Pokémon TCG Pocket breaches $200 million in revenue in its debut month

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  • Pokémon TCG Pocket generated $208 million in gross revenue within its first month.
  • The game is averaging $6.5 million in daily player spending and hitting $100 million in just 17 days.
  • The Fire Pokémon Mass Outbreak event on November 22, 2024, boosted player spending by 20%.

As a veteran gamer with over three decades of gaming experience under my belt, I must admit that I have never witnessed such a phenomenal start to a digital card game like Pokémon TCG Pocket! The sheer scale and speed at which it has been generating revenue is nothing short of astonishing. With the Fire Pokémon Mass Outbreak event boosting player spending by 20%, it’s clear that The Pokémon Company has tapped into the nostalgia of fans like me, who have grown up with these iconic creatures.

The digital version of the Pokemon Trading Card Game, developed by The Pokemon Company, is off to an impressive start following its release. As per recent reports, the game, called Pokemon TCG Pocket, has already generated approximately $200 million in revenue within a month of its launch.

Pokémon TCG Pocket benefited from the IP’s popularity and engaging gameplay

Based on figures from AppMagic and a report by Pocketgamer.biz, the Pokémon TCG Pocket app generated approximately $208 million in total earnings through the App Store and Google Play by November 29, 2024. This popular game was officially launched on October 30, 2024.

Initially, the game brought in $33 million in revenue and recorded 30 million downloads within a week of its release. Remarkably, it surpassed the first milestone of $100 million within merely 17 days, and during its inaugural month, players spent an average of $6.5 million daily.

During the “Fire Pokémon Mass Outbreak” event scheduled for November 22, 2024, players found themselves with a 20% increase in spending power. This surge was accompanied by guaranteed rare Fire-type picks such as Arcanine and Moltres. The event cleverly tapped into the popularity of Fire-type Pokémon, with Charizard – one of the game’s initial stars – being among them.

Historically, the Pokémon series has always proven to be a significant financial success. Games from this famous franchise have continually held players’ interest and produced outstanding financial returns.

For instance, consider the game Pokémon GO. It raked in an impressive $1 billion in revenue during 2020 alone and, by 2022, boasted a staggering $6 billion in total player spending. Similarly successful is Pokemon UNITE, which managed to surpass 100 million downloads within just about a year and a half following its release.

The Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Edition stands out with its unique appeal and has been praised for its captivating gameplay and card features. As its fan base continues to expand, it seems that Pokémon TCG Pocket is poised to keep climbing and may even reach the $1 billion mark next year.

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2024-12-04 17:11