McDonald's is kicking off 2025 with the return of some iconic Happy Meal toys that fans can't get enough of. People are about to be lining up at McDonald's -- not just for the fries, but to grab these nostalgic treasures.
Starting January 21, the new Pokémon Happy Meal is rolling out nationwide for a limited time only. Don't miss your chance to catch 'em all before they're gone!
Each Happy Meal includes a Pokémon Trading Card Game booster pack featuring four of 15 available Pokémon TCG cards, a Pokémon poster, and one sticker sheet to decorate the poster.
Even the Happy Meal box itself offers a unique Pokémon experience. Fans will receive one of four Pokémon-themed Happy Meal box designs featuring Charizard, Pikachu & Dragonite together, 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," Guillaume Huin, Senior Marketing Director at McDonald's, said in a statement. "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."
You can unlock even more fun if you order on the McDonald's App. Every Happy Meal purchase made through the app unlocks a free in-game bonus for the Pokémon TCG Pocket app. Fans will receive a one-time redeemable code to unlock 24 pack hourglasses and 12 wonder hourglasses, which can be used to open two digital booster packs and select one randomized digital card as part of the Wonder Pick feature.
Pokémon fans can also visit their local McDonald's restaurant to participate in the Pokémon GO activation that kicked off across the U.S. in December. Players can visit the participating locations during specific weeks from now until the end of March to encounter Pokémon attracted by active Lure Modules and participate in five-star raids at McDonald's Gyms. The weeks are Jan. 20 – Jan. 26, Feb. 10 – Feb. 16, and March 10 – March 16.