New Guinness Record: 20,000 Pokemon TCG Cards Opened in 24 Hours

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) has achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest unboxing livestream, opening 20,000 cards in a continuous 24-hour marathon. This incredible achievement was celebrated with the help of well-known internet personalities, showcasing the vibrant community and excitement surrounding the latest Pokémon TCG expansion.

Pokémon Achieved Another World Record

The Longest Unboxing Livestream to Date

On November 26, 2024, The Pokémon Company shattered the previous record in the Guinness World Record's longest unboxing livestream category. This marathon event was organized to celebrate the release of the Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks expansion of the Pokémon TCG.

The livestream, which was broadcasted on Pokémon's Twitch channel, featured prominent figures such as Serebii's webmaster Joe Merrick, and social media influencers PokeGirl Ranch and Mayplaystv. Over the course of more than 24 hours, these personalities opened 1,500 booster packs and unveiled various other Pokémon products, amassing an estimated total of over 20,000 cards, according to Pokémon's Official Press website.

Peter Murphy, Senior Director of Marketing at The Pokémon Company International, expressed immense pride in this 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 excitement doesn't end with the record-breaking event. Pokémon fans can look forward to more product giveaways on content creators' channels in the coming weeks, as announced on the Pokémon's Official Press website.

The cards collected during the marathon will be organized into binders and donated to charities ahead of the holiday season, including Barnardo’s in the UK, demonstrating Pokémon's commitment to giving back to the community.

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks’ Release

Released officially on November 8, 2024, the Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks expansion takes players to the Terarium, the central location of Pokémon SV’s The Indigo Disk: DLC Part 2. This set introduces Stellar Tera Pokémon ex, including Archaludon ex, known for its ultimate defensive skill, Metal Defender.

The expansion also includes a variety of iconic dragon-type Pokémon such as Palkia, Dialga, Eternatus, Alolan Exeggutor ex, and Tatsugiri ex. For those seeking a more tropical feel, the set offers illustration rare and special illustration rare cards featuring Alolan Dugtrio and Feebas, set against a backdrop of "calming ocean waves and a balmy breeze." Additionally, new Tera Pokémon ex like Pallossand ex and Flygon ex are included to enhance TCG enthusiasts' decks.

Fans can also enjoy this new expansion through the Pokémon TCG Live app, where digital players can collect in-game bonuses by engaging with the latest Stellar Tera Pokémon ex in battles and collections.