Tokenized Pokémon card trading has seen a surge in activity, with weekly revenue hitting a new all-time high of $7.4 million.
Odaily reports that the tokenized Pokémon card market generated approximately $7.4 million in total revenue during the first week of May, setting a new all-time high and marking a 337% increase year-over-year. Among platforms, Courtyard led with roughly 46% market share, followed by Collector Crypt and Phygitals at approximately 27% and 26%, respectively.
The surge in market activity is closely linked to the upcoming 30th anniversary cycle of the Pokémon IP. Google Trends data shows search volumes for keywords like “Pokémon cards” and “Japanese Pokémon card” are near historical highs. The official brand has already launched a year-long global celebration and plans to release a new card series titled “30th Celebration” in September.
Analysts noted that tokenized card trading platforms often experience a certain lag effect relative to the physical market's momentum. The current growth in on-chain trading largely reflects a "secondary amplification" trend, where real-world collecting enthusiasm translates into digital assetization.
Furthermore, some industry observers believe that as the release of the 30th-anniversary series approaches, if demand in the physical market surges further, on-chain tokenized trading could enter a new phase of accelerated growth. (The Block)
