A new promotional collaboration between Pokemon and McDonald’s is set to launch, and details about the cards available have been announced. This exciting promotion will also feature Pokemon toys included with Happy Meals, which is anticipated to attract a lot of attention and popularity among fans. The partnership between Pokemon and McDonald’s has been a longstanding one, involving Happy Meal toys and promotional giveaways. In the past, players leveraged visits to McDonald’s to gain in-game advantages, using their DS or 3DS consoles to access special downloads via in-store Wi-Fi.
Although such in-game promotions are now rare, the two companies continue to collaborate frequently for special giveaways. The latest promotion will kick off in Japan on August 8, 2025, allowing customers to receive a free Pokemon toy with any Happy Meal purchase. From August 9 to August 11, McDonald’s will start distributing Pokemon TCG cards, including a special edition featuring Pikachu reaching for a burger, along with randomly given cards of popular Pokemon such as Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, Riolu, and Ralts. As for whether this promotion will extend to other countries, there have been no official announcements yet.
However, history shows that such promotions often expand beyond their initial region in the following months. For instance, a similar Pokemon Happy Meal promo in the US from early 2025 eventually made its way to the UK a few months later. Fans should remain aware of the high demand generated by these collaborations. Previous promotions have seen cards appearing on resale sites like eBay shortly after launch, often at inflated prices.
For those eager to collect, acting quickly when the promotion begins in Japan or if it eventually reaches their region will be essential.