Olivia Richman 
After the success of previous collaborations, the Pokemon TCG is back in McDonald’s Happy Meals in 2024.
The Pokemon franchise is no stranger to crossovers with different brands. As the number one video game IP in the world, it’s unsurprising that so many brands have used the adorable pocket monsters as brand mascots. One of the Pokemon company’s most frequent collaborators is the number one fast food chain in the world.
Pokemon have appeared in countless McDonald’s Happy Mealst throughout the decades., This led to fans of all ages buying Happy Meal to collect ’em all. The Pokemon TCG is now returning to McDonald’s for a 2024 collaboration, but some are curious if the US will be part of the upcoming campaign.
The 2024 Pokemon TCG x McDonald’s collaboration is live in France
The Pokemon TCG x McDonald’s collaboration release date for the US is currently unknown. According to PokeBeach, the collaboration will reportedly last until January 2025. There have been no announcements about the collaboration coming to the US this time around, which is quite different since previous collaborations arrived in the US before other countries.
Still, trainers can purchase the promos on sites like eBay and TCG Player. But it may cost a bit more than the cards are worth due to demand. Waiting a bit will ensure trainers can purchase them for a lot less.
Every Happy Meal that’s part of the promotion will have a booster pack inside with four cards. Three of these cards are commons but one is a holo. There are 15 cards total to collect, all themed around the Year of the Dragon. To fit this theme, most of the cards are Dragon types. Here are the 15 cards for the Pokemon TCG x McDonald’s 2024 promotion:
- Charizard
- Dragapult
- Dragonite (Holo)
- Drampa (Holo)
- Eevee
- Hatenna
- Hydreigon (Holo)
- Jigglypuff
- Koraidon (Holo)
- Miraidon (Holo)
- Pikachu (Holo)
- Quagsire
- Rayquaza
- Roaring Moon (Holo)
- Umbreon
These cards will feature the McDonald’s logo that sets them apart from the set they’re originally from (and some are reprints of older cards beyond Sword and Shield). The holos will also have a special foil that’s unique to the Pokemon TCG x McDonald’s 2024 collaboration.
While fans may not get to enjoy the McDonald’s promotion, they do have other Pokemon TCG stuff to look forward to. The 2024 holidays see the first expansion of Pokemon TCG Pocket, alongside a limited form of trading. While it’s not McDonald’s, it’s still something exciting for fans to eagerly wait for.
