McDonald’s has long capitalized on the success of thePokémonfranchise by releasing collectibles in their Happy Meals, including gold-plated metal cards, toys, and, most famously, cards from thePokémon Trading Card Game.Pokémoncards are enjoyed not just by children but also by adult fans of the franchise. Both children and adults are drawn to the world of thePokémon TCG, whereplayers can collect, trade, and battle others.
Pokémoncardshave been released annually by McDonald’s since 2011. Each year brings new cards to the table. Fans eagerly await the arrival of thePokémoncards, eager to see which beloved characters will be featured. This annual tradition has become a highlight for collections, igniting excitement and long lines at McDonald’s locations worldwide, and 2024 is no exception to this tradition.
McDonald’s 2024 Happy Meal Pokémon Cards
New Happy Meal Pokémon Cards For All To Enjoy
2024marks the Year of the Dragon, and McDonald’s has decided to celebrate that with its latest line of cards from thePokémon TCG. The newest additions to the McDonald’sPokémon TCGlinewill be released in France on December 4, 2024in France. Fans will have until January 21st to collect all 15 cards. While all cards will be reprinted, they will bear new McDonald’s numbers. Six of the 15 cards will be holographic and printed on McDonald’s exclusive confetti holofoil.
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According toPokéBeach, the cards will feature a good number offan-favoritePokémon.Most will be Dragon-typePokémon, but there are a few exceptions.Each pack will contain four cards each: three non-holographic and one holographic. ThePokémonfeatured this year include:
A few of the featuredPokémonare from the original series and games: Charizard, Dragonite,Eevee and Eevee’s evolution, Umbreon from the second generation, Jigglypuff, and Pikachu, while others are from newer generations. This gives both seasoned and newer fans a chance to get ones they’re familiar with and create a well-balanced deck alongside any othernewPokemoncards being released.
When Will Pokémon Cards In Happy Meals Reach The U.S.?
No Confirmed U.S. Release, But Fans Are Optimistic
Ithasn’t been confirmed when the newPokémoncards will hit McDonald’s in the U.S., but fans are optimistic that it will be soon. Usually, France is behind the U.S. in terms of Happy Meal promotions, but that obviously isn’t the case this year. Hopefully, the U.S. McDonald’s will see theirPokémoncards released in December, but it could be pushed back until January. A January release would tie in with the Chinese New Year, so it would make sense for them to hold off.
ThePokémon Trading Card Gameis the second most popular card game in Japan.
Once thePokémoncards hit McDonald’s in the U.S., fans can expect to see the same or similar cards as France’s version. With 15 cards to collect, fans are already preparing to head to their local McDonald’s and buy as many Happy Meals as it takes to collect them all and add to theirPokémon Trading Card Gamecollection.
