According to new information released by The Pokemon Company International, Pokemon captured 82% of the TCG market in Europe in 2017. In Europe, Pokemon TCG had sales of more than €100 million in 2017, with the overall market, including Pokemon, bringing in €122 million.
Sales of the TCG grew 42% in the United Kingdom, 56% in Spain and a whopping 644% in Italy.
Given the data provided by TCPI, Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic: The Gathering, along with other TCGs, captured only 18% of sales last year.
Via TCPI