Solana-based Collector Crypt is driving a surge in tokenised Pokémon cards through its CARDS token and NFT “packs,” which can be redeemed for graded physical cards. The platform lets users trade NFTs backed by actual Pokémon cards, stored and verified by third parties.
Following its presale, CARDS’ market cap soared from US$23 million (AU$35.1 million) to US$85 million (AU$129.8 million) in a single day, settling near US$74 million (AU$112.9 million). The token price jumped more than 210% to US$0.19 (AU$0.29), though CoinGecko warned that supply remains under creator control, and trading could be limited.
Collector Crypt’s digital gacha machine, resembling a loot box, awards random NFTs tied to Pokémon cards. A buyback mechanism allows users to sell NFTs back at 90% of market value, providing instant liquidity. The gacha app is Collector Crypt’s most popular product and has achieved US$70 million (AU$106.9 million) in sales to date.
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The tokenised Pokémon market is growing beyond Collector Crypt. Courtyard, operating on Polygon, minted over three million Pokémon NFTs and recorded US$78 million (AU$119 million) in secondary sales in August. Collector Crypt allows similar trading without requiring traditional buyers.
Raydium supplies automated market-making infrastructure to enable transparent on-chain trading of these tokenised cards. Collector Crypt has facilitated over US$70 million (AU$106.9 million) in pack sales, including record single-cycle transactions of US$5 million (AU$7.6 million).
Industry analysts note that tokenised Pokémon cards could endure. Bitwise research analyst Danny Nelson likened their growth to prediction markets, observing that CARDS’ rapid adoption is spotlighting both Collector Crypt and the broader tokenised card ecosystem.
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Rachel is a freelance writer based in Sydney with experience within financial services, marketing, and corporate communications in the APAC region. An avid reader and a graduate of the University of Sydney, she covers topics including business, finance and human interest.
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