Look for these features: Japanese text (if its a Japan promo) Unique promo numbering (e.g., 001/SV-P) Event-specific artwork, like the Pikachu reaching for a hamburger Light cardstock (common for McDonalds releases) No rarity star at the bottom corner In 2025, McDonalds Pokmon cards are more than just a Happy Meal bonus, theyre a symbol of how Pokmon continues to connect generations through games, collectibles, and creativity
Witherbloom Pestilence Another offering from Secrets of Strixhaven, Witherbloom Pestilence is all about sacrificng cards to power up other creatures, and in Dina, Essence Brewer, it has a one-card engine to do both with relative ease
Both rule books feature Bog Wraith on the cover in black and white and mostly feature the same text, except for slight revisions (and the obvious rule changes)
Its just a pain to play with, and it has been banned from every format just to improve the lives of everyone involved