# McDonald's Japan Pokémon 30th anniversary promotion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mcdonalds-japan-pokmon-collaboration > Updated: 2026-08-21T01:38:54.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 7. McDonald’s Japan’s 30th-anniversary tie-in with Pokémon began in mid-July 2026 with discounted 15-piece Chicken McNuggets, starter-generation-themed burgers, and temporary PokéStops in Pokémon GO. A full burger range was added later in July, followed by a 30-piece “tazo” set released in three weekly phases. From 7 August, the chain launched a limited-time “Pokémon” Happy Set, offering twelve collectible toys across three weekly waves. On 21 August, the third phase of this Pokémon Happy Set promotion became available, featuring 30 different Pokémon toys and a “mini ecology encyclopedia.” Other McDonald’s Japan promotions include a collaboration with the character Puppet Sunsun starting 28 August, and a Happy Set featuring the ‘Pan Dorobou’ picture book series. Seasonal food items include ‘Shakashaka Potato Nori-shio Seasoning’ for 50 yen and a ‘Tokuninarudo’ campaign offering discounted fries through 28 August. Complementing the food promotions, Shimaura Park expanded its merchandise on 3 August, selling costume hats and full-body suits. In early September 2026, Marudai Food announced the release of ‘Pokémon Sausages’ with character illustrations. The anniversary has also sparked global interest, including demand for rare items in Chile, a sold-out Steiff Pikachu plush, and a partnership between the Pokémon Company International and the European Space Agency for October 2026. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: McDonald's Japan announces new Happy Set collaborations and seasonal menu items McDonald's Japan is rolling out multiple Happy Set collaborations featuring Pokémon, Puppet Sunsun, and Pan Dorobou, alongside new seaweed-flavored potato seasonings. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pokmon-themed-products-launch-in-japan-via-mcdonalds-and-marudai-food ### 2026-08-03: Pokémon rolls out global promotions, from Japanese Happy Meals to $400 plush and ESA partnership Pokémon launches worldwide promos: Chile collectors chase rare Kanto medals, Japan’s McDonald’s Happy Meal toys debut, ESA partnership, $400 Steiff Pikachu plush sold out, and LEGO‑coded rewards in Pokémon GO. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pokmon-launches-lego-and-mcdonalds-promotional-tieins ### 2026-08-02: Pokemon 30th Anniversary Merchandise Rolls Out in Japan Shimaura and McDonald’s Japan debut new Pokemon 30th‑anniversary merchandise, with costume suits on 3 Aug and Happy Set toys from 7 Aug. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pokemon-30th-anniversary-merchandise-rolls-out-in-japan ### 2026-07-25: McDonald’s Japan launches Pokémon 30th anniversary burgers and nuggets McDonald’s Japan rolled out a limited‑time Pokémon 30th anniversary menu featuring four new burgers, a sausage muffin and specially packaged 15‑piece Chicken McNuggets. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mcdonalds-japan-launches-pokmon-30th-anniversary-burgers-and-nuggets ### 2026-07-22: McDonald's rolls out Japan-wide Pokémon 30th anniversary burger range McDonald's Japan launches a limited‑time Pokémon 30th anniversary menu on July 22, adding up to eight themed burgers, side items and special packaging, running until early September. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pokmon-30th-anniversary-introduces-new-game-and-japanonly-mcdonalds-burgers ### 2026-07-16: McDonald's Japan launches Pokemon 30th anniversary burger and Pokémon GO collaboration McDonald’s Japan marks Pokémon’s 30th anniversary with themed burgers, special menu items and posters, while Pokémon GO makes McDonald’s locations temporary PokéStops from July 20 to Sept 1. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mcdonalds-japan-launches-pokemon-30th-anniversary-burger-and-pokmon-go-collaboration ### 2026-07-09: McDonald's Japan rolls out Pokémon‑themed Chicken McNuggets discount McDonald’s Japan offers Pokémon‑packaged 15‑piece Chicken McNuggets at ¥490 from 15 July to 11 August 2026, with two new sauces and a TV ad featuring Masato Sakai. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mcdonalds-japan-rolls-out-pokmonthemed-chicken-mcnuggets-discount --- Cite as: McDonald's Japan Pokémon 30th anniversary promotion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mcdonalds-japan-pokmon-collaboration