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Collection Reaches Historic 1,935 Milestone
KabutoKing's collection has officially surpassed 1,935 Kabuto cards, marking an incredible journey since the first public count of 69 cards in August 2025. This represents a growth of 1,866 cards in just 4 months, with an average of 31 new cards added per update. The collection continues to grow despite the increasing difficulty in sourcing rare and first-edition variants.
Collection at this time:
1,935 cards
#milestone
#collection
#growth
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Major Haul: 52 Cards in Single Day
In a single acquisition spree, KabutoKing added 52 cards to the collection, bringing the total from 1,847 to 1,899 in one update. This represents a 2.81% growth in a single day and required securing cards from multiple sources simultaneously. The collector noted the need for additional storage space: 'I am going to need a second box soon.' This large haul demonstrates the dedication and networking within the Pokémon collecting community.
Collection at this time:
1,899 cards
#haul
#acquisition
#storage
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Viral Success: 11 Million Views in November
A single tweet from KabutoKing went viral, garnering over 11 million views and sparking global conversation about Pokémon card collecting. The post featured the mission statement: 'Not stopping until every Kabuto has a home.' This viral moment significantly increased the visibility of the collector and brought renewed interest to first-edition Kabuto card values across eBay, TCGPlayer, and other trading platforms.
Collection at this time:
1,718 cards
#viral
#social media
#awareness
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Crossed 1,600 Marker: Momentum Continues
The collection officially crossed the 1,600 Kabuto card threshold, marking another significant milestone in the collector's journey. Since August 2025, the collection has grown through consistent acquisition efforts, with an average growth rate of 1.9% per update. At this pace, KabutoKing is on track to reach 2,000 cards by Q1 2026. The increasing rarity of available cards makes each new acquisition more challenging but also more rewarding.
Collection at this time:
1,602 cards
#milestone
#growth rate
#projection
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Crossed 1,500 Marker: Halfway Point
A major milestone was achieved as the collection surpassed 1,500 Kabuto cards. This represents significant progress in the quest to collect every Kabuto card variant. The growth accelerated in early-to-mid November with consistent updates showing 25-35 new cards added regularly. The collector's methodical approach to sourcing, verification, and cataloging ensures that each card in the collection meets quality standards and authenticity requirements.
Collection at this time:
1,510 cards
#milestone
#progress
#halfway
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⚠️incident
Package Theft Incident: 8 Cards Stolen
A delivery package containing 8 Kabuto cards was stolen from a doorstep, highlighting the risks of high-value card collection shipping. Despite the setback, KabutoKing continued the acquisition efforts, adding 17 additional cards to bring the total to 1,196. The incident served as a reminder of the importance of secure shipping methods, insurance, and tracking for valuable collectibles. The community responded with support and suggestions for safer delivery options.
Collection at this time:
1,196 cards
#security
#incident
#shipping
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Big Haul Alert: 42 Cards in Single Update
A significant acquisition event brought 42 new Kabuto cards into the collection, jump-starting growth in mid-September. With this haul, the collection grew from 1,000 to 1,042 cards. The collector noted that 'starting to get very difficult to find' available cards, indicating that the low-hanging fruit in the collecting space was being exhausted. This foreshadowed the increasing challenge of sourcing additional cards as the collection grew larger.
Collection at this time:
1,042 cards
#haul
#acquisition
#sourcing
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Historic Achievement: 1,000 Cards Crossed
The Kabuto collection officially crossed the 1,000 card milestone, representing an incredible achievement. From a starting point of 69 cards on August 7, 2025, the collection grew to over 1,000 cards in just 37 days. This milestone symbolizes the dedication, resources, and network required to build one of the world's most comprehensive collections of a single Pokémon card variant. The momentum continued with projections suggesting 1,500+ cards within weeks.
Collection at this time:
1,000 cards
#milestone
#historic
#1000 cards
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Crossed 900 Card Threshold
The collection reached 983 cards in early September 2025, demonstrating rapid growth during the early months of the public collection journey. The growth rate remained strong at 2.71% per update during this period. Each milestone brought increased attention from the Pokémon collecting community and traders who recognize the collector's commitment to sourcing rare and authentic Kabuto variants. The quest continued with renewed momentum.
Collection at this time:
983 cards
#milestone
#growth
#900 cards
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Crossed 800 Card Milestone
By late August, the Kabuto collection had grown to 801 cards, more than 11 times the initial public count of 69 cards just 21 days earlier. The early growth phase showed growth rates exceeding 9% per update as the collector tapped into existing networks and discovered new sourcing channels. Storage and organization became increasing concerns as the collection expanded rapidly during this period.
Collection at this time:
801 cards
#milestone
#rapid growth
#800 cards
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Crossed 700 Card Threshold
The collection surpassed 711 Kabuto cards by mid-August 2025, marking rapid early growth. From the initial count of 69 cards on August 7, the collection had grown more than 10 times in just 14 days. The rapid growth during this phase reflected both the collector's determination and access to multiple sourcing channels including eBay, local card shops, and the trading community.
Collection at this time:
711 cards
#milestone
#early growth
#700 cards
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Crossed 500 Card Milestone
The collection reached 506 cards by mid-August 2025, demonstrating consistent and rapid growth during early August. From the initial public count of 69 cards on August 7, the collection had grown by 437 cards in just 7 days. This phase showed growth rates exceeding 12% per update, indicating strong sourcing activity and market availability. The early momentum set the stage for the exponential growth that would follow.
Collection at this time:
506 cards
#milestone
#early phase
#500 cards
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Crossed 400 Card Marker
The collection surpassed 447 Kabuto cards by mid-August 2025, marking rapid early growth. With additions of 51 cards in this update, the collector demonstrated the ability to source cards consistently. The growth rate exceeded 12% for multiple consecutive updates during this period, indicating strong market availability and active acquisition channels. August's final days showed momentum building toward what would become a viral-scale collecting effort.
Collection at this time:
447 cards
#milestone
#early growth
#400 cards
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⭐achievement
Massive Single-Day Haul: 80 Cards Acquired
An extraordinary acquisition event brought 80 Kabuto cards into the collection in a single day, bringing the total from 69 to 149 cards. This represented a 115.94% single-day growth rate and remains one of the largest hauls documented in the collection's history. The massive acquisition required coordination with multiple sellers and sources simultaneously, demonstrating the collector's networking ability and financial commitment to the goal of acquiring every Kabuto card variant.
Collection at this time:
149 cards
#haul
#record
#biggest haul
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🌟origin
Collection Begins: First Public Count of 69 Cards
The public Kabuto collection journey officially began on August 7, 2025, with the initial public count of 69 cards. This marked the starting point for what would become a viral collecting phenomenon. The collector brought with them existing Kabuto cards and immediately began publicly documenting growth through regular Twitter updates. The decision to share the collection publicly and track it systematically laid the foundation for the unprecedented 1,935+ card collection we see today.
Collection at this time:
69 cards
#origin
#start
#beginning
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