15 Former Skittles Flavors No Longer In Production
Skittles has never been shy about taking big swings, and that means some wild flavors came and went before most people even found a bag. You might remember a few favorites that suddenly vanished, while others lived and died as quick limited runs.
Consider this your nostalgic tour through the weird, the wonderful, and the what-were-they-thinking corners of the rainbow. If you ever chased a seasonal bag across three stores, this list is for you.
1. Skittles Dips
Skittles Dips took the familiar fruit centers and dressed them in a creamy yogurt shell. The coating softened the tart edges and gave each piece a mellow, fruit-and-cream vibe you could nibble slowly.
If you liked strawberries-and-cream candy, this felt like a fun shortcut without melting chocolate.
They were polarizing, though. Some people loved the soft crunch and sweet dairy note, while others missed the sharper tang of classic Skittles.
Texture mattered, and the thicker shell changed the pacing of each chew. You might still crave that creamy finish, especially if dessert candies are your thing.
Sadly, they slipped away, leaving yogurt fans hunting for imports or dusty boxes.
2. Zombie Skittles
Zombie Skittles were a chaotic dare in a bag. Most pieces tasted normal, but a few “rotten” ones lurked, ready to ambush your taste buds with funky, sulfuric weirdness.
You never knew when the prank would strike, which made sharing them a thrilling horror-comedy at parties.
The flavors around the traps were standard fruity hits, which heightened the contrast. One bad bite could wreck a handful, but it also turned snacking into a game.
You might have loved orchestrating reactions, or hated the risk altogether. Either way, the novelty worked best in October.
They reappeared, then vanished again, cementing cult status. If you fear flavor jump scares, you probably do not miss them.
3. Freeze Pop Skittles
Freeze Pop Skittles tried to bottle pure summer. Imagine the syrupy swirl of a corner-store ice pop translated into chewy fruit buttons, complete with lemonade brightness and freezer-aisle nostalgia.
Strawberry, orange, grape, lemon, and raspberry hit familiar notes, but with a cool-leaning, popsicle-inspired angle.
They worked best when you wanted beach vibes without actual drips. You could taste that icy suggestion, even though nothing was cold.
The bag screamed summer-only, which made stocking up tempting. If you missed them, the memory is almost like a July afternoon compressed into candy.
Limited runs reward the quick, and these melted from shelves just as fast. You might still scan seasonal displays, hoping for a comeback.
4. Sweet Heat Skittles
Sweet Heat Skittles rode the spicy-candy wave hard. Blazin Mango, Flamin Orange, Sizzlin Strawberry, Lemon Spark, and Fiery Watermelon layered gentle heat over juicy fruit.
The warmth built slowly, like a chili dust on your tongue after the sweetness receded.
They were playful rather than punishing, aimed at curious snackers who wanted a tingle, not tears. If you enjoy tajin on fruit, you probably vibed with the balance here.
Heat can polarize, though, and some bags leaned hotter than others. Consistency seemed tricky, and not everyone loved spice in a chewy candy.
Still, they felt adventurous and surprisingly snackable. When they vanished, heat-seekers moved on to gummies with chili sugar, still chasing that sweet prickle.
5. Skittles Orchards
Skittles Orchards swapped citrus flash for orchard comfort. Think red apple, peach, cherry, and friends, leaning into cozy fall fruit more than zippy tropical vibes.
The mix felt round and mellow, like farmers market sweetness distilled into bite-size drops.
If you wish classic Skittles had more autumn character, this bag probably hit your sweet spot. Apple was the anchor, peach added perfume, and cherry kept things familiar.
It never became a year-round staple, though, and quietly disappeared after a brief run. You might still remember the warm, jammy aftertaste that lingered longer than lemon ever does.
It was a gentle detour, gone before most shoppers noticed. Orchard fans still ask for reruns.
6. Skittles Riddles
Skittles Riddles messed with your eyes on purpose. The shell colors did not match the flavors inside, which turned each handful into a guessing game.
You would swear a green piece meant lime, then bam, it tasted like berry or punch.
That twist made sharing hilarious and a little maddening. If you live for blind taste tests, it was basically a pocket-sized challenge.
The candy itself stayed classic, but the brain-tease created new drama. Some people loved the surprise, while others craved predictable color cues.
Over time, the novelty faded, and the bag slipped out of rotation. Still, Riddles proved how much your brain depends on color.
It made every chew a playful misdirect.
7. Skittles Darkside
Skittles Darkside leaned into deeper fruit tones. Think black cherry, midnight lime, pomegranate, and other shadowy cousins of the usual rainbow.
The sweetness was richer, with less citrus brightness and more velvet jam energy.
It made sense for late-night snacking or cooler months, and the branding felt delightfully mischievous. The mix reappeared briefly, then faded again in the U.S., making it one of those blink-and-miss lines.
If you enjoy moody fruit profiles, Darkside scratched that itch beautifully. You might still watch seasonal aisles hoping it slips back under dim lighting.
Until then, the standard rainbow feels a little sunnier than you sometimes want. Darkside remains a cult favorite that refuses to stay.
8. Skittles Brightside
Skittles Brightside was the cheerful sibling to Darkside. Paradise Punch, Pink Lemonade, and other sun-forward flavors invited pool-day snacking, complete with breezy citrus and tart sips.
The bag felt like a postcard from somewhere warm, even in February.
Brightside excelled at quick refreshment. You would grab a handful and get hit with lemonade sparkle, then slide into lush punch.
It did not last forever, though, and eventually moved off shelves. If you miss it, you probably chase tropical mixes in other candies now.
The idea was simple: keep the rainbow but aim straight at sunshine. It worked well, then quietly retired.
Some rumors of returns pop up, but nothing steady has stuck.
9. Skittles Desserts (U.S. run)
Skittles Desserts tried to capture bakery-case joy. Key Lime Pie, Orange Creme, and Strawberry Milkshake aimed for whipped, silky dessert notes rather than sharp fruit punch.
Each piece chased that creamy finish you might crave after dinner.
When it worked, the effect felt like spooning mousse without a spoon. Some flavors hit bullseye, others leaned artificial, as dessert simulations often do.
If you enjoy creamsicle vibes and milkshake sweetness, this bag probably lived in your movie-night stash. It lasted a few years before disappearing from the U.S. lineup.
Now it lives in memory as a whimsical experiment that made sense on paper. Dessert fans still reminisce about the lime’s tart swirl.
10. Skittles Blenders
Skittles Blenders promised two-in-one flavor fusions. Each piece felt like a mini smoothie, with transitions that shifted as you chewed.
The concept made sense for Skittles, since blending is baked into their fruit identity.
Execution varied, but when the mix clicked, you got playful combinations that felt fresh. It was a step beyond simple variety, inviting you to chase layered notes and compare blends.
Unfortunately, it never stuck as a permanent line. Shelf space is ruthless, and novelty needs repeat sales.
You might remember a favorite combo that never returned, which stings a little. Blenders proved Skittles could stage flavor choreography, then bowed out gracefully.
11. Skittles Fizzl’d Fruits
Fizzl’d Fruits added a fizzy powder that tickled your tongue. Imagine Wild Berry-style flavors wearing a pop-rocks-adjacent jacket, foaming slightly as you chewed.
The sensation turned a normal handful into a mini science experiment you could feel.
Not everyone loves effervescence in chewy candy, but it made snacking strangely addictive. The powder delivered a light tang and sparkle, then mellowed into familiar fruit.
It was playful, theatrical, and perfect for sharing with curious friends. The line fizzed out after a short life, leaving fans to hunt similar textures in sour-coated gummies.
If you like tactile candy experiences, this one probably lives rent-free in your memory. It felt like carbonation without a can.
12. Skittles Carnival
Skittles Carnival bottled fairground nostalgia. Cotton candy, candy apple, bubble gum, and other midway flavors turned the bag into a ticket stub you could chew.
You got spun sugar notes, sticky apple brightness, and a wink of bubble gum perfume.
As a summer limited edition, it hit hard then vanished quickly. If you grew up chasing funnel cake, this mix felt like a carnival soundtrack in candy form.
Some pieces leaned sweet, almost perfumy, which split opinions. Still, it delivered exactly what it promised: bright, playful, a little loud.
You might find lookalike flavors in novelty packs, but the combo was special. It waved, rode the Ferris wheel, and left at sunset.
13. Skittles Chocolate Mix
Skittles Chocolate Mix ventured into dessert-chocolate territory. Think S’mores, brownie batter, and chocolate caramel interpreted through a chewy, non-chocolate lens.
It was ambitious, asking your palate to accept cocoa notes without actual chocolate melt.
The flavors could feel uncanny, like smelling brownies from the hallway. Some bites worked, especially when caramel or marshmallow lifted the profile.
Others reminded you that Skittles excels at fruit, not cocoa. As an experiment, it was fascinating and bold, but it never built everyday cravings.
When it disappeared, most fans shrugged and reached for actual chocolate candies. Still, credit where due: they tried to redraw their map.
The rainbow briefly detoured through the bakery case.
14. Skittles Ice Cream
Skittles Ice Cream leaned into parlor nostalgia. Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, orange-vanilla swirl, and caramel ripple read like a sampler flight transformed into chewy drops.
The magic was the creamy echo at the end of each bite.
It was intentionally short-run, which fit the theme: a summer scoop you could stash in your pocket. Some flavors sang, especially the orange-vanilla swirl that nailed creamsicle memories.
Chocolate divided people, as usual for non-chocolate chocolate. If you caught a bag, it probably paired great with movie nights and backyard hangs.
Then it drifted away like a melted cone on hot pavement. Fans still ask for a seasonal encore that feels inevitable yet elusive.
15. Skittles Bubble Gum
Skittles Bubble Gum blurred the line between chew and chewable. At first bite, you got that familiar Skittles burst, then the texture settled into gum.
It was clever branding, especially for anyone who wanted the flavor to linger longer.
Gum has its own rules, though. Once the sugar washed away, the flavor curve needed to hold, and not every piece did.
The novelty carried it for a while, but it eventually left shelves. You might still remember the colorful shells and that first pop of fruit before the fade.
It looked and tasted right at the start, which is half the battle. In the end, Skittles returned to candy, leaving gum behind.
