Official Pokemon Donuts Revealed, But There’s a Catch

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Key Takeaways

  • Pokemon and Mister Donut in Japan offer themed Pikachu, Diglett, and Pokeball donuts starting from $1.44.
  • Collaborations between Pokemon and donut chains happen annually, but official donuts aren’t available in the US.
  • Fans have crafted Pokemon-themed donuts. While US fans remain hopeful, the latest collaboration in Japan is underway.

As a lifelong Pokémon enthusiast who’s been collecting pocket monsters since the good old Game Boy days, I can’t help but feel a twinge of envy when I see pictures of those adorable Pikachu and Diglett donuts from Mister Donut in Japan. It’s like they’re rubbing salt in a wound that’s been festering for years!

Pokémon is teaming up with a renowned Japanese donut shop, Mister Donut, to launch some unique donuts exclusively in Japan. This marks another exciting collaboration between Pokémon and the well-known Japanese donut franchise.

Yearly limited collaborations introduce Pokemon themed donuts, featuring characters such as Pikachu, Psyduck, and Jigglypuff. The selection often changes, but Pikachu, being the series icon, is usually included when these partnerships are active.

2021 has seen Mister Donut team up with Pokemon to unveil their newest collaboration, featuring a lineup of donuts inspired by Pikachu, Diglett, and the iconic Pokeball. As per Siliconera, these treats range in price from approximately $1.44 to $2.12 USD. The Pikachu-themed donut is crafted to resemble Pikachu’s head, complete with ears, and is filled with whipped cream, enrobed in a layer of caramel custard-flavored chocolate. The Diglett-inspired donut takes on the form of a round mochi donut, boasting a chocolate crunch coating and custard cream filling, while a charming Diglett peeks out from the center, made of a caramel cream puff.

As a gaming enthusiast, I can’t help but share my excitement about an upcoming sweet treat! Starting from November 6th, there’ll be a Poke Ball-inspired donut that’s sure to delight Pokemon fans like me. It’s a classic round donut with a hole, dressed in white chocolate and strawberry sugar to mimic the iconic red and white Poke Ball.

Pokemon Donut Collaborations are Common, but Not in the West

It’s not just Mister Donut that has offered Pokemon-themed donuts; Krispy Kreme has collaborated with Pokemon in the past as well. However, it’s interesting to note that although Krispy Kreme is an American company, these special donuts haven’t been available within the U.S. This might have left fans of the series feeling let down, but unfortunately, there seems to be no indication that they will become available in the U.S. anytime soon.

In the United States, official Pokemon merchandise is scarce, but fans have found creative ways to honor the beloved game series. For instance, they’ve made Pokemon-themed donuts in the past. Although there’s hope that a collaboration like this might reach the west someday, crafting your own may be the ideal solution for the time being.

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2024-11-02 03:53