Running Mon
Folklore monsters, redrawn as a collecting set.
A digital-first monster collection built around short, characterful creature designs.
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Running Mon on VeVe: the official art
6 images from VeVe's official partner feed · tap to enlargeMost releases come in several rarities, from Common up to Secret Rare, each with its own edition size. VeVe shows every tier and what is still available: see Running Mon on VeVe (opens in a new tab).
Why Running Mon matters to collectors
Running Mon takes monsters from several different folk traditions and renders them in one consistent style, which is a smarter hook than it first looks. Putting a Chinese hopping corpse next to a Korean death messenger next to Frankenstein's creature invites you to notice how differently cultures picture the same idea. As a collecting set it works because each entry is instantly distinguishable.
Key issues and milestones
- Series 1 (2023) - The first run of monsters establishes the house style and the collect-the-set structure.
- Jiangshi Mon (2024) - Based on the jiangshi, the hopping reanimated corpse of Chinese folklore, usually shown with a paper talisman.
- Jeoseung Saja Mon (2024) - Based on the jeoseung saja, the Korean afterlife messenger who escorts the dead, traditionally in a black gat and robe.
- Series 2 (2024) - Six monsters released as a set, including Nightshade Cheshire and Slime Mon.
The jiangshi hops because of how its stiff limbs are imagined after death, and the paper talisman across its face in traditional depictions is meant to keep it still. The design keeps both details.
Collecting Running Mon through the years
Digital-first character brands like this one have no vintage tier and no back-issue market, so their collecting culture forms around set completion and series numbering instead. That is closer to how blind-box vinyl or trading card sets work than to comics. The advantage is that everything is documented from day one: every release, every rarity tier and every series is on the record, which is rarely true of older hobbies.
Running Mon on VeVe
VeVe's Running Mon Series 2 covers six monsters: Frankenstein Mon, Jiangshi Mon, Skeleton Mon, Slime Mon, Nightshade Cheshire and Jeoseung Saja Mon. Series are structured for completion, so the appeal is assembling the full set rather than chasing one piece. Standard scheduled drops with tiered rarities apply.
Series 2 monsters: Frankenstein Mon, Jiangshi Mon, Skeleton Mon, Slime Mon, Nightshade Cheshire and Jeoseung Saja Mon. Check the drop calendar for upcoming Running Mon releases - drops sell out in minutes, and reminders keep you ahead of them.
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Running Mon collector FAQ
Where can I buy Running Mon digital collectibles?
Running Mon digital collectibles release on VeVe through scheduled drops and the in-app marketplace. Series 2 monsters: Frankenstein Mon, Jiangshi Mon, Skeleton Mon, Slime Mon, Nightshade Cheshire and Jeoseung Saja Mon.
What is Running Mon's first appearance?
Running Mon first appeared in Running Mon (2023). A digital-first monster collection built around short, characterful creature designs.
Are Running Mon collectibles on VeVe officially licensed?
Yes. Every Running Mon collectible on VeVe is produced under official license with the rights holder - that licensing is the core difference between VeVe and unlicensed NFT projects. More on licensed vs unlicensed.
Are Running Mon digital collectibles NFTs?
Technically yes - VeVe collectibles are NFTs recorded on blockchain for provenance. In practice they work like licensed digital collectibles: bought in-app with a custodial wallet, no crypto knowledge needed. How VeVe NFTs actually work.