Krispy Kreme is teaming up with The Pokémon Company International to celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with a new Pokémon Doughnut Collection, featuring five beloved Pokémon transformed into Krispy Kreme creations that fans can catch and share.
PLUS, you can wear Pokemon-inspired clothing to a participating Krispy Kreme location on Saturday, August 22, 2026 to receive a FREE doughnut — details below!
Beginning Tuesday, August 18, 2026, for a limited time, Trainers and doughnut lovers can discover Krispy Kreme’s new Pokémon Doughnut Collection at participating shops nationwide.
Catch five iconic Pokémon-inspired doughnuts with fun flavors or stock up on Poké Ball doughnuts before setting off on your next adventure:
- 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 and 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 electrifying 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.
In addition, a special edition Pokémon cup will be available in five exclusive Pokémon designs, filled with 10 Original Glazed® Gold Dots for fans to catch and celebrate.
Freebie alert!
Fans who wear Pokémon attire to participating shops on Saturday, August 22nd, can receive a FREE Original Glazed Doughnut. Limit one per guest, in-shop and drive-thru only.
All info from this press release.
Krispy Kreme locations in the Triangle
Check the operating hours of the Krispy Kreme shop of your choice. You might want to call in advance, before heading out early, to verify that they’re participating in this promotion.
Find details on these shops and others.
- 728 N. Judd Parkway, Fuquay-Varina
- 549 N. Person Street, Raleigh
- Shoppes of Midway: 6727 Shoppes of Midway Drive, Knightdale
- 3536 Hillsborough Road, Durham
- 11721 Retail Drive, Wake Forest
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
Deals offered by national chains are usually “participating locations only.” We can’t generally verify participation with a particular location, so we encourage you to contact the location to make sure. In addition, limited time offers can end without warning.
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