Joy Bearista
Joy is the whimsical winter dreamer of the group, with an ice-skating theme and a seasonal obsession with snow globes. The design uses soft cream tones and skating details, so it reads as the calmest, most decorative bear in the box.
Part of the 2026 Bearista Surprise Box, launched November 10, 2026 at select Starbucks coffeehouses.
One of four regular designs
How to identify Joy
- Ice-skating themed accessories
- Snow-globe styling details
- Soft cream / ivory palette
The personality card
Every Surprise Box includes a card for the character inside. Starbucks says it shares the bear's vibe, holiday tradition and signature Starbucks beverage order. If the accessory on your cup is ambiguous, the card is the fastest way to confirm it is Joy.
Keep the card with the cup: it is the only in-box identifier, and resale listings that include it are easier to verify.
About the 2026 Surprise Box
The Surprise Box Edition is Starbucks' first mystery-box version of the Bearista Glass Cold Cup. Each sealed box contains one hand-blown glass cold cup and one personality card; buyers cannot choose the character at the counter.
- U.S. price
- $39.95
- Canada price
- C$49.95
- Purchase limit
- 2 boxes per customer
- Launched
- November 10, 2026
Joy FAQ
Is Joy rare?
Joy is one of the four regular characters, not the secret. Starbucks has not published per-character pull rates for the regular designs either.
How do I know if I got Joy?
Look for ice-skating themed accessories, snow-globe styling details, soft cream / ivory palette. The personality card in the box also names the character.
Can I buy Joy on its own?
Starbucks does not sell individual characters. Joy is only available inside a sealed Surprise Box, so you cannot choose it at the counter.
The rest of the set
Independent fan-made guide, updated November 10, 2026. Not affiliated with Starbucks Corporation. Character descriptions are based on Starbucks' published product details; pull rates are not published.