Pokémon Sword and Shield have sold 6 million copies

Posted byby Mike Minotti
November 21, 2019
Updated June 19, 2025
1 min

Nintendo has revealed that Pokémon Sword and Shield have already sold a combined 6 million copies globally.

The titles came out for Switch on November 15. Nintendo notes that the latest Pokémon has become the Switch’s fast-selling game, beating Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s first week performance of 5 million copies sold.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.