Pokémon is once again collaborating with the McDonald's franchise on a new Pokémon-inspired Happy Meal. As a part of this collaboration, McDonald's customers will be able to get a TCG booster pack with the purchase of a Happy Meal, offering four of 15 cards. The featured Pokémon include Charizard, Pikachu, Miraidon, Jigglypuff, Hatenna, Dragapult, Quagsire, Koraidon, Umbreon, Hydreigon, Roaring Moon, Dragonite, Eevee, Rayquaza, and Drampa.
Arriving alongside the TCG booster pack are a Pokémon poster and sticker sheet for decorating. To celebrate the collaboration, the Happy Meal box will also feature Pokémon portraits.
“There’s nothing more exciting than when we can bring campaigns to our fans with partners that we’re fans of ourselves,” said Guillaume Huin, Senior Marketing Director at McDonald’s. “Much like they do for McDonald’s, our fans have deep nostalgia and love for the Pokémon brand. We’re thrilled to build on those great memories and create a new moment of fun and happiness with the new Pokémon Happy Meal.”
The Pokémon Happy Meal can be purchased at participating McDonald's locations across the United States.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Nostalgia-driven Collaborations
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- Cross-promotional Collectibles
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- Themed Product Packaging
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Who This Affects Most
- Fast Food
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- Toy and Game
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- Marketing and Advertising
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