Leaked promotional images point to 15 Pokémon toys shaped like miniature Happy Meal boxes for McDonald's Pokémon 30th anniversary promotion. A leaked promotional sheet says two Pokémon trading cards come with each toy, Dexerto reported on October 27, 2026 . Neither company has announced the promotion yet.
What leaked about the McDonald's Pokémon 30th anniversary Happy Meal?
The leak shows 15 Pokémon-themed Happy Meal toys, each a miniature Happy Meal box, with two trading cards per toy. Dexerto's Joe Pring reported it on October 27, 2026, and said the launch is expected in November . This is a leak. McDonald's and The Pokémon Company have not officially announced the promotion or its U.S. dates.
Quick Answer: Leaked images of McDonald's Pokémon 30th anniversary Happy Meal show 15 Pokémon toys shaped like mini Happy Meal boxes. A promotional sheet says two cards come with each toy. Dexerto reported the leak on October 27, 2026 and expects a November launch. Neither company has confirmed the promotion.
According to Dexerto, the leaked material includes:
- Toys: 15 miniature Happy Meal boxes, each designed to look like a Pokémon from one of several generations .
- Cards: a promotional sheet that reads "Two cards to be included with each toy." The full card lineup has not been revealed, but earlier reports pointed to a 15-card collection .
- Packaging: special Pokémon-themed packaging, including apple slice bags.
Users on X shared the images first. Dexerto credits the Master Ball News Network with bringing them to wider attention. On October 28, 2026, TheGamer also reported the 15 mini-box toys and the two-card packs, citing PokeBeach . Outlets have reported different start dates, so the only timing used here is Dexerto's expected November launch.
Which 15 Pokémon are on the leaked Happy Meal toys?
The leaked toys cover 15 Pokémon: Pikachu, Eevee, Umbreon, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Weedle, Torchic, Sobble, Espurr, Munchlax, Minccino, Sprigatito, Piplup and Rowlet. That list comes from Dexerto . Each toy is a miniature Happy Meal box made to look like one of those Pokémon. Neither McDonald's nor The Pokémon Company has confirmed the lineup, so treat it as a leak.
Dexerto says the 15 Pokémon come from several generations . PokeBeach also describes the toys as plastic and shaped like mini Happy Meal boxes .
| # | Pokémon | Reported toy | Also on leaked apple slice packaging |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pikachu | Mini Happy Meal box | Yes |
| 2 | Eevee | Mini Happy Meal box | Yes |
| 3 | Umbreon | Mini Happy Meal box | No |
| 4 | Bulbasaur | Mini Happy Meal box | Yes |
| 5 | Charmander | Mini Happy Meal box | Yes |
| 6 | Squirtle | Mini Happy Meal box | Yes |
| 7 | Weedle | Mini Happy Meal box | No |
| 8 | Torchic | Mini Happy Meal box | No |
| 9 | Sobble | Mini Happy Meal box | No |
| 10 | Espurr | Mini Happy Meal box | No |
| 11 | Munchlax | Mini Happy Meal box | No |
| 12 | Minccino | Mini Happy Meal box | No |
| 13 | Sprigatito | Mini Happy Meal box | No |
| 14 | Piplup | Mini Happy Meal box | No |
| 15 | Rowlet | Mini Happy Meal box | No |
Dexerto also describes leaked Pokémon-themed apple slice packaging that shows five of the same Pokémon :
- Pikachu
- Squirtle
- Bulbasaur
- Charmander
- Eevee
The toy list is not the card list. Dexerto says the full card lineup has not been revealed. The three cards named so far, Metagross, Palafin and Hawlucha, are not among the 15 toy Pokémon.
How many cards come with each toy, and which cards are named so far?
According to a leaked promotional sheet published by Dexerto, each toy comes with two Pokémon TCG cards. The sheet reads "Two cards to be included with each toy" . McDonald's and The Pokémon Company have not confirmed the leak.
PokeBeach adds more detail. It reports that the two cards are random and come from a set of 15 . TheGamer, citing PokeBeach, notes that 2-card packs would be a change from the 4-card packs that usually came with Happy Meals .
PokeBeach says the cards are reprints that carry McDonald's numbering, and it names three of them so far :
| Card named so far | Original set (per PokeBeach) | Also named by |
|---|---|---|
| Metagross | Temporal Forces | TheGamer |
| Palafin | Obsidian Flames | TheGamer |
| Hawlucha | Scarlet & Violet | TheGamer |
Several details are still unknown:
- Full lineup: Dexerto says the full card list has not been revealed. Earlier reports pointed to a 15-card collection .
- Holo count: PokeBeach says the number of holo cards in the set is not yet known .
- Card numbers: PokeBeach reports McDonald's numbering, but no individual card numbers have been published.
Collectors who want to compare the reprints with the originals can follow the current listings for Temporal Forces and Obsidian Flames. The McDonald's versions will carry their own numbering, so they are not interchangeable with the set originals for price tracking.
Is this the first Pokémon Happy Meal toy since 2018?
According to PokeBeach, this would be the first time since 2018 that Happy Meals include plastic Pokémon toys . This comes from a leak. As of October 29, 2026, neither McDonald's nor The Pokémon Company has confirmed it.
PokeBeach's October 2026 report also describes a feature that the other outlets treat with caution. Here is how the toy and card details stand:
- Plastic toys return: PokeBeach says the 15 mini Happy Meal box toys are made of plastic. It presents this as a return after a gap that began in 2018 .
- Card frame (reported only): PokeBeach reports that the back of each toy works as a card frame. Other outlets citing PokeBeach, including TheGamer, say this feature is not confirmed .
- Cards with the toy: The leaked sheet shared by Dexerto says two cards come with each toy. That makes the toy and the cards one item, not two separate offers .
The toy leak fits an earlier report. Dexerto notes that the images follow a previous report that McDonald's would bring back its Pokémon collaboration for the franchise's 30th anniversary, again with collectible trading cards . PokeBeach first reported a U.S. 30th-anniversary McDonald's Pokémon TCG promotion in December 2025 .
Until there is an official announcement, both the "first since 2018" claim and the card frame are PokeBeach's reporting. Neither has been confirmed by McDonald's or The Pokémon Company.
What has changed in the reports since December 2025?
The reports on this promotion have changed several times since December 2025. The toy format, the card count and the launch window have all been revised along the way. The newest leak, from October 2026, describes mini Happy Meal box toys with 15 cards. Neither McDonald's nor The Pokémon Company has confirmed U.S. dates .
Most of the reporting traces back to PokeBeach. Here is how its account has shifted:
- December 2025: PokeBeach said a McDonald's Pokémon TCG promotion was coming to the U.S. for the franchise's 30th anniversary .
- September 2026: PokeBeach described a different setup. In that version, customers could choose between a Pokémon toy and a "Pokémon Essential Handbook" .
- October 2026: PokeBeach reported plastic toys of 15 Pokémon shaped like mini Happy Meal boxes, with a 15-card set. It also said the U.S. window it gave in September actually applied to Australia .
Other outlets have added more regional detail. On October 28, 2026, TheGamer listed separate rollout windows for Canada and Australia, citing PokeBeach . Coverage from Games.gg and VICE gives different start dates again.
The U.S. launch window is still unconfirmed. Outlets disagree on the exact dates, and the dates have moved more than once. The one point they share is a launch expected in November 2026, which is how Dexerto describes it . Collectors should treat any specific U.S. date range as a leak until McDonald's or The Pokémon Company publishes one.
What to watch next before the November launch
The next thing to watch for is an official announcement from McDonald's or The Pokémon Company. Until one of them publishes the promotion, everything known about the 30th anniversary Happy Meal is a leak. Dexerto reports that neither company has confirmed the collaboration or its U.S. dates. The launch is still described only as expected in November 2026 , according to Dexerto.
Several card details are still unknown. An official reveal should answer these points:
- The full card list: earlier reports point to a 15-card collection, but only three cards have been named so far .
- Holo count and numbering: PokeBeach says the cards are reprints with McDonald's numbering. It also says the number of holo cards is not yet known.
- The card-frame feature: PokeBeach says the back of each toy works as a card frame. Other outlets, including TheGamer, cite PokeBeach for it, and the feature is still unconfirmed.
- Toy or handbook: PokeBeach's September 2026 report mentioned a choice between a Pokémon toy and a "Pokémon Essential Handbook" . The October leak does not show that choice.
The takeaway is simple. The 15 mini Happy Meal box toys, the two cards per toy and the named reprints all come from Dexerto, PokeBeach and TheGamer, and none of them has been confirmed by either company. Collectors who are planning a set should wait for the official card list and dates before counting cards or holo slots.
Frequently asked questions
Is the McDonald's Pokémon Happy Meal promotion confirmed?
No. This is a leak. According to Dexerto and TheGamer, McDonald's and The Pokémon Company have not officially announced the 30th anniversary promotion or its U.S. dates . Toy designs, card counts and card names may still change before any official reveal.
How many Pokémon toys and cards are in the leak?
The leaked images show 15 toys. Each one is a miniature Happy Meal box designed to look like a different Pokémon, according to Dexerto . A leaked promotional sheet says two cards come with each toy. PokeBeach reports that the two cards are random and come from a set of 15 cards .
Which cards have been named?
According to PokeBeach, three cards have been named so far: Metagross from Temporal Forces, Palafin from Obsidian Flames and Hawlucha from Scarlet & Violet . TheGamer names the same three cards. It is not yet known how many cards in the set will be holo.
When does the promotion launch?
Dexerto says the launch is expected in November . As of October 29, 2026, no U.S. dates have been confirmed. The dates reported by different outlets have also changed over time.
Are the cards new or reprints?
PokeBeach reports that the cards are reprints with McDonald's numbering . McDonald's and The Pokémon Company have not confirmed this.
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SnapHolo prices for the cards and sets in this article
Scarlet & Violet—Temporal Forces
| Card | Edition | Rarity | SnapHolo price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastly 177 | English | Illustration Rare | $87.51 |
| Raging Bolt ex 208 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $60.03 |
| Gengar ex 193 | English | Ultra Rare | $51.92 |
| Sawsbuck 166 | English | Illustration Rare | $50.68 |
| Gouging Fire ex 204 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $49.18 |
| Morty's Conviction 211 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $48.29 |
| Iron Crown ex 206 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $45.91 |
| Deerling 165 | English | Illustration Rare | $41.44 |
| Walking Wake ex 205 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $39.08 |
| Litten 167 | English | Illustration Rare | $36.91 |
| Cinccino 183 | English | Illustration Rare | $34.50 |
| Metagross 178 | English | Illustration Rare | $30.90 |
| Iron Leaves ex 203 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $30.08 |
| Arbok 176 | English | Illustration Rare | $28.01 |
| Lickitung 180 | English | Illustration Rare | $27.60 |
| Bianca's Devotion 209 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $26.67 |
| Hero's Cape 152 | English | ACE SPEC Rare | $24.57 |
| Drampa 184 | English | Illustration Rare | $24.37 |
| Minccino 182 | English | Illustration Rare | $20.47 |
| Eri 210 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $20.01 |
| Snom 168 | English | Illustration Rare | $18.34 |
| Iron Boulder ex 207 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $18.24 |
| Grotle 164 | English | Illustration Rare | $15.18 |
| Salvatore 212 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $14.29 |
| Gouging Fire ex 214 | English | Hyper Rare | $14.12 |
| Raging Bolt ex 218 | English | Hyper Rare | $13.64 |
| Reuniclus 171 | English | Illustration Rare | $13.63 |
| Chatot 181 | English | Illustration Rare | $12.01 |
| Neo Upper Energy 162 | English | ACE SPEC Rare | $11.43 |
| Walking Wake ex 215 | English | Hyper Rare | $11.31 |
Ungraded card prices as of 2026-10-29 (KST).
Sources: Dexerto · TheGamer · PokeBeach · PokeBeach (2) · PokeBeach (3) · Games.gg · VICE
