Nintendo Shares Jump 10% Following Surge in Popularity of New Pokemon Game 'Pokemon Pokopia'
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 11 2026
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Source: aastocks
Nintendo Stock Surge: Nintendo's stock price rose 10%, the largest increase since April, driven by the unexpected success of the new game "Pokemon Pokopia," which alleviated concerns over rising memory chip costs.
Sales Impact: The physical version of "Pokemon Pokopia" has sold out at major US retailers, and analysts predict its popularity will boost sales of the upcoming Switch 2, helping to counteract previous stock price declines.
Price Increase: Amazon has raised the average price of "Pokemon Pokopia" to USD 80, reflecting the game's strong market performance.
Employment Data: The ADP Employment Change for February in the US reported an increase of 63K jobs, surpassing the previous figure of 22K and exceeding the forecast of 50K.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
