The Pokémon Company printed 10 billion cards over the last 12 months and still faced a shortage. However, this surge accompanies record-breaking software sales and the expansion of the brand's digital trading card platforms.

In 2025, the company's figures showed that 75 billion total cards were produced. Now that figure has crossed 85 billion. Yet, the massive demand still outpaced the production, and that isn't all.

The official website also indicates that the company has supplied 515 million units of Pokémon-related games. In 2025, the figure stood at 489 million.

That means 26 million units have been sold in a single year, according to official numbers. The company has had an extremely successful year with its video games.

Released in 2025, Pokémon Legends: Z-A was a massive success. It became a sensation in the gaming world upon release. In March 2026, the company profited from Pokémon Pokopia, a cosy life simulation game.

As Nintendo consoles improve, they create a new space for the games to thrive. New sound effects, visuals, and mechanics make these games even more appealing.

The company has a long history of producing and distributing trading cards. Some end up being so rare that they sell for millions at auctions. Meanwhile, five new collections have already been released by May 2026.

The success of Pokémon TCG Pocket on mobiles helps bolster their already strong position in the trading cards industry. Unfortunately, cards can still be difficult to come across.

Pokémon Cards May Still Face Supply Shortage

It may be absurd to assume that cards produced in a huge volume may face supply issues. However, for the Pokémon TCG, this is true and relevant.

The truth is, these trading cards are so popular that their demand is often very high. This means people may stand in long queues to get a newly released pack or pre-order sets as soon as they go live.

It becomes a fierce competition for collectors and enthusiasts. Fans know that cards may sell out very quickly, and therefore, they attempt to buy them faster than everyone else.

This also results in scalping. People often purchase trading cards to sell them at a higher rate online. It's the harsh reality behind an otherwise beloved card-collecting game.

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Written by

Prit Chauhan

Edited by

Sagnik Bagchi