LEGO Pikachu Minifigure Lands in the Wild—Next in 2026, Priced Like a Premium
A LEGO minifigure of Pikachu has finally turned up in the real world for the first time. The character is now expected to arrive later in 2026, and it’s being positioned as part of one of LEGO’s priciest Pokemon releases to date.
The LEGO and The Pokemon Company partnership was formally announced in early 2025, and it produced 15 products in the first half of 2026 when you leave out gift-with-purchase items. That catalog is split between bigger, brick-built builds and smaller Pokemon sets that make use of LEGO’s Smart Brick platform. As of now, neither of those two categories has included minifigures. Still, discussion online about Pokemon characters being prepared as minifigures began spreading in late winter, and multiple sets that are supposedly set to include them are expected to arrive in the second half of 2026.
Separately, more information has leaked about six 2027 LEGO sets. Those reports describe fresh original LEGO creations alongside sets built around major IPs, including Harry Potter and Zootopia.
Pikachu LEGO Minifig Drawn From Classic Anime Details Shows Up First
A real-life photo of a LEGO Pikachu minifigure appeared online in early July 2026. The picture shows a friendly Pikachu design with a smiling face, leaning heavily on how the character looked in the late 1990s anime era. Compared to the sleeker, modern mascot-style look, this version has a rounder and more compact build.
The minifigure is molded standing upright. Its small forepaws are held close to its chest, giving it a neutral, posed stance. The recognizable silhouette is completed with black-tipped ears and a lightning-bolt tail. Even so, the proportions are clearly intended to feel like a toy interpretation of the character—more “chibi” than perfectly matched to what you’d see on screen.
Its appearance also echoes an earlier leak: a LEGO Eevee minifigure reportedly surfaced in March 2026.
Pikachu and Eevee Rumored for an Expensive Poke Ball Set
Both the Pikachu and Eevee minifigures are rumored to debut in the Iconic Trainer Moments: Poke Ball LEGO set. The set is identified with product number 72154 and is described as a giant Poke Ball that opens to reveal an interior scene designed like a diorama. Along with Eevee and Pikachu, the set is said to include three additional minifigures: Red, Professor Oak, and Picknicker, described as a Generation 1 trainer class.
Pricing is also part of the chatter. The Iconic Trainer Moments: Poke Ball set is rumored to cost $259.99.
Even though Pokemon LEGO leaks were common during the first half of 2026, none of the identified sets at the time were linked to either the Pikachu or Eevee minifigures. That doesn’t rule out the possibility of these characters showing up later in a more affordable product line, but the lack of supporting leak information suggests LEGO could be holding them back for higher-priced releases. Based on what’s been reported so far, Iconic Trainer Moments: Poke Ball may be the only practical path to getting a LEGO Pikachu or Eevee minifigure until at least 2027.
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What to Expect From the Poke Ball Release Window and Other Summer 2026 Sets
The Poke Ball diorama set was reportedly delayed because of production problems, and it’s now targeting an October 1 launch. The rest of LEGO’s summer 2026 lineup is expected to stay on track for its original August 1 release date.
Some of the larger sets from this summer wave could also open for preorder. If that happens, LEGO may announce them as early as the first half of July 2026, giving shoppers a window to place orders before launch.
At least one additional Pokemon minifigure is expected to debut later in the summer: Zinnia. She’s rumored to appear as part of the 72168 Rayquaza set, which is also expected to release on August 1.
