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Pokémonfans looking to get their hands on a couple of extra cards need not look much further than McDonald’s. The popular fast food chain restaurant does an almost annual collaboration with the trading card franchise, offering exclusive cards as a bonus treat with the purchase of certain meals. For collectors, it seems like thePokémon Trading Card Gamecould be coming back to the States sooner rather than later.
In a post fromPokéBeach, it was confirmed thatFrance is getting itsPokémon TCGin early December, with the promotion reportedly running from Dec. 4 to Jan. 21of next year. Traditionally, the U.S. gets its McDonald’s and Pokémon collaboration about a month or two before France, suggesting thatplayers could see the cards hit as early as October. At this time, an exact date hasn’t been confirmed — but players should look for news of the promotion soon.
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The 2023 McDonald’s Collaboration Included Pokémon From Paldea
McDonald’s Is Currently Running Another Pokémon Promotion In Japan
Players of the card game will still have to wait a couple of months before they can see what cards will be included in the upcoming trading card promotion at McDonald’s, but it’s been a pretty big couple of years for fans.Those in Japan are already in themiddle of a Pokémon promotionwith McDonald’s,as a series of toys inspired by the Paldea region are being released in waves between Aug. 9 and Aug. 22.
Unfortunately, there’s currently no word on whether these Happy Meal goodies will make their way to the U.S., but it seems Pokémon still has a lot in store for those who frequent the fast food chain. Last year’s promotion, which ran between September and October, featured15 cards exclusive to the Happy Meals. These included Pokémon likeTandemaus, Klawf, Flittle, and the three starter Pokémon: Fuecoco, Quaxzley, and Sprigatito.
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Pokemon fans also have theupcoming release of the mobile gamePokemon TGC Pocket,which brings the popular trading card game to phones.The game will release before the end of the year and is also seeing some expansions.Shrouded Fablelaunched at the start of August, whileStellar Crownhits stores in September, andSurging Sparksreleases in November.
Players of thePokemon Trading Card Gamehave much to look forward to in 2024 alone — though franchise fans have even more in store.Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Team Rescuewas just added to the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Online Expansion PackandPokemon Legends: Z-Ais expected to release sometime in 2025, adding another installment to the well-lovedLegendsgames.
