LEGO IDEAS is running an unique challenge in
Pokémon Trading Card Game Challenge: Build Your Card!
The Grand Prize Selection will see their build turned into a LEGO set! Builders are invited to craft their own brick-built Pokémon TCG card using LEGO bricks, elements, and pieces. Some tips are given by LEGO IDEAS below
1) 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!
2) 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 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.
The list of Pokemon allowed for this contest are
(no Shiny or regional variants other than those already in the list):
- Alolan Exeggutor
- Arceus (Normal-type)
- Ceruledge
- Chandelure
- Darkrai
- Dragonite
- Garchomp
- Gardevoir
- Gengar
- Giratina (Origin Forme)
- Greninja
- Gyarados
- Hawlucha
- Jigglypuff
- Joltik
- Lucario
- Luxray
- Machamp
- Meowth
- Metagross
- Mew
- Mewtwo
- Ninetales
- Rowlet
- Tinkaton
- Torterra
- Toxtricity (Amped Form)
- Tyranitar
- Wailord
- Zoroark
Information above is provided by THE LEGO GROUP.