Exclusive Pokémon TCG Cards Coming to McDonald’s Japan This August

Get ready, collectors — McDonald’s Japan is teaming up once again with The Pokémon Company for a limited-time promotion that’s sure to excite fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG).

Starting August 8, 2025, Happy Meals across Japan will come with a random Pokémon toy, as part of the latest wave of Pokémon-themed giveaways. But that’s not all — a special three-day TCG promotion is also happening from August 9 to August 11, and it’s one fans won’t want to miss.

What’s Included?

Customers who purchase a Happy Meal during the promotional window will receive:

• One exclusive Pokémon TCG card featuring Pikachu with a brand-new McDonald’s illustration
• One additional random TCG card from a pool of five McDonald’s-exclusive designs

These cards are not part of any standard set and are available only while supplies last, making them an instant must-have for TCG collectors and Pokémon fans alike.

Limited to Japan — For Now

As of now, this promotion is exclusive to McDonald’s locations in Japan, and there’s been no official word on whether the cards will appear in other countries. However, past McDonald’s-Pokémon collaborations have eventually rolled out to other regions — so international fans should keep an eye out just in case.