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

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

YouTuber Bought 720 Poke Gold in Pokemon TCG Pocket Daily

Japanese YouTuber Hajimesyacho, renowned for his eclectic mix of content spanning product reviews, vlogs, and challenges, took to Twitter (X) to share his extraordinary accomplishment in Pokémon TCG Pocket. On January 19, 2025, Hajimesyacho announced that he had collected 50,000 cards, a milestone reached by purchasing the maximum amount of Poke Gold available each day since the mobile game's launch on October 30, 2024.

The daily limit for Poké Gold purchases is 720, costing around $100 per day. Over the 85 days the game has been live, Hajimesyacho has invested an estimated $8,500, excluding any special sales events during the global launch and holiday season. His dedication has enabled him to collect every available card from the Genetic Apex (A1) and Mythical Island booster packs, as well as time-exclusive promo cards.

The most recent card added to the game, a Trainer card named Pokedex, allows players to peek at the top three cards of their deck. This card was introduced to celebrate the global milestone of collecting 40 billion cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket.

McDonald’s X Pokemon Happy Meals Collab

On January 21, 2025, the Pokémon Company unveiled a thrilling collaboration with McDonald's, offering fans exclusive Pokémon-themed Happy Meal boxes. These boxes come with collectible physical cards and items from the Pokémon TCG Pocket series. The collaboration features 15 unique physical cards, including popular Pokémon like Miraidon, Roaring Moon, and Rayquaza, with 7 of these cards boasting a "holo" or "foil" finish.

Players of TCG Pocket can also redeem 24 Pack Hourglasses and 12 Hourglasses, essential for opening booster packs and selecting a card via Wonder Pick. The McDonald's collaboration introduces four distinct Happy Meal box designs, featuring 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. However, players should note that the rewards in TCG Pocket expire on March 31, 2025, so it's crucial to redeem them before this date.

Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Upcoming Trade Feature

On January 17, 2025, Pokémon TCG Pocket shared details about its upcoming trade feature on Twitter (X). Trades will be limited to friends and only cards of the same rarity can be exchanged. This includes cards of 1-4 diamonds and 1-star rarity, while rarer cards like Special Illustration Rare, Immersive, and Crown Rares will not be tradable. An item must be consumed to facilitate the trade, similar to the Stardust requirement in Pokémon GO.

Currently, certain cards from the Genetic Apex (A1) and Mythical Island booster packs are available for trade, with the TCG Pocket team promising to expand the selection in future updates. They emphasized their commitment to balancing the ease and enjoyment of collecting, stating, "We’ll continue to monitor player feedback and assess future updates to the trade feature."

In the same announcement, a new booster pack set to launch in January was teased, although the exact release date remains undisclosed.