As the Pokemon franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary, a collaboration with Krispy Kreme has seen promotional doughnut boxes appear on eBay with asking prices far exceeding their original value. Empty boxes featuring popular Pokemon characters like Pikachu, Charmander, and Jigglypuff are being listed by resellers hoping to profit from the ongoing popularity of the brand.
Some listings on the auction site show asking prices of up to $100 per box. One seller has optimistically listed a box for $25,000, a price likely intended to manipulate search algorithms rather than reflect actual market value. This trend follows a pattern seen with other Pokemon collectibles, particularly the trading card game, which frequently experiences scalping when new sets are released.
Krispy Kreme has reported sell-outs of the special doughnuts at numerous locations. While the doughnuts themselves are the primary draw, the artwork on the boxes has become a focal point for collectors and resellers alike. For those curious about the treats themselves, a review by GameSpot's features editor Jessica Cogswell offers an assessment of their quality and taste.