{"product_id":"tepig-3-12-mcdonalds-promos-2011-003-012-foil","title":"Tepig - 3\/12 - McDonald's Promos 2011 #003\/012 - Foil","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a foil single card from the McDonald's Promos 2011 set, presented in the condition you'd expect from a promotional card of this age. The foil layer and card surface show typical handling and storage characteristics that come with over a decade of existence. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTepig made its debut as one of the three starter Pokemon introduced in the Unova region with Pokemon Black and White, and this little Fire-type pig captured hearts immediately. As the Fire-type starter of its generation, Tepig carries that classic appeal of being the first companion many trainers chose when they set out across Unova. Its cheerful design — round, rosy, and radiating warmth — made it an instant fan favorite, and its evolutionary line into Pignite and the imposing Emboar gave players a satisfying Fire and Fighting-type powerhouse to build around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McDonald's Promos 2011 set occupies a genuinely fun corner of Pokemon TCG history. Released as part of a Happy Meal promotion tied to the launch of the Black and White era, these cards were distributed to a whole new wave of young fans discovering the TCG for the very first time. Numbered 003 out of 012, Tepig sits right in the heart of a compact, twelve-card set that spotlights some of the most beloved Generation V Pokemon. The accessibility of the promotion meant these cards were widely distributed, yet the foil treatment gives each one a special shine that elevates them well beyond a throwaway fast food giveaway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foil finish on this card is a big part of its appeal. McDonald's promotional sets have a way of triggering serious nostalgia — the memory of cracking open that Happy Meal box and pulling out a shimmering card is the kind of thing collectors chase decades later. That reflective surface catches light beautifully, and Tepig's warm orange palette plays especially well against the foil treatment, making the artwork pop in a way that a standard print simply doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a collecting standpoint, the McDonald's Promos 2011 set is a satisfying and achievable twelve-card run, which makes it a popular target for set completers who want a finished binder page representing a specific and memorable moment in the TCG's timeline. It also marks a snapshot of the Black and White era, a generation that is currently enjoying a strong wave of renewed collector interest as players who grew up with Unova reach back for the cards that defined their childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis card is a perfect fit for Pokemon collectors building out their Generation V holdings, fans of Tepig and the Unova starter trio, or anyone working to complete the full McDonald's Promos 2011 run. It's also a lovely piece for nostalgic collectors who remember exactly where they were when they first pulled a Happy Meal promo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56689810473126,"sku":"PKQ-89882-FL","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/atCpQja3t8KPzxnDnUO9PEkmrSFbofxTjjli-uA7tTA.jpg?v=1782191722","url":"https:\/\/coolection.com\/products\/tepig-3-12-mcdonalds-promos-2011-003-012-foil","provider":"Coolection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}