McDonald’s and Pokémon Team Up Again for New Happy Meals
McDonald’s is bringing Pokémon back to Happy Meals with a new promotion that combines collectible toys and Pokémon Trading Card Game cards. Each Happy Meal will include a miniature Happy Meal box shaped toy inspired by a Pokémon, plus a pair of Pokémon TCG cards.
The promotion is designed to give fans a mix of food, toys, and trading cards in one package, with multiple themed Happy Meal boxes and a broad assortment of collectibles to chase. The release is being rolled out for a limited time while supplies last at participating McDonald’s locations.
What Comes in the Pokémon Happy Meal
Each Happy Meal will come in one of three themed boxes featuring Pikachu, Umbreon, or Torchic. Inside, customers will find a miniature Happy Meal box shaped toy inspired by Pokémon characters.
According to the promotion details, there are 15 Happy Meal toys in the collection. The miniature box toys are inspired by Pokémon such as Pikachu, Rowlet, Sprigatito, and other Pokémon pals.
In addition to the toy, each Happy Meal includes two Pokémon Trading Card Game cards. There are 15 total cards to discover in the promotion, including seven foil cards.
Pokémon TCG Cards Included in the Promotion
The Pokémon Happy Meal promotion includes a total of 15 different Pokémon TCG cards. McDonald’s says seven of those cards will be foil versions, adding an extra layer of collectibility for fans opening each meal.
The source details confirm the number of cards and the foil count, but not a full checklist in text form. That means the exact card lineup should be checked against the promotion materials at participating locations or official McDonald’s information as the release begins.
Quebec Gets a Different Pokémon Happy Meal Insert
Fans in Quebec, Canada, will receive a different item instead of the miniature Happy Meal box shaped toys. In that province, the promotion will include a Pokémon sticker and a booster pack containing four Pokémon TCG cards.
The miniature Happy Meal box shaped toys will not be available in Quebec, making the regional variation one of the most notable differences in the rollout.
Release Schedule by Country
The Pokémon Happy Meals are scheduled to arrive in multiple regions over several months. The promotion begins in November 2026 in Australia, Canada, Fiji, France, New Zealand, Spain, and the United States.
Additional countries are scheduled for December 2026, including Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Georgia, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Moldova, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, and Vietnam.
In January 2027, the promotion is set to expand to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Thailand, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Finally, Ireland and the United Kingdom are listed for February 2027.
Why This Pokémon Happy Meal Release Stands Out
McDonald’s Happy Meal promotions have long been a familiar part of the Pokémon collecting landscape, and this release adds a new twist with miniature Happy Meal box shaped toys. The themed packaging, the 15-toy assortment, and the inclusion of Pokémon TCG cards make the promotion appealing to both younger fans and collectors looking for sealed product and chase items.
The combination of three themed Happy Meal boxes, 15 collectible toys, and 15 Pokémon TCG cards gives the promotion a wide range of possible pulls. With seven foil cards in the mix, the trading card portion of the release should be especially popular among collectors who enjoy opening fast-food promos for the surprises inside.
Because the promotion is limited time and available while supplies last, availability may vary by location. Fans interested in the release will want to check participating McDonald’s restaurants as the rollout reaches their region.
Pokémon Happy Meal Details at a Glance
- Each Happy Meal includes a miniature Happy Meal box shaped toy inspired by Pokémon
- Each Happy Meal includes two Pokémon TCG cards
- There are 15 Happy Meal toys in the collection
- There are 15 total Pokémon TCG cards, including seven foil cards
- Happy Meal boxes are themed after Pikachu, Umbreon, and Torchic
- Quebec, Canada, will receive a Pokémon sticker and a booster pack with four Pokémon TCG cards instead of the miniature toy
- The promotion is available for a limited time while supplies last at participating McDonald’s locations
As the rollout continues across different countries, collectors will have plenty of chances to see which toys and cards turn up in each Happy Meal.
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