McDonald’s Fans Are Ready to “Catch ‘Em All” with the Latest Pokémon Happy Meal Collaboration
Pokémon fans, get excited—McDonald’s is rolling out an epic Happy Meal collaboration that has people saying it feels “like it’s the ‘90s again!”
The promotion, which officially kicked off on January 21, has social media buzzing. According to an Instagram influencer, each Happy Meal includes a pack of Pokémon cards, with a total of 15 collectible cards featuring fan favorites like Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and Charizard. The influencer also teased that there are “four different box designs” and even a “fold-out poster” as part of the promotion.
Fans couldn’t hold back their excitement, flooding social media with comments like, “Damn, best Happy Meal in forever!” and “Let’s go. Screenrant confirmed that the promotion brings back the nostalgia of Pokémon’s earlier days while offering exclusive holofoil-patterned cards, a thrilling bonus for collectors.
This isn’t the first time McDonald’s has teamed up with Pokémon, but it’s been a while for U.S. fans—America didn’t participate in the 2024 Pokémon promotion, making this year’s release even more special.
Of course, the hype also comes with concerns about scalpers swooping in to snatch up the goods. One Instagram user lamented, “I really hope scalpers don’t ruin Happy Meals for kids.” Others shared stories of people buying up dozens of meals just to get their hands on the cards. A Reddit user chimed in with a similar anecdote: “Last time McDonald’s had Pokémon cards, a coworker told me people were trying to buy entire boxes. Our McDonald’s made them buy like 70+ Happy Meals instead!”
Still, the excitement is undeniable. As one fan put it, “Man, with the shortage of cards and now McDonald’s doing this, it really feels like the ‘90s again.”
If you’re ready to relive the magic of Pokémon or introduce it to the next generation, swing by McDonald’s and grab a Happy Meal while supplies last. But act fast—just like rare Pokémon, these won’t last long!
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