An exciting new LEGO® Ideas Challenge has been launched today, and it’s all about Pokémon. As well as a hit series of video games, Pokémon took the world of trading cards by storm. Since 1996, the Pokémon Trading Card Game has captured the excitement of battling pocket monsters, with hundreds of cards being created. Now, LEGO Ideas is tasking LEGO fans with creating a build inspired by the Pokémon Trading Cards. The winning design will become a future LEGO set. There are a few rules, such as only certain Pokémon can be used, and it must be an original creation, but framed like a Pokémon card. It’s an interesting chance to design a LEGO Pokémon set, plus the fact that the popular trading cards will also inspire a future set. Full details can be found below.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Challenge: Build Your Card!
Are you ready to make Pokémon history? Join us in a one-of-a-kind collaboration with Pokémon and unleash your creativity!
We’re inviting builders from around the world to craft their own brick-built Pokémon TCG card using LEGO® bricks, elements, and pieces. The Grand Prize Selection will see their build turned into a LEGO set!
Here are our essential guidelines for your build…
Choosing your Active Pokémon
Head to the challenge page to see the list of fan-favorite Pokémon to choose from for this challenge. No Shiny or regional variants other than those already in the list are eligible for your creation. Let your imagination soar as you bring these iconic creatures to life using LEGO bricks!
Build a dynamic card
Your build should be a card with a frame, showcasing your Pokémon in a vibrant and creative way. It can burst through the frame, use the frame as a backdrop, or something we never even thought of. You are the Trainer here. We’ve provided an indication of size for the frame, but the rest is up to you!
Trainer tips
Remember, your build must contain only one Pokémon and only from the list on the challenge page. It must be an original creation of a Full Art Pokémon card (not a replica or recreation of an existing Pokémon TCG card). The face of the Pokémon must be clearly visible in the upper half of the card, with no less than 400 pcs and no more than 2500 pcs. Finally, minifigures are not allowed.
Prizes
The Grand Prize Selection will see their build turned into a LEGO set. They’ll also receive credit and compensation as described in the Product Ideas Guidelines and Terms of Service.
The Review Board will review and select up to 5 builds to move to the Fan Vote on 28 May 2026. LEGO Ideas members can vote for their favorite build between 28 May 2026 and 11 June 2026.
Entries that are selected to participate in the Fan Vote, but are not selected for the Grand Prize, will receive:
- 72151: Eevee
- 72152: Pikachu and Poké Ball
- 21358: Minifigure Vending Machine
- 21365: Love Birds
- 21376: Orange Cat
Head to the challenge page to enter, and submit your build by 6 May 2026, at 6:00 AM EST.
