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McDonald’s Japan to Offer Exclusive Pikachu Pokémon Card in August Happy Meals

It aligns with the August 1 Mega Evolution TCG release to drive collector demand through enforced scarcity.

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A screenshot featuring the McDonalds logo and Pikachu eating a burger.

Overview

  • McDonald’s Japan will distribute an exclusive Pikachu card in every Happy Meal from August 9 to 11.
  • Each meal also includes one of five randomized promo cards—Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, Ralts, or Riolu—all bearing a McDonald’s logo.
  • The Pikachu card features new artwork of the Pokémon reaching for a burger inside a booth with the fast-food chain’s branding.
  • The drop is limited to Japanese locations with no official plans announced for North America ahead of the September Mega Evolution set launch.
  • The promotion ties into the August 1 release of Mega Gardevoir and Mega Lucario cards to boost interest ahead of the Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary year.