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 card unboxing livestream. This monumental event, held on November 26th, 2024, celebrated the launch of the Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks expansion.

The record-breaking livestream, hosted on Pokémon's official Twitch channel, featured a star-studded lineup of internet personalities including 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 an impressive count of more than 20,000 cards.

Peter Murphy, Senior Director of Marketing at The Pokémon Company International, expressed immense pride in the achievement, 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’s impact extends beyond the record itself. The Pokémon Company announced plans to donate the collected cards to charities, including Barnardo’s in the UK, ahead of the holiday season. Further giveaways are also planned via participating content creators' channels within the next two weeks.

Celebrating 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. This expansion introduces powerful Stellar Tera Pokémon ex, such as Archaludon ex with its formidable Metal Defender ability.

The expansion boasts a roster of iconic Dragon-type Pokémon including Palkia, Dialga, Eternatus, Alolan Exeggutor ex, and Tatsugiri ex. Collectors can also find captivating Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare cards featuring Alolan Dugtrio and Feebas, evoking tranquil ocean scenes. New Tera Pokémon ex like Pallossand ex and Flygon ex further enhance deck-building options.

The Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks expansion is also available digitally via the Pokémon TCG Live app, offering in-game bonuses for collecting and battling with the new Stellar Tera Pokémon ex.