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Pokémon gets the Lego Smart Play treatment with new sets arriving this summer, and they're not as eye-wateringly expensive as the previous Pokémon buildsLego and The Pokémon Company are releasing 12 new Lego Smart Play sets on August 1st, featuring interactive elements like light and sound. These sets are designed to be more affordable than previous Lego Pokémon builds and include characters like Pikachu, Charizard, and Bulbasaur, with prices ranging from $19.99 to $119.99.
Lego Pokemon Smart Play Sets RevealedLego, The Pokemon Company International, and Nintendo have revealed a new line of Pokemon Smart Play sets, launching on August 1, 2026. These electronic sets feature interactive elements and will include two all-in-one options, the Training House with Pikachu and the Charizard vs Jolteon Ultimate Battle, alongside ten compatible sets. This follows a similar interactive approach seen with Lego's Super Mario series.
LEGO's Pokémon Smart Play Sets Have Finally Been Officially RevealedLEGO has officially revealed its new range of Pokémon Smart Play building sets, set to launch on August 1, 2026. These sets feature interactive bricks that make Pokémon figures rumble, speak, and emote when moved or placed near each other. The collection includes 12 sets, ranging from the small Jigglypuff Concert to the larger Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle, with the interactive Smart Bricks included in the Charizard and Pikachu sets.
LEGO Pokemon reveals 12 new sets, pre-orders openThe LEGO Group and The Pokemon Company have unveiled twelve new LEGO Pokemon sets, featuring characters like Pikachu, Charizard, and Mew, with pre-orders now open for an August 1, 2026 release. These new sets incorporate 'Smart Play' technology, allowing the LEGO Pokemon creatures to interact with children's actions, encouraging imaginative play, training, and battling.
The best Pokemon in Legends: Z-A’s Season 10 Ranked BattlesThis guide details the top Pokemon for Season 10 of Pokemon Legends: Z-A's ranked battles, focusing on powerful choices like Mega Magearna, Melmetal, and Marshadow. It also discusses viable strategies and counters for common threats, while noting which Pokemon are less effective in the current meta.- Pokémon Champions Doubles battles: Best Pokémon to useThis guide provides recommendations for the best Pokémon to use in Doubles battles within Pokémon Champions. It highlights key Pokémon like Kingambit, Garchomp, Incineroar, Dragonite, and Torkoal, detailing their strengths, weaknesses, and strategic roles in 2v2 combat.
- Pokémon Champions Singles battles: Best Pokémon to useThis guide provides recommendations for the best Pokémon to use in Pokémon Champions' Singles battles. It highlights Pokémon like Hippowdon, Garchomp, Meowscarada, Archaludon, Greninja, and Hydreigon, detailing their strengths and weaknesses. The article also emphasizes the importance of speed and strategic stalling in team composition.
- Best Pokémon in Pokémon Champions for all teamsThis guide for Pokémon Champions identifies the best Pokémon for competitive play, categorizing them into 'Normal' and 'Mega' forms. It highlights Pokémon like Garchomp, Hippowdon, and Mega Gengar, detailing their strengths and weaknesses to help players build effective teams.
- All starter lineups in Pokémon ChampionsPokémon Champions is now available on Nintendo Switch, offering players ten different starting lineups to choose from. This guide details each starter choice and its accompanying Pokémon, highlighting Pikachu's squad as the strongest meta option. Players are encouraged to consider the full lineup when making their initial selection.
The best Pokemon in Legends: Z-A’s Season 9 Ranked BattlesThe ninth season of ranked battles in Pokemon Legends: Z-A has begun, with a ban on Legendary and Mythical Pokemon. This guide highlights top-tier Pokemon like Garchomp, Marowak, Skarmory, Gholdengo, and Glaceon, detailing their strategies and weaknesses to help players achieve victory.