McDonald’s Pokémon cards 2025 Japan: Full set, release date & where to buy

• Why are Japanese Pokemon cards cheaper: Reasons, prices, and worth breakdowns
• Are Japanese cards worth more than English: Views from experts
• Discover diffrent ways on how to get Japanese cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket

1. What are the McDonald's Pokémon cards?

• Limited availability: Released during short-term campaigns (usually a few days to a week)
• Exclusive art: Many cards feature artwork that is only available during the McDonald’s promotions
• Real cards: These are official TCG cards, playable and produced by The Pokémon Company
• Rising value: Cards like Pikachu 2021 Holo or 2022 Rowlet promos have sold for high resale value on online platforms

2. What’s inside the 2025 McDonald’s Japan Pokémon Happy Meals?

• Toy: A rotating Pokémon-themed plastic figure (details not yet disclosed)
• Card 1: Special Pikachu Promo with exclusive illustration – Pikachu reaching for a burger!
• Card 2: One random card selected from the following:
  • Sprigatito
  • Fuecoco
  • Quaxly
  • Ralts
  • Riolu

>>> Exclusively, each card is stamped with a McDonald's logo on it!

If you're a collector exploring the best Pokémon TCG card sets, this limited-edition McDonald’s release is definitely one to watch.

• This Pikachu artwork is newly drawn for the campaign
• The selected Pokémon (Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly) are popular Gen 9 starters, increasing their collector appeal
• The campaign is only running for 3 days, increasing scarcity

3. Best McDonald’s Pokémon cards 2025: Complete list and price

Below is a breakdown of each card in the set, including basic details and current price estimates based on resale listings and early collector interest (as of post-campaign release).

3.1. New Pikachu Promo

This is the centerpiece of the 2025 campaign, a brand-new illustration of Pikachu reaching for a hamburger, exclusive to this promotion and only available in Japan.

• Card name: Pikachu (McDonald’s Promo 2025)
• Type: Electric
• Card number: 020/M‑P (Japan promo)
• Ability: Electric Spark – Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 more damage.
• Estimated value: NM/ungraded: $30–$40 USD; Graded (PSA 10): $200 USD

3.2. Sprigatito reprinted card

This grass-type starter returns with its Scarlet & Violet art, stamped with the exclusive promo logo of the McDonald’s campaign.

• Card name: Sprigatito
• Type: Grass
• Ability: Leafage – 10 damage
• Estimated value: Part of a 3-card lot with Fuecoco and Quaxly currently listed at $38 USD total, implying roughly $12–$15 USD each

3.3. Fuecoco reprinted card

Fuecoco, a fan-favorite Fire-type starter, carries the same Scarlet & Violet artwork, now with McDonald’s promo marking.

• Card name: Fuecoco
• Type: Fire
• Ability: Ember – 30 damage, discard 1 Fire energy
• Estimated value: Included in the same 3-card lot priced around $12–$15 USD

3.4. Quaxly reprinted card

This water-type starter from Gen 9 also appears as a stamped reprint, offering collectors nostalgic value.

• Card name: Quaxly
• Type: Water
• Ability: Pound – 10 damage
• Estimated value: Included with Sprigatito and Fuecoco—around $12–$15 USD each

3.5. Ralts reprinted card

This Psychic-type, often adored for its evolution line, features a stamped promotional version sure to delight fans.

• Card name: Ralts
• Type: Psychic
• Ability: Psyshot – 10 damage
• Estimated value: Not directly listed, but comparable to the other reprints (~$10–$15 USD) based on the 3-card set pricing

3.6. Riolu reprinted card

A Fighting-type favorite, Riolu is included in the reprint series. Good for completing the set and collecting a popular evolutionary line.

• Card name: Riolu
• Type: Fighting
• Ability: Punch – 10 damage
• Estimated value: Presumed similar to other reprints—around $10–$15 USD (inferred from multi-card lot pricing)

4. How to get the Pokémon TCG Pocket McDonald’s 2025 cards

Traditionally, you had to visit a McDonald's in Japan and order a Pokémon-themed Happy Meal to get these exclusive cards. But now, things are easier than ever, you can pre-order from the comfort of your home, no lines, no flights, just cards. Here's how:

• Order online (Worldwide Shipping): You can now order directly at Japan Figure and have the promotional cards shipped straight to your doorstep, no matter where you are in the world.
• Visit McDonald’s Japan (in person): If you’re in Japan between August 9–11, 2025, visit any participating McDonald’s and order a Pokémon-themed Happy Meal (Happy Set) to receive the limited-edition cards.
• Use Japanese resellers or proxy shopping services: Proxy platforms allow you to buy directly from Japanese sellers and have your order shipped internationally.

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5. FAQs – People also ask about McDonald's Pokémon cards information

5.1. How many McDonald's Pokémon cards are there to collect?

5.2. Are McDonald's Pokémon cards worth anything in 2025?

5.3. What is the Pokémon Happy Meal Toy 2025?

5.4. What Pokémon are in the McDonald's 2025 checklist?

• Pikachu (special burger artwork)
• Sprigatito
• Fuecoco
• Quaxly
• Ralts
• Riolu

5.5. Are McDonald's Pokémon cards real?

5.6. How to see through McDonald's Pokémon packs?

5.7. How to identify McDonald's Pokémon cards?

• Japanese text (if it’s a Japan promo)
• Unique promo numbering (e.g., 001/SV-P)
• Event-specific artwork, like the Pikachu reaching for a hamburger
• Light cardstock (common for McDonald’s releases)
• No rarity star at the bottom corner