The Pokémon Company and the LEGO Group confirmed new LEGO Pokémon Smart Play sets will arrive in 2027, with the announcement revealed during the PokémonXP segment of this year’s Pokémon World Championships.
The update — originally shared publicly via fan site Serebii.net — lists several Pokémon that will appear in next year’s Smart Play lineup, including Grookey, Pichu, Charcadet, Mankey and Wingull.
Background and announcement
At the Pokémon World Championships, the PokémonXP event served as the platform for the official confirmation.
Representatives from The Pokémon Company and the LEGO Group announced that additional LEGO Pokémon Smart Play products are scheduled for release in 2027.
Serebii.net posted a summary of the news on Twitter on August 29, 2026, noting key entries confirmed for the series.
Rewriting of reported statements
Organizers at PokémonXP confirmed that the two companies will expand the LEGO Pokémon Smart Play range next year.
The announcement specified a 2027 release window and named several Pokémon that will be included in the new sets, with Grookey, Pichu, Charcadet, Mankey and Wingull among those called out by Serebii’s update.
What we know (verified facts)
- Announcement venue: PokémonXP event at the Pokémon World Championships.
- Confirming parties: The Pokémon Company and the LEGO Group.
- Reported release year: 2027.
- Pokémon listed in the announcement: Grookey, Pichu, Charcadet, Mankey, Wingull (as reported by Serebii).
Why it matters
LEGO Pokémon Smart Play sets combine one of the world’s largest toy brands with one of the most valuable entertainment properties globally.
For the gaming audience, Pokémon remains a dominant franchise on Nintendo platforms—primarily the Nintendo Switch for mainline releases—so additions to the Pokémon merchandising ecosystem are widely followed by collectors and players alike.
Next steps and where to watch
The companies have not yet released full product details, pricing, or exact launch months for 2027.
Fans and retailers should watch official channels from The Pokémon Company, the LEGO Group, and trusted outlets like Serebii for further updates.
Readers are invited to share their reactions and follow official Nintendo and Pokémon channels for future announcements.
The update — originally shared publicly via fan site Serebii.net — lists several Pokémon that will appear in next year’s Smart Play lineup, including Grookey, Pichu, Charcadet, Mankey and Wingull.
Background and announcement
At the Pokémon World Championships, the PokémonXP event served as the platform for the official confirmation.
Representatives from The Pokémon Company and the LEGO Group announced that additional LEGO Pokémon Smart Play products are scheduled for release in 2027.
Serebii.net posted a summary of the news on Twitter on August 29, 2026, noting key entries confirmed for the series.
Rewriting of reported statements
Organizers at PokémonXP confirmed that the two companies will expand the LEGO Pokémon Smart Play range next year.
The announcement specified a 2027 release window and named several Pokémon that will be included in the new sets, with Grookey, Pichu, Charcadet, Mankey and Wingull among those called out by Serebii’s update.
What we know (verified facts)
- Announcement venue: PokémonXP event at the Pokémon World Championships.
- Confirming parties: The Pokémon Company and the LEGO Group.
- Reported release year: 2027.
- Pokémon listed in the announcement: Grookey, Pichu, Charcadet, Mankey, Wingull (as reported by Serebii).
Why it matters
LEGO Pokémon Smart Play sets combine one of the world’s largest toy brands with one of the most valuable entertainment properties globally.
For the gaming audience, Pokémon remains a dominant franchise on Nintendo platforms—primarily the Nintendo Switch for mainline releases—so additions to the Pokémon merchandising ecosystem are widely followed by collectors and players alike.
Next steps and where to watch
The companies have not yet released full product details, pricing, or exact launch months for 2027.
Fans and retailers should watch official channels from The Pokémon Company, the LEGO Group, and trusted outlets like Serebii for further updates.
Readers are invited to share their reactions and follow official Nintendo and Pokémon channels for future announcements.
