The Pokémon community is remembering Avery the Poké Kid, a young creator who died from cancer at 12 years old.
Avery died from pancreatic cancer on September 19, 2026. Before his death, he recorded one final "Pokémon Trading Card Game" pack opening. His parents later shared the video to honor his life and his deep love for Pokémon.
The final card he pulled was a moment many fans will not forget. The Jirachi pull will go down in TCG Pocket history as one of the most memorable card pulls.
Avery's Final Pokémon Pack Opening
Avery had only two Pokémon card packs left when he recorded his final opening.
According to IGN, his last pull was a Jirachi Special Illustration Rare, commonly called a SIR. Avery's reaction was immediate. He showed clear excitement after seeing the card.
The video soon reached thousands of Pokémon fans online.
For many viewers, the moment carried two emotions at once. It was a joyful reaction from a young Pokémon fan. It was also a heartbreaking reminder of what Avery and his family had been going through.
Avery had built a significant audience by sharing his "Pokémon Trading Card Game" collection and openings. More than 313,000 people followed his content.
Jirachi Artist Akira Egawa Shares Her Reaction
The emotional Pokémon card pull eventually reached Akira Egawa, the artist behind the Jirachi card.
Egawa saw Avery's viral video and shared her reaction on X. She said the moment deeply moved her and brought her to tears.
"I want my art to bring happiness to people."
— 江川あきら▽AKIRA EGAWA (@rev_akira) September 23, 2026
That's one of the reasons I draw.
I'm so glad I put that wish into this piece.
She also reflected on her work as a Pokémon artist.
For Egawa, creating artwork is partly about bringing happiness to people. Seeing Avery become so excited about the Jirachi card showed her that the artwork had achieved that purpose.
Avery's Jirachi Pull Is More Than a Card Pull For Fans
Some "Pokémon" fans also found meaning in Avery pulling Jirachi from the 30th anniversary pack as his final card.
Jirachi is a Legendary Steel- and Psychic-type Pokémon. Its established lore says that it spends most of its life asleep.
According to the Pokémon universe, Jirachi awakens for a brief period roughly once every thousand years. Its awakening is also connected to hearing a voice of purity.
Because of that lore, the Jirachi pull felt especially meaningful to many people who watched Avery's final opening.
The connection is not an official message from Pokémon. Fans interpret it to be teeming with personal meaning in the moment.
Avery's Pokémon Legacy
Avery had lived with stage four pancreatoblastoma for more than seven years.
Despite his illness, he continued sharing his enthusiasm for Pokémon. His content gave viewers a chance to follow his journey while celebrating a hobby that clearly brought him happiness.
His final Pokémon pack opening has since become one of the most memorable moments associated with his online presence.
Fans have shared condolences across his social media accounts. Many have also posted messages remembering Avery and his passion for Pokémon.
