Summary
It looks likePokemonfans can look forward toPokemontrading cards coming back to McDonald’s Happy Meals later this year.Pokemonand McDonald’s have collaborated for well over a decade.Pokemoncards have been added to McDonald’s Happy Meals every year since 2011, and there have been various otherPokemon/McDonald’s collabs as well.
In fact, aPokemonx McDonald’s collab is happening at this very moment. While the promotion is currently only available in Japan,Pokemontoys based on thePokemon Horizonsanime series are being added to McDonald’s Happy Meals for a limited time. The toys take inspiration from the core characters from the anime series and are being released in waves.
It’s unclear if the currentPokemon/McDonald’s toys will be released outside of Japan, but it’s a safe bet that the trading cards will.According to a report by PokeBeach, McDonald’s in France will be hosting itsPokemon TCGpromotion from Aug 02, 2025 to Jul 20, 2025. PokeBeach has noted that, traditionally, the French version of thePokemon TCGpromotion takes place “a month or two” after it happens in the US, meaning those stateside should be able to expectPokemoncards back in their McDonald’s Happy Meals this fall, in October or November. PokeBeach noted that thePokemon TCGpromotion at McDonald’s usually happens earlier in the year, but it’s unclear exactly why this year’s is happening later. In any case, it should be stressed that plans for the US version of the McDonald’sPokemoncards have not been announced in an official capacity, and so fans should keep their expectations in check until then.
Pokemon Cards Coming Back to McDonald’s
The actual cards that will be featured in the new McDonald’s Pokemon promotion have not been revealed at the time of this writing.
Chances are thatPokemontrading cards will return to McDonald’s this fall as predicted. Maybe the collab will coincide with the launch of thePokemon Trading Card Game Pocketmobile game.Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocketis a new mobile takeon thePokemonTrading Card game and looks like it has a ton of potential based on what’s been shown so far. However, a specific release date for the mobile app has not been announced, and there’s no guarantee that its release will be any time close to the McDonald’s promotion. It is expected to launch at some point in 2024, however.
As far asPokemoncards go, fans can look forward to new releases later this year and in 2025. Withno new main seriesPokemongames coming out in 2024, fans can expect the card game to continue taking its cues fromScarlet and Violetfor the time being.
Pokemon
Pokemon is a franchise that needs no introduction. One of the most successful media empires in history, Pokemon spans games, television, films, manga, merchandise, music, and more.
