Rare Pokémon-Shaped Cheeto Sells for $87,840

Runnemede: A Cheeto resembling Pokémon’s Charizard has been sold for $87,840 at an auction. The snack, named “Cheetozard,” gained popularity online.

The auction was hosted by Goldin, a sports memorabilia company. The Cheeto is mounted on a customized Pokémon card in a box.

Goldin announced the sale on social media, revealing an unnamed buyer secured the unique snack.

Bidding for the Cheeto started at $250 in mid-February and skyrocketed into five figures.

The final sale price included a buyer’s premium, bringing the total to nearly $90,000.

Social Media Reactions

The Cheeto, measuring 3 inches (7 cm), closely resembles Charizard, a popular Pokémon character.

Charizard, known as Lizardon in Japan, is an orange dragon with turquoise wings and a fiery tail.

The dragon-shaped snack was discovered between 2018 and 2022 by a memorabilia company.

It gained attention online last year, leading to high demand at auction.

Cheetos’ official Instagram reacted to the sale with an “eye” emoji, surprising many followers.

Public Response

Social media users shared mixed reactions, with some questioning the high price.

One user joked that “Cheetozard” would be their last meal on death row.

Another comment described the sale as “stupid but fitting for 2025.”

Many debated how the Cheeto took such a distinct dragon-like shape.

The unusual auction highlights the fascination with rare, oddly shaped snacks.

Similar Past Sales

This isn’t the first time a rare Cheeto sold for thousands.

In 2017, a Cheeto resembling Harambe the gorilla was auctioned for nearly $100,000.

Oddly shaped snacks often attract collectors willing to pay large sums.

The latest sale proves the trend of valuing unique food items continues.

“Cheetozard” now joins the ranks of expensive and rare snack collectibles.