McDonald's Pokemon Happy Meal set for November 2026 with cards and toys
The promotion runs from November 3 in Canada, November 5 in Australia and November 10 in the US, with two random cards and one toy per meal.
McDonald's and Pokemon have announced a Happy Meal crossover for November 2026, with regional start dates in Canada, Australia and the United States, according to PokeBeach, which first reported the promotion. Each Happy Meal will include two random Pokemon cards from a set of 15, along with one of 15 plastic Pokemon mini Happy Meal box toys.
The Canadian promotion runs from November 3 to December 7, the Australian one from November 5 to December 9, and the US one from November 10 to December 14. The toys can also be used as display frames for the cards included in each meal.
Confirmed cards in the set include Metagross from Temporal Forces, Palafin from Obsidian Flames and Hawlucha from Scarlet & Violet. The toy lineup features Pikachu, Eevee, Umbreon, Rowlet, Weedle, Bulbasaur, Piplup, Sobble, Torchic, Sprigatito, Squirtle, Espurr, Charmander, Minccino and Munchlax.
Background
The promotion arrives in the year of the Pokemon franchise's 40th anniversary, according to the article. The Pokemon TCG recently launched a 30th Celebration set with rare cards and special Pikachu variants. The last time Happy Meals included plastic Pokemon toys was in 2018.
Quick answers
When does the McDonald's Pokemon Happy Meal promotion start?
It starts on November 3, 2026 in Canada, November 5 in Australia and November 10 in the United States.
What is included in each Happy Meal?
Each meal includes two random Pokemon cards from a set of 15 and one of 15 plastic Pokemon mini Happy Meal box toys.
Which Pokemon cards are confirmed for the promotion?
Confirmed cards include Metagross from Temporal Forces, Palafin from Obsidian Flames and Hawlucha from Scarlet & Violet.