Happy Meals at McDonald's have long been a source of joy for most kids and even the big kids among us. Aside from the tasty fast food though, many collectors and lovers of toys among us like to seek out the free toy with each Happy Meal. Pokémon fans rejoice, as McDonald's teases its upcoming Happy Meal promotion in Japan. It might just make your little yellow pointy ears prick up.
A quick visit to the Japanese McDonald's website shows that the fast food chain is running a summer campaign aligned with Pokémon known as Pokémon Summer Mac. It began on July 10 and will run multiple collaborative campaigns up until August 31. This massive summer promotion is a joint celebration as McDonald's is toasting its own 55-year anniversary in Japan while Pokémon is celebrating its 30-year anniversary in 2026.
The secretive promotional posters show four choice items, all in shadow. However, two have already been revealed. The first of which is a discounted 16-piece McNugget box with Pokémon-themed artwork. The box depicts Pikachu front and center, with other characters like Squirtle and Charmander also featured. The second promotion confirmed is a Summer Chance Bag which will be...
