LEGO released its first-ever Pokémon sets earlier this year, and they all look fantastic. I myself had the chance to build LEGO Eevee and it’s one of my favorite sets I’ve ever built. But since it’s still a relatively new theme, the official sets barely even scratch the surface of the Kanto Pokédex.
Thankfully, fans have been looking for alternative ways to build Pokémon LEGO sets for years now. Some of these MOCs (My Own Creations) are absolute abominations, but every once in a while you get a really cool build like LEGO Cubone.
This version of Cubone is made up entirely of pieces from the 3-in-1 Cute Animals: Playful Puppy set that was released back in January. These 3-in-1 LEGO sets are designed to be built into a total of three different things, so they are often a great source of inspiration among the Rebrickable community. This alternative build uses a total of 297 pieces of the 336 set, so there are still a few pieces leftover. The version in the image above was created by MOC Designer CG_valphalk, and you can purchase the full instructions for $15 at Rebrickable to learn how to build it yourself.
Cute Animals: Playful Puppy Dog
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Like any alternative build, it’s not perfect, but that doesn’t make it any less adorable. It’s also pretty cheap to build yourself all things considered. The instructions are $15, but the actual set itself is only $23.99 at Amazon right now. So you can put the whole thing together yourself for $38.99, which is quite a bit cheaper than any of the official Pokémon sets.
This also isn’t the only version of Cubone you can even build with this set. The designer on Rebrickable mentions that they were inspired by a Japanese X post where someone had transformed the puppy set into a smaller Cubone. This version of the build has instructions you can find for free on YouTube.
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いたずらっ子ワンちゃん🐶を組み換えて
こどくポケモンの「カラカラ」を作りました🤭この子といえばシオンタウンのイベントが思い出されますが、ガルーラとの関係も気になる所です🤔
実はクリボー作製前から作る予定でした😆(↓続く)#レゴ #LEGO#ポケモン #pokemon#カラカラ #Cubone pic.twitter.com/NkDjenfg57
— M.Rosso (@Rosso41167) March 30, 2026
Leaks Suggest an Official LEGO Cubone Is Coming
If you love the idea of a LEGO Cubone set, but would rather wait for an official version, the good news is that you likely won’t have to wait long. The most recent LEGO Pokémon leaks suggest that there’s a Cubone vs. Gengar Ghost Challenge set coming in August this year. The set is rumored to include the new Smart Play technology LEGO incorporated into its Star Wars sets earlier this year.
Jacob Kienlen is a Senior Audience Development Strategist and Writer for IGN. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, he has considered the Northwest his home for his entire life. With a bachelor’s degree in communication and 10 years of professional writing experience, his expertise is spread across a variety of different pop culture topics — from TV series to books, LEGO Sets, and the latest Pokémon games.
