Pokémon x Krispy Kreme Donuts Sell Out as Resellers Jack Up Prices
The Pokémon Company’s latest anniversary-style merchandise collab has already become a playground for resellers. A Krispy Kreme promotion featuring Pokémon-themed donuts has reportedly sold out, and used product boxes connected to the event are now appearing on secondhand marketplaces at inflated prices.
Quick facts
What’s happening right now
- Krispy Kreme’s Pokémon collaboration has ended and stock is described as sold out.
- Pokémon-branded donut boxes are showing up on resale sites without the donuts included.
- Listings on eBay have included prices reaching up to $100 for a box.
- Reportedly, some buyers are offering far higher sums, with one claim mentioning $25,000 for a Pokémon donut box.
- The featured characters listed include Pikachu, Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Jigglypuff.
Many fans expected the Krispy Kreme + Pokémon deal to disappear quickly, but the secondary market has taken it further. Multiple eBay ads reportedly show “boxes” tied to the promotion being sold on their own, with the donuts missing, suggesting people are trying to profit from the packaging alone.
Beyond Pikachu and Charmander, the donut variety mentioned in the report also includes Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Jigglypuff. That mix is part of why some collectors—or opportunists—are reportedly more interested in keeping the box than eating the food.
The collab is framed as part of celebrating Pokémon’s 30-year legacy, and the speculation angle is being compared to other past cases where high-demand collectibles were targeted for profit. The report notes that the collaboration appears not to have reached Spain despite Krispy Kreme having multiple locations in Madrid.
Even with the promotion gone, the chain’s statement is clear: all stock has been exhausted, meaning it’s now “practically impossible” to obtain a Pokémon donut box through normal channels. For players and collectors watching the aftermarket, the takeaway is simple: resellers are selling the packaging itself, and prices are being driven upward by Pokémon demand rather than the food.
