"Pokemon TCG Pocket Player Amasses 50,000 Cards with Daily PokeGold Purchases"

A Japanese YouTuber has achieved an astonishing milestone in Pokémon TCG Pocket, amassing a staggering 50,000 cards by consistently purchasing the maximum amount of Poké Gold daily since the game's launch. Dive into the details of this remarkable feat and learn about the exciting ongoing collaboration with McDonald's!

YouTuber Bought 720 Poke Gold in Pokemon TCG Pocket Daily

Total Amount is Around $8,500 USD, Not Counting Sales Events

Hajimesyacho, a popular Japanese YouTuber known for his diverse content ranging from product reviews to vlogs and challenges, took to Twitter (X) to share his impressive achievement in Pokémon TCG Pocket. On January 19, 2025, he revealed that he had collected 50,000 cards by purchasing the daily limit of 720 Poké Gold every day since the game's launch on October 30, 2024.

To reach this daily limit, Hajimesyacho spent approximately $100 each day, totaling around $8,500 over the 85 days the game has been live. This calculation excludes any potential discounts from sales events during the global launch and holiday season. His dedication has allowed him to collect cards from the Genetic Apex (A1) and Mythical Island booster packs, as well as time-exclusive promo cards.

The latest card released in the game is the Trainer card named Pokedex, which lets players peek at the top three cards of their deck. This card was introduced to celebrate the milestone of collecting 40 billion cards worldwide in Pokémon TCG Pocket.

McDonald’s X Pokemon Happy Meals Collab

On January 21, 2025, The Pokémon Company announced an exciting collaboration with McDonald's. Fans who purchase a Happy Meal can enjoy exclusive Pokémon-themed boxes, which come with collectible physical cards and digital items from the Pokémon TCG Pocket series.

This collaboration offers 15 different physical cards to collect, including fan-favorites like Miraidon, Roaring Moon, and Rayquaza. Seven of these cards feature a special "holo" or "foil" finish, adding to their appeal. In addition, TCG Pocket players can redeem 24 Pack Hourglasses and 12 Hourglasses, which can be used to open booster packs and select cards via Wonder Pick.

The McDonald's Happy Meal boxes come in four variants, each featuring popular dragon-type Pokémon such as Charizard, Rayquaza, Roaring Moon, and Dragonite alongside Pikachu. These exclusive items are available at participating McDonald's locations while supplies last. Remember, the rewards in TCG Pocket expire on March 31, 2025, so be sure to redeem them before they're gone.

Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Upcoming Trade Feature

On January 17, 2025, Pokémon TCG Pocket announced details about its upcoming trade feature on Twitter (X). Trades will be limited to friends and will only involve cards of the same rarity, specifically those with 1-4 diamonds or 1-star rarity. Highly coveted cards like Special Illustration Rare, Immersive, and Crown Rares will not be available for trading. Additionally, an item must be used to facilitate each trade, similar to how Stardust is used in Pokémon GO.

Currently, certain cards from the Genetic Apex (A1) and Mythical Island booster packs can be traded, with the TCG Pocket team promising to expand the selection based on player feedback. They are committed to balancing the ease and enjoyment of collecting while considering future updates to the trade feature.

In the same announcement, a new booster pack was teased for release this January, though the exact date remains undisclosed.