We’ve got something hot for LEGO and Pokémon collectors: according to Nintendo Life, a wave of new LEGO Pokémon sets has allegedly leaked online — including a large pack allegedly depicting Arcanine and a raft of smaller “smart play” sets. Take this with a pinch of salt, but if true these would expand LEGO’s official Pokémon range significantly.
What Was Reported
Nintendo Life published an initial report that points to a now-removed product listing for a LEGO version of Arcanine. Per GoNintendo, the listing reportedly came from “now-removed listings on multiple web stores including Amazon.” According to the box art cited by those reports, the Arcanine build will contain 1190 pieces, and reports suggest it will be priced at $109.99 USD and be released in August 2026. Legoleak subreddit imagery was shared as part of that reveal.
Leaked Set Names
- From the update on 2nd Jun 2026, a list of alleged smart play sets includes: Trainer's Buggy Adventure with Squirtle, Eevee and Lapra's Treasure Hunt, Drone Search for Mythical Mew, Mewtwo's Lab Break, Training House with Pikachu, Umbreon vs Garchomp Championship Battle, Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle, and Berry Bash with Bulbasaur and Bidoof.
- From the update on 20th May 2026, smaller sets allegedly revealed include: Cubone and Gengar's Spooky Showdown, Jigglypuff Concert and Chamander and "Geodude's Cavern Clash". Those sets reportedly support LEGO's new smart brick play function.
- Nintendo Life also notes the existing Pokémon LEGO releases so far: Eevee, Pikachu and Poké Ball & Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise, plus gift releases such as the Kanto Region Badge Collection and the Mini Pokémon Center.
The Source & Credibility
According to Nintendo Life, the Arcanine specifics stem from listings that were later removed. The story cites imagery from the Legoleak subreddit and points to GoNintendo for the box-art piece count, suggested price and the alleged release month. Importantly, LEGO hasn't officially announced any of these new Pokémon sets yet — take that into account.
Evidence Offered
- Now-removed listings on multiple web stores including Amazon — reported by Nintendo Life as the origin of the Arcanine claim.
- Box art imagery on the listings reportedly showing 1190 pieces for Arcanine.
- Legoleak subreddit screenshots shared alongside the reporting.
- Follow-up update items listing additional set names and explicitly noting support for the smart brick play function.
All of that amounts to multiple corroborating touchpoints in the wild, but they remain third-party leaks and user-shared images rather than an official LEGO announcement. So, if true — big if — this is still a rumour chain until LEGO confirms it.
What It Could Mean
If these leaks are accurate, LEGO could be broadening its Pokémon lineup with both large collector-style builds and smaller play-oriented kits that use the company’s new smart brick play function. That would mirror the split between display-focused sets and toy-focused products in the larger LEGO ecosystem.
Another notable angle: Nintendo Life points out LEGO will soon be retiring its first Legend of Zelda set and will be discontinuing some other Nintendo sets. If LEGO is shifting its Nintendo strategy, that could help explain a push into more Pokémon products — though again, this is speculative and based on the combination of reporting and leaks rather than official confirmation.
Readers should also be aware that the smart brick feature generates mixed reactions. Comments compiled on Nintendo Life referenced complaints about pricing and the smart brick experience — in short, it’s a divisive add-on for some buyers. Whether LEGO leans into more smart-play integrations or offers non-smart options will matter to different collector and parent demographics.
Why This Matters
For collectors and fans of Pokémon and LEGO, an official Arcanine set at the scale reported (1190 pieces) would be a significant addition to the existing line-up. If the broader list of alleged smart play sets is accurate, it could signal a larger strategy from LEGO to capitalise on the franchise across multiple product tiers.
That said, the core caveat remains: these details come via removals, subreddit imagery and third-party reporting. LEGO has not officially announced these sets, so treat the specifics — the piece count, the suggested $109.99 USD price, and the alleged August 2026 release for Arcanine — as unconfirmed until we see an official reveal.
We’ll be watching for confirmation. Are you interested in a big-scale Arcanine or the proposed smart play sets? Tell us what you’d buy and why.