McDonald’s locations in Japan were forced to cancel a Happy Meal promotion featuring limited edition Pokemon cards because collectors swarmed stores — leaving behind piles of untouched food and trash, according to a report.

The golden arches announced that two limited edition cards would be included in each “Happy Set” sold in Japan, which retail for roughly $3.50, according to the Associated Press .

Each “Happy Set” — the Japan’s “Happy Meal” equivalent — was guaranteed to have a Pikachu card, which featured art of the rat-like critter reaching for a burger .

8/8(金)～

ハッピーセット®にポケモンのおもちゃが登場！

8/9(土)〜8/11(月)はポケモンカードも

もらえるよ！ #ポケモン #ポケカ pic.twitter.com/mJqrfJhNdp — マクドナルド (@McDonaldsJapan) July 15, 2025

Cutthroat card collectors took advantage of the offer — flocking to locati

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