McDonald’s is thrilled to bring some excitement to its Happy Meals by including special Pokemon Trading Card Game cards. These aren’t just any cards, as they feature fan-favorite Pokemon like Charizard and Pikachu. This fun offer will be running until February 24th, making it a limited-time treat for Pokemon enthusiasts and collectors.
The Pokemon Trading Card Game remains incredibly popular, holding its place as the top-selling card game globally. The buzz around these cards is huge, thanks in part to the ongoing craze for collectibles in the current market. This partnership with McDonald’s is expected to be a big hit, especially given how much interest there is in all things Pokemon right now.
It’s a wild world where the Prismatic Evolutions set is concerned. This latest Pokemon Trading Card Game collection vanished from stores faster than you can say “Pikachu.” Scalpers have played a significant role in this, ripping open boxes only to sell individual cards at astronomical prices online. The Pokemon Company has had to jump in, tackling this shortage and promising more stock. Given this, there’s a real chance that McDonald’s could find itself fighting off scalpers over these Happy Meal cards, too.
From now until February 24, grabbing a Happy Meal at McDonald’s will also land you a pack of four Pokemon cards. The cards could be Dragon-types like Dragapult, Rayquaza, and Dragonite, among others, with the flame-breathing Charizard also in the spotlight. Moreover, folks can dive into a fun mobile game from the Happy Meal website, where players guide Poke Balls through a maze in search of Pokemon.
Here’s what lucky fans might find in McDonald’s Pokemon Cards set for 2025:
– Charizard
– Pikachu (Holo)
– Miraidon (Holo)
– Jigglypuff
– Hatenna
– Dragapult
– Quagsire
– Koraidon (Holo)
– Umbreon
– Hydreigon (Holo)
– Roaring Moon (Holo)
– Dragonite (Holo)
– Eevee
– Rayquaza (Holo)
– Drampa (Holo)
Time will tell if scalpers will descend upon these Happy Meals as they did during the Van Gogh Pikachu card frenzy of 2022. The Pokemon Company had to respond back then by sending extra cards to those who missed out and is now ramping up production on both Van Gogh and Prismatic Evolutions cards. If the McDonald’s cards start disappearing, TPC may be compelled to print more.
Retailers are doing what they can to manage demand, with places like GameStop limiting purchases to ensure fair distribution. They’ve stressed the importance of ensuring that more fans get their hands on new card expansions. Meanwhile, Pokemon continues to dominate as the biggest franchise in the world, with everything from merchandise and movies to TV shows and games achieving record-breaking sales for The Pokemon Company. It’s clear this franchise shows no sign of slowing its unstoppable momentum.
