Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have achieved remarkable success, ranking among 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 surpasses the sales of any Pokémon game since the original Pokémon Red/Green/Blue, which sold 31.4 million copies upon its release on the Game Boy in 1996.
In terms of sales, Scarlet/Violet have edged out Pokémon Sword/Shield, securing the second spot with 26,790,000 units sold, compared to Sword/Shield's 26,720,000. The top five list is completed by Pokémon Gold/Silver and Pokémon Diamond/Pearl, with sales of 23.7 million and 16.7 million copies, respectively.
Upon their launch, Scarlet/Violet received a mixed reception, with scores that positioned them as one of the lowest-rated mainline games in the series. Fans expressed dissatisfaction with technical issues, performance problems, and bugs. In IGN's Pokémon Scarlet and Violet review, the game was rated a 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 focuses on an urban redevelopment plan aimed at creating a harmonious environment for both people and Pokémon. Last October, a leak surfaced online, revealing unknown information about several Pokémon games, including Legends Z-A. In response, Nintendo has recently subpoenaed Discord to identify the individual behind the "TeraLeak."
