Every Pokémon game ranked by copies sold
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet tops this ranking with 28.46 million copies, ahead of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield (27.26 million copies) and Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (17.67 million copies). Copies sold, according to publishers' latest official figures. 18 games ranked.
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| # | Game | Number | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pokémon Scarlet and VioletLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Scarlet and Violet combined, Nintendo Switch | 28.46 million copies | June 2026 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 2 | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon ShieldLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Sword + Shield combined, Nintendo Switch | 27.26 million copies | June 2026 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 3 | Pokémon Diamond and PearlLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Diamond + Pearl combined, Nintendo DS | 17.67 million copies | March 2024 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 4 | Pokémon X and YLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in) of Pokémon X + Pokémon Y, Nintendo 3DS | 16.8 million copies | March 2026 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 5 | Pokémon Sun and MoonLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in) of both versions, Nintendo 3DS, physical + digital | 16.34 million copies | March 2026 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 6 | Pokémon Ruby and SapphireLifetime worldwide sales of both versions (Ruby + Sapphire), Game Boy Advance | 16.22 million copies | May 2014 | Siliconera |
| 7 | Pokémon Black and WhiteLifetime worldwide sales, Nintendo DS (Black + White combined) | 15.64 million copies | March 2024 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 8 | Pokémon Legends: ArceusLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Nintendo Switch | 14.83 million copies | March 2023 | Nintendo |
| 9 | Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha SapphireLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Omega Ruby + Alpha Sapphire combined, Nintendo 3DS | 14.68 million copies | March 2026 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 10 | Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining PearlLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), both versions combined, Nintendo Switch | 14.65 million copies | March 2022 | Video Games Chronicle |
| 11 | Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!Lifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Nintendo Switch, both versions combined | 13.28 million copies | March 2021 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 12 | Pokémon Legends: Z-ALifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Switch + Switch 2 Edition | 13.09 million copies | June 2026 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 13 | Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilverLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), both versions, Nintendo DS | 12.72 million copies | March 2024 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 14 | Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreenLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Game Boy Advance, both versions combined | 11.82 million copies | March 2008 | Nintendo |
| 15 | Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra MoonCumulative worldwide sales of both versions (Ultra Sun + Ultra Moon) | 9.28 million copies | March 2026 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 16 | Pokémon PlatinumWorldwide cumulative sales, Nintendo DS | 7.43 million copies | March 2011 | Siliconera |
| 17 | Pokémon EmeraldLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in) as of 31 March 2007, Game Boy Advance | 6.32 million copies | March 2007 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 18 | Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of SkyCumulative worldwide sales, end of March 2010 | 1.4 million copies | March 2010 | Nintendo |
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