{"id":16919,"date":"2026-07-25T16:32:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T11:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=16919"},"modified":"2026-07-25T16:32:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T11:32:12","slug":"i-played-with-the-lego-pokemon-smart-play-sets-and-they-deserve-all-the-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=16919","title":{"rendered":"I played with the Lego Pok\u00e9mon Smart Play sets and they deserve all the awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article\">\n<h2 class=\"sr-only\" id=\"toc\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<aside x-data=\"tableOfContents()\" x-init=\"tableOfContentsInit([{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Table of Contents&quot;,&quot;anchor&quot;:&quot;toc&quot;},{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;What are the Lego Pok\\u00e9mon Smart Play Sets?&quot;,&quot;anchor&quot;:&quot;what-are-the-lego-pokemon-smart-play-sets&quot;},{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;The Lego Pok\\u00e9mon Smart Play Sets make incredibly cute noises&quot;,&quot;anchor&quot;:&quot;the-lego-pokemon-smart-play-sets-make-incredibly-cute-noises&quot;},{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;The Lego Pok\\u00e9mon sets arrive Aug. 1&quot;,&quot;anchor&quot;:&quot;the-lego-pokemon-sets-arrive-aug-1&quot;},{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Are the Lego Pok\\u00e9mon Smart Play Sets worth it?&quot;,&quot;anchor&quot;:&quot;are-the-lego-pokemon-smart-play-sets-worth-it&quot;}])\" class=\"block sticky top-0 z-20 order-first pt-8 mx-auto mb-4 w-full font-sans bg-white rounded-sm md:z-30 pgQSsticky font-brand\">\n<div class=\"group\">\n<div class=\"relative mx-auto w-full max-w-[736px] toc-div\">\n                <label for=\"table-of-contents\" class=\"hidden\">Table of Contents<\/label><br \/>\n                <select name=\"table-of-contents\" id=\"table-of-contents\" class=\"p-2 py-2 pr-12 m-auto -mt-2 w-full text-base font-bold tracking-wide bg-white rounded border appearance-none lg:text-sm focus:outline-none border-gray-lighter group-hover:border-gray-darkest\" data-ga-module=\"toc\" data-ga-item=\"toc-list\" data-ga-element=\"toc-link\" data-ga-action=\"toc-click\"><option x-show=\"isvalidLink('toc')\" value=\"toc\" data-position=\"1\">Table of Contents<\/option><option x-show=\"isvalidLink('what-are-the-lego-pokemon-smart-play-sets')\" value=\"what-are-the-lego-pokemon-smart-play-sets\" data-position=\"2\">What are the Lego Pok\u00e9mon Smart Play Sets?<\/option><option x-show=\"isvalidLink('the-lego-pokemon-smart-play-sets-make-incredibly-cute-noises')\" value=\"the-lego-pokemon-smart-play-sets-make-incredibly-cute-noises\" data-position=\"3\">The Lego Pok\u00e9mon Smart Play Sets make incredibly cute noises<\/option><option x-show=\"isvalidLink('the-lego-pokemon-sets-arrive-aug-1')\" value=\"the-lego-pokemon-sets-arrive-aug-1\" data-position=\"4\">The Lego Pok\u00e9mon sets arrive Aug. 1<\/option><option x-show=\"isvalidLink('are-the-lego-pokemon-smart-play-sets-worth-it')\" value=\"are-the-lego-pokemon-smart-play-sets-worth-it\" data-position=\"5\">Are the Lego Pok\u00e9mon Smart Play Sets worth it?<\/option><\/select><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>I recently got to spend a couple hours of my workday playing with the <a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/tech\/lego-pokemon-smart-brick-sets\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">new Lego Pok\u00e9mon Smart Play Sets<\/a>, and my inner 8-year-old is still screaming. So, I&#8217;ll put this the way a child might: I love the new Lego Pok\u00e9mon Smart Play Sets so much I want to marry them.<\/p>\n<p>Seriously, though: These sets totally rule.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll admit that I was underwhelmed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/lego-star-wars-smart-play-sets-pre-orders-live\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">Lego Smart Play Star Wars sets<\/a> released earlier this year. So I was a bit skeptical when Mashable got the chance to demo the new Lego Pok\u00e9mon sets ahead of their Aug. 1 launch. However, my Pok\u00e9mon-loving colleagues and I had an absolute blast playing and geeking out over these sets.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eloquent-imagery-image\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full\" src=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-5.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915086.jpg\" alt=\"Lego Charizard and Mewtwo in Battle Mode.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1124\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-5.fill.size_800x450.v1784915086.jpg 800w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-5.fill.size_1400x787.v1784915086.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-5.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915086.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n            <span class=\"normal-case text-gray-1000\">Lego Charizard and Mewtwo in Battle Mode.<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"text-gray-600 credit\">Credit: Joseph Maldonado \/ Mashable<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I&#8217;m excited to break down how they work, which sets are coming, and whether they&#8217;re worth adding to your Lego collection.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7\">\n        <span class=\"font-bold text-primary-400\">SEE ALSO:<\/span><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/life\/best-legos-2026-so-far\" class=\"flex items-center text-secondary-300\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"ml-1\">The 10 best Lego sets of 2026 so far, from F1 to Monet and Pok\u00e9mon<\/span><br \/>\n            <svg class=\"ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current\"><use href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/images\/icons\/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-lego-pokemon-smart-play-sets\">What are the Lego Pok\u00e9mon Smart Play Sets?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eloquent-imagery-image\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full\" src=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-22.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915466.jpg\" alt=\"Lego Smart Play Pokemon Charizard figure\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1124\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-22.fill.size_800x450.v1784915466.jpg 800w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-22.fill.size_1400x787.v1784915466.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-22.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915466.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n            <span class=\"normal-case text-gray-1000\">Charizard in all its glory.<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"text-gray-600 credit\">Credit: Joseph Maldonado \/ Mashable<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Mashable has been following the Lego Smart Play rollout closely. We were there for the <a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/ces-2026-lego-smart-play-system-announced\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">Smart Brick&#8217;s big debut<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/live\/ces-2026-news-live-updates\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">CES 2026<\/a> and on hand for the <a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/tech\/lego-pokemon-smart-brick-sets\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">London launch event for the Pok\u00e9mon Smart Play Sets<\/a> this summer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eloquent-imagery-image\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full\" src=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-1.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915086.jpg\" alt=\"The Lego Smart Brick and Smart Tag in the Mewtwo's Lab Break set.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1124\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-1.fill.size_800x450.v1784915086.jpg 800w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-1.fill.size_1400x787.v1784915086.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-1.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915086.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n            <span class=\"normal-case text-gray-1000\">The Smart Brick enables interacitivity with the Mewtwo&#8217;s Lab Break set.<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"text-gray-600 credit\">Credit: Joseph Maldonado \/ Mashable<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Smart Play system is <a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/parents-guide-to-lego-smart-bricks-smart-play\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">built around a new Smart Brick<\/a>, a modified 2&#215;4 Lego piece. Lego crammed a lot of hardware into this brick, which features an accelerometer, microphones and speakers, LED lights, magnetic field sensors, a gyroscope, and a color sensor. The Smart Brick responds to Smart Tags included with the Smart Play sets, as well as various Smart Minifigures. An included wireless charger provides extra juice when the battery runs out.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eloquent-imagery-image\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full\" src=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-3.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915086.jpg\" alt=\"Two Lego Smart Bricks charging on wireless charging pad.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1124\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-3.fill.size_800x450.v1784915086.jpg 800w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-3.fill.size_1400x787.v1784915086.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-3.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915086.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n            <span class=\"normal-case text-gray-1000\">Recharge your Smart Bricks with the included charging pad.<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"text-gray-600 credit\">Credit: Joseph Maldonado \/ Mashable<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The end result is a Lego set that responds to your play. Now, your Lego Mini Figures can talk to each other. They also light up or make noises based on your movements.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eloquent-imagery-image\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full\" src=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-12.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915086.jpg\" alt=\"Lego Jolteon with Smart Brick.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1124\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-12.fill.size_800x450.v1784915086.jpg 800w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-12.fill.size_1400x787.v1784915086.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-12.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915086.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n            <span class=\"normal-case text-gray-1000\">Here&#8217;s the Lego Jolteon with a Smart Brick.<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"text-gray-600 credit\">Credit: Joseph Maldonado \/ Mashable<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Lego Pok\u00e9mon Smart Play Sets take this even further: Your favorite Pok\u00e9mon not only make adorable little noises, but also enter into a battle mode. You can charge up special powers, level up your Pok\u00e9mon, and pit them against each other.<\/p>\n<section x-data=\"window.newsletter({ isDeal: false })\" x-init=\"init()\" aria-label=\"Newsletter Sign-Up\" class=\"relative invisible my-12 mx-auto w-full max-w-3xl md:my-16 ziff-component accent-cut-for-gradient-bg accent-cut-border-for-gradient-bg bg-gradient-fuchsia-secondary p-[2px]\">\n<p>\n            <span class=\"text-gradient-fuchsia-secondary\">Mashable Trend Report<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"eloquent-imagery-image\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full\" src=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-2.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915086.jpg\" alt=\"a lego smart brick inside Charizard\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1124\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-2.fill.size_800x450.v1784915086.jpg 800w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-2.fill.size_1400x787.v1784915086.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-2.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915086.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n            <span class=\"normal-case text-gray-1000\">The Smart Brick sits right in Charizard&#8217;s tummy.<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"text-gray-600 credit\">Credit: Joseph Maldonado \/ Mashable<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"the-lego-pokemon-smart-play-sets-make-incredibly-cute-noises\">The Lego Pok\u00e9mon Smart Play Sets make incredibly cute noises<\/h2>\n<p>The real secret sauce behind the new smart Lego Pok\u00e9mon sets? Pikachu, Squirtle, Bidoof, Geodude, Charmander, and Eevee make adorable little noises. They squeak and chatter back and forth when you place them near each other. When you push Squirtle&#8217;s buggy around, it makes little <em>choo-choo<\/em> engine noises. <\/p>\n<div class=\"eloquent-imagery-image\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full\" src=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-6.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915086.jpg\" alt=\"Lego Smart Play Training House with Pikachu Set.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1124\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-6.fill.size_800x450.v1784915086.jpg 800w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-6.fill.size_1400x787.v1784915086.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-6.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915086.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n            <span class=\"normal-case text-gray-1000\">Lego Smart Play Training House with Pikachu Set.<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"text-gray-600 credit\">Credit: Joseph Maldonado \/ Mashable<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>And the <em>pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance<\/em>? The Pikachu Treehouse Set contains a hidden Murphy Bed. Place Pikachu or one of its smart friends on the bed, and they fall asleep and snore.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eloquent-imagery-image\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full\" src=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-7.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915086.jpg\" alt=\"Lego Smart Play Pikachu takes a nap in the Training House.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1124\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-7.fill.size_800x450.v1784915086.jpg 800w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-7.fill.size_1400x787.v1784915086.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-7.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915086.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n            <span class=\"normal-case text-gray-1000\">Lego Smart Play Pikachu takes a nap in the Training House.<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"text-gray-600 credit\">Credit: Joseph Maldonado \/ Mashable<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It&#8217;s enough to make you squeal at the cuteness overload, which is exactly what we did as we played with these little monsters at the Mashable office.<\/p>\n<p>The aforementioned battle mode is also really cool. Some of the sets come with training stations, where you can level up Pok\u00e9mon for a better chance at winning a match-up. You can power up your Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s special power (shake too hard, and the move fizzles out), dodge attacks, and generally just have fun.<\/p>\n<p>These are just some of the primary interactive elements, and a lot of the fun here will be trying out new things. You can add the Smart Tags and Smart Bricks to different creatures to explore new ways to play.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eloquent-imagery-image\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full\" src=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-8.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915086.jpg\" alt=\"Lego Smart Play Squirtle with buggy and accessories\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1124\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-8.fill.size_800x450.v1784915086.jpg 800w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-8.fill.size_1400x787.v1784915086.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-8.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915086.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n            <span class=\"normal-case text-gray-1000\">Squirtle comes with a buggy and barbecue set, obviously.<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"text-gray-600 credit\">Credit: Joseph Maldonado \/ Mashable<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Again, I&#8217;ve never been a huge Pok\u00e9mon guy (I&#8217;m an OG Harry Potter nerd), and even I had a blast playing with these cute little dudes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-lego-pokemon-sets-arrive-aug-1\">The Lego Pok\u00e9mon sets arrive Aug. 1<\/h2>\n<p>There is one thing I don&#8217;t love about the Lego Smart Play sets: they don&#8217;t all come with a smart brick. That&#8217;s not as big of a deal here as it was with the pricey <em>Star Wars <\/em>sets, but check the product details carefully. You&#8217;ll need to buy at least one set with a smart brick and charger. From there, you can build your own collection. I appreciate that the add-on sets start at $19.99, and you can get all-in-one sets for $69.99. Lego&#8217;s prices aren&#8217;t always so friendly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eloquent-imagery-image\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full\" src=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-11.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915086.jpg\" alt=\"The Lego Pok\u00e9mon Smart Play: Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle set with accessories\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1124\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-11.fill.size_800x450.v1784915086.jpg 800w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-11.fill.size_1400x787.v1784915086.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-11.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915086.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n            <span class=\"normal-case text-gray-1000\">The Lego Pok\u00e9mon Smart Play: Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle set.<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"text-gray-600 credit\">Credit: Joseph Maldonado \/ Mashable<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The adorable Training House with Pikachu and the Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle sets are all-in-one kits that include Smart Bricks. <\/p>\n<div class=\"eloquent-imagery-image\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full\" src=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-10.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915086.jpg\" alt=\"Lego Smart Play geodude with smart brick\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1124\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-10.fill.size_800x450.v1784915086.jpg 800w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-10.fill.size_1400x787.v1784915086.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07pTS9LxDsKEEQipY64V9kC\/images-10.fill.size_2000x1124.v1784915086.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n            <span class=\"normal-case text-gray-1000\">Geodude rocks!<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"text-gray-600 credit\">Credit: Joseph Maldonado \/ Mashable<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can also buy interactive &#8220;Smart Play Compatible&#8221; sets, which include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Mewtwo&#8217;s Lab Break<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Eevee and Lapras&#8217;s Treasure Hunt<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Berry Bash with Bulbasaur and Bidoof<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Trainer&#8217;s Buggy Adventure with Squirtle<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Charmander and Geodude&#8217;s Cavern Clash<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Cubone and Gengar&#8217;s Spooky Showdown<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Three of the sets are available on Amazon, and the rest are available for preorder at the Lego online store. Presumably, more smart Pok\u00e9mon sets will be coming in the future.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-the-lego-pokemon-smart-play-sets-worth-it\">Are the Lego Pok\u00e9mon Smart Play Sets worth it?<\/h2>\n<p>Absolutely! We had a blast playing with these sets, and we appreciate that there are a lot of sets available for under $75. If you love Lego and Pok\u00e9mon, we think this one will be fun for all ages.<\/p>\n<section class=\"mx-auto max-w-7xl\">\n<\/section><\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of ContentsWhat are the Lego Pok\u00e9mon Smart Play Sets?The Lego Pok\u00e9mon Smart Play Sets make incredibly cute noisesThe Lego Pok\u00e9mon sets arrive Aug. 1Are the Lego Pok\u00e9mon Smart Play Sets worth it? 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