Following the buzz from its "Pokémon Summer Mac" special campaign, which included the "McDonald's 2026 Summer Surprise Lucky Bag" filled with exclusive Pokémon merch and the "Pokémon 30th Anniversary Burger," McDonald's Japan is keeping the hype train rolling.
Today (August 3), the company announced a brand-new "Pokémon Happy Meal" collaboration. Featuring classic Pokémon like the original starter trio, Pikachu, and Eevee, along with fun summer-themed toys, the collection will launch in three waves starting August 7.
This Happy Meal series includes a total of 12 toys. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, the collection gathers 30 different Pokémon from across the generations, including starters like Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle, as well as partner Pokémon from various eras.
The first wave features Pikachu alongside the starter Pokémon from the generations following Pokémon Red & Green and Pokémon Gold & Silver. The second wave brings in Eevee and Snorlax, plus the starters from the generations after Pokémon X & Y and Pokémon Sun & Moon.
To manage demand, a purchase limit will be in effect for the first three days (August 7 to August 9), restricting customers to a maximum of six Happy Meals per transaction. Additionally, unlike previous promotions, there will be no weekend-exclusive bonus items like trading cards.
During the campaign period, the Pokémon Happy Meal will not be available through third-party delivery platforms, though it can be ordered via McDonald's official delivery service. However, pre-orders will not be available through the official service.
Pokémon Happy Meal Toy Lineup
Wave 1 (August 7 - August 13)
▼ Disc Launcher (Bulbasaur / Charmander / Squirtle)
Attach the Pokémon panel and Poké Ball disc to the launcher base, then push the disc from behind to send it flying.
▼ Ring Toss (Chikorita / Cyndaquil / Totodile)
Place the Pokémon panel on the base and try to toss the Grass-, Fire-, and Water-themed rings onto it.
▼ Spinning Top (Treecko / Torchic / Mudkip)
Attach the Pokémon panel and spin it like a top.
▼ Rolling Ring (Turtwig / Chimchar / Piplup)
You can stand the ring up and roll it like a wheel or lay it flat to spin it like a top.
▼ Squeeze Launcher (Snivy / Tepig / Oshawott)
Attach the Pokémon panel to the disc, place it in the launcher, and squeeze the handle to shoot the disc.
▼ Pikachu Poké Ball Roller
When you roll the Poké Ball by hand, Pikachu's tail wags from side to side.
Wave 2 (August 14 - August 20)
▼ Target Hockey (Chespin / Fennekin / Froakie)
Play a mini game of tabletop hockey by hitting the puck toward the Poké Ball-themed target.
▼ Buildable Top (Rowlet / Litten / Popplio)
Assemble the three parts to create a spinning top.
▼ Button Disc Launcher (Grookey / Scorbunny / Sobble)
Press the side button to launch the disc.
▼ Poké Ball Sticker Case (Sprigatito / Fuecoco / Quaxly)
A Poké Ball-shaped case that comes with Pokémon stickers and an interchangeable Pokémon panel.
▼ Eevee Poké Ball Roller
When you roll the Poké Ball, Eevee's tail wags from side to side.
▼ Snorlax Luggage Tag
A cardholder-style tag that can hold the included name card or other cards. The name card has different designs on the front and back, and the tag comes with a hook to attach to your bag.
The third wave, starting August 21, will feature one random toy from the 12 total toys available in the first and second waves.
▼ Toy Demonstration Video
McDonald's Japan keeps the collabs coming, and this latest drop is sure to be a massive hit with fans of all ages. Given the immense popularity of Pokémon, you can bet these toys will be flying off the shelves, so collectors will need to act fast to catch 'em all.
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