Why are Pokemon Oreos selling for so much?

In the world of Pokémon, seeing a Mew is almost akin to seeing a unicorn. And, as art imitates life, finding a Mew Oreo cookie is just as miraculous in its own way. So much so that the cookies featuring Mew are now being resold on eBay for thousands, with one seller asking for as much as $10,000 for the cookie.

Are Pokemon Oreos actually worth anything?

A Pokemon Mew Oreo is currently listed on eBay for $100,000 plus $29.99 shipping. On Sept. 18, 2021, I made what I considered at the time to be the unremarkable decision to eat a Mew Oreo.

Why are the Pokemon Oreos worth money?

While the specialty Oreos aren't quite worth $1 trillion, they are selling for more than you'd expect a modest lunch box snack to command. Cookies bearing the likeness of rare Pokemon, such as Mew, are listing on eBay for as much as $10,000 per cookie.

Why are people reselling Pokemon Oreos?

Not long ago, Oreo started selling special Pokémon-themed versions of their cookie. They taste just like any other Oreo, but these ones are special because they have images of Pokémon on them. Not only that but, in the spirit of Pokémon, the individual cookies have different rarities.

Are Pokemon Oreos rare?

Graphic by Majdouline Bakor. The one super rare Mythical Pokemon is the Mew Oreo. This Oreo is being listed for up to $100,000 by sellers on eBay.

Pokemon Oreos being sold for thousands online

How much are unopened Pokemon Oreos worth?

According to a report by NPR, the more or less rare Pokémon Oreos are being listed on eBay for insane prices of up to US$100,000. Some unopened packs of Oreos, which usually sell for around US$4 in local supermarkets, have supposedly been sold for up to US$1,200.

What Oreo Pokemon is worth the most?

What are the highest Pokemon Oreos Prices on Ebay? So far, the Mew cookie is the most expensive and by default, the rarest. Sales on eBay have reached almost $1000, which is an unfathomable amount of money to spend on something for a lot of people, let alone a cookie.

Are they still selling Pokemon Oreos?

You can visit OREO.com now to preorder these limited-edition Pokémon × OREO cookies, and they'll be available at nationwide retailers starting September 13, 2021. These cookies are only available while supplies last, so don't miss your opportunity to enjoy them.

What 16 Pokemon are on the Oreos?

The limited-edition release of Pokémon-themed Oreo sandwich cookies features 16 Pokémon including Bulbasaur, Charmander, Cyndaquil, Dratini, Grookey, Jigglypuff, Lapras, Mew, Pancham, Pikachu, Piplup, Rowlett, Sableye, Sandshrew, Snivy and Squirtle.

Do Pokemon Oreos taste different?

Beyond the Pokémon designs embossed on the cookie, the actual Oreos won't taste any different.

How much does a Pikachu Oreo sell for?

Pokemon Oreos are selling for $15,100 each online – do you have one in your cupboard? OREO cookies featuring rare Pokemon are racking up eye-watering price tags online, with one selling for more than $15,000.

How many Oreos is a Mew?

However, not all of the Pokémon Oreos have price tags that might make you weep. A set of all 16 cookies (including Mew) is currently asking just $10, though the price is likely to go up.

How many Pokemon Oreos were made?

There are 16 different Pokémon Oreo designs. The most recognizable Pokemon, even among people who never played the game, is probably the adorable Pikachu.

Is there a Mew in every Oreo pack?

Oreo described the Mew cookie as a "super-rare Mythical Pokémon" in the set, adding that there is a "random assortment" of designs in every package.

What is the most rare Pokemon card?

1998 Pikachu Illustrator Holo

There's no better place to start than what many consider to be the rarest Pokemon card in existence, the Pikachu Illustrator holo. This is the perfect example of a card with extremely limited supply and few graded copies in existence.

What flavor are the Pokémon Oreos?

Each pack will feature 16 unique Pokémon such as Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle, all embossed on Oreo's classic chocolate cookies with vanilla cream filling.

Are Pokemon cookies really selling?

And as has long been the case with rare Pokemon cards, the rarest Pokemon cookie of all has become a hot commodity. An eBay search yields dozens of Mew Oreo cookies for sale, with prices listed everywhere from $50 to $10,000 to $100,000.

How limited are Pokemon Oreos?

For background, Pokémon Oreos were released on September 8. Customers were able to preorder them online, but as Dexerto.com notes, they were limited to three packages per customer. The cookies in each pack were put in at random, meaning no one was guaranteed to get every Pokémon in each pack.

Are Pokemon Oreos hard to find?

However, just like “real” Pokémon, some of these embossed cookies are going to be difficult to find. The Pokémon will appear randomly in each pack, so not every cookie pack is guaranteed to contain all 16 Pokémon.

What is the rare Pokémon?

Azelf, Mespirit and Uxie are the only legendary Pokémon that appear in the wild, and they also swoop into gyms to star in raids from time to time.

When did the Golden Oreo come out?

Golden Oreo – First released in 2004, this has "golden" vanilla-flavored wafers on the outside of the cookie, as an alternative to the original chocolate-flavored wafers.

How hard is it to get new Oreo?

Mew, a mythical Pokemon, will be the toughest cookie to find, just like it is in the game. Oreo says an "extremely limited amount" of Mew cookies will be available. There are 16 different Pokémon Oreo designs.

How do you keep Oreos forever?

After collectors post their pics on Instagram, the best way to prolong the Oreos' lives would be to keep them in the freezer, both researchers agreed. (Lovett also recommended irradiating the sealed package with gamma rays, in case you needed a weekend project.)

Where can I find Oreo Pokemon?

Amazon.com: GSE Pack of 2 Oreo Pokémon Themed Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Limited Edition, 15.25 Oz ( 2x 15.25 oz ) : Grocery & Gourmet Food.

How long does it take for Oreos to expire?

Once you open the package, the cookies stay fresh for about two weeks if you keep them sealed. Like all cookies, Oreos come with a best-by date on the package, and that date is usually at least 9+ months from the production date.