McDonald’s Pokémon cards 2026: the checklist, holos and early values
Fifteen cards, seven foils, and a simple way to avoid confusing this year’s Happy Meal cards with older valuable promotions.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
The U.S. 2026 promotion has 15 cards and seven foil cards. PriceCharting’s captured ungraded guide put Mimikyu #5 highest at $20, followed by Jirachi #12 at $6.16 and Pikachu #4 at $5.50. Those early guide values are not guaranteed sale proceeds.
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- U.S. promotion
- through 14 December 2026
- Happy Meal contents
- two TCG cards
- Checklist
- 15 cards / seven foils
Start with the year printed on the card
A familiar Pokémon name does not identify a printing. Pikachu appears in many McDonald’s promotions, and an older graded copy is not a useful direct price comparison for a newly opened 2026 card. Match the M26 identifier, collector number, language and finish before comparing values.
The Pokémon Company’s November 10 announcement confirms two TCG cards per U.S. Happy Meal, 15 cards across the promotion and seven foil cards. It separately describes 15 miniature Happy Meal box-shaped toys. A toy character list is not the card checklist. Participating restaurants and supplies still determine local availability. [1]
The complete 2026 card checklist
| No. / Pokémon | Finish |
|---|---|
| 01 · Decidueye | Non-foil |
| 02 · Chandelure | Foil |
| 03 · Palafin | Foil |
| 04 · Pikachu | Foil |
| 05 · Mimikyu | Foil |
| 06 · Lucario | Foil |
| 07 · Hawlucha | Non-foil |
| 08 · Tyranitar | Foil |
| 09 · Absol | Non-foil |
| 10 · Zoroark | Non-foil |
| 11 · Metagross | Non-foil |
| 12 · Jirachi | Foil |
| 13 · Eevee | Non-foil |
| 14 · Snorlax | Non-foil |
| 15 · Wooloo | Non-foil |
Keep a simple collection record with number, finish and condition. Check the card itself against the official scans when buying a single; a seller’s use of “rare” or “holo” does not replace the printing identifier.
Which 2026 cards have the highest early guide values?
| Exact card | Ungraded guide, USD |
|---|---|
| Mimikyu · #5 | $20.00 |
| Jirachi · #12 | $6.16 |
| Pikachu · #4 | $5.50 |
| Snorlax · #14 | $4.25 |
| Lucario · #6 | $3.25 |
This is a snapshot of an early guide, not a promise that a shop will pay those amounts. A thin market can move sharply when only a few sales enter the data. Fees, postage and condition also matter much more when a card is worth only a few dollars.
There is no justification for filling blank PSA 10 or Grade 9 cells with a multiplier. A raw card has not earned a grade, and grading costs can exceed its apparent value.
Keep historical records separate
The most valuable McDonald’s card across all years is a different question from the most valuable card in M26. Historical rankings often mix Japanese releases, U.S. releases and professionally graded examples. Put each year, region and grade on its own line before using it as a comparison.
For a family collection, trading duplicates can be more practical than buying more meals to chase one missing number. Confirm local restaurant policies and choose a spending limit before starting. The promotion’s end date does not guarantee every restaurant has every toy or pack. [1]