Thousands of fan designs have been cut down to a final five. LEGO has officially narrowed its Pokemon Trading Card Game contest to a small group of elite finalists. These five remaining candidates emerged from a massive global pool of original submissions. The competition aims to produce the company's first-ever Pokemon TCG set by integrating bricks with existing card game mechanics. Now, the power to decide which set reaches production is in your hands. You can influence the outcome by casting a ballot on the LEGO Ideas platform. Your choice determines which specific design actually hits store shelves.
The five finalists revealed
LEGO has narrowed its Pokemon Trading Card Game contest down to five designs. These finalists represent the best of thousands of original submissions. The company is now working to create its first-ever Pokemon TCG set[1].
These five candidates survived a massive selection process. The original competition drew in thousands of entries from builders worldwide. Now, only these five specific designs remain in the running. Each project aims to create a dynamic set[1] that integrates with the existing card game mechanics.
A new way to build
The designs focus on more than just static models. These finalists propose interactive features that link the bricks to the cards. Some builders focused on stadium-style arenas. Others designed displays specifically scaled to hold physical trading cards.
This contest is hosted on the LEGO Ideas platform[2]. This platform allows creators to share their work with a global audience. The current phase moves the power from the designers to the public.
Every design in the final five is now officially in the public voting phase[2]. This stage is critical. The community will decide which of these five finalists[1] actually moves toward production.
Your choice determines which set hits the shelves. The final winner will be the design that captures the most support during this live vote.
Casting your ballot is simple
Voting for your favourite design requires only a few minutes of your time. You can find the active contest on the LEGO Ideas platform[2] right now.
First, head to the official site. You will likely need to create or sign in to a LEGO account to register your choice. Once you are logged in, you can browse the finalists and select the one you want to see in stores.
There is no cost to participate
Your vote is a digital signal to the company. It carries no financial burden but holds significant weight. You are simply choosing which of the five candidates receives your support.
Your choice carries real power
Each fan can vote for one of the five candidates to determine which set will be offered for sale. Fans can vote for one[1] of the finalists to decide the winner.
This isn't just a popularity contest. Your input directly influences LEGO's production decisions. By participating, you help decide which piece of Pokemon history actually reaches the shelves.
Don't wait too long to act. The window for the fan vote is now live[2], but the opportunity will not last forever. If you want a specific design to exist, you must submit your support before the deadline passes.
The road to production
Winning the vote is only the first step. A high vote count triggers a formal review by the LEGO Ideas platform[2]. LEGO must then evaluate the design for manufacturing feasibility and safety standards.
If a set passes this review, the wait for a physical product is long. Most projects on this platform take between 12 and 18 months to reach store shelves. This timeline includes testing, part sourcing, and packaging design.
Fans cannot expect a release next month. The process requires significant engineering to ensure the bricks are durable and functional.
The cost of waiting
Missing the current voting deadline carries a heavy price. There is no guarantee of a second chance for these specific designs. If the window closes without a clear winner, these concepts may sit idle for years.
New contest cycles are rare and unpredictable. For collectors, the stakes are clear. If you want a specific design to exist, you must act before the deadline passes. Voting now is the only way to ensure your favourite concept moves toward production.
Success depends on momentum. These community-driven platforms rely on early, concentrated bursts of support to signal demand. A sudden surge in votes tells LEGO that the market is ready.
The window for the fan vote is now live. If you want a specific design to exist, you must submit your support before the deadline passes. Voting now is the only way to ensure your favourite concept moves toward production.
