Pokemon X and Y News: McDonald's Receives Game Themed Toys; Features Pikachu, MewTwo, and More

Pokemon X and Y is lending its popularity to McDonald's and game themed Happy Meals are coming to the U.S.

According to the Happy meal website listing, there will be 12 toys - each coming with a different colored PokeBall, and a Trading Card Game card. The characters in the promotion are Pikachu, Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Chespin, Froakie, Fennikin, Xerneas, Yvetal, MewTwo, and More.

Polygon reported that the toys will also be able to be scanned on the McDonald's McPlay Power mobile app, which will unlock mini games. The toys can be seen here.

In other Pokemon news, rumors circulating out of Japan about Pokemon X and Y have indicated some of the game's Mega Evolutions will be given away for free in an upcoming special event.

Six Pokemon will be available at the free event that will release another character every week, reported Product-Reviews. Gyrados, Scizor, Kangaskhan, Tyranitar, and Mawile will all be given away at level 50 with their accompanying Mega Stone to gamers. The event will begin on May 10 and run through June 22.

There is no word on whether this promotion will be heading to the U.S. or Europe.

A Diancie event will begin on July 19 in Japan as well, and gamers for the first time will be able to obtain the character without hacking the game.

KPopStarz reported this special game event will coincide with the Pokemon film, "Diancie & the Cocoon of Destruction." Those who buy a movie ticket will also receive the legendary Diancie. The event will last until September 30.