LEGO 72166 Cubone and Gengar's Spooky Showdown: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	72166
Release year	2026
Piece count	782
Minifigures	0
Theme	Pokémon
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Pokémon set 72166, “Cubone and Gengar's Spooky Showdown”, depicts a confrontation between Cubone and Gengar. It belongs to the Pokémon theme, is listed for 2026, and contains 782 pieces.

The model focuses on two recognizable Pokémon and frames them in a direct showdown. Cubone and Gengar have clearly different visual identities, giving the set a defined subject even without a separately described location or vehicle.

This set can serve as a play scene, a display model, or a character focused addition to a Pokémon collection. Within the theme, it is best understood as a self contained scene built around two Pokémon rather than a broader setting.

Inventory of set 72166

The inventory of set 72166 lists 782 pieces, spare parts excluded: 286 different lots (one shape in one color) for 191 part shapes.

Colors of set 72166

Main color: dark purple, making up 30% of the parts, followed by white (13%) and black (11%).

Color	Parts	Share
Dark Purple	233	30%
White	102	13%
Black	89	11%
Light Bluish Gray	88	11%
Dark Bluish Gray	72	9.2%
Medium Nougat	44	5.6%
Red	26	3.3%
Tan	23	2.9%
Dark Pink	16	2%
Dark Red	14	1.8%
Other colors (16)	75	9.6%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	150	19%
Bricks Curved	95	12%
Bricks Sloped	76	9.7%
Plates Special	72	9.2%
Bricks	69	8.8%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	52	6.6%

Most common parts in set 72166

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 2 x 3 3021	Dark Purple	18
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 1 2/3 7527	Dark Purple	15
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Dark Purple	13
Brick Sloped Double 45° 1 x 1 35464	Dark Purple	12
Technic Plate 2 x 4 [3 Holes] 3709	Dark Purple	12
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 Triple with Inside Stud Holder 15571	Dark Purple	11
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] 15672	Dark Purple	10
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 36841	Dark Purple	10
Plate 1 x 1 3024	White	9
Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062	Red	9

173 of the 191 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 72166

10 part shapes in set 72166 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. The table lists 8. Counting colors, 25 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Brick Round, Curved Triple 1 x 3 x 1, Black Print 7906pr0002	Yellow
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) with White Half Oval (Toe) print 54200pr0038	Medium Nougat
Brick Round Curved 1 x 1 x 1 Quarter Dome with Black Diamond Shape Print 5848pr0001	White
Tile 2 x 6 with Red Eyes, Angry print 69729pr0094	Dark Purple
Tile Special 2 x 2 with SMART Tag with Leaves and Hit Target Print 102349pr0030	Red
Tile Special 2 x 2 with SMART Tag with '#0104' Cubone Print 102349pr0031	Red
Tile Special 2 x 2 with SMART Tag with '#0094' Gengar Print 102349pr0028	Red
Tile Special 2 x 2 with SMART Tag with Temple with Columns Print 102349pr0029	Red

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 72166 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 72166 within its line

With 782 pieces, set 72166 ranks #6 out of 26 Pokémon sets in our database, which have an average of 732 parts. Among the 558 sets released in 2026, it ranks #150.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 72166 Cubone and Gengar's Spooky Showdown have?

LEGO set 72166 Cubone and Gengar's Spooky Showdown has 782 pieces. It was released in 2026 as part of the Pokémon theme.

What year was LEGO set 72166 released?

Set 72166 Cubone and Gengar's Spooky Showdown was released in 2026 and belongs to the Pokémon theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 72166?

LEGO set 72166 Cubone and Gengar's Spooky Showdown does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 72166?

The instructions for LEGO set 72166 Cubone and Gengar's Spooky Showdown can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 72166.

What is the main color of LEGO set 72166?

Dark purple, with 233 out of 782 pieces, or 30%. Next come white (13%) and black (11%).

How many different parts does set 72166 contain?

Set 72166 has 286 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 191 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 2 x 3 in dark purple, with 18 copies.

Does LEGO set 72166 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 10 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Brick Round, Curved Triple 1 x 3 x 1, Black Print.

Which Pokémon are featured in the set?

The set features Cubone and Gengar as the central characters in a spooky showdown scene.