LEGO Pokémon SMART Play Charmander and Geodude’s Cavern Clash 72157

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Product guide

LEGO Pokémon SMART Play Charmander and Geodude’s Cavern Clash 72157

LEGO Pokémon SMART Play Charmander and Geodude’s Cavern Clash 72157 is a 198-piece building set for ages 6 and up. Its cave-and-battle play includes two Pokémon figures and SMART Tags, but interactive lights and sounds require a separate SMART Brick.

At a glance

Build a cave scene with a crystal-search mission and a rock-smashing battle.
Includes Charmander and Geodude figures, each with a SMART Tag, according to the listing.
A lever breaks apart rocks to reveal a crystal. The set also describes swivelling Geodude, flying rocks and a disc shooter.
Designed for screen-free imaginative play. SMART Play lights and sounds require a separately sold SMART Brick.

Price

£14.99Save 17%

Reference price: ~~£17.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two Pokémon figures and a cave-play scenario give the set a clear role-play focus.
The rock-breaking lever and described moving play elements add hands-on actions beyond basic display building.
The listed 198-piece count and age guidance suit a modest build for children aged 6 and over.

Cons

The SMART Brick needed for the advertised interactive lights and sounds is not included and is sold only in separate All-in-One sets, according to the listing.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Identity
Brand	LEGO
Model	72157

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	26.2 x 14.1 x 6.1 centimetres
Weight listed	0.33 Kilograms
Assembly required	Yes

Materials and protection
Material listed	Plastic

Set details
Piece count	198
Recommended age	6 years and up
Colour	Multicolor
Educational objectives	Creative thinking, Emotional intelligence, Imagination development, Motor skills, Social skills

What to know before buying

The SMART Tags identify the Pokémon to a SMART Brick, but this set alone does not provide the Brick needed to activate the described lights and sounds. The listing says SMART Bricks are not sold as a standalone product.

What’s in the box

LEGO SMART Play: Charmander and Geodude’s Cavern Clash 72157Included
2 Pokémon figures: Charmander and GeodudeCheck selected pack
2 SMART TagsCheck selected pack

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Who is it for?

A good fit for

Children aged 6 and over who enjoy Pokémon characters, building and screen-free role-play.
Buyers looking for a compact themed gift with two figures and simple action-play features.

Less suited to

Shoppers expecting interactive lights and sounds to work from this set alone.
Anyone seeking a larger build or a set that includes its SMART Brick.

LEGO Pokémon SMART Play Charmander and Geodude’s Cavern Clash 72157 · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 147 ratings

5 stars77%77%
4 stars6%6%
3 stars7%7%
2 stars4%4%
1 star6%6%

The supplied evidence contains aggregate ratings but no customer-comment summary, so it does not establish specific praised features or reported problems. The rating distribution is mostly five-star, alongside ratings across the other star categories. This offers only a broad, mixed signal and cannot show whether buyers were satisfied with the build, the figures or the separate SMART Brick requirement.

Frequently asked questions

Does this set include the SMART Brick?

No. The listing says the SMART Brick is not included. It is required for the advertised interactive lights and sounds and is available in separately sold All-in-One sets.

Which figures are included?

The listing describes Charmander and Geodude, each with a SMART Tag.

What can children build and play with?

The set depicts a cave crystal-search mission and a battle. The listing describes a lever that breaks rocks apart, plus Geodude swivelling, sending rocks flying and launching a disc shooter.

What age is the set for?

The listing gives a recommended age of 6 years and up.