Pokemon Legends: Z-A First Week Sales in Spain: A Detailed Breakdown

Pokemon Legends: Z-A from Game Freak and Nintendo made its debut on the Spanish market with notable sales figures, yet its first-week performance places it below other mainline entries in the long-running Pokemon franchise.

The highly anticipated title, available on both the Nintendo Switch and the new Switch 2 consoles, launched to considerable anticipation, reflecting the enduring popularity of the Pokemon series across global markets. According to verified retail data, Pokemon Legends: Z-A sold 89,000 physical copies in Spain during its first week on sale, spanning from October 13 to October 19.

Sales were split between platforms, with 53,000 units sold for Nintendo Switch and an additional 36,000 units for Switch 2.

These numbers are exclusive to retail sales and do not account for digital downloads from the eShop. Despite a strong presence, the latest Pokemon installment debuted with figures lower than previous blockbuster releases in the region.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, released prior, achieved a record-breaking 198,000 retail sales during their launch week, more than doubling the performance of Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

Looking back further, Pokemon Legends: Arceus managed to move 140,000 units in its first week, placing Z-A's launch sales towards the lower end of recent franchise premieres in Spain. Here’s how Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s first week retail sales stack up against previous entries in the Spanish market: - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: 198,000 units - Pokemon Sun and Moon: 184,000 units - Pokemon Legends: Arceus: 140,000 units - Pokemon Sword and Shield: 123,500 units - Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl: 122,000 units - Pokemon Legends: Z-A: 89,000 units - Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire: 63,500 units - Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon: 57,000 units - Pokemon Let’s Go, Pikachu and Let's Go, Eevee: 53,500 units Speaking on the performance, representatives from Game Freak conveyed that the franchise remains strong, with Z-A adding to Pokemon's legacy in the Spanish market and beyond.

"We're encouraged by the continued enthusiasm of the Pokemon community.

Each title adds a unique chapter to the series," stated a spokesperson, emphasizing the diversity in player engagement across different releases. Beyond Spain, initial global figures for Pokemon Legends: Z-A point to strong demand, with first-week worldwide sales reaching 5.8 million units.

This reinforces Pokemon's role as one of Nintendo's most successful and identifiable brands, continually driving engagement on both the Nintendo Switch and its successor hardware, Switch 2. With these robust launch statistics, Pokemon Legends: Z-A reaffirms the international appeal of the franchise even as it faces stiff internal competition from previous high-performing entries.

As new players join the adventure and longtime fans continue their journey, it is clear that Pokemon remains a major force in the gaming industry.

Pokémon Arceus Pokemon Scarlet Pokemon Violet Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Pokemon Legends: Z-A Z Scarlet Legends: Z-A Nintendo Switch Game Freak Nintendo Switch 2 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Pokemon Legends: Arceus Pokemon Sword and Shield Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Pokemon Sun and Moon Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu Pokemon Let's Go Eevee