# McDonald’s New ‘Pokémon’ Happy Meal Surprise Leaks Ahead Of Launch

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/mcdonalds-new-pokemon-happy-meal-surprise-leaks-ahead-of-launch/
- Published: 2026-10-27T20:17:18+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T21:28:51+00:00
- Original publisher: Polygon
- Original article: https://www.polygon.com/mcdonalds-pokemon-happy-meal-toy-card-leak-start-date-tcg-promo/
- Topics: Gaming

## Key points

- Pokémon Happy Meal toys are reportedly returning after eight years.
- US promotion is projected to run from 10 November to 14 December 2026.
- Each meal is expected to include two random cards.

## Summary

McDonald’s is expected to bring Pokémon toys back to its Happy Meals in a promotion projected to run in the United States from 10 November to 14 December 2026. The toys have reportedly been absent from the partnership for eight years, and their return matters because recent promotions have drawn strong demand from trading-card collectors and fans.

Images shared by Pokémon trading-card site PokéBeach reportedly show miniature Happy Meal toys that can also hold the cards included with the meal. Each meal is expected to contain two random cards, with Metagross, Palafin and Hawlucha among the Pokémon said to feature; the full card list and any special versions remain unknown. Previous promotions have led to bulk buying, discarded food and purchasing limits at some restaurants, raising concerns about a repeat amid the game’s 30th anniversary.

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