Krispy Kreme Launches Pokémon 30th Anniversary Doughnut Collection

Krispy Kreme has officially partnered with Pokémon to launch a limited-edition doughnut collection commemorating the iconic media franchise's 30th anniversary. This collaboration introduces a six-piece lineup of custom-designed doughnuts, themed packaging, and exclusive merchandise. The collection features treats inspired by five popular Pokémon characters: Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, and Jigglypuff, alongside a classic Poké Ball design. The Bulbasaur Doughnut is an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in vanilla icing, adorned with frosting and a Bulbasaur topper. The Charmander doughnut features an unglazed shell filled with chocolate and toasted marshmallow Kreme, finished with orange caramel icing and red and gold sugar accents. The Squirtle Doughnut combines cotton candy buttercream, sanding sugar, nonpareils, and a surfing Squirtle piece. For the Pikachu Doughnut, a lemon-flavored Kreme filling is encased within vanilla icing and an electrifying drizzle. The Jigglypuff doughnut offers strawberry buttercream topped with strawberry cookie crumbles. The Poké Ball Doughnut is dipped in vanilla icing, red sprinkles, and decorated with piped chocolate details. In addition to the individual doughnuts, the release includes special-edition Pokémon cups available in five distinct character designs, each filled with 10 Original Glazed Gold Dots. The collection will be offered in custom 12-count boxes and select retail 6-packs. To further engage fans, Krispy Kreme is offering a free Original Glazed Doughnut to customers who visit participating shops dressed in Pokémon attire on Saturday, August 22. The Krispy Kreme x Pokémon Doughnut Collection officially became available on August 18, 2026, at participating Krispy Kreme locations. Pre-orders for the collection began on August 13, 2026, allowing fans to secure their themed treats in advance of the official launch date. This partnership marks a significant celebration for both brands, tapping into the enduring popularity of the Pokémon franchise, which first debuted in Japan in 1996 with the release of Pokémon Red and Green video games. The franchise has since expanded into a global phenomenon encompassing anime, trading cards, films, and a vast array of merchandise, making this collaboration a timely tribute to its three decades of cultural impact. Krispy Kreme, a well-known global doughnut company, has a history of engaging in creative collaborations to drive customer interest and sales, often leveraging popular culture trends and characters to create unique product offerings.