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 unboxing livestream. On November 26th, 2024, a star-studded team of online personalities, including Serebii's Joe Merrick, PokeGirl Ranch, and Mayplaystv, embarked on a 24-hour marathon to celebrate the launch of the Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks expansion.

Broadcasting live on Pokémon's Twitch channel, the team opened over 1,500 booster packs and other Pokémon products, resulting in an estimated 20,000+ cards. This monumental feat earned them the coveted Guinness World Record title.

Peter Murphy, Senior Director of Marketing at The Pokémon Company International, expressed his enthusiasm, 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 content creators' channels in the coming weeks. The impressive card collection amassed during the livestream will be donated to charities, including Barnardo’s in the UK, before the holidays.

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

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 the powerful Stellar Tera Pokémon ex, including the defensively formidable Archaludon ex and its Metal Defender ability.

Fans can also encounter iconic Dragon-type Pokémon such as Palkia, Dialga, Eternatus, Alolan Exeggutor ex, and Tatsugiri ex. The expansion also boasts beautiful Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare cards, showcasing Alolan Dugtrio and Feebas amidst calming ocean waves. New Tera Pokémon ex like Pallossand ex and Flygon ex add exciting new options for TCG players.

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.