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The Happy Meal promotion rolls out internationally from August 2026 and reaches participating U.S. McDonald’s restaurants on September 15, featuring crossover toys and a 30-second animated promo.
Japan’s 30th-anniversary Happy Meals will feature toys of 30 Pokémon instead of TCG cards, following last year’s suspended promotion and nearly 300,000 PSA-graded Pikachu promos.
Starting in August 2026, Japan’s official Pokémon TCG store may require My Number Card verification for selected purchases, lotteries, events and tournaments to deter bots and scalpers.
McDonald’s Japan posted starter-type and lightning emojis, hinting at new Happy Meal promos after last year’s burger Pikachu campaign prompted three-set purchase limits.
McDonald’s Japan replaced its X banner with Pikachu ears and posted Starter and Pikachu emojis; whether the campaign includes promo cards after last year’s troubled giveaway remains unconfirmed.
McDonald’s Japan teased a likely 30th-anniversary card promotion; last year’s campaign imposed a three-Happy-Meal limit, while its exclusive Pikachu promo has stayed near $25.
Six collectible UNO sets roll out in two waves from February 27 to March 12, followed by random distribution from March 13; each box includes a shiny full-art card.
McDonald's Japan put its planned August 29 ONE PIECE Card Game promotion on hold after Pokémon card scalping led to discarded food and public condemnation.
Bandai will distribute six canceled McDonald’s One Piece promos through Japanese events and ¥1,500 card-shop purchases from October 17, after Pokémon Happy Meal scalping and food waste prompted scrutiny.
Starting in August 2026, Japan’s official Pokémon TCG store may require My Number Card verification for selected purchases, lotteries, events and tournaments to deter bots and scalpers.