The Pokémon franchise has sold over 489 million copies worldwide since 1996.
, by Quentin
According to new data published by The Pokémon Company, the Pokémon franchise has sold over 489 million video games worldwide in nine languages between 1996 and March 2025.
Since its debut with Pokémon Red and Green on the Game Boy back in 1996 in Japan, the series has established itself as one of the biggest video game franchises. It continues to grow on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, iOS and Android, with the next major entry, Pokémon Legends Z-A, expected in 2025.
Source: mynintendonews.com