AI and mobile apps enable digital pet collecting

New digital tools are allowing users to transform real-world pets and animals into collectible digital assets using artificial intelligence and specialized mobile applications.

One method utilizes artificial intelligence to reimagine pet photos as Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) style illustrations. By using specific creative prompts, users can assign elemental types—such as Fire, Water, or Grass—to their pets, adding visual effects like flames, water orbs, or floral garlands while maintaining the animal's original features.

Additionally, the Cat Collector application offers a collection experience inspired by Pokémon GO. Instead of hunting virtual creatures, users photograph real cats encountered in their environment to create digital cards. The app features personal maps, neighborhood rankings, and social sharing options, encouraging users to observe their surroundings to complete their digital feline collections.