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Shinylabs (15.2K followers) is heavily promoting their Pikachu Hunter Packs and 30th Anniversary set pulls, with a notable Mew pull from a Whatnot stream 16 hours ago. They are retweeting user testimonials from @swandogs and @SirPantsALot2 about their platform's daily card pack and vault features, signaling active user engagement. The account is also teasing 3D viewing features and hyping the…

Pikachu Hunter Packs with Chinese exclusive cards30th Anniversary set hidden rarities and reprintsShinylabs platform features (daily packs, vault, 3D viewing)
EvidenceRead from 20 posts1 tracked handleWindow Jul 9, 2026 – Jul 25, 2026
About

Shiny is an on-chain collectibles marketplace and digital pack-opening platform built on Abstract Chain. By merging entertainment mechanics with authentic physical collectible ownership, it positions itself as a bridge between the thrill of IRL pack ripping and the transparency of blockchain.

What is Shiny

Shiny (shinylabs) lets collectors open virtual packs to win real, PSA-graded trading cards — including Pokémon and One Piece sets. Collectors can have winnings shipped worldwide or sold back instantly at market rate. The platform describes itself as "by collectors, for collectors," with trust and transparency as core pillars.

Key Features

  • On-chain verifiable randomness: Pack outcomes are determined using drand (League of Entropy) commit-reveal, making results provably fair and tamper-proof.
  • Physical fulfillment: Winning a pack earns a real PSA-graded card — cards are vaulted in secure storage or shipped globally on request.
  • Instant buyback: Collectors who prefer liquidity can sell their winnings back immediately rather than waiting for physical delivery.
  • Abstract-native: The platform is deployed on Abstract Chain, leveraging its consumer-focused infrastructure for onboarding mainstream collectors.

How It Works

Users browse available card packs, open them on-chain, and receive a cryptographically verifiable outcome. The smart contract commits to a randomness seed before reveal, ensuring neither the platform nor the user can manipulate results. Physical cards are authenticated, graded, and held in custody until redeemed or sold.

Recent developments

  • 2026-06-07 — Shiny Launches Pack Battles and Pikachu Event Pack — Shiny introduces Pack Battles, a first-of-its-kind feature for collectibles, plus a Pikachu-only event pack and airdrop page. (@shinylabs)
  • 2026-06-22 — Shiny to Expand On-Chain Collectibles Marketplace to New Major Chain — Shiny, an on-chain collectibles marketplace on Abstract, will deploy to a new major chain by the first week of July. (@shinylabs)
  • 2026-07-17 — Shiny Launches Pitch Black Set on Abstract for Digital Pack-Opening — Shiny releases the Pitch Black set, a Pokémon TCG-inspired digital pack-opening experience on Abstract Chain, available July 17. (@shinylabs)

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Every dated thing we know · Jun 2026 → Jul 2026
July 202624 entries
Jul 25, 2026Activity
Showcased a new hidden rarity Mew card for the 30th Anniversary set pulled on a Whatnot stream.
neutral · rarities / anniversary / whatnot
@shinylabs
Jul 24, 2026Activity
Announced exclusive Pikachu cards from Chinese Pokémon 151 set in Pikachu Hunter Pack.
bullish · pokemon / collectibles / exclusive
@shinylabs
Jul 24, 2026Assessment
Assessment — Bullish
ShinyLabs is actively promoting Pokémon TCG pulls from premium packs (Pikachu Hunter Pack, $50 bundles) with focus on Chinese exclusives and rare cards. The platform is highlighting its 3D card viewing feature and Daily Card Pack mechanics while building community engagement around upcoming set releases (Pitch Black, 30th Anniversary). Recent activity shows strong pull content strategy with occasional One Piece TCG coverage.
@shinylabs
Jul 22, 2026Activity
Pulled a Pinkachu from a Pikachu Hunter pack and shared leaked Diamond & Pearl starter designs.
neutral · Pinkachu / Pokemon / leaks
@shinylabs
Jul 22, 2026Assessment
Assessment — Bullish
Shinylabs (15.3K followers) is capitalizing on TCG hype by launching a Season 1 Shiny airdrop for 3,000 users via @inhuman, coinciding with user redemptions and high-value pulls from their packs. The account is a primary source for breaking Pokemon TCG news, covering the just-released 'Pitch Black' set and the upcoming 30th Anniversary reprint, while also teasing a McDonald's x Pokemon Go collaboration. Platform engagement is surging around the Daily Card Pack feature and One Piece Grand Line...
@shinylabs
Jul 20, 2026Activity
Joked about taking sick leave for the rest of the month.
neutral · personal / break
@shinylabs
Jul 20, 2026Assessment
Assessment — Bullish
ShinyLabs is actively promoting their trading card platform with daily pulls and pack releases across Pokemon, One Piece, and Yu-Gi-Oh. Recent highlights include a Chinese-exclusive Mew pull from Collection 151, tournament-exclusive One Piece Luffy promo, and McDonald's Pokemon collaboration teasing (details pending). Platform features like 3D card viewing and Daily Card Packs are gaining user traction based on retweets.
@shinylabs
Jul 19, 2026Recap mention
Mentioned in the 2026-07-19 ecosystem recap.
Jul 19, 2026Assessment
Assessment — Neutral
Shinylabs (15.4K followers) is hyping Pitch Black release and the 30th Anniversary set reprint by Shinji Kanda. Notable collaborations with @inhuman (airdrop eligibility), @RipRoutine (redemption), and @swandogs (beta user). Key activity: 90% of POP Series 5 Mew have inverted backs (error vs common), and a Chinese exclusive Mew from Collection 151 was pulled. Also teasing McDonald’s Japan Pokemon collab via @PokemonGoApp.
@shinylabs
Jul 18, 2026Activity
Shared a Pokehistory lesson on the POP Series 5 Mew inverted error card.
neutral · Pokemon TCG / error card / history
@shinylabs
Jul 17, 2026Activity
Pitch Black set launch was teased and celebrated, and a Shiny airdrop eligibility announcement was retweeted.
bullish · launch / airdrop
@shinylabs
Jul 17, 2026Assessment
Assessment — Bullish
Shinylabs (15.4K followers) is actively promoting their card pack platform with recent pulls from Pokemon 30th Anniversary and One Piece TCG sets, including a Chinese exclusive from Collection 151 and a rare Luffy promo from the 2024 Uta Deck Battle. They're teasing a McDonald's x Pokemon Go collab and highlighting user wins via retweets from @swandogs, @RipRoutine, and @sillybilly. The account is heavily focused on pack opening hype and platform features like 3D viewing and daily card packs.
@shinylabs
Jul 15, 2026Activity
Checked in with followers waiting in a Pokemon Center queue.
neutral · pokemon / community / queue
@shinylabs
Jul 15, 2026Assessment
Assessment — Informational
Shinylabs (15.5K followers) actively pushing TCG pack sales with daily pulls and redemptions, including high-value Chinese exclusive and One Piece winner cards. Brand partnerships evident with Bandai and Pokemon Go McDonald's collab hints. User retweets show positive engagement but low virality.
@shinylabs
Jul 14, 2026Activity
Announced a reprint of Shinji Kanda's biggest illustration rare from the 30th Anniversary set.
bullish · reprint / anniversary set / illustration
@shinylabs
Jul 13, 2026Activity
Shared a massive card pulled from a Pikachu Hunter Pack, a Chinese exclusive from Collection 151.
bullish · Pokemon TCG / exclusive card / product reveal
@shinylabs
Jul 13, 2026Assessment
Assessment — Bullish
Shinylabs (15.5K followers) is heavily promoting their Grand Line Packs with exclusive One Piece winner cards (2024 Uta Deck Battle) and Dodgers x One Piece Luffy promos. They're also teasing the 30th Anniversary Pokemon set and a McDonald's Japan Pokemon Go collab. Recent activity shows strong community engagement via retweets from @RipRoutine, @SirPantsALot2, and @sillybilly, plus a dev recap from @inhuman.
@shinylabs
Jul 12, 2026Activity
Shinylabs expressed excitement for the Pokemon 30th Anniversary set and asked followers about their most anticipated cards.
bullish · Pokemon TCG / 30th Anniversary / anticipation
@shinylabs
Jul 10, 2026Assessment
Assessment — Bullish
Shinylabs (15.5K followers) is actively promoting their 3D viewing feature with a Blue Back Charizard post (12❤️) and teasing a McDonald's x Pokemon Go collab (12❤️). They are also highlighting a One Piece 29th Anniversary Collection invite from Bandai and a Dodgers x One Piece Luffy promo. Recent retweets from @RipRoutine and @SirPantsALot2 show user engagement with their Daily Card Pack and redemption process.
@shinylabs
Jul 8, 2026Recap mention
Mentioned in the 2026-07-08 ecosystem recap.
Jul 8, 2026Assessment
Assessment — Bullish
Shinylabs (15.5K followers) is actively promoting Pokemon pack openings with multiple user testimonials (@kss4319, @dgzje, @RipRoutine, @utahtawichat) and highlighting rare finds like the 2000 Topps Chrome PSA 9 (Pop 6) and Dodgers x One Piece Luffy promo. Recent activity focused on July 4th fireworks (41❤️) and Pikachu Grey Felt Hat packs. The account is heavily engagement-driven with retweets and pack pull showcases.
@shinylabs
Jul 6, 2026Assessment
Assessment — Bullish
Shinylabs (15.5K followers) continues heavy promotion of its Pokémon pack-opening platform, highlighting high-value pulls like a PSA 10 Grey Felt Hat Pikachu from Pikachu Hunter Packs and a Mario/Luigi Pikachu drop in Legendary Packs. Newest post (yesterday) celebrates July 4th with a fireworks gif, but the core activity is sustained cross-promotion via retweets from @inhuman, @dgzje, @RipRoutine, and @utahtawichat. Key focus: driving pack sales through showcase of rare cards and user testimo...
@shinylabs
June 20263 entries
Jun 6, 2026★ MilestoneGraph genesis
Added to the graph
Shiny entered the Descout entity graph — the start of its permanent record.