McDonald’s Pokémon Happy Meal Returns November 10, 2026: Toys, Cards, and What to Know

The McDonald’s Pokémon Happy Meal is coming back. McDonald’s announced on October 29, 2026, that the new Pokémon Happy Meal will arrive at participating restaurants across the US on November 10, 2026, with 15 toys and 15 trading cards to collect.

Here is everything you need to know before the launch: the date, what is inside each meal, the full toy and card lists, and how long it lasts.

When does the McDonald’s Pokémon Happy Meal come out?

The Pokémon Happy Meal launches in the US on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at participating restaurants nationwide. It is a limited-time promotion, available while supplies last. McDonald’s has not announced a US end date in its announcement, so the safest plan is to go early if you want a specific toy or card.

The launch is part of Pokémon’s 30th anniversary celebrations. After the US launch, the promotion rolls out to more countries over the following months, including Australia, Canada, Fiji, France, New Zealand, and Spain in November 2026, dozens more countries in December 2026 and January 2027, and Ireland and the United Kingdom in February 2027.

What is inside each Pokémon Happy Meal?

Each Pokémon Happy Meal comes in one of three Happy Meal boxes featuring Pikachu, Umbreon, or Torchic. Inside, you get:

• One of 15 collectible toys
• Two random Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from a set of 15

The toys are small Happy Meal box-shaped figures, each one made to look like a different Pokémon. McDonald’s has also shown that the toys can be used as bag charms.

The full list of 15 Pokémon toys

Here are all 15 toys in the collection:

• Pikachu
• Bulbasaur
• Charmander
• Squirtle
• Weedle
• Eevee
• Umbreon
• Torchic
• Piplup
• Munchlax
• Minccino
• Espurr
• Rowlet
• Sobble
• Sprigatito

The toys cover Pokémon from several generations, from the original Kanto starters right through to the newer Paldea region. Because each meal includes just one toy, chosen at random, collecting all 15 takes more than one visit.

The full list of 15 Pokémon cards

The trading card set is separate from the toys. Each meal includes two cards picked at random from these 15:

• Bulbasaur
• Rowlet
• Sprigatito
• Charmander
• Torchic
• Squirtle
• Piplup
• Pikachu
• Raichu
• Clefairy
• Slowpoke
• Marill
• Gengar
• Eevee
• Snorlax

Seven of the 15 cards are foil cards, so those are the harder ones to pull. The cards are numbered as their own McDonald’s collection, from 001/015 through 015/015.

Tips for collectors

If you are collecting, it helps to know how the promotion works. You cannot pick which toy or which cards you get, since both are random. That means duplicates are normal, and trading with friends or family is the easiest way to fill gaps.

Because the promotion is only at participating restaurants and only while supplies last, stock can run out at busy locations. Checking with your local restaurant before you go, especially if you are traveling for a specific item, can save a wasted trip.

Finally, remember that the meal itself is a regular Happy Meal with a Pokémon toy and cards added. If you only want the collectibles, it is still worth checking what your restaurant offers, since meal contents and prices can vary by location.

Frequently asked questions

When is the McDonald’s Pokémon Happy Meal release date?

November 10, 2026, in the US, at participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide.

How many toys and cards are there?

There are 15 toys and 15 trading cards. Each Happy Meal includes one toy and two random cards.

How many foil cards are in the set?

Seven of the 15 cards are foil cards.

How long will the Pokémon Happy Meal last?

It is a limited-time promotion, available while supplies last. McDonald’s has not announced a US end date.

Which countries get the Pokémon Happy Meal?

The US launches on November 10, 2026, along with Australia, Canada, Fiji, France, New Zealand, and Spain in November. More countries follow in December 2026 and January 2027, with Ireland and the United Kingdom set for February 2027.