Pokémon cards are set to make a comeback in McDonald's Happy Meals in the United States starting November 5 and running through December 9. This promotion will offer collectors a chance to acquire 15 new cards, distributed in four-card booster packs, with each pack containing three regular cards and one holographic card.
Details regarding the specific cards to be included have not yet been revealed. Historically, these promotions have featured reprints of existing Pokémon cards, often marked with an exclusive McDonald's logo. However, there is anticipation that this upcoming set might introduce something more unique. Fans are particularly hopeful for the inclusion of a Pikachu card that was previously released in Japan through a similar McDonald's promotion, notable for its distinctive design featuring Pikachu reaching for a burger.
Past Pokémon card promotions at McDonald's have faced challenges, including instances of significant food waste and scalping. Following a promotion that resulted in uneaten burgers being discarded and attempts by scalpers to acquire card stock, McDonald's reportedly ended giveaways early and implemented stricter rules for future events to curb such issues.
McDonald's has not yet officially confirmed this promotion. An announcement with further details is expected in the coming days.