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Pokémon Legends: Z‑A Tops U.S. 2025 Physical Sales, Circana Says

Circana’s ranking reflects physical-only tracking for Nintendo titles because the company does not share digital sales.

Overview

  • Circana’s Mat Piscatella said Z‑A is the year’s best-selling physical game in the U.S. just weeks after launch.
  • The title posted the strongest U.S. retail launch week since The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in both units and dollars.
  • The Pokémon Company previously reported 5.8 million global first‑week sales including digital, with roughly half of play on Switch 2.
  • Media coverage cautions that a different game could lead when combined physical and digital sales are considered.
  • Regional trends vary, with reports of comparatively weaker boxed sales in parts of Europe as Pokémon’s broader toy and trading card momentum remains strong.