Pokemon TCG Sets 20,000 Cards Opened in 24 Hours as New Guinness World Record

Pokémon TCG Shatters World Record with Epic 24-Hour Card Opening Marathon

The Pokémon Company International has achieved a new Guinness World Record, setting a new benchmark for the longest Pokémon TCG unboxing livestream. The record-breaking event, held on November 26, 2024, celebrated the launch of the Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks expansion.

The marathon livestream, broadcast on Pokémon's Twitch channel, featured popular online personalities Joe Merrick (Serebii), PokeGirl Ranch, and Mayplaystv. Over 24 hours, this trio opened over 1,500 booster packs and other Pokémon products, resulting in an estimated 20,000+ cards.

Peter Murphy, Senior Director of Marketing at The Pokémon Company International, expressed his excitement about the accomplishment, stating, "It's been an incredible 24 hours of pack opening, and we're thrilled to have achieved such an ambitious GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title alongside an amazing team of content creators."

The event isn't over for fans! The Pokémon Company announced additional giveaways on participating content creators' channels within the next two weeks. The massive card collection will be organized and donated to charities, including Barnardo's in the UK, before the holidays.

Celebrating Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks

Released on November 8, 2024, Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks transports players to the Terarium, the central location in the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC, The Indigo Disk. This expansion introduces powerful Stellar Tera Pokémon ex, such as Archaludon ex with its formidable Metal Defender ability.

The expansion also features iconic Dragon-type Pokémon like Palkia, Dialga, Eternatus, Alolan Exeggutor ex, and Tatsugiri ex. Tropical-themed Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare cards, including Alolan Dugtrio and Feebas, evoke the calming ocean and gentle breezes. New Tera Pokémon ex like Pallossand ex and Flygon ex add exciting options for TCG players.

The expansion is also available digitally via the Pokémon TCG Live app, offering in-game rewards for collecting and battling with the new Stellar Tera Pokémon ex.