Buzz Break: Pokémon 25th Anniversary Happy Meal packs

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The packs: Pokémon 25th Anniversary Happy Meal packs 
Where to buy: One pack per McDonald's Happy Meal (initially). Get standard Pokémon boxes here.

Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.

Landed this time: Envelope Nos. 3 and 4 ... one 25th Anniversary Pokemon pack and other items in each.

Packs per Box Happy Meal: 1
Cards per pack: 4 (three standard, one Holo)
Cards in this lot: 8 (two boxes)
Base set completion: 
6 of 25 (24 percent)
Duplicates: 1

Base cards – Pikachu, Chikorita, Mudkip, Treecko, Tepig, Litten

Insert/short-print cards: 2 (all in gallery below with some base)
Holo (2) – Turtwig, Rowlet

Autographs/Memorabilia: None

What's Buzz-worthy: OK, three Pokémon breaks in the last couple weeks is a record here, but I couldn't not post a break of these when I landed a Pikachu, right? In case you don't know what these are, I'll let the suits tell you: "McDonald's Happy Meals will include a 25th Anniversary Special Edition McDonald's booster pack of Pokémon Trading Card Game cards. Each of these packs includes four exclusive cards. You'll have the opportunity to collect cards featuring all 24 first partner Pokémon from the many regions in the Pokémon world, plus Pikachu. There are standard and foil versions of each card, and all the cards sport the Pokémon 25th logo. In total, there are 50 cards in this set, so have fun collecting and trading with your friends. These cool Pokémon TCG cards will only be available in McDonald's Happy Meals for a limited time, so don't wait to start your collection."

So, that's that. There have been stories about stores having to limit their stock or having been bought out. Then others have simply gotten their hands on unopened cases ... and are StockXing them. As I noted before, the Holo set might be one to be in later demand down the line. This one is popular but it's likely going to be an easy base set to find.

Product Grade: A
Lot Grade: A-
Fun Grade: A- (my first Pikachu card ever ... not sure I'll chase more)

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