Twitter/X: PokeTCGiveawaysA Pokemon TCG streamer on Whatnot is under fire for destroying a god pack that a viewer won fair and square because he didn’t like how it was won.
Over the last few years, many Pokemon TCG resellers have started live streaming as a way to sell their packs online through a method called ‘Rip and Ship.’
The buyer makes a purchase, and then the streamer opens the pack before sending the user all of the cards inside. These streams exist across Twitch, Kick, and Whatnot, and often include giveaways to viewers who make purchases.
Due to gambling laws in the US, streamers must also offer a way for someone to sign up without having to spend money – and sites like Whatnot offer this ability for everyone streaming on the platform.
One Pokemon TCG streamer learned the winner of his giveaway filled out his form instead of making a purchase and promptly destroyed the pack. As a result, the streamer has come under fire across social media by fans of the hobby.
Streamer under fire after destroying giveaway pack
A video of the stream went viral after being posted to X, with hundreds of fans sharing their thoughts in the comments.
“A WhatNot streamer destroys a “buyer giveaway” demi-god pack because the winner entered for free by filling out a form,” the post read.
After crumbling the pack and destroying its contents, the streamer discovered that it was a pack of high-end cards that fans have dubbed a “demi-god” pack.
“You’re doing giveaways. Whoever wins, wins. I sell on whatnot and I don’t care about goblins. Giveaways are your marketing budget. Also, dude broke ToS and actual US laws on sweepstakes. ‘No purchase necessary’,” one user replied.
Another asked: “Would this count as destruction of property since the pack was technically won already by the person? Expensive cards damaged.”
“What???? Why???? It’s like people don’t have any responsibility for their actions. That’s really upsetting to see. Someone winning a cool pack of cards should be celebrated, not punished,” a third said.
This isn’t the first Pokemon TCG streamer to spark backlash over the last few months, either. Back in November, one user went viral after he was caught opening packs while driving down the highway.
