All publishers' wet dream: mobile Pokémon TCG Pocket earns $200 million in a month

Pokémon has always been popular. Thanks to its name and fan base, this franchise is able to generate millions in a very short period of time. And one of the recent games proved it.

Here's What We Know

Pokémon TCG Pocket is a mobile adaptation of the classic Pokémon collectible card game. Released on 30 October 2024, the game quickly gained popularity, collecting more than 10 million downloads in just a few days. Players can collect cards, build decks, and compete with other users while retaining the basic mechanics of the original game.

And now there is information about how much the game has earned in a month.

The game's revenue for the first month of operation reached $208 million. Daily player spending on the mobile game averaged $6.5 million, and on 22 November, after a themed event, it reached $8.4 million.

Pokémon TCG Pocket reached its highest weekly revenue in its third week, reaching $51.1 million.

Japan is the game's largest market. This country accounts for 42% of total player spending of $90.1 million. The US is now in second place with $58.2 million.

Source: gamesindustry