Acclaimed Pokémon Artist Responds To Heartbreaking TCG Pack Opening
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•Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:05:20 GMT
📰 What Happened
The Pokemon card community is mourning Avery, known online as "The Poke Kid". The 12-year-old died on 18 September after fighting pancreatic cancer for seven years.
Avery became famous for his joy and his love of Pokemon cards. He said collecting was not about having the best or most expensive cards, but the cards you truly love.
Before he died, his parents filmed him opening a final pack. It held a special-illustration Jirachi card drawn by the illustrator Akira Egawa, and he shouted "No way" in delight.
🔍 The Backstory
Avery's favourite card was a gold star Pikachu. He said Ash's Pikachu was brave and fought against gods, which was how he saw himself.
He rose to fame after a video by the vendor @BeardDadCardz. His parents said collecting cards gave him hope during hard hospital visits.
Jirachi is a Legendary Pokemon said to wake once every thousand years and grant wishes for seven days. Egawa wrote on X that she was deeply moved and had been in tears.
🎯 Why It Matters
Avery's story reached millions and reminded collectors what the hobby is really about. It also shows how one small kindness can spread far online.
The Pokemon card community is mourning Avery, known online as "The Poke Kid". The 12-year-old died on 18 September after fighting pancreatic cancer for seven years.
Avery became famous for his joy and his love of Pokemon cards. He said collecting was not about having the best or most expensive cards, but the cards you truly love.
Before he died, his parents filmed him opening a final pack. It held a special-illustration Jirachi card drawn by the illustrator Akira Egawa, and he shouted "No way" in delight.
Avery's favourite card was a gold star Pikachu. He said Ash's Pikachu was brave and fought against gods, which was how he saw himself.
He rose to fame after a video by the vendor @BeardDadCardz. His parents said collecting cards gave him hope during hard hospital visits.
Jirachi is a Legendary Pokemon said to wake once every thousand years and grant wishes for seven days. Egawa wrote on X that she was deeply moved and had been in tears.
Avery's story reached millions and reminded collectors what the hobby is really about. It also shows how one small kindness can spread far online.