According to Nintendo's year-end financial results, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are on track to become the second best-selling Pokémon games in the franchise.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 2 Years Later
Scarlet and Violet have sold just under 25 million copies, putting them within reach of Pokémon Sword and Shield's sales figures of 26 million. In 2023, Scarlet and Violet sold a combined 22.1 million copies, meaning their sales figures will have increased by just over two million in 2024. If the games continue their momentum, they should surpass Sword and Shield's figures in the coming year.
Here are the known sales figures for Pokémon main series titles. Some may be higher but have not been reported, we will find out in August SV will soon reach 25 million and is on track to easily beat SWSH to become the 2nd best selling Pokémon game of all time pic.twitter.com/B6BQlJ2mNu
Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow have remained undefeated at the top of the Pokémon charts since their release in the '90s, and have shown no signs of being dethroned in the past 20 years. With the rise of the two Switch Pokémon games, however, it feels like a matter of when, not if, they will finally lose their perch.
