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Pikachu
McDonald's Collection 2018 4/12
- Set
- McDonald's Collection 2018
- Number
- 4/12
- Released
- 2018
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Artist
- Shibuzoh.
What it does
Draw a card.
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 more damage.
A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.
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Where it came from
The 2018 McDonald's Pokémon collection was released as part of a long-standing promotional partnership between The Pokémon Company and the fast-food chain. This specific set was distributed in Happy Meals across various international markets, designed to encourage a younger audience to engage with the Pokémon Trading Card Game through accessible, simplified gameplay mechanics and familiar, recognizable character rosters.
The Pikachu card, numbered 4/12, features artwork consistent with the aesthetic of the Sun & Moon era of the franchise. While the illustrations in these promotional sets are often sourced from previous Japanese releases, the design focus remains on vibrant, high-energy depictions of iconic creatures to appeal to collectors and children alike. Though these cards are mass-produced and common, they remain a staple for completionist collectors of the Pikachu character lineup.
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