Happy Meal Pokémon collaboration returns

The Happy Meal Pokémon collaboration is set to return to McDonald's, launching in France on November 10 and expanding to over 70 countries in the coming months. This marks a revival of the popular partnership between McDonald's and the Pokémon franchise.

Details of the Happy Meal boxes

The Happy Meal will come in three different boxes, each containing one of 15 Pokémon toys and two of 15 reprinted cards. The boxes are themed around Pikachu, Poussifeu, and Noctali, with the toys designed as miniature versions of these boxes.

Leaked information vs. official details

The specific list of Pokémon cards included in the Happy Meal does not match what was previously shared online by McDonald's and leakers. This suggests that the leaked information might have included details from next year's releases.

No special menu items confirmed

McDonald's has not confirmed if there will be special dishes or menus tied to the Pokémon theme. For now, the focus is on the collectible toys and cards included with the Happy Meal.

Variety of Pokémon featured

The 15 Pokémon featured in the Happy Meal toys include Pikachu, Superdofin, Mimiqui, Lugulabre, Archeduc, Tyranocif, Zoroark, Moumouton, Ronflex, Evoli, Jirachi, Métalosse, Absol, Brutalibré, and Lucario. Each toy is a miniature version of the themed box.

Special numbered and holographic cards

The cards included in the Happy Meal are special numbered reprints (M27), with seven of them being holographic. The list of 15 cards provided on the official Pokémon website differs from those shared by McDonald's and leakers on social media.

Regional variations in the offer

The collaboration will be rolled out gradually across more than 70 countries until February next year. The toys and cards may vary by region, explaining the confusion around the card list. For example, restaurants in Quebec will offer a Pokémon sticker and a mini booster pack instead of the toys.

Duration and early sightings

The offer will continue "until stocks last," according to Pokémon and McDonald's. Before the official announcement, fans had already shared photos of the campaign in progress, with an unverified image suggesting the campaign will run from November 10 to December 14 in the US.