McDonald’s has announced a collaboration with Pokémon featuring themed Happy Meal boxes, collectible Trading Card Game cards, and mobile game boosters – and they’re being sold for a fortune
Pokémon enthusiasts can now catch ’em all at McDonald’s. The US fast food giant has unveiled a new partnership with Pokémon, featuring themed Happy Meal boxes, collectible Trading Card Game cards and mobile game boosters.
Additionally, Pokémon GO trainers will have the opportunity to capture rare Pokémon at participating outlets. From January 21 until late February, every Happy Meal ordered will include a 4-card Pokémon Trading Card Game booster, a poster, and a sticker sheet. While this is only in the US, fans in the UK can also get their hands on them – through tough eBay auctions.
The BigMac toys are already being flogged for a whopping £161, with prices expected to rise. As part of the Wonder Pick Feature, US customers who order Happy Meals via the McDonald’s app will receive several in-game bonuses for the mobile game Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Happy Meals have been a staple on the McDonald’s menu for 45 years, boasting numerous iconic collaborations over the years including Hello Kitty, Disney, and Barbie.
The legendary Happy Meal box will showcase dragon-type Pokémon like Charizard, Rayquaza, Roaring Moon, or one that features Pikachu and Dragonite together. The Pokémon TCG cards available in Happy Meals include: Charizard, Pikachu, Miraidon, Jigglypuff, Hatenna, Dragapult, Quagsire, Koraidon, Umbreon, Hydreigon, Roaring Meen, Dragonite, Eevee, Rayquaza, and Drampa.
The Pokémon TCG mobile in-game bonuses as part of the Wonder Pick Feature comprise a 24 pack of hourglasses and 12 wonder hourglasses that can be used to open two digital booster packs, along with one randomised digital card, reports the Mirror US.
Guillaume Huin, McDonald’s Senior Marketing Director, couldn’t contain her excitement, saying: “There’s nothing more exciting than when we can bring campaigns to our fans with partners that we’re fans of ourselves.”
She followed up with: “Much like they do for McDonald’s, our fans have deep nostalgia and love for the Pokémon brand. We’re thrilled to build on those great memories and create a new moment of fun and happiness with the new Pokémon Happy Meal.”
To top it off, Pokémon GO enthusiasts can dash to their local McDonald’s-sponsored PokéStops or Gyms. There, they’ll have a chance to snag rare Pokémon lured by special modules and join in epic five-star raids happening Jan 20-26, Feb 10-16, and Mar 10-16.
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