Gotta catch them all – Pokemon! Yes, the nostalgia is real and Pokemon is now ringing in the 25th Anniversary of the brand. I used to own the Blue version and definitely had a stellar collection of the base set Pokemon cards, which is no where to be found now (no, I didn’t have a Charizard, but I did have plenty of 1st Edition holos!).
Pokemon & McDonald’s partnered up for the limited edition 25-card set for the Happy Meal. Not only are the price and value of Pokemon cards going through the roof, but now – Happy Meal sales stand to reach a similar height. The argument/discussion today begs the question, is McDonald’s (MCD) a stock to buy now with this Pokemon venture or do the metrics want to keep you on the sideline? Continue reading