Pokemon’s 30th anniversary in 2026 produced one of the most anticipated crossover sets in LEGO history: Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise (set 72153). For the first time ever, LEGO has built the three Kanto starter final evolutions as large-scale, poseable display models — and the result sold out almost instantly at $649.99. Here is everything you need to know before you try to track one down.
What’s In The Box
Set 72153 contains 6,838 pieces split across three individual Pokemon builds, each large enough to stand on its own as a display piece. Venusaur stands roughly 9 inches tall with movable vines and posable feet. Blastoise comes in around 8 inches with an articulated head, arms, and rotating water cannons. Charizard rounds out the trio at about 7 inches, with posable wings, legs, arms, and head/neck joint.
Unlike most LEGO sets, this one skips traditional minifigures entirely. The three Pokemon themselves are the stars, each built with the same level of articulation and detail LEGO typically reserves for its Icons-line creature builds (think the LEGO horse or the Iconic dinosaur sets, but bigger and more posable).
The Biome Display Stands
Each Pokemon comes with its own display stand themed to its type: Venusaur gets a jungle biome, Charizard a volcano biome, and Blastoise a beach biome. The three stands are designed to connect into one continuous battleground display, so collectors can either show each Pokemon individually or combine all three into a single diorama. LEGO also tucked a small Easter egg into the build for fans who look closely — true to the company’s tradition of hiding references in big sets.
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Price, Release Date, and Availability
The set released February 27, 2026 at a retail price of $649.99 (£579.99 / €649.99). It sold out at LEGO.com and most major retailers within hours of launch — a near-instant sellout that put it in the same conversation as some of LEGO’s most explosive Star Wars and licensed releases. Given that this is the first major LEGO Pokemon set of this scale, and that Pokemon’s 30th anniversary campaign is ongoing throughout 2026, expect continued high demand and elevated secondary-market prices for the foreseeable future.
If you missed the initial drop, your best bets are checking LEGO.com for restocks (LEGO has historically restocked hot sets multiple times in the months following a sellout), watching official retailers like Target and Walmart for online-only restocks, and setting up stock alerts through restock-tracking tools and Discord communities dedicated to LEGO collecting.
Should You Buy It?
For Pokemon fans, this is close to a must-have. It is the first time the three most iconic starter evolutions in the franchise’s history have been rendered at this scale and quality by LEGO, and the Pokemon brand’s 30th anniversary makes 2026 a uniquely significant year for collectors. For LEGO fans without a strong Pokemon attachment, the $649.99 price point is steep relative to the piece count compared to sets like the Eiffel Tower or Tropical Aquarium — but the novelty of poseable, display-quality Pokemon models is something LEGO has never offered before, and that uniqueness is exactly why it sold out so fast.
Bottom Line
Set 72153 is a landmark release: the first major LEGO Pokemon collaboration, built to a scale and quality that matches LEGO’s best display-focused Icons sets. If you can find one at retail price, it is a strong buy both as a display piece and as a likely long-term collectible given how quickly it disappeared from shelves. Keep checking restock alerts — patience is the name of the game with this one.
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