Pokemon Fans Pay Thousands for Charizard-Shaped Cheeto
Pokemon enthusiasts are well-known for their dedication, especially with the upcoming 30th anniversary of Pokemania in 2026. In a surprising display of fandom, some fans have gone as far as to bid thousands of dollars on unofficial Pokemon items, including a Charizard lookalike Flamin’ Hot Cheeto. The quirky item, dubbed “Cheetozard,” has fetched a high bid exceeding four figures in an ongoing auction.
Reported by Polygon, the Charizard-shaped Cheeto is currently up for auction on Goldin auctions for anyone with a substantial disposable income. With the current highest bid standing at $2,100 and eight more days remaining in the auction, the price may continue to climb.
According to the auction listing, the unique Cheetozard was “discovered and preserved sometime between 2018-2022 by 1st & Goal Collectibles.” It comes with a specially crafted Cheetozard card enclosed in a transparent storage box. While certainly an entertaining novelty piece, it may not appeal to everyone’s tastes.
Exciting Updates in the World of Pokemon
Looking ahead, The Pokemon Company is set to host a Pokemon Presents Livestream next week, fueling speculation among fans that the upcoming Switch title, Pokemon Legends Z-A, will be showcased. In a separate development, Pokemon Go developer Niantic is reportedly in talks to sell its gaming division to Scopely, a company based in Saudi Arabia.
The Pokemon Go Unova Tour – Los Angeles event is currently underway in Pasadena, CA, with The Pokemon Company and Niantic pledging a joint donation of $1 million towards Los Angeles wildfire relief before the event commenced.