LEGO Set 72156 Trainer's Buggy Adventure with Squirtle

Specifications

Set number	72156
Release year	2026
Piece count	320
Minifigures	0
Theme	Pokémon
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 72156, Trainer's Buggy Adventure with Squirtle, depicts a trainer adventure with a buggy and Squirtle in the Pokémon theme. Listed for 2026, it contains 320 pieces and belongs to LEGO’s range based on the Pokémon licence.

Trainer's Buggy Adventure with Squirtle links a trainer vehicle with the Pokémon setting. The buggy gives the model a clear play context, while Squirtle identifies the specific Pokémon focus. Within the Pokémon theme, it can be understood as a compact adventure scene rather than a standalone character model.

Set 72156 contains 320 pieces.

The subject makes the set suitable for play, especially vehicle based scenarios, while still offering a defined display focus for a Pokémon collection. Among sets in the same theme, it fits as a companion to models that present individual Pokémon, accessories or trainer oriented scenes.

Inventory of set 72156

The inventory of set 72156 lists 320 pieces, spare parts excluded: 142 different lots (one shape in one color) for 115 part shapes. The box also contains 14 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 72156

Main color: white, making up 15% of the parts, followed by blue (14%) and bright light blue (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	49	15%
Blue	45	14%
Bright Light Blue	40	12%
Light Bluish Gray	35	11%
Black	31	9.7%
Trans-Light Blue	20	6.2%
Red	19	5.9%
Dark Bluish Gray	16	5%
Trans-Orange	14	4.4%
Bright Light Yellow	13	4.1%
Other colors (13)	37	12%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	66	21%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	40	12%
Bricks Round and Cones	35	11%
Bricks Curved	26	8.1%
Plates Special	24	7.5%
Tiles Round and Curved	22	6.9%

Most common parts in set 72156

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Blue	10
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Orange	8
Tile Round 1 x 1 98138	Trans-Light Blue	8
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 15068	Blue	7
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Light Bluish Gray	7
Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062	Red	7
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Blue	6
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Bright Light Blue	6
Brick Round Corner, Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Quarter Circle With 1 x 1 Bottom Cutout 5852	Blue	6
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Black	5

100 of the 115 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 72156

4 part shapes in set 72156 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Brick Round, Curved 4 x 4 with Squirtle Face, Red/Black Eyes, Open Mouth, Dark Pink Tongue print 7521pr0005	Bright Light Blue
Tile Special 2 x 2 with SMART Tag with Go Kart Car Print 102349pr0050	Red
Tile Special 2 x 2 with SMART Tag with '#0007' Squirtle Print 102349pr0049	Red
Sticker Sheet for Set 72156-1 10116746

Rebuilding set 72156 from another set

Share of the parts of set 72156 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
40887 Ditto as Squirtle: Movie Night	27%	185	2026

No similarly sized set goes above 27%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 72156 within its line

With 320 pieces, set 72156 ranks #14 out of 26 Pokémon sets in our database, which have an average of 732 parts. Among the 558 sets released in 2026, it ranks #304. That is less than half the average Pokémon set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 72156 Trainer's Buggy Adventure with Squirtle have?

LEGO set 72156 Trainer's Buggy Adventure with Squirtle has 320 pieces. It was released in 2026 as part of the Pokémon theme.

What year was LEGO set 72156 released?

Set 72156 Trainer's Buggy Adventure with Squirtle was released in 2026 and belongs to the Pokémon theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 72156?

LEGO set 72156 Trainer's Buggy Adventure with Squirtle does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 72156?

The instructions for LEGO set 72156 Trainer's Buggy Adventure with Squirtle can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 72156.

What is the main color of LEGO set 72156?

White, with 49 out of 320 pieces, or 15%. Next come blue (14%) and bright light blue (12%).

How many different parts does set 72156 contain?

Set 72156 has 142 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 115 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in blue, with 10 copies.

Does LEGO set 72156 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 4 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Brick Round, Curved 4 x 4 with Squirtle Face, Red/Black Eyes, Open Mouth, Dark Pink Tongue print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 72156?

Set 40887 Ditto as Squirtle: Movie Night, released in 2026: it supplies 27%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.