McDonald’s Pokémon Happy Meal Promotion Reportedly Set for 2026

McDonald’s and Pokémon are reportedly preparing a U.S. Happy Meal promotion for November and December 2026, featuring collectible miniature boxes and trading cards. The campaign has not been officially announced by either company, and its designs and dates are based on leaked promotional materials. A promotional sheet reportedly lists November 10 through December 14, 2026, as the U.S. dates. The sheet indicates that each toy will come with two Pokémon trading cards. A report relayed that multiple McDonald’s locations confirmed the date window, but the company has not announced the promotion. Images circulating online show 15 plastic toys designed as miniature Happy Meal boxes, each depicting a different Pokémon. The reported lineup includes Pikachu, Eevee, Umbreon, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Weedle, Torchic, Sobble, Espurr, Munchlax, Minccino, Sprigatito, Piplup and Rowlet. The small boxes are also described as frames for displaying the cards. The card collection is reported to contain 15 cards, with two random cards packaged with each toy. Metagross, Palafin and Hawlucha have been identified among the cards, though the full lineup has not been reported. The leaked...