Pokémon Cards and McDonald's: Happy Meals are Back
Get ready for another collaboration between Pokémon and McDonald's, bringing exclusive Trading Cards back to Happy Meals! This promotion has been a hit for Pokémon fans and card collectors.
Pokémon Cards in McDonald's Happy Meals 2023
The Pokémon TCG promotion at McDonald's last year was popular, offering Exclusive Pokémon Cards in the Happy Meals. These cards featured popular characters like Tandemaus, Klawf, Flittle, and the three starter Pokémon from the Paldea region: Fuecoco, Quaxzley, and Sprigatito. Fans will likely see another set of exclusive Pokémon Cards released in Happy Meals soon.
Pokémon Cards and McDonald's: Release Dates
France has already confirmed that its McDonald's Pokémon TCG promotion begins on December 4th. The promotion will likely arrive in the US a few months before this. Given that previous promotions started in September or October, fans should start looking out for information regarding this Pokémon Trading Card Game collaboration with McDonald’s.
Pokémon Trading Card Game News: 2024 and Beyond
2024 is going to be an exciting year for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Fans will see more expansions like "Surging Sparks" released in November, as well as a new mobile game "Pokémon TGC Pocket". The Pokémon franchise has a number of projects in the works, including the next generation of the "Pokémon Legends" series that is expected to launch in 2025.
The Pokémon Trading Card Game: More than just Cards
While McDonald’s Happy Meals often feature the Pokémon Trading Cards as a promotional item, this is only part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's larger offerings. This popular Pokémon Card Game encourages collectors to explore a variety of card sets. These include popular expansions, as well as popular themes like the Paldea Region, which featured popular Pokémon from that specific location.
McDonald's Pokémon Toys
Alongside Pokémon Trading Cards, there are often exclusive Pokémon Happy Meal Toys. These toys typically tie into a recent Pokémon release or a special promotion. The current promotion in Japan features a set of toys from the Paldea region. While the US might see a set of toys to complement the card promotion, nothing is confirmed yet.