{"id":820,"date":"2026-06-15T18:21:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T09:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/izakaya.tech\/en\/?post_type=news&p=820"},"modified":"2026-06-25T11:58:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T02:58:20","slug":"official-launch-of-izakaya-tcg","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/izakaya.tech\/en\/news\/official-launch-of-izakaya-tcg\/","title":{"rendered":"\u3010Announcement\u3011Official Launch of Izakaya TCG"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The World’s Largest TCG Market Creates New Demand for the IZKY Token<\/strong>!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pok\u00e9mon Cards \u00d7 NFT \u00d7 Web3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cryptocurrency wallet and lending platform IZAKA-YA (IZKY)<\/strong> has announced its full-scale entry into the trading card game (TCG) sector as part of its new growth strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through IZAKA-YA TCG, the platform will leverage the infrastructure of Courtyard.io<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is not simply an NFT sales service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a new initiative designed to bring the real-world demand of the massive global TCG market into the IZKY token ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IZAKAYA TCG Roadmap<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Timeline<\/strong><\/td>Milestone<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
July 2026<\/td>Official Launch of Izakaya TCG<\/td>Courtyard integration begins \/ Support for PSA- and CGC-graded cards \/ IZKY-exclusive payments enabled \/ Permanent 10% discount introduced \/ Redeem feature available<\/td><\/tr>
August 2026<\/td>Marketplace Expansion<\/td>Increase in supported card inventory \/ Addition of high-end graded cards \/ Enhanced global shipping capabilities \/ Dedicated TCG UI optimization \/ Community features implemented<\/td><\/tr>
October 2026<\/td>Strengthening IZKY Tokenomics<\/td>Integration with IZKY lending \/ Introduction of purchase reward programs \/ AKC integration begins \/ Buyback & burn mechanism launched \/ Lock-up functionality implemented<\/td><\/tr>
October 2026 and Beyond<\/td>Web3 TCG Ecosystem<\/td>Secondary NFT marketplace \/ Auction functionality \/ Launchpad integrations \/ Expansion into the global TCG NFT market<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Why TCG, and Why Now?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The global TCG market continues to expand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In particular, Pok\u00e9mon cards have experienced surging demand from collectors worldwide in recent years, with some cards trading for tens of thousands to millions of yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the traditional TCG market has faced several challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Challenges in the TCG Market<\/div>
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    \n
  • Difficulty in verifying authenticity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • Storage risks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      • Complexity of international shipping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        • Limited liquidity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

          To address these issues, Courtyard.io has implemented the following framework:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \n
          • Authentication through PSA and CGC<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Secure storage by Brink’s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Ownership management through NFTs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            By utilizing this framework, IZAKA-YA now connects the TCG market with the cryptocurrency market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Features of IZAKA-YA TCG<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            \u2460 IZKY Token Exclusive Payments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            NFT cards available on IZAKA-YA TCG can only be purchased using IZKY tokens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            This means that users who wish to purchase cards must first acquire IZKY from the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            As demand for TCG assets increases, demand for IZKY naturally rises as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \u2461 Permanent 10% Discount Below Market Price<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            On IZAKA-YA TCG, cards can always be purchased at a 10% discount compared to reference market prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            For collectors, this creates a clear advantage as you can purchase desired cards at a lower price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \u2462 Combining NFTs with Physical Cards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Purchased card NFTs can be held digitally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Additionally, through the Redeem feature, users may request delivery of the actual physical cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Users can choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \n
            • To hold them as digital assets<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • To receive them as physical collectibles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              The choice remains entirely in the hands of the user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              TCG Demand Flows Into the IZKY Token<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              The greatest strength of Izakaya TCG lies in its ability to connect real-world demand with tokenomics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Many traditional tokens have relied heavily on speculation, market cycles, and temporary hype.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              However, IZAKA-YA TCG starts with a very tangible source of demand: People simply wanting to own desired cards.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \n\n\n\n

              Users acquire IZKY to purchase cards, use it for payments, and a portion may subsequently be allocated toward burns and lock-up mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Through this cycle, the growth of the TCG market and the expansion of the IZKY ecosystem are envisioned to move together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

              A Buyback Model Proven by History<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              Within the cryptocurrency industry, projects such as Binance (BNB)<\/strong> and Hyperliquid (HYPE)<\/strong> have attracted attention through continuous buyback programs and supply reduction mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Izakaya TCG approaches this concept from a different perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Rather than relying solely on capital circulating within the cryptocurrency market, its distinguishing feature is the ability to attract demand from an external market\u2014the global community of TCG collectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              A Challenge Toward the Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              Izakaya TCG aims to become more than just an NFT marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Its vision is to connect the enormous TCG market with Web3 and create a new ecosystem that integrates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \n
              • Real-world assets<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • NFTs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Lending<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Tokenomics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Every time a TCG collector from somewhere in the world joins the ecosystem, the IZKY ecosystem grows stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                And that first step toward the future is beginning now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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