McDonald’s Reportedly Reviving Pokémon Happy Meals This Fall
A report says McDonald’s will offer Pokémon Happy Meals in the U.S. from November 5 through December 9. Each meal is expected to include a four-card booster pack with one holographic card and three standard cards, drawn from a 15-card set. Customers may also choose between a Pokémon toy and a Pokémon Essential Handbook, though McDonald’s has not confirmed the promotion.
A report indicates McDonald’s will bring Pokémon Happy Meals back to U.S. locations from Nov. 5 to Dec. 9. Other countries are also expected to participate, though their schedules may differ. The promotion arrives as Pokémon marks its 30th anniversary.
Each meal is said to contain a four-card booster: one holographic and three standard cards. The reported set has 15 cards, including six confetti holofoil holographics. Diners may pick either a Pokémon toy, believed to be a card display, or a Pokémon Essential Handbook. McDonald’s has not confirmed these details.
The promotion could draw collectors and families to McDonald’s, boosting short-term foot traffic and Happy Meal demand. It may also intensify demand for limited cards, affecting fans who want complete sets and parents buying multiple meals. If confirmed, the tie-in could extend Pokémon’s anniversary visibility beyond dedicated gaming audiences, while any scarcity or regional date differences may shape customer expectations.