Pokémon TCG Returns to UK McDonald’s Happy Meals with Dragon Discovery Promotion

Pokémon TCG Returns to UK McDonald’s Happy Meals with Dragon Discovery Promotion In an exciting collaboration for Pokémon fans and collectors, The Pokémon Company International and McDonald’s have once again joined forces.

Their latest partnership brings beloved Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) cards back to McDonald’s Happy Meals across the United Kingdom, aligning with the global popularity of the franchise and its ongoing presence on platforms like Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo eShop.

The promotion, titled 'Dragon Discovery,' highlights Dragon-type Pokémon and runs for a limited time, ending on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. This special Dragon Discovery event focuses on iconic Dragon-type creatures from the world of Pokémon.

Pikachu and Dragonite—two of the franchise's most recognizable mascots—are featured playfully on Happy Meal boxes, capturing the spirit of the Pokémon brand.

Diners who purchase a Happy Meal during the promotion will find a sealed pack containing four random Pokémon TCG cards drawn from a possible set of 15, all inspired by the irresistible allure of Dragon-type Pokémon. The available cards span a range of well-known pocket monsters, such as Charizard, Pikachu, Miraidon, Jigglypuff, Hatenna, Dragapult, Quagsire, Koraidon, Umbreon, Hydreigon, Roaring Moon, Dragonite, Eevee, Rayquaza, and Drampa.

Included within the themed packaging are illustrations and designs that spotlight favorites like Umbreon, Charizard, Rayquaza, and the Paradox Pokémon Roaring Moon.

This aligns closely with the earlier 2025 McDonald’s Pokémon TCG promotion in the United States, which featured a matching list of collectible cards. A spokesperson for The Pokémon Company International underscored the appeal of these collaborations, stating that the partnership with McDonald’s is designed to make collecting and trading Pokémon TCG cards accessible and enjoyable for fans of all ages.

The promotion not only celebrates the Dragon-type Pokémon but also encourages social engagement through collecting and trading, a core aspect of the Pokémon TCG experience. This ongoing collaboration is testament to the enduring popularity of Pokémon as a brand and cultural phenomenon since its debut on Nintendo’s hardware platforms.

The Pokémon TCG has sold billions of cards worldwide, and these limited-time Happy Meal promotions continue to draw significant attention—not only from nostalgic adult collectors but also from a new generation of fans introduced to the series through games such as Pokémon Sword and Shield and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch. The Dragon Discovery Pokémon TCG Happy Meal promotion offers a unique way to engage with the Pokémon brand while enjoying a classic treat.

Collectors and fans throughout the UK have until June 17, 2025, to complete their sets and relive the excitement that has defined Pokémon for more than two decades.

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