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Pokémon Happy Meals arrive Nov. 10 with 2 cards in every toy

McDonald's made it official: the Pokémon Happy Meal starts Nov. 10 with 15 toys and 2 trading cards with every collectible.

By The Hobby Close · October 29, 2026, 6:47 PM ET· Source: McDonald's →

The Hobby Close: Pokémon Happy Meals arrive Nov. 10 with 2 cards in every toy

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Confirmed. McDonald's announced the Pokémon Happy Meal on Thursday: "3 boxes. 15 toys. 2 cards with every collectible." It starts in the US on Nov. 10, 2026.

Update, Nov 10, 6:30 PM ET: Pokémon Happy Meals are now in US McDonald's. Each meal comes in a Pikachu, Umbreon or Torchic box with one of 15 toys and two Pokémon TCG cards. There are 15 cards to find, and seven are foil. McDonald's says they're available while supplies last.

Update, Nov 6 12:15 PM ET: McDonald's announced a Pokémon Happy Meal on Instagram on Oct. 29, with a start date of Nov.

Why collectors should care: Past McDonald's Pokémon promos sold out fast and sent resellers to drive-thrus. If you want the cards, plan to go early in the run.

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