Pineapple Pokémon popsicles released in Japan for annual Garigari-kun collab
Last Updated on May 23, 2025
Garigari-kun is teaming up with Pokémon once again to promote a pineapple version of the popular frozen treat.
In a now annual event, a limited quantity of “Adult Garigari-kun Golden Pineapple” multi-packs will hit shelves across Japan in special Pokémon-themed packaging.
Previous years have seen the packaging of “Adult Garigari-kun Golden Pineapple” adopt a Pokémon theme, with some years taking inspiration from the trading card game as well as others that have been based on the anime or the videogames.
This years new packaging is based on the theme of “Mega Evolution” which will be returning to prominence in the games with the upcoming release of “Pokémon Legends: Z-A”, a new installment in the Pokémon series scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch in Fall 2025.
Garigari-kun, a long-standing favorite in Japan, is known for its distinctive crunchy texture and refreshing flavors and features a core of shaved ice encased in a flavored popsicle.
The “Adult Garigari-kun” line caters to a slightly more mature palate, often incorporating richer or more sophisticated fruit flavors.
The “Adult Garigari-kun Golden Pineapple” popsicles utilize 33% golden pineapple juice to deliver an authentic fruit flavor.
Its signature crunchy texture, reminiscent of frozen pineapple, is achieved through the use of finer shaved ice compared to shaved ice used in normal Garigari-kun popsicles.
The packaging for this limited-edition release will feature Mega Ampharos, a fan-favorite Pokémon known for its bright appearance and its ability to undergo “Mega Evolution”.
Mega Evolution is a temporary transformation introduced in the Pokémon X and Y video games, allowing certain Pokémon to achieve enhanced forms and abilities during battle.
Mega Ampharos, with its dazzling, light-emitting tail, was chosen for its perfect visual synergy with the “Golden Pineapple” flavor.
The packaging design also cleverly incorporates the Japanese “Mega” icon from the Pokémon games before the product name “GariGari-kun” creating a playful “Mega-rigari-kun” pun.
As part of this “Mega Evolution” project, a total of 500 lucky individuals will have the chance to win a “Pokémon Garigari-kun Mega One-Touch Tent”.
These tents, measuring W200×D120×H130cm, will feature exclusive Pokémon and Garigari-kun branding.
The campaign will have three application deadlines: June 30th, 2025, August 31st, 2025, and October 31st, 2025.
To enter, consumers must send in one entry ticket found on the product packaging via post, with winners being notified at a later date in line with the delivery of the prize.
The “Adult Garigari-kun Golden Pineapple” 6 piece multi-packs will have a suggested retail price of 454 yen for a box of six 56ml popsicles.
Source: Official Website
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