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Developing· Nintendo· Published Jul 11, 2026

My Nintendo News reports The Pokémon Company has long wanted to raise Pokémon game prices

My Nintendo News, citing CentroLeaks and a Teraleak discovery, said The Pokémon Company has wanted to push Pokémon game prices higher for years. The post also says the company has wanted buyers to pick up both versions more often.

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My Nintendo News said leaked information suggests The Pokémon Company has considered a higher price point for Pokémon games since the Sword and Shield era. The outlet also pointed to older sales patterns that may have encouraged that thinking.

Why this matters

If accurate, the report helps explain pricing pressure around future Pokémon releases and how the franchise’s dual-version model factors into sales strategy. Fans watching Switch and Switch 2 releases may see this as a sign that pricing changes could remain part of the conversation.

Confidence reason

Reporter-level attribution from My Nintendo News, but the post is based on leaked information and speculation rather than official confirmation.

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    The Pokemon Company has been wanting to increase price of Pokemon games for some time
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    "The Pokemon Company has been wanting to increase price of Pokemon games for some time July 11, 2026 Sickr 10 Comments CentroLeaks has been posting some more interesting information"
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