Coinbase teases digital pack-opening service backed by physical Pokémon TCG cards
Coinbase posted on September 28, 2026 that users will soon be able to open card packs on their phone, with each pull backed by a real physical card that can be vaulted or shipped. The post did not name Pokémon in its text, but the attached image showed mockups of five packs labeled 'Pokémon', and Coinbase affirmed replies referencing Pokémon. No launch date or further details were given.
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- announcementreported
Coinbase teased a phone-based pack-opening service where every pull is backed by a physical card that can be vaulted or shipped
“"Your binder is about to get a major upgrade," the post reads. "Rip packs on your phone. Every pull backed by a real, physical card. Vault it or ship it. Soon on Coinbase."”source
- comparisonreported
GameStop's Power Packs program already offers a digital pack-opening option with PSA vault storage, shipping, or instant buyback
“Gamestop’s Power Packs program also features a digital option, allowing customers to open mystery packs online and receive those cards’ physical counterparts.”source
- pokemon_linkreported
The post's image showed mockups of five Pokémon TCG card packs labeled 'Pokémon' numbered 1-5
“the accompanying image attached to it shows mockups of five Pokémon TCG card packs that are labeled ‘Pokémon’ with the numbers 1-5.”source
- release_timingrumour
No launch date announced; described only as "Soon on Coinbase"
“For now, details remain sparse.”source
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