McDonald's and The Pokémon Company have confirmed the return of the McDonald's x Pokémon fast food promotion in the United States this November.
The limited-time tie-in centers on a Pokémon TCG Happy Meal that will be available at participating U.S. McDonald's restaurants from November 5 through December 9.
The promotion coincides with Pokémon's 30th anniversary and offers fans a choice between a Pokémon toy or a commemorative handbook with their Happy Meal.
Promotion details and set composition
The Pokémon TCG Happy Meal includes a four-card booster pack made up of three non-holo cards and one holo card.
The complete promotion set comprises 15 unique cards, six of which are special confetti holofoil cards created to mark the franchise's 30th anniversary.
The booster-style distribution in Happy Meals mirrors prior promotional releases that paired collectible Pokémon cards with fast-food items.
Rewritten announcement
In announcing the return, McDonald's and The Pokémon Company stated that the U.S. promotion will run from November 5 through December 9 and will feature a Pokémon TCG Happy Meal containing a four-card booster pack and a choice of toy or handbook.
The companies noted the 15-card set was designed to celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary and highlighted the inclusion of six confetti holofoil cards.
Context within the Pokémon ecosystem
The collaboration is part of a long-running relationship between Pokémon and major retail and promotional partners.
The Pokémon franchise continues to have a broad presence across platforms — including the Nintendo Switch, where mainline and spin-off titles remain flagship entries for Nintendo — and its commercial milestones are regularly highlighted alongside anniversary promotions.
Fans looking for digital Pokémon news and releases often follow Nintendo Direct presentations and check the Nintendo eShop for game updates and digital launches.
Availability and what fans should know
The promotion is limited to participating McDonald's locations in the United States and runs only while supplies last during the specified dates.
Collectors and families planning to pick up the Pokémon TCG Happy Meal should expect variable stock at individual restaurants and check local McDonald’s channels for any store-specific availability details.
This McDonald's x Pokémon run continues the cross-promotional pattern that has made Pokémon collectibles widely accessible to casual audiences and collectors during major franchise milestones.
The limited-time tie-in centers on a Pokémon TCG Happy Meal that will be available at participating U.S. McDonald's restaurants from November 5 through December 9.
The promotion coincides with Pokémon's 30th anniversary and offers fans a choice between a Pokémon toy or a commemorative handbook with their Happy Meal.
Promotion details and set composition
The Pokémon TCG Happy Meal includes a four-card booster pack made up of three non-holo cards and one holo card.
The complete promotion set comprises 15 unique cards, six of which are special confetti holofoil cards created to mark the franchise's 30th anniversary.
The booster-style distribution in Happy Meals mirrors prior promotional releases that paired collectible Pokémon cards with fast-food items.
Rewritten announcement
In announcing the return, McDonald's and The Pokémon Company stated that the U.S. promotion will run from November 5 through December 9 and will feature a Pokémon TCG Happy Meal containing a four-card booster pack and a choice of toy or handbook.
The companies noted the 15-card set was designed to celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary and highlighted the inclusion of six confetti holofoil cards.
Context within the Pokémon ecosystem
The collaboration is part of a long-running relationship between Pokémon and major retail and promotional partners.
The Pokémon franchise continues to have a broad presence across platforms — including the Nintendo Switch, where mainline and spin-off titles remain flagship entries for Nintendo — and its commercial milestones are regularly highlighted alongside anniversary promotions.
Fans looking for digital Pokémon news and releases often follow Nintendo Direct presentations and check the Nintendo eShop for game updates and digital launches.
Availability and what fans should know
The promotion is limited to participating McDonald's locations in the United States and runs only while supplies last during the specified dates.
Collectors and families planning to pick up the Pokémon TCG Happy Meal should expect variable stock at individual restaurants and check local McDonald’s channels for any store-specific availability details.
This McDonald's x Pokémon run continues the cross-promotional pattern that has made Pokémon collectibles widely accessible to casual audiences and collectors during major franchise milestones.
