LEGO Pokémon Sets 2026 Sold Out Fast: $650 Starters Gone, Pikachu Called 'Monstrosity'
LEGO's historic Pokémon collaboration hit preorder on January 12 — and the massive $649.99 Venusaur, Charizard & Blastoise masterpiece vanished in minutes.
Meanwhile, the $199.99 Pikachu set is going viral online as a "monstrosity." Celebrating Pokémon's 30th anniversary, the official launch is set for February 27, 2026.
Venusaur, Charizard & Blastoise
The crown jewel of the collection: 6,838 pieces of pure Kanto nostalgia. Featuring the fully evolved starters in dynamic battle poses with incredibly detailed elemental bases.
Preorders vanished instantly. You'll have to wait for the official February 27 restock — or face eBay scalpers already charging double.
Pikachu & Poké Ball
2,050 pieces. A massive buildable Pikachu featuring lightning effects alongside a display-scale Poké Ball. However, fans are raging over the blocky, terrifying face design, dubbing it a "$199.99 monstrosity."
Eevee
Budget-friendly cuteness: 587 pieces. This set features highly posable ears, legs, and tail, plus a clever hidden "evolution stone" easter egg inside the build.
Fan Reactions & Scalper Chaos
The launch was pure chaos. Retail sites crashed within seconds. The $650 Starter set became the fastest-selling large LEGO set in history. While the Pikachu backlash dominates social media, the hype for the other sets is unprecedented. eBay flippers are already listing confirmed preorders for $1,200+.
Check Restocks at LEGO.com