LEGO Pokemon TCG and future sets

LEGO has announced a set based on the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG). For the first time in the franchise’s history, fans will get to decide which set actually makes it to market. With the Pokemon license moving from MEGA Bloks to LEGO at the start of 2026, the company has already made its mark on the franchise with a broad collection of sets inspired by popular Pokemon.

The start of a partnership

The Pokemon license had been in the hands of MEGA Bloks for years, but in 2026 it moved to LEGO. That marked the beginning of a new era for Pokemon fans, who could now look forward to LEGO sets alongside the card game. With a mix of sets featuring iconic elements such as the Kanto Gym Badges and a Pokemon Center, LEGO has laid the groundwork for what comes next.

Contest and the finalists

One notable step in this new direction was the contest that opened in March 2026. Builders were invited to design a set centered on the Pokemon TCG, with guidelines that ruled out certain popular Pokemon such as Pikachu and Charizard. That forced participants to get creative with a list of 30 available Pokemon. The Pokedex for the contest grew to 1,025 entries, and the concepts that made it to the final round have now been revealed.

The five selected designs are based on Gyarados, Mew, Rowlet, Joltik, and Arceus. Fans can vote for their favorite design through LEGO’s official website. Voting runs until June 11, with the winner not being announced until later, on February 4.

The future of LEGO Pokemon TCG

LEGO has already released sets based on some of the most prominent Pokemon, but this looks like only the beginning of its involvement with the Pokemon franchise. With the potential arrival of a new set based on the Pokemon TCG, the possibilities are huge. It gives LEGO a chance to explore creative and unique ways to honor Pokemon’s rich history beyond the iconic characters already brought to life.

The contest itself is also a nod to fan involvement in shaping future products, which is a key part of the LEGO Ideas program. It shows that LEGO is willing to listen to the community and give fans a say in decisions that affect the market.

With popular Pokemon like Gyarados and Mew in the running, and Arceus described as the “Original One,” the designs are bound to be high quality. The realistic possibility that the final products may not match the original fan-voted concepts exactly makes this competition an interesting event for both LEGO and Pokemon fans.

Matching interests

The Pokemon TCG has always played a crucial role in the franchise’s popularity. A set based on the card game could be a major success for LEGO, while also giving fans new ways to express their love for the series. The combination of LEGO’s creativity and Pokemon’s enduring appeal will no doubt lead to products that capture the hearts of many fans.