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Pokémon Happy Meals with toys and cards are returning to McDonald’s
McDonald’s is bringing back Pokémon Happy Meals in the US and other markets starting in November.
Each meal is set to include one of 15 collectible Pokémon toys, designed to look like a miniature Happy Meal box.
The promotion also includes Pokémon cards, but accounts differ on whether each meal contains two cards or a four-card pack.
The US start date is also unclear: one source gives November 10, while another lists a promotion running from November 5 to December 9.
The rollout is scheduled to reach more countries in December and January, with the UK and Ireland listed for February 2027.
The meals will be available only while supplies last, and past Pokémon promotions have drawn crowds and prompted concerns about reselling.
No US purchase limits have been confirmed, and the sources do not say whether similar limits will be used this time.
McDonald’s is bringing Pokémon-themed Happy Meals with collectible toys and trading cards to participating markets around the world.
Each meal is set to include one of 15 toys and two of 15 Pokémon cards, according to CNET.
The rollout is scheduled to begin in November 2026, with countries added through February 2027.
Reports differ on the US promotion’s start date: CNET says November 10, while Nintendo Life reports November 5.
Japan is not included in the announced rollout, and its plans have not been confirmed.
- Who
- McDonald’s and Pokémon.
- What
- A Happy Meal promotion featuring collectible Pokémon toys and cards.
- When
- The rollout is scheduled to start in November 2026 and continue in stages through February 2027.
- Where
- Participating McDonald’s markets worldwide, including the United States, Canada, France and Australia. Japan’s participation has not been announced.
- Why
- The promotion marks the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, according to Hypebeast.
CNET
Nintendo Life
US promotion start date
CNET
CNET says the promotion launches November 10.
Nintendo Life
Nintendo Life reports it will be available from November 5 to December 9.
Hypebeast and DAILYSUN NEW YORK reported the promotion and its planned international rollout.
The promotion is scheduled to begin in the United States, Canada, France, Australia, New Zealand, Spain and Fiji.
The rollout is scheduled to expand to additional countries and territories.
The promotion is scheduled to reach countries including Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Mexico and the Philippines.
The promotion is scheduled to reach the United Kingdom and Ireland.
- Collectible toys
- 15 designs
- Pokémon cards
- 15 designs, with seven holographic designs
- Cards per meal
- Two, according to CNET, Hypebeast and DAILYSUN NEW YORK
- First rollout month
- November 2026
- Final listed rollout month
- February 2027
- Japan
- No release plan announced