What Is Good Luck Bear™? Profile, Meaning of the Four-Leaf Clover, Merchandise, and Fan Activities

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What is Good Luck Bear™?

Among the Care Bears™, Good Luck Bear™ is known as the one who “brings happiness just by being there.” With a vibrant green body and a four-leaf clover symbol, this bear is said to bring good luck.

Although not as well-known as Cheer Bear™, Good Luck Bear™ has a dedicated fan base of people who say, “This is my favorite.” It’s a character often chosen during times when people want to attract good luck, such as exams, job hunting, or starting a new chapter in life.

Good Luck Bear™ Profile

What kind of character is Good Luck Bear™?

Good Luck Bear™ is a Care Bear who is brimming with good luck and loves to share it with everyone. It’s said that good luck follows him wherever he goes, and just being near him naturally boosts your luck. The four-leaf clover on his belly symbolizes that “good luck is always with you.”

He’s almost always wearing his biggest smile, and his happy, confident demeanor is part of his charm. He even has a special talent: he can fix broken machines just by snapping his fingers (!).

One amusing aspect is his dynamic with Cheer Bear™. There’s an episode where, for some reason, Good Luck Bear™’s luck doesn’t work around Cheer Bear™, and their relationship—where they get along well but don’t quite click—is another endearing point.

Common traits of people who want to support Good Luck Bear™: He’s a character that resonates particularly well with those who like green and clover motifs, love lucky charms and talismans, are facing important moments like exams, entrance exams, or job hunting, or are die-hard Care Bears fans.

Good Luck Bear™ Merchandise | A Roundup of Must-Have Items

Plush Toys

Good Luck Bear™ plush toys are available as official products from Nakajima Corporation, as well as in Bandai Namco Nuui’s “PlayCharm” series. Since they’re slightly harder to find than Cheer Bear™ items, if you spot one, you should definitely grab it right away.

PlayCharm Good Luck Bear™

A compact, palm-sized plush (approx. 90mm tall) that doubles as a smartphone stand. Its size makes it perfect for decorating your bag.

Care Bear 6536 PlayCharm Good Luck Bear Care Bear Good Luck Bear Green

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¥2,024 (As of June 3, 2026, 12:16 AM | Source: Rakuten Ichiba)

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* We recommend checking stock availability for Nakajima Corporation's Soft S and Mascot items on Rakuten Ichiba or the official online shop. While these items are less likely to sell out compared to popular characters, restocking times may vary.

Towels & Handkerchiefs

Marushin (Sun Heart Shop) offers Good Luck Bear towel handkerchiefs. Since these are items for everyday use, they serve as a low-barrier entry point for supporting your favorite character.

Mini Towel Care Bears Jacquard Hand Towel Good Luck Bear CareBears Marushin Sweat Towel Mail Order Available Marshmallow Pop

Marshmallow Pop: Online Store for Girls' Accessories

¥659 (As of June 3, 2026, 12:16 AM | Source: Rakuten Ichiba)

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Sparkling BIG Plush (Prize)

The "Sparkling BIG Plush Good Luck Bear™" has previously been available as an arcade prize. It is now frequently listed on Mercari and Rakuten Ichiba, so if you're looking for vintage or rare items, be sure to check them out.

Ideas for Showing Your Support for Good Luck Bear™

Carry it with you as a good luck charm

A classic way to use the Good Luck Bear™ mascot is to slip it into your bag when taking exams, job hunting, or starting something new. The four-leaf clover has long been a symbol of good luck, and as a "good luck charm character," it makes a welcome gift.

Coordinate with Green and Clover

Pairing your outfit with items in Good Luck Bear™ colors like mint green or sage green creates a cohesive look. Combining them with clover-motif accessories is also cute.

Stand Out When Giving Gifts

Choosing Good Luck Bear™ merchandise to “give the gift of good luck” for celebrations like passing exams, landing a job, or starting a new chapter in life adds a special story and is sure to be appreciated. It’s a bit more niche than Cheer Bear, giving you that “in-the-know” vibe.

[Care Bears] Care Bears × Wicked Fun-Size Plush: Good Luck Bear as Elphaba / Wicked / Plush / Toy / Christmas / Birthday

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¥4,980 (As of June 3, 2026, 12:18 AM | Source: Rakuten Ichiba)

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Where can I buy Good Luck Bear™ merchandise?

• PLAZA (Stores nationwide and online store)
• Rakuten Ichiba / Amazon (Nakajima Authentic Products, PlayCharm)
• Mercari (Prize items like Kirakira BIG and rare items)
• Arcades & Online Auctions (Prizes may be available)

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Summary

Although Good Luck Bear™ was part of the original lineup in 1982, he holds a unique status as a "character chosen by die-hard fans" precisely because there aren’t as many merchandise items available for him as there are for Cheer Bear™.

Because he embodies the universal symbol of good luck—the four-leaf clover—he’s perfect for a wide range of occasions, whether as a good-luck charm, a gift, or for exam preparation. If you’ve started collecting Care Bears, be sure to check out Good Luck Bear™ as well.