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 impressive accomplishment, and the game's recent McDonald's collaboration, are detailed below.
Japanese YouTuber's Massive Pokémon TCG Pocket Collection
A $8,500+ Investment (Excluding Sales)
Hajimesyacho, a popular Japanese YouTuber known for diverse content, revealed on Twitter (now X) his impressive collection of 50,000 Pokémon TCG Pocket cards. This was achieved by 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 the game's 85-day lifespan, excluding any sales or discounts.
His dedication resulted in a complete collection of cards from the Genetic Apex (A1) and Mythical Island booster packs, along with time-limited promotional cards. The latest addition, a "Pokedex" Trainer card rewarding players for the global accumulation of 40 billion cards, highlights the scale of the game's popularity.
McDonald's and Pokémon TCG Pocket: A Happy Meal Collaboration
A surprise collaboration between The Pokémon Company and McDonald's launched on January 21, 2025, offering Pokémon-themed Happy Meals. These include collectible physical cards featuring popular Pokémon like Miraidon, Roaring Moon, and Rayquaza (7 of which are holo/foil cards), and in-game rewards for Pokémon TCG Pocket players: 24 Pack Hourglasses and 12 Hourglasses for booster pack openings and Wonder Pick selections.
Four unique Happy Meal box designs featuring Charizard, Rayquaza, Roaring Moon, Dragonite, and Pikachu are available at participating McDonald's locations while supplies last. Remember, the in-game rewards expire on March 31, 2025.
Pokémon TCG Pocket's Upcoming Trading Feature
On January 17, 2025, Pokémon TCG Pocket announced details about its upcoming trading feature on Twitter (X). Trading will initially be limited to friends with cards of matching rarity (1-4 diamonds and 1-star), excluding rarer cards like Special Illustration Rares, Immersive cards, and Crown Rares. A consumable item, similar to Stardust in Pokémon GO, will facilitate trades.
While initially focusing on cards from Genetic Apex (A1) and Mythical Island booster packs, the developers plan to expand the tradable card pool based on player feedback. A new booster pack is also teased for release in January 2025.
