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

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) has set a new Guinness World Record by opening 20,000 cards in a thrilling 24-hour marathon, featuring popular internet personalities. This remarkable feat showcases the passion and dedication of the Pokémon community. Dive deeper into this exciting achievement!

Pokémon Achieved Another World Record

The Longest Unboxing Livestream to Date

On November 26, 2024, The Pokémon Company shattered the Guinness World Record for the longest unboxing livestream in celebration of the latest Pokémon TCG expansion, Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks. This marathon event was live-streamed on Pokémon's Twitch channel, lasting over 24 hours.

The stream was hosted by renowned internet personalities, including Serebii's Joe Merrick, and influencers PokeGirl Ranch and Mayplaystv. Together, they opened 1,500 booster packs and unwrapped various Pokémon products, culminating in an impressive collection of over 20,000 cards, as reported by Pokémon’s Official Press website.

Peter Murphy, Senior Director of Marketing at The Pokémon Company International, expressed his 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.”

Following the event, Pokémon enthusiasts can look forward to more excitement. The Official Press website hints at upcoming product giveaways on content creators' channels in the next two weeks. Moreover, the cards amassed during the livestream will be organized into binders and donated to charities, such as Barnardo’s in the UK, in time for the holiday season.

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks’ Release

Released on November 8, 2024, the Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks expansion introduces fans to the Terarium, central to Pokémon SV’s The Indigo Disk: DLC Part 2. This set introduces powerful Stellar Tera Pokémon ex, like Archaludon ex, renowned for its Metal Defender ability.

The expansion also features iconic dragon-type Pokémon such as Palkia, Dialga, Eternatus, Alolan Exeggutor ex, and Tatsugiri ex. For a touch of the tropics, the set includes illustration rare and special illustration rare cards showcasing Alolan Dugtrio and Feebas, capturing the essence of "calming ocean waves and a balmy breeze." New Tera Pokémon ex, like Pallossand ex and Flygon ex, add excitement to TCG fans' decks.

This expansion is accessible 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.