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

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) has achieved a remarkable feat, setting a new Guinness World Record by opening an astounding 20,000 cards in a 24-hour marathon livestream! This incredible event, supported by popular online personalities, celebrates the release of the latest expansion, Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks.

Pokémon's New World Record: The Longest Unboxing Livestream

On November 26th, 2024, The Pokémon Company International shattered the previous record for the longest unboxing livestream, commemorating the Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks expansion. The livestream, hosted on Pokémon's official Twitch channel, featured well-known internet personalities such as Serebii's Joe Merrick, PokeGirl Ranch, and Mayplaystv. Over 24 hours, this team opened over 1,500 booster packs and other Pokémon products, culminating in a collection of over 20,000 cards, as confirmed by the Pokémon Company's official press release.

Peter Murphy, Senior Director of Marketing at The Pokémon Company International, expressed his enthusiasm, 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 concluded with a promise of further giveaways on the participating content creators' channels within the following two weeks. The massive card collection will be organized and donated to charities, including Barnardo’s in the UK, before the holidays.

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks

Released on November 8th, 2024, Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks transports players to the Terarium, a key location in the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC, The Indigo Disk: Part 2. This expansion introduces powerful Stellar Tera Pokémon ex, such as Archaludon ex with its impressive Metal Defender ability.

The expansion also features iconic Dragon-type Pokémon including Palkia, Dialga, Eternatus, Alolan Exeggutor ex, and Tatsugiri ex. Collectors can also find beautifully illustrated rare and special illustration rare cards, showcasing Alolan Dugtrio and Feebas amidst calming ocean waves. New Tera Pokémon ex like Pallossand ex and Flygon ex add exciting new options for TCG players to build their decks.

The Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks expansion is also available digitally via the Pokémon TCG Live app, allowing digital players to collect in-game bonuses and battle with the new Stellar Tera Pokémon ex.