McDonald’s Happy Meal Pokémon Cards Promotion Launches in November
Pokémon Trading Card Game cards will return to McDonald’s Happy Meals across the United States from November 5 through December 9, 2026, as part of the franchise’s ongoing 30th anniversary celebration. With each Happy Meal purchase, customers will receive a four-card booster pack containing three regular cards and one holographic card. Collectors will need to obtain 15 different cards to complete the full set, with six cards featuring special confetti holofoil designs that are expected to be the most sought-after items.
This marks another iteration of the popular McDonald’s and Pokémon collaboration, which has proven wildly successful in previous years. Past promotional campaigns have featured reprints of existing Pokémon TCG cards, though specific card details for this year’s promotion have not yet been revealed. The timing coincides with Pokémon’s milestone 30th anniversary celebration, making it a major focal point for fan engagement.
The promotion has already drawn attention from collectors and resellers, with industry observers noting that scalper activity will likely be significant during the campaign window. Previous high-demand promotional campaigns have experienced supply challenges and market speculation. While the U.S. launch dates are confirmed, reports indicate that other countries will also receive the promotion, though with potentially different availability windows.