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Inside each McDonald’s Pok\u00e9mon Happy Meal there’s one of 15 miniature Happy Meal box-shaped toy that resemble a pok\u00e9mon such as Pikachu, Rowlet or Sprigatito.<\/p>\n
The Pok\u00e9mon Company<\/p>\n
USA TODAY Network, Reuters<\/p>\n
What’s your favorite Pok\u00e9mon? You might get to catch it as a card or a McDonald’s Happy Meal box toy.<\/p>\n
Pok\u00e9mon is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The game franchise includes iconic characters like Pikachu, Squirtle, Charizard and Bulbasaur. Products include popular movies, a TV show, a card game, several video games, toys and more.<\/p>\n
The Happy Meal will include one of 15 toys and two Pok\u00e9mon Trading Card Game cards, according to a news release from McDonald’s.<\/p>\n
The pairing is the latest of the fast-food chain’s beloved pop-culture partnerships. In the last year: Halloween Boo Buckets featured Disney Villains. Happy Meal toys mashed up “SpongeBob” and “One Piece”, and another set mixed Hello Kitty and Godzilla characters. K-Pop Demon Hunters meals came with trading cards, and last Christmas, The Grinch combos came with exclusive socks.<\/p>\n
These meals are only available for a limited time. Pok\u00e9mon cards and toys are popular with collectors. Here’s what you need to know about where and when they’re available.<\/p>\n
When can you get McDonald’s Pok\u00e9mon Happy Meal in Mississippi?<\/p>\n
The new Pok\u00e9mon Happy Meals went on sale Tuesday, Nov. 10. They’re available at participating restaurants.<\/p>\n
No end date was announced. But they’ll be available while supplies last.<\/p>\n
What’s in the McDonald’s Pok\u00e9mon Happy Meal?<\/p>\n
In addition to what comes with a traditional Happy Meal (hamburger or chicken nuggets alongside a drink, fries and\/or apples), the Pok\u00e9mon Happy Meal will come in one of three boxes inspired by Pikachu, Umbreon or Torchic.<\/p>\n
Inside, you will find one of 15 miniature Happy Meal box-shaped toys that resemble the following Pok\u00e9mon:<\/p>\n
PikachuBulbasaurCharmanderSquirtleRowletSprigatitoEeveeWeedleUmbreonTorchicPiplupMunchlaxMinccinoEspurrSobble<\/p>\n
Guillaume Huin, McDonald’s senior marketing director, posted a note and a photo of the boxes, toys and cards on X on Thursday, Oct. 29. He pointed out that the mini Happy Meal Pok\u00e9mon toys “can be turned into charms you can clip onto your keys, bags, or pretty much anywhere” and included a picture of them attached to the belt loop of his pants.<\/p>\n
Will the McDonald’s Pok\u00e9mon Happy Meal include Pok\u00e9mon cards?<\/p>\n
Yes. Each Happy Meal comes with two Pok\u00e9mon Trading Card Game cards, according to The Pok\u00e9mon Company. There are 15 collectible cards in total, including seven foil cards.<\/p>\n
Each Happy Meal will also include two of 15 trading cards that feature the following Pok\u00e9mon:<\/p>\n
DecidueyeChandelurePalafinPikachuMimikyuLucarioHawluchaTyranitarAbsolZoroarkMetagrossJirachiEeveeSnorlaxWooloo<\/p>\n
What is Pok\u00e9mon?<\/p>\n
If you’re a millennial or a Gen Zer, you’ve heard of Pok\u00e9mon and likely played the games or watched the anime after you got home from school.<\/p>\n
The franchise started as a Japanese Game Boy game in 1996. Known for the catchphrase “Gotta catch ’em all!”, it’s now a media empire. The game, then show, spawned an endless supply of toys and other merch.<\/p>\n
Pok\u00e9mon is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties worldwide, comparable to Disney characters and Super Mario Bros.<\/p>\n
How many Pok\u00e9mon are there?<\/p>\n
In November 2026, there are officially 1,025 pocket monsters. Many are household names. Every single one has its own strengths, weaknesses and lore.<\/p>\n
Just don’t confuse them with Digimon or Yu-Gi-Oh!, two other popular battle-based gaming systems that have shows, trading cards and video games.<\/p>\n
How many McDonald’s locations are in Mississippi?<\/p>\n
According to ScrapeHero, there are 138 McDonald’s restaurants in 90 cities.<\/p>\n
Among fast-food chains in Mississippi, it ranks fourth for the number of locations in the state. Krispy Krunchy Chicken is No. 3 with 167 locations in 100 cities. Subway has 279 locations in 141 cities. And the No. 1 chain with the most locations near you is Hunt Brothers Pizza, with 750 locations in 291 cities.<\/p>\n
Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers space phenomena, scientific studies and natural disasters. Connect with her on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@gannett.com.<\/p>\n
Mike Snider is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @mikegsnider.bsky.social & @mikesnider & msnider@usatoday.com.<\/p>\n
Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett\/USA TODAY. Email her at bbolden@gannett.com.<\/p>\n
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: McDonald’s new Pok\u00e9mon Happy Meal: When, how to get one in Mississippi<\/p>\n
Reporting by Julia Gomez, Mike Snider and Bonnie Bolden, Mississippi Clarion Ledger \/ Mississippi Clarion Ledger<\/p>\n
USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n
Copyright Reuters or USA Today via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n
This story was originally published November 11, 2026 at 6:04 AM.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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