By Key Points
- SUI jumps 62% this week, driven by Pokémon collaboration rumors
- Parasol Technologies’ link to Pokémon HOME sparks speculation
- Sui’s TVL hits $1.6B as market confidence grows rapidly
- Sui blog briefly mentioned Pokémon NFTs, later edited out
The SUI token has exploded by 62% this week, grabbing major attention across both crypto and gaming communities. This rally appears to be sparked by rumors that Sui blockchain may be involved in a potential collaboration with none other than Pokémon.
The speculation started when eagle-eyed users noticed a quiet update in the Pokémon HOME privacy policy. The update added Parasol Technologies, LLC as a developer. Here’s where things get interesting—Parasol was recently acquired by Mysten Labs, the team behind the Sui blockchain.
Pokémon HOME Privacy Update. Source: X/abcboy101 – Techtoken
This link has triggered intense speculation that Sui could be powering a blockchain-based Pokémon project. While no official announcement has been made, the idea of Pokémon NFTs or blockchain-based trading has been enough to send SUI token on a parabolic move.
One user on X (formerly Twitter) highlighted that the update naming Parasol appears only in select language versions of the app’s privacy policy—specifically in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian. Interestingly, the Japanese and Chinese versions still list ILCA and The Pokémon Works, while the Korean version refers to Parasol as an “overseas data trustee.”
With today’s Pokémon HOME update, the privacy policy was updated, including the addition of an additional developer: Parasol Technologies, LLChttps://t.co/AisIMXsnSm appears to be involved with NFTs and blockchain, so they were likely brought on for the new medals feature pic.twitter.com/hEUbSRe1Np
— abcboy (@abcboy101) April 23, 2025
Adding fuel to the fire, a recent blog post from the Sui Foundation initially referenced Pokémon NFTs in connection to Parasol’s work. The post was quietly edited later to remove all mentions of Pokémon. The original version discussed using Sui’s blockchain to bring secure, tradable, and rare digital assets to collectible card games—a core mechanic of the Pokémon franchise.
Although no official confirmations have come from The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, Mysten Labs, or the Sui Foundation, the puzzle pieces have the community buzzing.
The excitement around this possible collaboration is part of a broader trend in Web3 gaming, where projects like KiloEx’s token drop and other NFT-based ecosystems continue to grab headlines.
It looks like this post on the Sui Blog from earlier today about Parasol mentioned Pokémon in passing when it was first published, but has since been edited to remove it pic.twitter.com/4v1lHldyqH
— abcboy (@abcboy101) April 24, 2025
SUI’s Market Performance and Network Growth Skyrocket
Whether the rumors prove true or not, the effect on SUI token is clear—investor sentiment has skyrocketed.
SUI is currently trading at $3.40, up 13.4% in the past 24 hours alone, and more than 62% over the past week. According to data from BeInCrypto, this makes it one of the best-performing altcoins of the week.
But it’s not just price. Network growth metrics are equally bullish.
DefiLlama reports the Sui blockchain has reached a Total Value Locked (TVL) of $1.6 billion, marking a 38% increase in just a week. This shows growing developer and investor confidence in the Sui ecosystem.
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
Daily trading volume on Sui-based decentralized exchanges (DEXs) has also exploded, hitting $577 million—a staggering 167% week-over-week increase.
And there’s more: Sui’s stablecoin ecosystem is expanding rapidly. The value of stablecoins on the network jumped from $482 million to $879 million in the past two months—an 82% increase, signaling rising on-chain activity.
Investors and gamers alike are watching closely. If even part of the Pokémon speculation is true, Sui could be at the center of the biggest Web3 gaming moment to date.
This rise mirrors other market-moving narratives such as the recent Bitcoin price surge following political stability signals, or Cardano’s roadmap controversy that shook its community.
Sui x Pokémon would be nuts
This may partially explain $SUI‘s recent outperformance
Unsure what to make of Mysten Labs deleting ‘Pokémon’ from its blog post a few hours ago (h/t @abcboy101)
Sui’s flagship global conference (Sui Basecamp) starts in a week, also 👀 https://t.co/V0gvEeADPp
— Matt Willemsen (@matt_willemsen) April 24, 2025
Blockchain Gaming and NFT Integration Enter the Spotlight
The idea of Pokémon NFTs isn’t just exciting—it signals a bigger shift. More gaming giants are now exploring blockchain’s potential to offer true digital ownership, better item security, and seamless asset transfers.
Parasol Technologies, under Sui’s wing, appears to be focused on exactly this. Their goal? Enabling scalable cloud gaming infrastructure powered by blockchain. While the Pokémon collaboration remains unconfirmed, even the possibility shows how serious blockchain gaming is becoming.
This move comes at a time when many other Web3 projects are also feeling the heat. For example, zkSync’s token faltered recently after a high-profile hack, reminding investors of the risks in the space.
SUI Price Performance. Source: Techtoken
But Sui’s approach—combining speed, security, and interoperability—could give it the edge in bringing major IPs like Pokémon into the Web3 world. If confirmed, this would be one of the largest mainstream NFT integrations yet.
The market clearly believes in Sui’s potential. With a 62% price surge, surging trading volume, and growing stablecoin adoption, the blockchain is riding the wave of momentum. Whether it ends in a full Pokémon integration or not, SUI token is now firmly on the map.
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