Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have emerged as some of the best-selling Pokémon games of all time. According to Joe Merrick, the webmaster of Serebii.net, and reported by Eurogamer, these two titles have collectively sold over 25 million copies. This impressive figure places Scarlet and Violet just behind the original Pokémon Red/Green/Blue, which sold 31.4 million copies upon its release on the Game Boy in 1996.
With sales reaching 26,790,000 units, Scarlet and Violet narrowly surpass Pokémon Sword and Shield, which have sold 26,720,000 copies, securing the second spot on the list of top-selling Pokémon games. The top five is rounded out by Pokémon Gold and Silver with 23.7 million units sold, and Pokémon Diamond and Pearl with 16.7 million units.
Despite their commercial success, Scarlet and Violet received a mixed reception at launch. They debuted with scores that positioned them among the lower-rated mainline games in the series, primarily due to complaints about technical issues, performance problems, and bugs. In IGN's Pokémon Scarlet and Violet review, the game was rated 6/10, with the comment: "The open-world gameplay of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is a brilliant direction for the future of the franchise, but this promising shift is sabotaged by the numerous ways in which Scarlet and Violet feel deeply unfinished."
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A later this year. Set in Lumiose City, this game will explore an urban redevelopment plan aimed at creating a harmonious environment for both people and Pokémon. However, excitement around this upcoming title was tempered by a leak last October, which shared unknown information about various Pokémon games, including Legends Z-A. In response, Nintendo has recently subpoenaed Discord to identify the user responsible for the "TeraLeak."
