PSA 10 Pikachu 020/M-P McDonald’s 2009 Promo Japanese Pokemon GEM MINT
PSA 10 Pikachu 020/M-P McDonald’s 2009 Promo Japanese Pokemon GEM MINT
Price: $145.99
Pikachu 020/M-P from the McDonald’s Promo set, Japanese edition, in a PSA 10 slab. This one’s a clean gem, no doubt about it.
The artwork shows Pikachu mid-stride, ears perked up and that classic cheeky grin. It’s got a simple vibe, like Pikachu’s just out for a casual zap, but the holo foil makes those sparks pop under light. Nothing over-the-top, just solid charm.
On the card text, it’s a Basic Lightning type with 60 HP. Ability? None here—straight to attacks. Pika Punch does 20 damage, and then Thunder Jolt flips for 50 but risks 10 self-damage on tails. Keeps it straightforward, like Pikachu’s early-game style.
This promo dropped in 2018 as part of Japan’s McDonald’s collaboration, tying into the Pokémon Card Game’s ongoing hype. What stands out is the fast-food tie-in—cards came with Happy Meals, making it a quirky collectible that bridged casual fans and serious players. It’s not from a main set like Sun & Moon, so it feels like a fun side quest in the TCG world. Japanese printings often have that crisp quality, and this one’s no exception, with sharp edges that scream promo exclusivity.
Slab-wise, PSA 10 means perfect centering—edges balanced at 50/50, corners razor-sharp, surface flawless without a hint of whitening. Eye appeal is high; the holo pattern dances without overwhelming the art, and colors stay vibrant even sealed up. Pop reports put PSA 10s for this card in the low hundreds last I checked, but it’s niche enough that not every collector hunts it down. Still, finding one this clean feels like spotting a shiny in the wild.
I’d stash this in a display case next to other promo oddballs, just to remind myself of those random McDonald’s runs.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Pikachu 020/M-P
– Set: McDonald’s Promo Japanese
– Rarity: Promo
– Condition: PSA 10
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