LEGO‘s upcoming Rayquaza set will reportedly be significantly smaller than initial leaks suggested, according to a recent report from a trusted source. Although earlier claims about its overall size are still believed to have been accurate, new information suggests the model may mark another case of a brick-built base dominating a LEGO set’s piece count.
The Danish toymaker’s licensed Pokemon line is still early in its run, with its first products originally launching at the tail end of February 2026. Even so, the theme is already starting to split between display models and interactive playsets. Underlining that trend, the newly revealed second LEGO Pokemon wave focuses on the company’s nascent Smart Play platform rather than traditional brick-built models. While fan favorites such as Pikachu and Charizard are featured across both types of sets, popular legendaries are expected to follow suit shortly. One such model, a sizable Rayquaza set believed to have a four-digit piece count, has been mentioned in numerous leaks dating back to early 2026.
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LEGO Rayquaza Set Rumored to Include Large Sky Pillar at the Expense of Pokemon Size
According to a new report from the Brick Tap community, a “large amount” of the rumored Rayquaza set’s 1,083 pieces will reportedly be used to build the top of Sky Pillar and the surrounding clouds, which function as a display stand. The source also reiterated recent leaks about the first LEGO Pokemon Rayquaza set, stating that the model will include a Zinnia minifigure with a printed Mega Stone accessory, but will not feature a Mega Rayquaza alternate build. That context changes how the earlier leak may be interpreted. A 1,083-piece count initially made the model sound like a fairly substantial standalone Rayquaza build, but the reported Sky Pillar construction suggests the Pokemon itself could be much more modest in size once the base is taken into account.
The rumored 72168 Rayquaza would not be the company’s first recent set whose display structure accounts for a significant share of the build. Earlier this year, the LEGO Icons-series 11389 Project Hail Mary similarly devoted a notable portion of its pieces to the stand needed to present the spacecraft in flight, making the base a central element of the finished model rather than a minor accessory.
Several other recent and upcoming LEGO sets follow a similar design approach. 42221 NASA Artemis Space Launch System, 72152 Pikachu and Poke Ball, 76968 Dinosaur Fossils: Tyrannosaurus rex, 21350 Jaws, and (to a lesser extent) 10331 Kingfisher Bird models all rely on substantial stands, scenery, or environmental bases to complete their presentation.
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LEGO collectors have long been divided on sets with elaborate stands. Some fans see such builds as annoying and frustrating, positing that they can feel like filler when the main model is smaller than expected. Others argue that large stands can work well, treating them as another avenue for creative expression. Where the rumored 72168 Rayquaza falls on that spectrum should become clear soon, as the frequently leaked set is expected to launch on August 1.
