TL;DR: Starting Nov. 10, the Pokémon Happy Meal returns to participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide with 15 collectible toys and 15 collectible trading cards.
We cover a lot of collabs, because there’s something special in seeing two of your favorite brands come together to create something fun. And you clearly feel the same, because fans go wild for the limited-edition merch that drops.
Of course, there are levels to this game. The Burger King x Hello Kitty collab was popular. The Starbucks x Winnie the Pooh collab went down well. But when we talk about McDonald’s x Pokemon, you know it’s going to be absolute chaos.
McDonald’s and Pokémon are reuniting this November. Starting Nov. 10, the Pokémon Happy Meal is returning to participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide with 15 toys and 15 trading cards to collect. Fans and trainers can also scan the QR code on their Happy Meal box to access a digital game where they can look for the 15 Pokémon Happy Meal toys hidden around a virtual classroom and playground.
This 2026 rollout will mark the first time since 2018 that customers get a genuine 3D collectible toy with playable cards. The mini-boxes are designed to resemble iconic McDonald’s cartons shaped around fan-favorite Pokémon. Here’s the roster of 15 collectible character boxes:
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Bulbasaur
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Charmander
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Chikorita
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Eevee
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Espeon
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Espurr
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Minccino
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Munchlax
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Pikachu
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Piplup
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Rowlett
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Sobble
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Squirtle
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Sprigatito
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Weedle
Credit: The Pokémon Company variation
Inside each meal, you will also find two randomized cards drawn from a specialized 15-card McDonald’s reprint set, including seven foil cards.
These new Pokémon Happy Meals are available for a limited time, while supplies last, at participating McDonald’s. Check out the full release schedule below:
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November 2026: Australia, Canada, Fiji, France, New Zealand, Spain, and USA
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December 2026: 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
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January 2027: 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
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February 2027: Ireland and UK
Source: https://mashable.com/life/mcdonalds-pokemon-tcg-happy-meal-toy-dates