Introduction
The Pokémon Company has published its latest annual production figures, revealing a notable decrease in the number of Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) cards printed from March 2024 to March 2025. While 2024’s total of 10.2 billion cards marks a drop from last year’s record-setting numbers, production remains historically high compared to previous decades.
Year-Over-Year Production: A Closer Look
- 2024 Output: 10.2 billion cards produced worldwide
- 2023 Output: 11.9 billion cards—a decrease of approximately 14% year over year
- 2022 Output: 9.7 billion cards
Despite the decline from 2023, this year’s production still surpasses figures from 2022, signaling sustained global interest in the Pokémon TCG.
Historical Trends in Pokémon Card Production
Before the surge in recent years, annual production figures averaged between 1.5 and 2 billion cards. The shift to much higher yearly volumes coincided with a rise in worldwide demand and broader distribution.
Cumulative Global Totals by Year
| Year/Report | Total Cards Printed | Languages | Countries/Regions |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2025 | 75+ billion | 16 | 90 |
| March 2024 | 64.8 billion | 15 | 93 |
| March 2023 | 52.9 billion | 14 | 89 |
| March 2022 | 43.2 billion | 13 | 77 |
| March 2021 | 34.1 billion | 13 | 77 |
| March 2020 | 30.4 billion | 13 | 77 |
| Sept. 2019 | 28.8 billion | 13 | 77 |
| March 2019 | 27.2 billion | 12 | 77 |
| March 2018 | 25.7 billion | 11 | 74 |
| March 2017 | 23.6 billion | 11 | 74 |
| 2014–2016 | 21.5+ billion | 10 | 74 |
| 2004–2010 | 14+ billion | — | 30–40 |
Key Takeaways From the 2024 Report
- Production Moderation: After several years of record-breaking output, 2024 saw a significant reduction, though the total remains historically elevated.
- Global Reach: By March 2025, Pokémon cards were available in 16 languages and 90 countries or regions, marking continued expansion.
- Historic Data: Official records for pre-2017 production are incomplete, but recent reporting provides more accurate, year-to-year figures.
SupaTCG Insight
Tracking print volumes helps collectors and investors understand market supply dynamics. While a decrease in printing may impact availability for certain products, the overall global reach and high production numbers demonstrate the ongoing strength of the Pokémon TCG brand. SupaTCG tools can help users monitor these trends alongside secondary market pricing and product allocations.
Conclusion
Although 2024 saw fewer Pokémon TCG cards printed compared to the prior year, overall production remains at some of the highest levels in the game’s history. The Pokémon Company’s latest data offers valuable perspective for anyone tracking the evolution and scale of the TCG market worldwide.