New Earnings Report Shows One Gacha Still Outranks Pokemon TCG Pocket (For Now)

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Without a doubt, it’s clear that the mobile version of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (PTCGO) has been generating substantial revenue ever since its launch. Numerous analyses have indicated that this game has already surpassed the earnings records set by earlier mobile Pokémon games such as Pokémon Go. Nevertheless, in the realm of gacha games, PTCGO is relatively new. As per recent monthly income projections, it appears that one gacha game continues to outperform PTCGO; however, the difference in their earnings seems to be narrowing.

Monthly updates are conducted within the r/gachagaming community to review the financial performance of popular gacha games. Moderators gather revenue estimates from trustworthy resources like SensorTower and compile a list of the top-performing gacha games for each month. These figures don’t represent exact profits but offer an approximation of a game’s monthly income. The rankings provide a general sense of popularity among various gacha titles on the market. Each month, the top 50 earning games are ranked and compared to their previous position in the list, which adds a layer of intrigue. In my view, this is where the analysis becomes engaging.

Gacha Revenue Monthly Report (May 2025)
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In case you find it tough to read due to its length, I’d like to highlight some essential points. The mobile earnings estimates for May 2025 suggest that Pokemon TCG Pocket has overtaken Honkai Star Rail, a well-known gacha game by HoYoverse. Interestingly, Honkai has dropped two ranks, while Pokemon TCG Pocket climbed up to the second position. Despite the massive popularity of the Pokemon franchise and Pokemon cards, it’s worth noting that the game hasn’t yet taken the top spot.

Love and Deepspace Claims Top Earning Spot for May 2025 Gacha Earnings

Currently, the popular gacha game “Love and Deepspace” is maintaining its lead over “Pokemon TCG Pocket”. If you’re not already familiar, “Love and Deepspace” is an otome (romance) game from InFold Games, known for producing games like “Infinity Nikki”. This 2024 release combines sci-fi battle elements with the charm of dating sims, and has been steadily growing in popularity among gacha players. The gacha aspect allows players to purchase new costumes for the characters, including their five potential love interests.

It’s evident that otome games are continuing to thrive, as their revenue is forecasted to surpass that of Pokemon TCG Pocket by May 2025. A possible explanation for this could be that players find Love and Deepspace less accommodating towards free-to-play gamers. This lack of friendliness might encourage players to spend money within the game, thereby boosting its earnings.

One point worth noting is that some players have expressed disappointment with Genshin Impact for having fewer male characters. This could be a reason why Love and Deepspace might be attracting attention, given its strong emphasis on customizable cosmetics for male characters. Interestingly, despite this criticism, Genshin Impact remains popular in the gacha game rankings, holding the 6th position even though it’s older than several top competitors.

Although some of the games mentioned can be played on devices other than mobile, these additional platforms are not factored into the earnings rankings provided here. Consequently, popular titles like Honkai and Genshin, which offer cross-platform compatibility, may have higher overall estimated earnings compared to what’s presented in this ranking. Nevertheless, Pokemon TCG Pocket is not yet at the forefront as the highest-earning gacha game, according to these specific earnings estimates. However, keep in mind that these are just the earnings estimates for this particular data set.

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2025-06-05 23:42