LEGO Pokemon SMART Play: Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly Battle (72158)
Our verdict · A self-contained build-and-play set that lands the Pokemon licence at an accessible price, with the tech in the bricks rather than on a screen.
Buy it if
You're shopping for a Pokemon-loving 8+ builder and want a complete gift with no follow-on spend.
Skip it if
The child is under 8 or has no interest in Pokemon.
Where to get it
LEGO Pokemon SMART Play: Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly Battle (72158)
From £30
Indicative price at the time of review.
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For a specific child aged 8+ who loves building and Pokemon, this is the pick — and its big advantage over the Toniebox is that it is a one-off gift with no ongoing content spend. It has 313 pieces and belongs to LEGO's new SMART Play line launched in 2026, where SMART Tags in the figures unlock responsive sounds and lights when used with compatible All-In-One sets, so the interactivity is screen-free and built into the play. It is buyable in the UK through the official Pokemon Center UK store and appears on Argos's Top 20 Christmas 2026 at an indicative £30, making it an accessible entry into SMART Play versus the £150 LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade also on Argos's list. The obvious limits are age and theme: the small parts and build complexity rule out under-8s, and the appeal leans heavily on being a Pokemon fan.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Combines hands-on construction with a top kids' licence
- Self-contained — no subscription or recurring content cost
- Screen-free interactivity via SMART Tags in the figures
Cons
- Not suitable for under-8s due to small parts and build complexity
- Appeal depends on the child liking Pokemon
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Tonies Toniebox Lite | 92/100 | From £60 (indicative) | overall |
| 2.LEGO Pokemon SMART Play: Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly Battle (72158)This pick | 89/100 | From £30 (indicative) | builders and older kids |
| 3.Little Live Pets My Magical Dragon Skye | 82/100 | From £55 (indicative) | interactive pet |
| 4.Primal Hatch Megalodon Hatching Egg Shark Toy | 81/100 | From £55 (indicative) | big reveal |
| 5.Chad Valley Wooden Classic Kitchen | 81/100 | From £30 (indicative) | value for toddlers |
Key facts
- Best for
- builders and older kids
- Typical cost
- From £30 (indicative)
- Age suitability
- 8+
- Pieces
- 313
- Range
- LEGO SMART Play (new for 2026)
- Interactivity
- SMART Tags trigger sounds and lights
- UK availability
- Pokemon Center UK; Argos
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 18 September 2026
- Updated
- 18 September 2026
- Last verified
- 18 September 2026
- Sources
- 9 sources
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