Pokemon creators broke a Guinness World Record by opening a total of 1,500 Pokemon TCG packs in 24 hours.
Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) fans broke an incredible record at a special event held to celebrate the release of the Scarlet and Violet: Surging Sparks expansion sets. Leading Pokemon creators like Serebii’s Joe Merrick, Mayplaystv, and PokeGirlRach broke a Guinness World Record by opening a total of 1,500 Pokemon TCG packs in 24 hours.
Pokemon Fans Opened 20,000 Cards in 24 Hours to Break a Guinness World Record
A total of 20,000 cards were unboxed during the event. The opened packages will be donated to UK-based children’s charities, including Bernardo’s. “We had an incredible 24 hours unpacking and are thrilled to achieve this ambitious Guinness World Record with such an amazing team of creators,” said Peter Murphy, senior director of marketing for The Pokemon Company International.
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Meanwhile, the mobile game Pokemon TCG Pocket continues to grow from strength to strength since its launch. Although it perfectly recreates the joy and panache of opening a new physical TCG card pack, we can say that it has brought the old days back from the dusty shelves.
Many people argue that after getting a new pack in Pokemon TCG Pocket, the cards will be the same regardless of your choices, so choosing a pack from the deck doesn’t actually make a difference. The fact that The Pokemon Company International has remained silent on the matter doesn’t help matters either. But fans have even dived into the game’s code to suggest that your choices don’t matter.
Even though this is the case, we think choosing the right pack from Pokemon TCG’s Scarlet and Violet: Surging Sparks sets will undoubtedly be important, especially thanks to the brand new artwork.
This record attempt reveals the passion for TCG card collecting and the perseverance of the Pokemon fan base. Opening 1,500 packages in one day is an impressive achievement, and the fact that these cards will be donated to charity is a meaningful gesture. Pokemon TCG Pocket debates aside, it seems like nothing can replace the excitement and surprise of real cards.