Pokémon donuts are on the menu at Krispy Kreme and they look delicious. When to get the 30th anniversary collection—plus a freebie

Ever wanted to bite into a Bulbasaur? Now’s your chance.

Krispy Kreme is the latest brand to get in on the action of Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, following collaborations including Target’s retro-infused set of merchandise and Puma’s Pokémon-inspired capsule collection.

But Krispy Kreme is the first food-focused brand to celebrate three decades of the franchise. Its Pokémon Doughnut Collection includes six new doughnuts, five inspired by some of the most popular catchable critters from the games and one paying homage to the brand’s signature logo, the Poké Ball. 

There’s also new packaging and a new look for Krispy Kreme’s Doughnut Dots, now dusted in gold and served in one of five collectible limited-edition cups, each featuring one of the five Pokémon that inspired the collection’s doughnuts. 

“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,” Alison Holder, chief brand and product officer at Krispy Kreme, said in a press release.

The taste of Pokémon

Each Pokémon-inspired donut has a unique flavor and design. The lineup includes:

• The Bulbasaur Doughnut, an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in vanilla icing and finished with green frosting
• The Charmander Doughnut, an unglazed doughnut stuffed with chocolate marshmallow filling and frosted with orange-colored caramel icing
• The Squirtle Doughnut, an Original Glazed doughnut piped with cotton candy buttercreme
• The Pikachu Doughnut, a lemon Kreme-filled doughnut with vanilla icing
• The Jigglypuff Doughnut, an Original Glazed doughnut topped with strawberry buttercreme and strawberry cookie crumbs
• The Poké Ball Doughnut, an Original Glazed doughnut that combines vanilla icing, chocolate drizzle, and sprinkles to create the classic half-red, half-white icon of the franchise

The Pokémon doughnuts are available for individual purchase, in a Specialty Dozen, and in a Specialty 6-Count. The collection launches on August 18 at select locations—and if that’s too long of a wait, they’re already available for pre-order on Krispy Kreme’s website.

Beyond its new Pokémon-themed products, Krispy Kreme is celebrating the franchise’s biggest fans with a special chance for a free doughnut. On August 22, fans can wear Pokémon merchandise to participating stores to receive a free Original Glazed doughnut, limited to one per guest.