The Modern Market Show

The Pokémon Market And Why Gacha Onboards Real Collectors With Andy From Mnstr

May 12, 2026·31 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

A conversation with Andy, co-founder of Mnstr, the on-chain TCG platform building on MegaETH around Pokemon cards, One Piece, graded slabs and gacha packs. We dig into the 85% perpetual buyback, why Fractional shut down, and the state of the trading card market right now.0:00 Introduction0:02 From DeFi Summer Degen To NBA Top Shot Aper0:04 Why Fractional Shut Down And Returned Investor Money0:07 Established IP Beats Nascent NFT Collections0:09 Gacha And Repacks As A Gamified Shopping Experience0:13 Inside Monster's Packs And The 85% Perpetual Buyback0:18 NFT PTSD And Why The TCG Market Feels Toppy0:20 Gacha Platforms Are Massive Buyers At Card Shows0:23 Why Vintage Cards Beat Modern For High-End Buying0:25 What's Next For Mnstr — One Piece, Sports, Mobile AppDISCLAIMER: The content in this show is never financial advice. The content is an expression of individuals' opinions and is for informational and entertainment purposes only.

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