LEGO Emperor Palpatine Minifigure
Specifications
| Theme | Star Wars |
|---|---|
| Known variants | 10 |
| Sets | 15 |
| First appearance | 2000 |
| Last appearance | 2026 |
| Reference | fig-002517 |
The LEGO minifigure Emperor Palpatine has 10 recorded variants and appears in 15 sets, from 2000 to 2026. Below you'll find each version, the boxes that contain it and the smallest set to get it.
Themes most represented among these sets: Star Wars (14), Seasonal (1).
6 of the variants exist in only one set. The most widespread, Emperor Palpatine, Tan Skin (19888 Cape), is found in 3 sets. The most recent version, Emperor Palpatine (SMART Play), dates from 2026.
The smallest set to get Emperor Palpatine
The smallest set that contains Emperor Palpatine is 3340 Star Wars #1 - Sith Minifig Pack (2000): 30 pieces. At the other end of the scale, the largest, 75419 Death Star (2025), has 9,031 pieces.
| Set | Year | Pieces | Minifigs in the box |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3340 Star Wars #1 - Sith Minifig Pack | 2000 | 30 | 3 |
| 7200 Final Duel I | 2002 | 32 | 2 |
| 7166 Imperial Shuttle | 2001 | 238 | 4 |
| 75183 Darth Vader Transformation | 2017 | 290 | 6 |
| 75366 Star Wars Advent Calendar 2023 | 2023 | 320 | 8 |
| 7264 Imperial Inspection | 2005 | 379 | 10 |
Characters that accompany Emperor Palpatine
Characters most often found in the same boxes as Emperor Palpatine, with the number of sets they share.
| Character | Shared sets | |
|---|---|---|
| Darth Vader | 11 | |
| Royal Guard | 8 | |
| Luke Skywalker | 7 | |
| Stormtrooper | 4 | |
| Astromech Droid | 3 | |
| Han Solo | 3 | |
| Obi-Wan Kenobi | 3 | |
| Chewbacca | 3 |
All known variants
- Emperor Palpatine, Tan Skin (19888 Cape)fig-002517 · 2016-2017 · In 3 sets
Emperor Palpatine - Tan Head, Capefig-013742 · 2023-2025 · In 2 sets
Emperor Palpatine, Light Bluish Gray Skin, Black Handsfig-003852 · 2008-2010 · In 2 sets
Emperor Palpatine, Yellow Skinfig-003518 · 2001-2002 · In 2 sets
Emperor Palpatine (SMART Play)fig-017461 · 2026 · In 1 set
Emperor Palpatine - Christmas Sweaterfig-014273 · 2023 · In 1 set
Emperor Palpatine, Light Bluish Gray Skinfig-003673 · 2005 · In 1 set
Emperor Palpatine, Tan Skin (50231 Cape)fig-002684 · 2015 · In 1 set
Emperor Palpatine, Tan Skin, Open Hood (19888 Cape)fig-010302 · 2020 · In 1 set
Emperor Palpatine, Yellow Skin, Black Handsfig-010430 · 2000 · In 1 set
Emperor Palpatine over the years
Number of sets containing Emperor Palpatine by five-year period, and variants that first appeared during the period.
| Period | Sets | New variants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-2004 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2005-2009 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2010-2014 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2015-2019 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2020-2024 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2025-2026 | 2 | 1 |
Sets containing this minifigure
75427 Throne Room Duel & A-Wing2026 · 962 pieces
75419 Death Star2025 · 9,031 pieces
75352 Emperor's Throne Room Diorama2023 · 807 pieces
75366 Star Wars Advent Calendar 20232023 · 320 pieces
75291 Death Star Final Duel2020 · 775 pieces
75183 Darth Vader Transformation2017 · 290 pieces
75185 Tracker I2017 · 557 pieces
75159 Death Star2016 · 4,024 pieces
75093 Death Star Final Duel2015 · 724 pieces
8096 Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle2010 · 592 pieces
10188 Death Star2008 · 3,807 pieces
7264 Imperial Inspection2005 · 379 pieces
7200 Final Duel I2002 · 32 pieces
7166 Imperial Shuttle2001 · 238 pieces
3340 Star Wars #1 - Sith Minifig Pack2000 · 30 pieces
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include the Emperor Palpatine minifigure?
The Emperor Palpatine minifigure appears in 15 recorded LEGO sets, between 2000 and 2026.
How many variants of the LEGO minifigure Emperor Palpatine are there?
Emperor Palpatine: 10 recorded variants, in 15 sets.
Which LEGO theme does Emperor Palpatine belong to?
Emperor Palpatine belongs to the LEGO Star Wars theme.
What is the most recent set with Emperor Palpatine?
The most recent recorded set with this minifigure is 75427 Throne Room Duel & A-Wing (2026).
What is the smallest LEGO set with the minifigure Emperor Palpatine?
3340 Star Wars #1 - Sith Minifig Pack (2000): 30 pieces. It is the smallest of all the sets that contain Emperor Palpatine.
What is the most widespread variant of Emperor Palpatine?
Emperor Palpatine, Tan Skin (19888 Cape) (fig-002517), found in 3 sets.
Which characters most often accompany Emperor Palpatine?
Darth Vader, Royal Guard and Luke Skywalker, based on the sets where they appear together.