WD SanDisk Pokémon Up to 1TB microSD Cards Built for Nintendo Switch Systems

Western Digital Corp. expanded its portfolio of Nintendo-licensed SanDisk microSD cards with the launch of cards inspired by Pokémon, one of the world’s most successful entertainment franchises.

In partnership with The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo, it is introducing the SanDisk Pokémon Snorlax microSD Card (1TB*), the SanDisk Pokémon Gengar microSD Card (512GB*) and the SanDisk Pokémon Pikachu microSD Card (256GB*).

Built for the Nintendo Switch Systems, the SanDisk Pokémon microSD cards allow users to add games to their libraries instead of doing the extra work of downloading, deleting and re-downloading games to make more space. The design of the SanDisk Pokémon card series captures the likeness of iconic Pokémon first discovered in the Kanto region of the Pokémon world, making these cards for fans across the globe.

The SanDisk microSD cards are licensed cards for the Nintendo Switch Systems. These cards provide handheld gamers with reliable SanDisk brand performance driven by custom ‘Flash Management Techniques’ ⁽¹⁾ which means gameplay stays uninterrupted. With up to 100MB/s read speeds ⁽²⁾ and up to 90MB/s write speeds ⁽²⁾, gamers can enjoy moving onto the next level.

“We’re excited to bring new and unique memory cards to the Pokémon community through our continued partnership with Nintendo,” said Susan Park, VP, consumer products and strategic partnerships, Western Digital. “For more than 28 years, the Pokémon brand has captured and continues to capture the hearts and minds of gamers and fans globally. Together we are helping fans get the most out of their gaming experience.”

Pricing for the SanDisk Pokémon Snorlax microSD Card (1TB*) will start at $129.99 MSRP, the SanDisk Pokémon Gengar microSD Card (512GB*) will start at $54.99 MSRP, and the SanDisk Pokémon Pikachu microSD Card (256GB*) will start at $32.99 MSRP. These cards will be available for purchase through the company webstore, and select e-tailers and retailers.

* 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.
⁽¹⁾ See Western Digital WP – Flash 101 and Flash Management. A detailed overview of flash and flash management (August 2018).
⁽²⁾ Up to 100MB/s read speed; up to 90MB/s write speed. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB = 1,000,000 bytes.