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

Authore: LucyUpdate:Jan 19,2025

Pokemon TCG Sets 20,000 Cards Opened in 24 Hours as New Guinness World RecordPokémon TCG Achieves Guinness World Record: 20,000 Cards Opened in 24 Hours! Popular online personalities helped the Pokémon Company set a new world record by opening an astounding 20,000 Pokémon TCG cards in a non-stop 24-hour marathon livestream. Learn more about this incredible feat!

Pokémon's Latest World Record

A Record-Breaking Unboxing Marathon

On November 26th, 2024, The Pokémon Company International shattered the Guinness World Record for the longest unboxing livestream, celebrating the launch of the Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks expansion.

The event, streamed live on Pokémon's Twitch channel, featured prominent internet personalities including Serebii's Joe Merrick, PokeGirl Ranch, and Mayplaystv. This power trio opened over 1,500 booster packs and other Pokémon products, resulting in a staggering collection of over 20,000 cards, as confirmed by the official Pokémon press release.

Pokemon TCG Sets 20,000 Cards Opened in 24 Hours as New Guinness World RecordPeter Murphy, Senior Director of Marketing at The Pokémon Company International, expressed his pride in the accomplishment: “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 celebration doesn't end there! The Pokémon press release promises further product giveaways on participating creators' channels in the coming weeks. The massive card collection will be organized and donated to charities, including Barnardo’s in the UK, before the holidays.

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks

Pokemon TCG Sets 20,000 Cards Opened in 24 Hours as New Guinness World RecordReleased November 8th, 2024, the Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks expansion transports players to the Terarium, a key location from the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC, The Indigo Disk. This expansion introduces powerful Stellar Tera Pokémon ex, such as the defensively formidable Archaludon ex.

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

The expansion is also available digitally via the Pokémon TCG Live app, offering in-game rewards for collecting and battling with the new Stellar Tera Pokémon ex.