If LEGO Star Wars’ Millennium Falcon is any indication, I’m sure the best bet is to buy this LEGO Pokemon set and do it now

LEGO revealed its new Pokemon sets just two days ago, and while this is only part of what this massive collaboration will entail, the three sets showcased so far are a good indication of what to expect from 2026 and the future. The three sets are dedicated to Pikachu and a Poke Ball, Eevee, and Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise. Theoretically, this would be a great lineup to start with and secure both hype and sales, but reception has been mixed so far. Between the Pikachu not being on par with other LEGO products in terms of quality and the Kanto starters set being very expensive, LEGO Pokemon didn’t start on the right foot.

Regardless of how you may feel about the new LEGO Pokemon sets so far, there is a good, layered reason why you should buy one of them, and it all starts with an entirely different collaboration: Star Wars. LEGO Star Wars sets for 2026 are among the most hyped of the bunch, continuing a long tradition of LEGO and Star Wars collaborating on big, beloved releases. One of the oldest and most expensive is the nearly $5,000 2007 Millennium Falcon, and before you point out that there is currently a Millennium Falcon set in the official LEGO shop for $850, they are different beasts. And that expensive 2007 Millennium Falcon set is precisely why you should get your Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise Pokemon set sooner rather than later.

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The UCS Millennium Falcon LEGO set, number 10179, first debuted in 2007 after a series of successful and beloved products themed after the iconic Star Wars LEGO starship, to the point that the brick-building Danish brand now has an entire website page dedicated to the history of the Millennium Falcon in LEGO. The Ultimate Collector’s Millennium Falcon set from 2007 came out to an astonishing $499 for 5,197 pieces, including rotating and extendable parts. However, the set is nearly impossible to get nowadays, and you have to fork out between $4,000 and $5,000 for it, if not more.

If You Want Maximum Value For Your Buck When Purchasing LEGO Pokemon, You Have to Act Fast

So, what has the Millennium Falcon set to do with LEGO Pokemon in 2026? The answer is layered:

• LEGO’s Pokemon collaboration is one of its biggest yet, both in terms of hype and scale, and even bigger than LEGO Star Wars. This means that the products will inevitably be targeted by scalpers and investors, all while becoming a must-have for the millions of Pokemon fans around the world.
• The Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise LEGO set is arguably comparable to the Millennium Falcon in terms of size and price, and while it may not be limited to a few thousand copies given the popularity of Pokemon and, specifically, Kanto starters, it’s likely to become less and less easy to find or affordable in the future. This means that, if it’s true that history repeats itself, the Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise set may become much more expensive in a few years, possibly reaching $2,000 or more in value by 2030.
  • Although the Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise set may be print-to-demand, I’m not sure LEGO anticipates the hype around these in full, especially with Pokemon’s 30th anniversary being this year. There may be months without this set being available, or at least hiccups in production and delivery.
• Purchasing the Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise set makes you eligible to get the rarest LEGO Pokemon set of 2026 — Kanto Region Badge Collection. This set comprises the eight Gym Badges from the Kanto region, complete with a display, all built with LEGO bricks. Since the only way to obtain this set is as a gift when purchasing the new Kanto starters set, and since this gift is only available while supplies last (with the set already sold out at this stage, though it may return shortly), it’s very likely to become completely unavailable in the near future. This set will also have a big value of its own on the second-hand market in the future, so the best bet is to get the Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise set now to also secure the Kanto Badges (if your region still has it in stock).

Is LEGO Pokemon’s Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise Set Worth It?

Much like the 10179 LEGO Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon set became a staple for collectors, so too may the Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise set over time. It’s also worth noting that this set is the 8th largest LEGO set ever at 6,838 pieces, and while it’s not among the most expensive LEGO sets in history, it may very well reach that status in just a few years.

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So, if you’re on the fence about getting it, do yourself a favor and do it before the Kanto Region Badge Collection becomes unavailable everywhere, as that too may quickly become a collector’s item and be worth a few grand on its own. This is especially true since scalpers are already reselling the LEGO Pokemon Kanto Badges set online for hundreds of dollars.