Buzz
Oreo goes beyond the iconic black-and-white sandwich cookie familiar to many. Since its introduction in 1912, Nabisco has introduced limited-edition varieties like dulce de leche, root beer float, and cotton candy. The brand's latest cookie collection might just be the most elusive yet. According to The Takeout, Oreo has unveiled special Pokémon-themed packs, and enthusiasts are racing to collect every design.
Since their release on September 8, the Pokémon Oreos have sparked massive excitement. The traditional design on each cookie has been swapped with an image of a unique Pokémon. With sixteen different designs available, the contents of each pack remain a mystery until opened. Nabisco has deliberately made certain cookies rarer, mirroring the scarcity of specific Pokémon in the video-game series. For example, finding an Oreo featuring Mew might require purchasing multiple boxes.
Rather than searching for rare cookies in stores, some Pokémon enthusiasts have turned to eBay. On the auction site, Mew-themed Oreos are listed with "buy now" prices reaching thousands of dollars, though buyers have yet to meet those steep demands. A more common resale price hovers around $15, still nearly four times the original retail price of $3.88 per box.
Similar to previous limited-edition cookies from the brand, the Pokémon Oreo might not be available for long. You can test your luck by purchasing a pack from physical stores or online retailers. For those who favor Pokémon collectibles that won’t expire, consider searching your attic for these rare trading cards as an alternative.
