McDonald’s Launches Dragon-Type ‘Pokémon’ Happy MealMcDonald’s Launches Dragon-Type ‘Pokémon’ Happy Meal

Fans will also have opportunities to receive in-game rewards for “Pokémon” Trading Card Game Pocket.

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January 22, 2025

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McDonald’s has launched its latest Happy Meal promotion, featuring Dragon-type Pokémon and exclusive rewards for fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG). Available now in the U.S., the limited-time “Pokémon” Happy Meal can be purchased nationwide in-store or through the McDonald’s app.

Each Happy Meal includes a Pokémon TCG booster pack featuring four of 15 available “Pokémon” TCG cards, a Pokémon poster and one sticker sheet to decorate the poster. Additionally, the promotion introduces four unique Pokémon-themed Happy Meal box designs, showcasing Charizard, Pikachu with Dragonite, Rayquaza and Roaring Moon.

“There’s nothing more exciting than when we can bring campaigns to our fans with partners that we’re fans of ourselves,” says Guillaume Huin, senior marketing director, McDonald's. “Much like they do for McDonald’s, our fans have deep nostalgia and love for the Pokémon brand. We’re thrilled to build on those great memories and create a new moment of fun and happiness with the new ‘Pokémon’ Happy Meal.”

Exclusive Rewards Through the McDonald’s App

Customers who order the ‘Pokémon’ Happy Meal through the McDonald’s app will receive a one-time redeemable code to unlock in-game bonuses in the ‘Pokémon’ TCG Pocket app. These rewards include 24-pack hourglasses and 12 wonder hourglasses, allowing players to open two digital booster packs and select a randomized digital card through the Wonder Pick feature.

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“Pokémon” GO Activations at McDonald’s

“Pokémon” GO players can also participate in McDonald ’s-sponsored activations at U.S. locations. Participating restaurants will feature Sponsored PokéStops and Gyms through March, with specific activation weeks offering enhanced gameplay. During these periods: Jan. 20-26, Feb. 10-16 and March 10-16, players can encounter “Pokémon” drawn by active Lure Modules and participate in five-star raids at McDonald’s Gyms.

The “Pokémon” Happy Meal is available starting Jan. 21 at participating McDonald’s locations while supplies last.

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