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Lego Pokémon Smart Play hands-on: A better way to build, train and battle

Engadget • Thu, 30 Jul 2026

With its latest Smart Play sets, Lego managed put its own spin on one of the world's most popular franchises.

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With its latest Smart Play sets, Lego managed put its own spin on one of the world's most popular franchises.

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With its latest Smart Play sets, Lego managed put its own spin on one of the world's most popular franchises.

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