The World’s Largest TCG Market Creates New Demand for the IZKY Token!
Pokémon Cards × NFT × Web3
Cryptocurrency wallet and lending platform IZAKA-YA (IZKY) has announced its full-scale entry into the trading card game (TCG) sector as part of its new growth strategy.
Through IZAKA-YA TCG, the platform will leverage the infrastructure of Courtyard.io, one of the world’s largest physical asset-backed TCG NFT platforms, to provide a new marketplace where rare PSA-graded and CGC-graded card NFTs can be purchased exclusively using IZKY tokens.
This is not simply an NFT sales service.
It is a new initiative designed to bring the real-world demand of the massive global TCG market into the IZKY token ecosystem.
IZAKAYA TCG Roadmap
| Timeline | Milestone | Details |
| July 2026 | Official Launch of Izakaya TCG | Courtyard integration begins / Support for PSA- and CGC-graded cards / IZKY-exclusive payments enabled / Permanent 10% discount introduced / Redeem feature available |
| August 2026 | Marketplace Expansion | Increase in supported card inventory / Addition of high-end graded cards / Enhanced global shipping capabilities / Dedicated TCG UI optimization / Community features implemented |
| October 2026 | Strengthening IZKY Tokenomics | Integration with IZKY lending / Introduction of purchase reward programs / AKC integration begins / Buyback & burn mechanism launched / Lock-up functionality implemented |
| October 2026 and Beyond | Web3 TCG Ecosystem | Secondary NFT marketplace / Auction functionality / Launchpad integrations / Expansion into the global TCG NFT market |
Why TCG, and Why Now?
The global TCG market continues to expand.
In particular, Pokémon cards have experienced surging demand from collectors worldwide in recent years, with some cards trading for tens of thousands to millions of yen.
However, the traditional TCG market has faced several challenges.
To address these issues, Courtyard.io has implemented the following framework:
- Authentication through PSA and CGC
- Secure storage by Brink’s
- Ownership management through NFTs
By utilizing this framework, IZAKA-YA now connects the TCG market with the cryptocurrency market.
Features of IZAKA-YA TCG
① IZKY Token Exclusive Payments
NFT cards available on IZAKA-YA TCG can only be purchased using IZKY tokens.
This means that users who wish to purchase cards must first acquire IZKY from the market.
As demand for TCG assets increases, demand for IZKY naturally rises as well.
② Permanent 10% Discount Below Market Price
On IZAKA-YA TCG, cards can always be purchased at a 10% discount compared to reference market prices.
For collectors, this creates a clear advantage as you can purchase desired cards at a lower price.
③ Combining NFTs with Physical Cards
Purchased card NFTs can be held digitally.
Additionally, through the Redeem feature, users may request delivery of the actual physical cards.
Users can choose:
- To hold them as digital assets
- To receive them as physical collectibles
The choice remains entirely in the hands of the user.
TCG Demand Flows Into the IZKY Token
The greatest strength of Izakaya TCG lies in its ability to connect real-world demand with tokenomics.
Many traditional tokens have relied heavily on speculation, market cycles, and temporary hype.
However, IZAKA-YA TCG starts with a very tangible source of demand: People simply wanting to own desired cards.
Users acquire IZKY to purchase cards, use it for payments, and a portion may subsequently be allocated toward burns and lock-up mechanisms.
Through this cycle, the growth of the TCG market and the expansion of the IZKY ecosystem are envisioned to move together.
A Buyback Model Proven by History
Within the cryptocurrency industry, projects such as Binance (BNB) and Hyperliquid (HYPE) have attracted attention through continuous buyback programs and supply reduction mechanisms.
Izakaya TCG approaches this concept from a different perspective.
Rather than relying solely on capital circulating within the cryptocurrency market, its distinguishing feature is the ability to attract demand from an external market—the global community of TCG collectors.
A Challenge Toward the Future
Izakaya TCG aims to become more than just an NFT marketplace.
Its vision is to connect the enormous TCG market with Web3 and create a new ecosystem that integrates:
- Real-world assets
- NFTs
- Lending
- Tokenomics
Every time a TCG collector from somewhere in the world joins the ecosystem, the IZKY ecosystem grows stronger.
And that first step toward the future is beginning now.
