Krispy Kreme has partnered with The Pokémon Company to roll out a collection of Pokémon-themed doughnuts across the United States starting Tuesday, 18th August.
The limited-time collaboration celebrates the Pokémon franchise’s 30-year milestone; the original Pokémon games debuted in 1996, and the brand remains a major property across Nintendo platforms, merchandising and media.
The new lineup includes stylized doughnuts modeled after Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu, Jigglypuff and a Poké Ball.
According to the initial report, the themed treats will be available at Krispy Kreme locations nationwide beginning Tuesday, 18th August.
The company and The Pokémon Company designed the range specifically for retail distribution in the U.S. market.
Rewriting the original announcement in clear, journalistic language: Krispy Kreme has teamed with The Pokémon Company to produce a set of Pokémon-branded doughnuts featuring the franchise’s iconic characters and a Poké Ball design, which will be on sale in Krispy Kreme stores across the United States starting Tuesday, 18th August as part of the series’ 30th-anniversary activities.
The Pokémon franchise is co-owned by Nintendo, Game Freak and Creatures through The Pokémon Company and continues to be closely associated with Nintendo hardware.
Recent mainline entries for Nintendo Switch—such as Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (released in 2022 and developed by Game Freak)—underscore the franchise’s ongoing presence on Nintendo consoles, alongside a broad slate of licensed merchandise and cross-promotions.
Krispy Kreme’s tie-in is one of several commercial celebrations aligned with the franchise anniversary.
The doughnut rollout is intended for U.S. stores; customers and fans should check local Krispy Kreme locations for availability and specific launch details.
The original news tip for this story was credited to Edward B.
This collaboration represents another example of how Pokémon’s brand partnerships span food, retail and entertainment, reinforcing the franchise’s ubiquity across platforms—from Nintendo Switch software and Nintendo Direct announcements to branded eShop promotions and physical merchandising.
The limited-time collaboration celebrates the Pokémon franchise’s 30-year milestone; the original Pokémon games debuted in 1996, and the brand remains a major property across Nintendo platforms, merchandising and media.
The new lineup includes stylized doughnuts modeled after Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu, Jigglypuff and a Poké Ball.
According to the initial report, the themed treats will be available at Krispy Kreme locations nationwide beginning Tuesday, 18th August.
The company and The Pokémon Company designed the range specifically for retail distribution in the U.S. market.
Rewriting the original announcement in clear, journalistic language: Krispy Kreme has teamed with The Pokémon Company to produce a set of Pokémon-branded doughnuts featuring the franchise’s iconic characters and a Poké Ball design, which will be on sale in Krispy Kreme stores across the United States starting Tuesday, 18th August as part of the series’ 30th-anniversary activities.
The Pokémon franchise is co-owned by Nintendo, Game Freak and Creatures through The Pokémon Company and continues to be closely associated with Nintendo hardware.
Recent mainline entries for Nintendo Switch—such as Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (released in 2022 and developed by Game Freak)—underscore the franchise’s ongoing presence on Nintendo consoles, alongside a broad slate of licensed merchandise and cross-promotions.
Krispy Kreme’s tie-in is one of several commercial celebrations aligned with the franchise anniversary.
The doughnut rollout is intended for U.S. stores; customers and fans should check local Krispy Kreme locations for availability and specific launch details.
The original news tip for this story was credited to Edward B.
This collaboration represents another example of how Pokémon’s brand partnerships span food, retail and entertainment, reinforcing the franchise’s ubiquity across platforms—from Nintendo Switch software and Nintendo Direct announcements to branded eShop promotions and physical merchandising.
