Pokémon TCG and Pokémon TCG Pocket Coming to McDonald's Happy Meals

Children and fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) are in for a treat as McDonald's will be including Pokémon TCG cards in their Happy Meals. This move is part of a collaboration between the fast-food giant and the popular franchise. The launch is part of the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of Pokémon.

Each Happy Meal will come with a pack of four Pokémon TCG cards. This includes a range of 50 cards featuring all 24 first generation starter Pokémon and Pikachu. Out of these 50 cards, 25 are regular and 25 are foil versions. The cards are randomly distributed, offering fans the exciting chance to collect them all.

A new Pokémon-themed Happy Meal box will also be introduced, featuring Pikachu with a Happy Meal. The box comes with added activities and stickers, providing additional fun for the kids.

McDonald's has also announced that the Pokémon TCG cards will be included in a new mobile game called Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket. This game is set to be released in Japan first, with no official date announced for its international release yet. The game is expected to be free to play, with some in-app purchases available.

While this initiative will undoubtedly bring joy to Pokémon fans, it has raised concerns about Happy Meal scalpers who buy the meals in bulk to sell the cards at higher prices. McDonald's has assured customers that measures are being taken to prevent this, such as setting purchase limits on Happy Meals.

This collaboration between McDonald's and Pokémon is not the first of its kind. In 2019, Pokémon-themed Happy Meals were introduced to celebrate the release of Pokémon: Detective Pikachu. The meals included a toy and a pack of cards from the Pokémon TCG.

Overall, this initiative is a unique way of celebrating Pokémon's 25th anniversary and is expected to attract both new and old fans of the franchise. The inclusion of Pokémon TCG cards in Happy Meals will offer a fun and interactive experience for kids, and the Pokémon TCG Pocket game aims to provide an exciting digital experience for fans worldwide.