As a series, Pokémon has shown time and time again that they're willing to return to Kanto at any time. In 2026, one of the biggest releases for Pokémon was the porting of FireRed and LeafGreen, amid other Kanto celebrations for the series' 30th anniversary. Pikachu is undoubtedly going to show up as often as possible as the core mascot, but other first-generation Pokémon are making appearances on a constant basis.
It also helps that the first generation of games remains the highest-selling overall, outperforming the competition by roughly five million units. Right below it are Sword and Shield, followed by Scarlet and Violet, highlighting the power of newer generations of fans and the strong install base of the Nintendo Switch.
Of course, we're set for another return to Kanto this year. On X, the next official 2026 Pokémon release has been revealed, and it's great news for Kanto fans.
As leaked by @got.cooped on Instagram, it looks like the next LEGO set for Pokémon is going to be "Charizard vs. Jolteon." Designed for ages 8+ (so it's not an 18+ collector set), the 751-piece set is part of the "Smart Play" line and features a combat...
