Pokémon’sPikachu is one of the most iconic characters in history, and now, fans will finally get an opportunity to taste a sweet treat inspired by the world-famous electric mouse. Baskin-Robbins just unveiled its 7th collaboration withPokémon, and the result is a flavor that looks nothing short of delicious.
According to a report by the Japanese news siteOricon,Pokémonis teaming up with Baskin-Robbins for a summer vacation-themed collaboration. Running from August 1st to September 3rd, the crossover will see Baskin-Robbins release a Pikachu Tropica Soda flavor.
The sorbet will have hints of ramune and vanilla alongside yellow Pikachu-shaped gummies and a ribbon of tropical pineapple flavoring.
Pokémon and Baskin-Robbins Team Up For a Sweet Treat
Unfortunately, Fans Outside Japan Are Left Wanting
Unfortunately for fans in the West, the potentially explosive new flavor is only slated to be released in Japan at this time. A regular single-scoop will cost 420 yen (about $2.83), while a special double cup will either cost 510 yen ($3.44) for a small, or 760 yen ($5.12) for a large.
The double cups feature designs with a wide array of popular Pokémon such as Pikachu, Pawmi, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly.
In addition to the soda-flavored sorbet, Baskin-Robbins is also releasing a Pokémon Sundae flavor with a large Pikachu made out of chocolate alongside sprinkles and whipped cream. Finally, Baskin-Robbins is also offering the Crush Soda Pokémon Colorful Fruits drink for 700 yen ($4.72), a drink combining lemon, pineapple, and apple syrup to create a unique, vibrant drink.
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Collaborations Continue Unabated
Though the Baskin-Robbins xPokémoncollaboration seems at least partially inspired by the October 16th release ofPokémon Legend: Z-A(as can be seen by the use ofZ-Astarters Tepig, Chikorita, and Totodile on the fruit drink), the property is so big that there doesn’t really need to be an upcoming release to justify a collaboration.
Just recently,Pokémonannounced a collaboration with Shonen Jumpthat had popular mangaka such asOne Piececreator Eiichiro Oda draw famous Pokémon. Going further back, even horror icons likeJunji Ito have collaborated with Pokémon.
Nintendo recently announced a similarly themedMariox Baskin-Robbins crossover that was also limited to Japan.
Regardless of what the collaboration is, Pokémon is a franchise malleable enough that crossovers with terrifying Junji Ito make as much sense as delicious ones with Baskin-Robbins. Still though, as great and logical as the new Baskin-Robbins xPokémoncrossover is, it’s just a shame fans outside of Japan won’t get a taste of the Pikachu-flavored sorbet.
