According to Woofun AI, Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN.US) has teased a cross-industry move into Pokemon card packs, with a core mechanism linking digital cards to real physical cards. The feature was revealed on the X platform, marking an attempt by the crypto giant to reshape the collecting experience through the digitization of physical assets.
Woofun AI-compiled data shows the teaser images display five Pokemon-themed card packs numbered 01 through 05, in blue, silver, bronze, gold and black, and these visual tiers may hint at a yet-unconfirmed pricing system. Users can choose to have cards held by a third-party custodian or shipped directly to their homes. When asked whether these are "Pokemon card packs on-chain," Coinbase replied "you know it," suggesting blockchain technology is involved without specifying which blockchain platform, and whether Pokemon Company authorization exists remains unknown.
Notably, GameStop (GME.US) has long sold digital Pokemon card packs with a PSA grading system, supporting custody, resale or shipping, indicating the model is not the first of its kind. Capital inflows into collectibles have been notable this year, with Pokemon card market value growth in August even outpacing Bitcoin and the S&P 500 over a three-month period, while Polymarket has also launched a Pokemon card price prediction market for traders to bet on.
Coinbase responded that it is an "exchange for everything," aiming to take on more trading business to break beyond the limitations of traditional trading fees, especially after the company posted a net loss of $359.5 million in the second quarter and urgently needs disruptive innovation, promising more surprises to come. Welcome to subscribe to our YouTube channel for in-depth analysis. However, key details such as costs, eligible countries and how card values are determined are still missing. Once officially launched, whether collectors are willing to entrust their treasures to this trading platform will be the ultimate test of its credibility.
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