Pokémon cards, a multi-billion dollar market, are moving onchain. Tokenization platforms offer 24/7 liquidity, instant resells, DeFi composability, and transparent provenance, transforming an inefficient market. Last month, these platforms saw $120M in trades. These are the top platforms gaining traction.👇 ~~ Analysis by @wmpeaster ~~ @Courtyard_io, atop @0xPolygon for over two years, leads the tokenized card scene with its vaulted physically-backed NFTs approach. Pokémon cards dominate via its Vending Machine, but it also supports sports cards and comics, hitting nearly $80M in volume last month. KYC is only needed for card redemption, with data deleted after 90 days. @Collector_Crypt, on @solana, follows with $44M in volume, focusing solely on Pokémon cards via its marketplace and Gacha Machine. Its $CARDS token, launched recently, hit an $85M market cap. KYC is required for fund withdrawals, so research before depositing. @phygitals, also on Solana, saw $2M in August volume, up 245% month over month. No deposits are needed; connect a wallet like Phantom for trading. KYC applies only for redemptions. Its Claw Machine offers random Pokémon packs from $1 to $500, with an auction system for premium cards in development. @TCG_Emporium, another Solana platform, uses Privy for easy sign-in via email or Google. Its Vending Machine offers a smooth UX, selling PSA 10 Pokémon cards at 60 USDC each, with instant 85% resale value. Redemptions require only an address and $25 shipping for up to 10 cards. Other emerging projects include: ➢ @ripdotfun (Base) — In closed beta, requiring an invite code. A Pokémon card hub for opening packs, trading, and redeeming, with an EXP points system for perks. ➢ @GrailedGG (Solana) — A Pokémon card marketplace using Gems (1,000 Gems = 0.05 SOL). Packs start at 2,862 Gems, roughly $30. ➢ @tocatcg (Solana) — Offers prize pools backed by PSA 10 Pokémon cards. Buy $TCG tokens, where $20 equals one entry per pool. ➢ @beezie_io ( @flow_blockchain) — Supports crosschain payments and EVM wallets. Features a marketplace, Claw Machine with 90% instant resales, and handles comics and sports cards. ➢ @dyli_io ( @AbstractChain) — Offers Pokémon and non-Pokémon products like precious metals and Magic: The Gathering cards. Includes Dabble and Flip games and a Creator Studio for merch drops. ➢ @dripshop_live ( @Ronin_Network) — Supports various collectibles and shopping livestreams for community-driven rip or ship campaigns.