It seems like thePokemon TCGalways finds new ways to surprise us, as prices surged across the board following the release ofgames like Pokemon TCG Pocketandhyped sets like Prismatic Evolutions.With many individual card prices rising to match the ever-increasing price of sealed products, even McDonald’s promos are following the trend.
Although there’s no massively valuable McDonald’s promo card to chase, some of the best command respectable values, especially considering their widespread availability during each card’s set distribution period. However, limited giveaways still tend to produce coveted cards, as some might have missed out.
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7Eevee 12/12 (McDonald’s Promos 2019) – $14.08
A Mascot Faceoff
Eevee kicks things off as one of the most valuable McDonald’s Pokemon promos, as this 2019 artwork looks up with a bright, cheery expression. This card art has everything you could want from a classic Eevee card, though it lacks some of the glitz and glamor you’ll find on themost valuable Eevee cards in the Pokemon TCG.
As is typically the case with Pokemon TCG cards, condition plays a major role in the price of these cards, with near-mint(NM)copies commanding noticeably more money. NM copies can fetch as much as $29.95 while lightly played(LP)copies offer a solid discount, with prices dipping into the single digits.
6Pikachu 5/12 (McDonald’s Promos 2017) – $14.44
The First Of Many
Hopefully, you like Pikachu because McDonald’s makes good use of Pokemon’s mascot in its promotional collections, offering several iterations of the iconic electric mouse Pokemon over the years. The 2017 Pikachu is one of the most visually stimulating versions of the Pokemon, so don’t hesitate to get this card if you enjoy the art.
NM copies of this card have fluctuated between $12 and $15 for much of 2024, but sales are beginning to creep up past the $30 mark, indicating that this promo card might soar in value soon. However, more sales are required to confirm a solid increase in value.
5Pikachu 6/12 (McDonald’s Promos 2019) – $17.66
The Pika Competition Is Coming
If you’relooking for Pikachu chase cards,then McDonald’s promos offer one every year, and they tend to top the charts as the most valuable card every time, though there are notable exceptions, with one coming near the end of this list.
While this 2019 Pikachu is one of the newest cards among the most valuable McDonald’s promos, enough time has passed to see its price begin ticking upward. It leaves behind previous highs around the $17 mark as Pikachu seems primed to continue marching toward $20, with sales already surpassing the mark.
4Pikachu 5/12 (McDonald’s Promos 2014) – $18.42
It’s A Pikachu Party
Looking back a little further, we move to one of the oldest Pikachu McDonald’s promos, this one from 2014. Although the art is fairly simple, Pikachu’s mid-action electric attack is gorgeously depicted, with a bright blue background to juxtapose the striking yellow charge.
You’ll struggle to find many NM sales, though they reach as high as $26 or more when they sell, while LP cards drop to the $20 and up range. If you want a bigger discount, then look towards heavily played(HP)copies, which you should be able to find for less than six dollars.
3Pikachu 4/12 (McDonald’s Promos 2018) – $18.87
Another Perfect Pika Pose
The 2018 Pikachu promo boasts a similarly bright background to the older 2014 version, but the level of detail combined with a sweet, docile depiction of Pikachu makes this one of the most unique Pikachu promo cards.
The flowers, house, and Pokemon Center in the background are excellent inclusions that make this art stand out.
NM copies can exceed the $20 plateau, though you may also settle for an LP card for a few dollars less if you don’t need the best. Considering how close the prices are, you might want to aim for an NM copy while you can get them.
2Pysduck 2/12 (McDonald’s Promos 2018) – $19.21
A Shocking Runner-Up
Pikachu has had a tight grip on our attention, with several entries among the most valuable McDonald’s Collection promo cards, but it’s time to share the spotlight with another iconic Pokemon: Psyduck. While Psyduck’s popularity in the Pokemon TCG has increased recently, this card is already aiming to outdo Pikachu as the top McDonald’s card.
Psyduck is incredibly hard to find in good condition, with NM and LP sales hovering around the $25 mark, indicating the high demand for this card among collectors. While it’s hard to secure one of the cleaner copies, you’ll find major discounts for anything worse than LP, with most prices dropping into the single digits.
1Pikachu 6/12 (McDonald’s Promos 2015) – $30.27
Unsurprisingly, It’s Pikachu
Pikachu claims its rightful place as the best McDonald’s promo card with a solid market price on this 2015 card to secure its place. Considering the relatively significant gap between first and second place, it’s unlikely that this card will be usurped anytime soon, and with good reason, as it features another superbly detailed artwork.
Despite the difficulty you’ll have finding NM copies, they sell close to the market price, so you know what to expect. While this isn’t one ofthe most valuable Pikachu cardsyou can get, it might one day find itself among the best.
