Father and Son Joke About Finding a Pokémon ‘God Pack’—Then Actually Pull One
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — What started as a lighthearted father-son moment at a local card shop turned into one of the rarest Pokémon pulls imaginable — and it was all caught on camera.
A father and his son, Grayson, stopped by a trading card shop in Plattsburgh, New York, hoping to share a simple bonding moment opening Pokémon cards. Before opening their pack, they laughed with the store employee about how unbelievable it would be to find a Pokémon “God Pack” — the holy grail of sealed card collectors.
Then, against all odds, they actually did.
The One-in-Millions Pull
In Pokémon card collecting, a “God Pack” is a myth-like find — a booster pack where every single card is a rare or holographic card, rather than just one or two. The odds of pulling one are astronomically low, and most collectors never see one in their lifetime.
As the pair opened their pack, the energy in the store shifted from casual fun to total disbelief. Surveillance footage shows Grayson’s jaw drop while his father, dressed in military fatigues, lets out a stunned reaction and claps him on the shoulder in excitement. The store employee, just as shocked, can be seen leaning over the counter to get a better look.
“It was pure magic,” said one bystander who later shared the video online. “Everyone in the shop was cheering — you could feel how special that moment was.”
A Viral Moment of Pure Joy
The heartwarming video, shared by Fanatics Collect, quickly went viral on social media, drawing thousands of views and comments from collectors and parents alike. Many praised the father for making time to share his son’s passion, while others celebrated the once-in-a-lifetime luck.
“You can’t script moments like that,” one viewer wrote. “That kid’s joy is priceless.”
Another collector commented, “Every Pokémon fan dreams of this exact moment. The fact that it happened while bonding with his dad makes it even better.”
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Why ‘God Packs’ Are So Rare
According to Pokémon TCG experts, God Packs were introduced as ultra-rare variants in select Japanese sets, with odds often cited as one in thousands — though exact numbers vary by release. They are packed entirely with rare or special cards, making them a dream find for both casual fans and serious collectors.
Even among top-tier trading card enthusiasts, encountering one live in a shop — and catching it on video — is almost unheard of.
From Simple Hobby to Lifetime Memory
For Grayson and his father, the incredible discovery turned what was meant to be a quick store visit into a lifelong memory.
“It’s the kind of story you tell forever,” one Pokémon fan wrote online. “He’s going to remember opening that pack with his dad for the rest of his life.”
In a time when many family moments are digital or rushed, their genuine excitement struck a chord. It wasn’t about the rarity or the cards — it was about connection, luck, and pure joy shared between a father and son.
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