LEGO Trainer Supplies (30730): Worth ₹1,300?

Your wallet called. It's not happy about this Pokémon wave. The LEGO Trainer Supplies set (30730) is another addition to the SMART Play line, which sounds exciting, but this particular set is more about the journey than the destination. We're talking about accessories here, folks – items to aid your pretend Pokémon training. The biggest kicker? It doesn't actually contain any of those elusive SMART Tags.

LEGO sent this one over for review, and while it's a decent enough little polybag, it feels like a missed opportunity. The packaging itself showcases how the targets are meant to be used, with the Poké Balls being thrown at them. Clever photo editing or some seriously stuck-down photography backdrops, perhaps. The yellow strip on the bag hints at SMART Play, but there's no mention of it on the actual product. This makes sense, as this set doesn't interact with any SMART features. The instructions even wisely include a 'do not throw at faces' warning symbol on the finished Poké Balls. A nice LEGO-fication of the iconic warning.

Now, for the new bits. This set introduces three brand-new elements for 2026 in the LEGO Pokémon theme, specifically these throwable Poké Balls. The 3x3 plate with a stud on the side is particularly interesting, and I'm curious to see how builders will incorporate it elsewhere. You get a standard Poké Ball and a Premier Ball, which is a bit rarer. While they’re not game-changers stat-wise, this set is currently the only place to get that smaller Premier Ball. Remember the old days? You had to buy ten standard Poké Balls just to snag one Premier Ball.

Beyond the balls, we have some fruit and berry elements. Identifying them can be tricky, as they range from pixelated to fully drawn illustrations. We get what could be a Rawst Berry, Belue Berry, or an Eggant Berry, using that enlarged minifigure head piece first seen with Thanos. It's good to see it undecorated here. The new small tri-palm leaf element is a welcome addition, much better than another common leaf. These grass sprig elements could also work for Nanab Berries, showing off the versatility of this new piece for different scales. The other berry could be a Rindo Berry or a Jaboca Berry, and it’s nice to see more colours of that dome element. The final berry resembles a Kelpsy Berry. While an olive leaf might have been more accurate, dark tan ones would have been ideal. The light royal blue crown element, previously exclusive to botanical sets, also appears.

The targets themselves are simple constructions, with a small tuft of grass cleverly hiding the hinge connection. They attach to a base via a click hinge, but this loose connection means the whole target assembly can easily tip over if not secured to a baseplate. It’s a bit flimsy. The magenta build with the potion is likely meant to be a Hyper Potion, more elaborate than the standard potion seen in other sets. The underside of this potion would have been the perfect spot for a SMART Tag, but that would have made the build too thick. A real shame.

Based on the US retail price of $19.99, this set is estimated to cost ₹2,500 in India. That's enough for 25kg of decent mangoes or about six months of Spotify Premium. My and Toycra will likely stock it 4–6 weeks after global launch. Use code ABHINAV12 for 12% off on orders above ₹500 at Toycra.

Overall, 30730 Trainer Supplies is a decent polybag if you're deep into the Pokémon theme and need these specific new elements. The new Poké Balls and berry pieces offer some building potential. However, the lack of a SMART Tag and the flimsy target construction prevent it from being a must-buy. It’s a bit of a missed opportunity, especially considering the price. For the casual fan, it's probably skippable.

On that bombshell, it's time to say goodbye. I'll see you on the next one. Bubyee.

Verdict: WAIT. Good set, but the price will drop.