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With Black Friday rapidly approaching, the holiday gift buying season is pretty much here. LEGO sets make great gifts for crafty people of all ages, and Pokémon sets are some of the most popular. That can make them difficult to find, with hobby stores and other small shops not having enough stock to keep up with demand.
You probably think of Best Buy as a place to get video games, TVs, laptops, and other electronics, but it’s actually a great option for Pokémon merch and collectibles. That includes LEGO sets, and Best Buy has become an ideal spot to get them thanks to massive stock, a variety of options at different price points, purchase and pick-up flexibility, and seasonal sales.
The Best Ability Is Availability
We can all relate to the annoyance of getting excited to buy an awesome gift, only to discover it instantly sold out. You have to deal with this a lot with smaller retailers during the holiday season, since they simply don’t have the inventory space. They’re forced to limit what they keep in stock, which means they can’t carry much variety and the most popular items sell out quickly.
Best Buy doesn’t have those same limitations. It has more than 1,000 stores and dozens of distribution centers across America, meaning it doesn’t have to skimp on supply because of limited physical space. That also means it can carry a really wide variety of items, including newly released LEGO sets, giving you a bunch of different buying options.
When it comes to Pokémon LEGO sets, variety is particularly important because they appeal to a wide range of ages, experience levels, and budgets. Some people are pro-level LEGO builders and want the most intricate and complicated sets. Others prefer a simpler, easier building experience or are looking to introduce their kids to LEGO for the first time.
Best Buy carries several options on both ends of that spectrum and everything in between. For example, the Pikachu and Poké Ball Set has more than 2,000 pieces and you can change the ears and limbs for a battle pose or resting stance. Meanwhile, the SMART Play: Berry Bash with Bulbasaur and Bidoof has significantly fewer pieces and interactive elements that make it great for kids, and it’s only $19.99.
Convenience Is King
Convenience can mean different things to different people. For some, the height of convenience is being able to buy something with a few clicks online and get it shipped to your door. For others, it’s being able to order something and go pick it up in person in as little as an hour. Well, Best Buy has options for both of those people.
Search pages and individual item pages on the Best Buy website or app will clearly show you how long it will take to get the item you’re looking for through both shipping and in-store pickup. You can specify the store you want to pick up from, make sure it’s in stock, and easily reserve it.
Many Best Buy stores also have curbside pickup, so you don’t even have to go all the way into the store. You just pull into a marked parking space, confirm your spot in the app, and an employee will bring your item out to you. It’s a great way to get what you need without having to wait in line.
If you don’t want to deal with in-person crowds, especially during the hectic Black Friday season, then you can skip all that and just order something to ship to your home. Delivery is always secure, and there’s even same-day delivery on many items. The website and app clearly display the date you’ll get your item by, so if you’re buying a holiday gift, there’s no guesswork about whether it’ll arrive in time.
Everyone Loves a Sale
Best Buy always offers big sales for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas, and this year is no different. In fact, Best Buy already announced its 2026 Holiday sales’ schedule of when its deals will roll out. It starts with Early Black Friday and Doorbusters from Nov. 6–19, Black Friday Deals from Nov. 19–28, and a Cyber Monday Sale on Nov. 29-30. And there’s a Last-Minute Christmas Sale from Dec. 18–24.
If you get a paid membership to My Best Buy Plus, you can also get additional deals and benefits. It costs $29.99 per year and comes with members-only prices on certain products, an extended return window, and free expedited shipping. Plus, you’ll be able to access pre-orders on certain items before the general public.
We don’t know what exactly will be marked down as part of each sale, but we do know there are always some great finds and this is the best time to buy. The IGN Deals team will have boots on the ground covering the greatest Best Buy deals, just like we did last year. But it pays to be prepared ahead of time for when these deals will launch, so you can pounce on them.
It All Adds Up
All of these details combine to make Best Buy an excellent place to start when you’re looking for Pokémon LEGO sets. There are a ton of options to choose from, you can find something that fits whatever your budget is, you have the convenience of choosing between shipping or in-store pickup, and there are bound to be some good deals this holiday season.
So whether you’re an avid collector looking for any sets you don’t have, you want to get a gift for a loved one who’s an expert LEGO builder, or you want to introduce your kids to the magic of LEGO, you should check out what Best Buy has to offer.
