• Pieces: 782
• Dimensions: Gengar building toy in this 782-piece building toy measures over 4.5 in. (11 cm) high, 4.5 in. (12 cm) wide and 5 in. (13 cm) deep
• Includes 4 SMART Tags and 2 Pokémon
• Price: USD 89.99 / EUR 89.99 / GBP 79.99
• Availability: August 1st 2026. Available from www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets

About the LEGO Group

The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play. The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine.

The LEGO Group was founded in Billund, Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, its name derived from the two Danish words Leg Godt, which mean “Play Well”. Today, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company headquartered in Billund. Its products are now sold in more than 120 countries worldwide.

For more information, please contact media@lego.com or visit Newsroom - About Us - LEGO.com.

About The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, please visit www.pokemon.co.uk.

Campaign Credits – Our LEGO Agency (OLA)
SVP Our LEGO Agency: Nicole Taylor
VP of Creative OLA: Carlo Cavallone
Global Creative Director: Ivan Soukup
Global Creative Team: Mya Rydman, Joel Huttunen, Ondrej Kolek, Bedirhan Akcan
Business Lead: Costas Syrmos
Sr. Business Partner: Helle Bech Clausen
Sr. Project Manager: Chris Muirhead-Hernandez
Head of Social & Influencer: Michael Scott
Global Brand Strategist: Richard Cottingham
Global Communication Strategist: Emily Fairhead-Keen
Influencer Manager: Luci Van Bokhorst
Head of Production: Jenny Gadd
Senior Lead Producer: Liv Riddle
Producer: Kathleen Howlett

External Partners
Production: Stink
Film Director: Felix Brady
Post-Production: ETC