LEGO Pokémon: First Paper Bags revealed – fans like them, except for the Poké Balls

With the new LEGO Pokémon sets launching on August 1, 2026, one of the biggest collaborations in the world of construction toys is about to begin. After LEGO unveiled the first official SMART Play sets in early June – products that place a much stronger emphasis on play features than regular LEGO sets – the first two accompanying LEGO Pokémon Paper Bags have now surfaced as well. There are also new details about the promotional set Ditto as Squirtle: Movie Night.

LEGO has not officially announced the Paper Bags yet, but the most important details have already appeared on retailer websites. The Premier Ball (30729) consists of 46 pieces and is designed as a small display model. The Trainer Supplies (30730) set includes 56 pieces, including a miniature Premier Ball, a Poké Ball, target markers and Pokémon snacks. So far, there are no signs of SMART Play features or Smart Tags in either set.

The idea of small, affordable Pokémon sets is being well received by fans on Reddit. Users jokingly refer to the models as the “Premier Cube” and “Pokébox,” as they look much more angular than their counterparts from the games and anime. Some suspect that LEGO deliberately chose this blockier look so the Paper Bags fit better with the overall design language of the SMART Play range.

Free Ditto set

The new details about the 185-piece set Ditto as Squirtle: Movie Night are also interesting. The set is listed in the European LEGO Store, but is currently not available. In the US, it is being offered through the Pokémon Center as a free gift with purchases of Pokémon SMART Play sets worth at least $130. It remains unclear whether the Ditto set will be sold separately in Europe or later become available as a promotional giveaway there as well.