Pokemon Shatters World Record with Epic 24-Hour Card Unboxing Marathon
The Pokémon Company International has achieved a remarkable feat, setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest Pokémon TCG card unboxing livestream. This record-breaking event, held on November 26, 2024, celebrated the launch of the Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks expansion.
The 24-hour livestream, broadcast on Pokémon's Twitch channel, featured popular online personalities Joe Merrick (Serebii), PokeGirl Ranch, and Mayplaystv. Together, this trio opened over 1,500 booster packs and other Pokémon products, resulting in an estimated 20,000+ cards, a testament to their dedication and the game's popularity.
Peter Murphy, Senior Director of Marketing at The Pokémon Company International, expressed his pride in the accomplishment, highlighting the collaborative spirit and ambitious goal achieved. He stated, “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 the content creators' channels within the next two weeks.
Celebrating Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks
Released on November 8, 2024, Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks 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 Archaludon ex with its formidable Metal Defender ability.
Fans can also find iconic Dragon-type Pokémon like Palkia, Dialga, Eternatus, Alolan Exeggutor ex, and Tatsugiri ex. The expansion features beautiful illustration rare and special illustration rare cards, including Alolan Dugtrio and Feebas, capturing serene ocean scenes. 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 digital players in-game bonuses by collecting and battling with the new Stellar Tera Pokémon ex.
