Christmas is coming, and the same question is on the minds of Trainer families everywhere: what goes under the tree? Good news: the Pokémon lineup has never been so broad as in this 30th anniversary year. LEGO bricks, trading cards, Nintendo Switch 2 games: there is something for every age and every budget.
To help you choose, the PF team has sorted the best gifts by budget, then by profile. All prices listed are official recommended prices (LEGO.com, Nintendo eShop, Pokémon TCG recommended prices) noted in early November 2026: in stores, they may vary in either direction.
Under €20: small gifts that hit the spot
On a small budget, two product families lead the pack: Pokémon TCG products and the smallest LEGO boxes. For a child aged 6 to 8, a first LEGO set is often an excellent introduction.
- LEGO
Jigglypuff‘s Concert (72159), €14.99: the smallest set in the range, 88 pieces, ages 7 and up. - LEGO Charmander and Geodude’s Cave Battle (72157), €19.99: 198 pieces, ages 6 and up. It pits
Charmander against 
Geodude. - LEGO Bulbasaur and Bidoof’s Berry Delight (72155), €19.99: 240 pieces, ages 7 and up, featuring
Bulbasaur and 
Bidoof around a berry tree. - 30th Anniversary 2-Booster Blister, €11.99: two booster packs, a promo card and a coin.
- 30th Anniversary Sticker Collection, €16.99: three booster packs, a promo card and a sticker sheet.
- 30th Anniversary Poster Collection, €19.99: three booster packs, three promo cards and a large double-sided poster.
- Espeon-ex and Umbreon-ex Battle Decks, €19.99 each: ready-to-play decks led by
Espeon and 
Umbreon, perfect for learning the rules as a pair.
Be aware that the LEGO SMART Play sets in this budget are “compatible” sets: they do not include a SMART Brick. They are great to build and play with on their own, but the sounds and reactions only come with an all-in-one set (see below). On the card side, our guide Booster, blister, Elite Trainer Box: which Pokémon TCG product should you buy? details the price per booster of each product.
Finally, the McDonald’s Pokémon Happy Meal arrives in France in November, with 15 toys and cards: enough to keep the youngest busy while waiting for the big day. All the details are in our dedicated article.
€20 to €50: the heart of Santa’s sack
This is the richest price range. It lets you give a proper LEGO set to build, a generous TCG product or video game content.
| Gift | Recommended price | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| LEGO Squirtle‘s Adventure with the Trainer’s Buggy (72156) | €29.99 | Ages 7 and up, 320 pieces |
| LEGO Battle of Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly (72158) | €34.99 | Ages 8 and up, the Paldea starters |
| LEGO Mythical Mew Drone Search (72161) | €49.99 | Ages 8 and up, 429 pieces |
| 30th Anniversary Poké Box | €24.99 | 4 booster packs and a promo card |
| 30th Anniversary 6-Booster Bundle | €35.99 | Booster-opening fans |
| Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension (DLC) | €29.99 | Players who already own Z-A |
| Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass | €34.99 | Players who already own Pokopia |
Downloadable content makes for slightly unusual gifts: it doesn’t come in a box, and it requires the base game. The simplest solution remains a Nintendo eShop card, available in stores. The 
Mew set (72161), with its search drone and hidden Mythical Pokémon, is our favorite of the range for children aged 8 to 10.
Over €50: the big gifts
For kids: all-in-one LEGO SMART Play sets
The big novelty of 2026 is LEGO Pokémon sets compatible with the SMART Play system: thanks to a SMART Brick, the Pokémon react with sounds and lights. To enjoy this, you need an all-in-one set, which includes the Brick and its charger.
- Pikachu’s Training Hut (72164), €69.99: the best starting point, ages 6 and up, with one SMART Brick and 4 tags.
Pikachu is of course in it. - The Ultimate Battle: Charizard vs. Jolteon (72167), €119.99: two SMART Bricks for two-player fun, ages 8 and up.
Charizard faces off against 
Jolteon here. - Eevee and Lapras’ Treasure Hunt (72162), €59.99: a compatible set of 623 pieces, ages 8 and up, in which
Eevee and 
Lapras go on a treasure hunt. - Mewtwo’s Lab Escape (72163), €69.99: a 19 cm
Mewtwo and a Master Ball, ages 10 and up.
For adults and collectors: display models
LEGO has also thought of longtime fans with 18+ models designed for the display case. The most affordable is Eevee (72151, €59.99), a 587-piece posable figure. Next come 
Munchlax (72150, €69.99), an almost 29 cm 
Arcanine (72160, €99.99) and 
Rayquaza with its Zinnia minifigure (72168, €129.99).
For very big budgets, two centerpieces: Pikachu and Poké Ball (72152, €199.99, about 35 cm tall) and the iconic Trainer’s Poké Ball Moments (72154, €259.99, over 2,300 pieces). Find a presentation of each set in our overview of the LEGO Pokémon range.
For card collectors
The big event of the end of the year is Mega Evolution – Delta Reign, the expansion led by Mega Rayquaza-ex, which comes out on November 6. Its Elite Trainer Box, illustrated with Mega Rayquaza, is the ideal gift for a player: 9 booster packs, card sleeves, Energy cards, dice and a storage box. Since its French price has not been officially announced, expect the usual level for this range (€55.99 recommended for the 30th Anniversary box). Discover everything in Delta Reign and the history of Delta cards.
A few tips to avoid mistakes:
- A player will appreciate a Battle Deck or an Elite Trainer Box, which contains all the gear needed to play.
- A collector will prefer products with exclusive promo cards (Poster Collection, Poké Box) or a quality binder.
- Beware of counterfeits on marketplaces: buy from a reputable retailer and steer clear of prices that are too low.
- Don’t pay full price at launch: the inflated prices of the first few days often drop within a few weeks.
For Nintendo Switch 2 players
Three recent Pokémon games make excellent gifts, depending on the player’s profile. Prices listed: Nintendo eShop France.
- Pokémon Pokopia, €69.99 (Switch 2 only): the life simulation game in which you help Pokémon rebuild their world. Ideal for players who enjoy building and decorating. The expansion pass (€34.99) adds a new bubbly seabed area and, on December 9, the decoration update.
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A, €59.99 on Switch or €69.99 as the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: the adventure in Lumiose City and the return of Mega Evolution. Since October 29, a physical pack has combined the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Mega Dimension on a single card (our article); its price varies by retailer.
- Pokémon Champions, free: the competitive battle game, on Nintendo Switch and smartphones. No need to buy it as a gift, but an eShop card lets you buy the battle pass. Online competitions follow one another, like the one reserved for Mega Evolution in November.
For a child discovering the series, Pokopia is the gentlest choice: no battles, and a free-flowing pace. A teen who likes action and strategy will lean toward Z-A, where 
Hoopa is at the heart of Mega Dimension.
Release calendar until Christmas
Some gifts arrive at the last minute: here are the dates to note so you don’t miss anything.
- Since October 29: Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension physical pack.
- November 6: Mega Evolution – Delta Reign goes on sale in stores.
- November: Pokémon Happy Meal at McDonald’s in France (exact date not announced).
- November 16 to December 1: free “Apples for Applin” event in Pokémon Pokopia, featuring
Applin and its evolutions. - December 9: the decoration update, the second part of the Pokémon Pokopia expansion pass.
And if you are aiming for an imported item, such as the Pokémon Center Winter Night Sky collection (our presentation), order early: delivery times get longer in December.
Key takeaways
- Under €20: a small LEGO set (from €14.99) or a 30th Anniversary TCG product.
- €20 to €50: a LEGO set to build, a Poké Box or a DLC (Mega Dimension, Pokopia pass).
- Over €50: an all-in-one LEGO SMART Play set for kids, a display model for adults, or a Switch 2 game.
- For card fans: the Delta Reign Elite Trainer Box, on sale since November 6.
With a little planning, Christmas 2026 can be the most Pokémon one ever. And you, what do you plan to give (or give yourself) this year?
Sources: LEGO.com (recommended prices), Nintendo eShop France, official Pokémon TCG website, TCG recommended prices noted by Journal du Geek.
