Partnership Power
Pokémon TCG Pocket partners with McDonald’s as player spending hits record low
Players in the US can earn Pack Hourglasses and Wonder Hourglasses with their Happy Meal purchase
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The Pokemon Company
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The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The PokémonCompany in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website.
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Milestone
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Service Stopper
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