The tokenization of physical Pokémon cards into redeemable NFTs has seen a significant rise, with trading volumes reaching approximately $124.5 million in August and September 2025. This represents a 5.5-fold increase since the beginning of the year. The surge is primarily driven by Solana's Collector Crypt and Polygon's Courtyard. Collector Crypt attracts users with its CARDS token, random pack openings, and instant buyback mechanisms, while Courtyard offers graded card storage, 1:1 minting, and redemption services. This model is seen as a fusion of real-world assets (RWA) and NFTs, contributing to a revival in the sluggish NFT market. However, challenges such as intellectual property, regulatory compliance, redemption, and liquidity risks remain.