Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have emerged as some of the best-selling Pokémon games in history. According to Joe Merrick, the webmaster of Serebii.net, and reported by Eurogamer, the combined sales of these two games have surpassed 25 million copies. This impressive figure places Scarlet and Violet ahead of all other Pokémon games since the original Pokémon Red/Green/Blue, which sold 31.4 million copies upon its release in 1996 on the Game Boy.
In terms of sales, Scarlet/Violet have just edged out Sword/Shield, which sold 26,720,000 copies, securing the second spot with 26,790,000 units sold. Rounding out the top five are Gold/Silver with 23.7 million copies sold, and Diamond/Pearl with 16.7 million copies.
Despite their commercial success, Scarlet/Violet received a mixed reception upon launch. They debuted with scores that positioned them among the lowest-rated mainline games in the series, with fans citing technical issues, performance problems, and bugs. In IGN's Pokémon Scarlet and Violet review, the game was rated 6/10, with the review stating, "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, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is slated for release later this year. Set in Lumiose City, the game will explore an urban redevelopment plan designed to create a harmonious environment for both humans and Pokémon. Last October, a leak containing unknown information about various Pokémon games, including Legends Z-A, surfaced online. In response, Nintendo has recently subpoenaed Discord to identify the individual behind the "TeraLeak."
