"Pokemon TCG Pocket Player Amasses 50,000 Cards with Daily PokeGold Buys Since Launch"

A Japanese YouTuber has amassed an astonishing collection of 50,000 cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket 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

Japanese YouTuber Hajimesyacho took to Twitter (X) to share his impressive achievement of collecting 50,000 cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Known for his diverse content ranging from product reviews to vlogs and challenges, Hajimesyacho's dedication to the game is truly noteworthy.

On January 19, 2025, Hajimesyacho announced that he had reached a rare milestone in Pokémon TCG Pocket by collecting 50,000 cards. This achievement was accomplished by purchasing the maximum 720 Poké Gold daily since the game's launch on October 30, 2024. At roughly $100 per day, his total expenditure over the 85 days the game has been live amounts to an estimated $8,500.

This calculation does not account for any sales events that occurred during the global launch and holiday season. Hajimesyacho's dedication is evident as he tirelessly collected cards from the Genetic Apex (A1) and Mythical Island booster packs, along with time-exclusive promo cards.

The latest card released in the game is the Trainer card named Pokedex, which allows players to view the top three cards of their deck. This card was distributed to celebrate the collection of 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 can now enjoy exclusive Pokémon-themed Happy Meal boxes, which come with collectible physical cards and items from the Pokémon TCG Pocket series.

This collaboration offers 15 different physical cards, including popular Pokémon like Miraidon, Roaring Moon, and Rayquaza. Seven of these cards are "holo" or "foil" cards, featuring a glossy and reflective finish. Additionally, TCG Pocket players can redeem 24 Pack Hourglasses and 12 Hourglasses, which can be used to open booster packs and select a single card from Wonder Pick.

The collaboration features four variants of Pokémon Happy Meal boxes, showcasing popular dragon-type Pokémon such as Charizard, Rayquaza, Roaring Moon, and Dragonite alongside Pikachu. These exclusive items are available at participating McDonald's stores until supplies last. Remember, the TCG Pocket rewards expire on March 31, 2025, so be sure to redeem them before the deadline.

Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Upcoming Trade Feature

On January 17, 2025, Pokémon TCG Pocket announced details about its upcoming trade feature via Twitter (X). Trading will be limited to friends and will only allow cards of the same rarity to be exchanged. Cards ranging from 1-4 diamonds and 1-star rarity are eligible for trade, but rarer cards like Special Illustration Rare, Immersive, and Crown Rares are excluded. An item must be consumed to facilitate trades, similar to how Stardust is used in Pokémon GO.

Currently, certain cards from the Genetic Apex (A1) and Mythical Island booster packs are available for trade. The TCG Pocket team plans to expand the card selection in the future, stating, "We’ll continue to monitor player feedback and assess future updates to the trade feature while keeping in mind how to balance both the ease and enjoyability of collecting."

Additionally, a new booster pack is set to be released in January, though the specific date has not yet been revealed.