First Look at LEGO's Upcoming Pokémon Munchlax, Rayquaza and Arcanine Sets
Dropping later this summer.
Summary
Leaked photos have officially surfaced revealing a brand-new LEGO Pokémon Munchlax set, slated to drop worldwide on August 1, 2026
The set is part of a massive new wave that also includes highly anticipated, display-ready builds for Rayquaza and Arcanine
Early reactions from the community are overwhelmingly positive, praising the Munchlax build for its clean, accurate aesthetic compared to the blockier "SMART Play" designs
The LEGO Pokémon timeline is officially heating up. Just weeks after the LEGO Group broke the internet with the announcement of its massive, interactive “SMART Play” lineup, new images have leaked confirming the next highly anticipated addition to the catalog. Giving the culture exactly what it wants, clear photos have surfaced revealing a brand-new Munchlax set, alongside impressive new builds for Rayquaza and Arcanine. Set to hit shelves on August 1, 2026, this latest wave proves that the partnership is just getting started.
While the previously announced “SMART Play” sets heavily focused on tech-driven, interactive play functions aimed at a younger demographic, this new Munchlax set is strictly for the collectors. Early reactions from both the Pokémon and LEGO communities have been incredibly positive, with fans heavily praising the design team for breaking away from the chunky, “brick-mon” aesthetic seen in some of the earlier models.
Instead, the Munchlax build delivers a clean, accurate, and highly aesthetic representation of the beloved Normal-type baby Pokémon. The set perfectly captures his signature lethargic energy and iconic rounded shape, making it an absolute must-have piece for any serious collector’s desk or display setup.
Adding even more hype to the upcoming drop, the leaked wave also features a fiery Arcanine set and a highly detailed Rayquaza build. Notably, the Rayquaza set is making history by including the very first human Pokémon character minifigure: Zinnia, the iconic Lorekeeper from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire’s legendary Delta Episode.
The Munchlax, Rayquaza and Arcanine set is expected to launch as part of the massive LEGO Pokémon August 2026 rollout, arriving just in time for the 2026 Pokémon World Championships.
