The classic Pokémon phrase — “gotta catch ‘em all” — was taken to a whole new level on Sunday when a Cheeto shaped like Charizard was sold at auction for $87,840. According to The Associated Press, the Flamin' Hot Cheeto nicknamed “Cheetozard” was sold by the Goldin auction house to an unknown buyer after 60 bids.

A Charizard-shaped Cheeto sold for $88,000. But why? The internet’s obsession with rare snacks, meme culture, and collectibles is reshaping what we consider valuable.

Just don't eat it! Pokémon fans may recall how coveted those holographic Charizard trading cards were as kids, but apparently, a Charizard Cheeto is more precious.In late 2024, a 3-inch-long Flamin' Hot Cheeto went viral online for its likeness to the third evolutionary phase of the fire-based starter Pokémon of Gen 1,