Pokemon TCG Pocket Player Maxes PokeGold Purchases Everyday Since Launch, Collecting Over 50,000 Cards

A Japanese YouTuber achieved a remarkable feat in Pokémon TCG Pocket, accumulating over 50,000 cards through consistent daily Poké Gold purchases since the game's launch. This accomplishment, coupled with a new McDonald's collaboration, highlights the game's growing popularity. Let's delve into the details.

Japanese YouTuber's Massive Card Collection

Hajimesyacho, a popular YouTuber known for diverse content, revealed his impressive collection of 50,000 Pokémon TCG Pocket cards on Twitter (X). This impressive collection resulted from purchasing the maximum 720 Poké Gold daily since the game's October 30, 2024 launch. This daily expenditure, estimated at around $100, totals approximately $8,500 over 85 days, excluding any sales or promotional periods. His dedication secured cards from the Genetic Apex (A1) and Mythical Island booster packs, along with limited-time promotional cards. The latest addition, a "Pokedex" Trainer card, rewards players for the global collection of 40 billion cards.

McDonald's Happy Meal Collaboration

The Pokémon Company announced a thrilling collaboration with McDonald's on January 21, 2025. Happy Meal purchases now include exclusive Pokémon-themed boxes containing collectible physical cards and in-game items. Fifteen unique physical cards, including popular Pokémon like Miraidon, Roaring Moon, Rayquaza, and more (seven of which are holo/foil cards), are available randomly. Pokémon TCG Pocket players can also redeem in-game rewards: 24 Pack Hourglasses and 12 Hourglasses for booster packs and Wonder Pick selections.

Four distinct Happy Meal box designs feature iconic dragon-type Pokémon – Charizard, Rayquaza, Roaring Moon, and Dragonite, alongside Pikachu. These limited-time offers are available at participating McDonald's locations until supplies last. Remember, in-game rewards expire on March 31, 2025.

Upcoming Trading Feature

On January 17, 2025, Pokémon TCG Pocket announced details about its upcoming trading feature. Trading will be limited to friends with cards of matching rarity (1-4 diamonds and 1-star). Rarer cards (Special Illustration Rare, Immersive, and Crown Rares) are excluded. A consumable item, similar to Stardust in Pokémon GO, will facilitate trades.

Initially, trading will include cards from the Genetic Apex (A1) and Mythical Island booster packs, with the developers promising expanded card selection based on player feedback. A new booster pack is also teased for release in January, though the exact date remains unannounced.