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 standard for the longest Pokémon TCG card unboxing livestream. This impressive feat involved opening over 20,000 cards in a continuous 24-hour marathon, streamed live on Twitch.

A Record-Breaking Livestream

On November 26th, 2024, popular online personalities, including Serebii's Joe Merrick, PokeGirl Ranch, and Mayplaystv, teamed up to celebrate the launch of the Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks expansion. Over the course of 24 hours, they opened approximately 1,500 booster packs and various other Pokémon products, culminating in a staggering collection of over 20,000 cards. This accomplishment officially secured a new Guinness World Record for the longest unboxing livestream.

Peter Murphy, Senior Director of Marketing at The Pokémon Company International, expressed his excitement about 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 wasn't just about breaking records; the collected cards will be organized and donated to charities before the holidays, including Barnardo’s in the UK. Furthermore, the Pokémon Company promises additional giveaways on participating content creators' channels within the next two weeks.

Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks: A New Era in Pokémon TCG

Released on November 8th, 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 the defensively formidable Archaludon ex.

The expansion also features iconic Dragon-type Pokémon like Palkia, Dialga, Eternatus, alongside Alolan Exeggutor ex, and Tatsugiri ex. Collectors can also find Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare cards, including Alolan Dugtrio and Feebas, showcasing serene ocean scenes. New Tera Pokémon ex like Pallossand ex and Flygon ex add exciting new options for players' decks.

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