- Rumors of a potential partnership between Pokémon and the Sui blockchain have sparked major excitement, fueled by a quiet Pokémon HOME update and a quickly edited Sui Foundation blog post mentioning NFTs
- While nothing is confirmed, the speculation has driven SUI’s price above $3, with investors eyeing further gains.
Rumors are circulating that The Pokémon Company might be exploring a partnership with the Sui blockchain, following a string of low-key but intriguing developments.
While nothing has been officially confirmed, the speculation alone has already sent SUI, the native token of the Sui blockchain, surging past $3.
The speculation began on April 23 with an update to Pokémon HOME, which introduced a seemingly minor new feature: collectible medals. However, hidden in the updated privacy policy in some regions was a reference to Parasol Technologies, a name unfamiliar to most Pokémon fans, but well-known in the crypto world for one reason: it was recently acquired by Mysten Labs, the team behind the Sui blockchain.
This quiet change immediately caught the attention of Web3 enthusiasts. Could this mean Pokémon is experimenting with blockchain technology, possibly through Sui?
A Blog Post and a Redacted Clue
Fueling the fire, the Sui Foundation made a same-day announcement that Parasol would soon launch blockchain-based trading card games. But eagle-eyed observers noticed something even more interesting: an early version of the announcement reportedly referenced Pokémon NFTs. That mention was quickly deleted, but the internet never forgets.
The official Sui Foundation blog confirmed (and removed) Pokémon NFTs.
⁰They seem to be developing a cloud infrastructure that uses blockchain technology to address bugs, hacks, and duping while enabling transfers between compatible games—something that is already possible with… pic.twitter.com/pNtWVDB3du— shotgun (@shotguncaio) April 24, 2025
Popular crypto influencer “Shotgun” chimed in, pointing out that the new Pokémon HOME medals may not be simple achievements—they could potentially function as blockchain-based digital collectibles. If true, it could mark a major leap into Web3 for one of the world’s most iconic gaming franchises.
Speculation or Signal?
Still, not everyone is convinced. Skeptics on social media platform X have urged caution, reminding the community that crypto is no stranger to overblown rumors. As of now, there’s no public contract, no blockchain data, and no official statement linking Pokémon directly to Sui. The possibility is exciting, but it remains just that: a possibility.
Pokemon might be partnering with SUI??
This is BIG.
Are you connecting the dots? pic.twitter.com/13t1PhLQdt
— Gordon (@AltcoinGordon) April 24, 2025
SUI Price Soars Amid the Buzz
Regardless of the truth behind the Pokémon rumors, SUI has become one of the hottest tokens on the market. At the time of writing, SUI is swapping hands with $3.63 marking a 19.46% in a single day.
Crypto analyst Ted Pillows sees potential for further growth, forecasting a rise to $3.80 or even $4.00 by early May.
With a market cap of $9.88 billion, SUI now ranks 13th among all cryptocurrencies. It also dominates the Sui ecosystem, making up over 90% of its $15.79 billion total market cap.
For now, the market is running on excitement, speculation, and the dream of catching blockchain-powered Pokémon in the near future.