20K Pokémon Cards Unpacked for 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 unboxing livestream. This incredible feat involved opening over 20,000 cards in a non-stop 24-hour marathon, broadcast 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 1,500 booster packs and various other Pokémon products, culminating in a staggering count of 20,000+ cards.

Peter Murphy, Senior Director of Marketing at The Pokémon Company International, expressed his excitement over the 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 event isn't over yet! The Pokémon Company promises further giveaways on participating creators' channels in the coming weeks. The massive collection of cards will be organized and donated to charities, including Barnardo's in the UK, before the holidays.

Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks: A New Era for 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 beautiful 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 options for players' decks.

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.