Filipino Pokémon fans were in for a treat on February 1 as Jollibee launched its Pokémon Evolution Surprise Kids Meal toys. By the end of the day, the meal sold out while the FB marketplace was flooded with listings of the Kids Meal toys.
What’s In The Pokémon Evolution Surprise Kids Meal Toy Set
This drop lands on February 1, 2026, and it’s available with any Jollibee Kids Meal. The big hook is the blind “evolution” mechanic, where the toy reveals a surprise upgrade that matches the theme of the collection. Add the fact that there are 10 total figures split across two ball types, and you get the perfect setup for people who want to “complete the set” fast, plus resellers who try to buy out stores to control supply and push prices up online.
- 5 Poké Ball (Base Stage) toys: Pichu, Psyduck, Munchlax, Vulpix, Riolu
- 5 Great Ball (Evolved Stage) toys: Pikachu, Golduck, Snorlax, Ninetales, Lucario
In addition, the toys come with Pokémon Trading Card booster packs that contain three random cards. The boosters are either the Stellar Crown, Twilight Masquerade, or Temporal Forces. It should be noted that there are no holo or rare cards among the pack.
Sold Out By The Afternoon
The campaign is a success, as many fans were able to take home a nearly complete set along with several booster packs. Numerous branches were completely sold out of the kids’ meal. The most sought after item were the free packs, which quickly ran out before the toys. There are reports of customers only receiving one pack after ordering four kids’ meals.
Pokémon Resellers And Why Pokémon Is So Easy To Flip
Pokémon resale culture works because the brand is already “pre-sold” to a huge audience, so demand shows up fast and stays steady. A lot of that comes down to recognizable characters, simple collecting logic, and constant new releases tied to The Pokémon Company.
In the Philippines, that demand translates quickly into a local flipping scene, especially on Facebook Marketplace. The moment a promo hits, listings pop up offering per piece, set, or “take all,” often with prices that jump because buyers don’t want to gamble on duplicates.
Pokémon is also unusually marketable because it pulls in two groups at once. Kids want the character they recognize, while adults buy for nostalgia or collecting, so the pool of buyers is larger than most toy promos.
Blind-box style releases make it even easier to resell. When you can’t pick the exact toy, people start buying multiples to beat the randomness, then offload repeats online. That creates a steady supply of “extra” toys, and it normalizes paying more just to get the one figure you’re missing.
Limited-time promos add the final push. Once the Jollibee Kids Meal campaign ends, the Pokémon supply dries up fast, and listings lean on urgency like “last stock” or “rare pull.” Even if the toy isn’t truly rare, the short window makes it feel scarce, which is exactly what resellers rely on.
