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, these titles have sold over 25 million copies combined, surpassing all other Pokémon games since the iconic Pokémon Red/Green/Blue, which sold 31.4 million copies upon its release in 1996 for the Game Boy.

With a total of 26,790,000 sales, Scarlet and Violet have narrowly edged out Sword and Shield, which sold 26,720,000 copies, to claim the second spot in the list of top-selling Pokémon games. Completing 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 and Violet received mixed reviews upon launch, earning scores that place them among the lowest-rated mainline entries in the Pokémon series. Fans expressed frustration over technical issues, performance problems, and numerous 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."

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is slated for release later this year, set in the bustling Lumiose City, which is undergoing an urban redevelopment plan to create a harmonious environment for both people and Pokémon. Last October, a leak surfaced online revealing unknown information about various Pokémon games, including Legends Z-A. In response, Nintendo has recently subpoenaed Discord to identify the individual behind the "TeraLeak."