2024 Pokémon TCG Cards Unveiled by McDonald’s

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is making a comeback at McDonald’s, and fans are buzzing about which cards they’ll be able to snag through this promotion. There’s an enticing collection of Pokémon to discover, with a notable presence of Dragon-type Pokémon in the mix, which is quite the treat for fans of these powerful creatures.

McDonald’s and Pokémon have built quite the partnership over the years, offering a delightful array of cards, toys, and special Pikachu-themed Happy Meal boxes. In the past, devoted fans could even catch exclusive Pokémon by visiting McDonald’s with their Nintendo handheld consoles and tapping into the restaurant’s Wi-Fi. While such events are now more of a nostalgic memory, the excitement for the latest Pokémon promos at the fast-food giant remains high, promising to be another hit among enthusiasts.

According to PokeBeach, this year’s Pokémon TCG return to McDonald’s is happening in France, running from December 4 to January 21. During this time, diners will receive booster packs housing four cards each, drawn from a selection of 15 different Pokémon. Each pack is guaranteed to contain one holographic card—the shiny standout—with six possible holo cards, proudly printed on McDonald’s exclusive confetti holofoil. The lineup includes popular characters like Charizard, Dragonite, and Pikachu, among others.

While these promotional events typically occur at different times worldwide, it’s curious that the cards haven’t hit U.S. stores yet. McDonald’s has already been busy with other promotions, like bringing back the iconic McRib, complete with a special half-gallon of its signature BBQ sauce to stir up even more excitement. Given this, it’s plausible the Pokémon cards will grace American soil either just before year-end or in the early days of 2025.

Unusually, this rollout switches up the expected sequence for McDonald’s promotions. Cards often appear first in the U.S. before making their way to France. Initially, there were whispers of an October release stateside, but that timeline came and went with little fanfare due to the concurrent Chicken Big Mac initiative. To prevent overwhelming demand from dueling major promotions, it seems Pokémon may have taken a backseat in the U.S. for a later date.

As Pokémon Trading Card Game aficionados will know, this game combines collectible excitement with strategic play, drawing millions into its universe. Each match is a face-off as players deploy their favorite Pokémon in battle for the honor of claiming prize cards. With such a dedicated fan base and a history of some cards fetching sky-high prices, this latest McDonald’s collaboration is bound to attract both seasoned fans and newcomers alike, eager to expand their collections.