The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) has once again captivated fans worldwide by setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest unboxing livestream. This remarkable achievement unfolded over a 24-hour marathon on November 26, 2024, celebrating the release of the latest expansion, Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks.
The Longest Unboxing Livestream to Date
The Pokémon Company shattered the previous record with a thrilling livestream event on their Twitch channel. Hosted by renowned internet personalities including Serebii’s Joe Merrick, PokeGirl Ranch, and Mayplaystv, the marathon saw them opening 1,500 booster packs and unveiling a vast array of Pokémon products. By the end of the event, they had amassed over 20,000 cards, as reported by Pokémon’s Official Press website.
Peter Murphy, Senior Director of Marketing at The Pokémon Company International, expressed immense pride in this 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," he remarked.
The excitement doesn’t end there. Pokémon fans can look forward to more product giveaways on content creators' channels in the coming weeks, as hinted by the Official Press website. Moreover, the cards collected during the livestream will be organized into binders and donated to charities, including Barnardo’s in the UK, just in time for the holiday season.
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks’ Release
Released on November 8, 2024, the Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks expansion transports players to the Terarium, the setting of Pokémon SV’s The Indigo Disk: DLC Part 2. This expansion introduces Stellar Tera Pokémon ex, including the formidable Archaludon ex with its Metal Defender ability.
Fans will also delight in the inclusion of iconic dragon-type Pokémon such as Palkia, Dialga, Eternatus, Alolan Exeggutor ex, and Tatsugiri ex. For a touch of tropical flair, the set features illustration rare and special illustration rare cards of Alolan Dugtrio and Feebas, capturing the essence of "calming ocean waves and a balmy breeze." Additionally, new Tera Pokémon ex like Pallossand ex and Flygon ex add excitement to TCG enthusiasts' collections.
This expansion is also accessible through the Pokémon TCG Live app, where digital players can enjoy in-game bonuses by collecting and battling with the latest Stellar Tera Pokémon ex.
For more details on this record-breaking event and the new expansion, keep an eye on Pokémon’s official channels and the content creators involved.
