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Krispy Kreme launches Pokémon doughnut collection

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August 14, 2026

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Krispy Kreme has teamed up with The Pokémon Company International to celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with a new Pokémon Doughnut Collection, according to a news release. The collection features five beloved Pokémon transformed into Krispy Kreme creations fans can catch and share.

Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 18, for a limited time, Krispy Kreme's new Pokémon Doughnut Collection will be available at participating locations nationwide. The collection includes:

• Bulbasaur Doughnut – an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in vanilla flavored icing and topped with frosting and a Bulbasaur piece.
• Charmander Doughnut – an unglazed shell doughnut with chocolate and toasted marshmallow flavored filling, dipped in orange colored caramel icing with sparks of red and gold sugar, topped with a Charmander piece.
• Squirtle Doughnut– an Original Glazed doughnut piped with cotton candy flavored buttercreme, dipped in sanding sugar and nonpareils, and topped with a surfing Squirtle piece.
• Pikachu Doughnut – an unglazed shell filled with lemon flavored Kreme filling dipped in vanilla icing, decorated with drizzle and nonpareils, and topped with a Pikachu piece.
• Jigglypuff Doughnut – an Original Glazed doughnut piped with strawberry flavored buttercreme, sprinkled with strawberry flavored cookie, and topped with a Jigglypuff piece.
• Poké Ball Doughnut – an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in vanilla flavored icing and red sprinkles, piped with chocolate icing.

Krispy Kreme also is marking 30 years of Pokémon with more surprises:

• Special-edition Pokémon cup available in five exclusive Pokémon designs, filled with 10 Original Glazed Gold Dots.
• A Pokémon Dozen served in special edition packaging featuring five iconic Pokémon.
• Fans who wear Pokémon attire to participating shops on Saturday, Aug. 22, can receive a free Original Glazed Doughnut. Limit one per guest, in-shop and drive-thru only.

"We had so much fun bringing the world of Pokémon to life through doughnuts in a way only Krispy Kreme can," Alison Holder, chief brand and product officer at Krispy Kreme, said in the press release. "From Pokémon-inspired creations and playful flavors to themed cups, special packaging and fan surprises, this collection is made to be caught and shared as we celebrate 30 incredible years of Pokémon."

Fans can pre-order the dozen beginning Aug. 13 by visiting Krispy Kreme's website.