Explore the Pokémon World with New Line of SanDisk® Pokémon microSD™ Cards

Western Digital announced it has expanded its portfolio of Nintendo-licensed SanDisk® microSD™ cards with the launch of new cards inspired by Pokémon, one of the world’s most successful entertainment franchises. In partnership with The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo®, Western Digital 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 popular 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 unique 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 a must have for fans across the globe.

The SanDisk microSD™ cards are licensed cards for the Nintendo Switch™ Systems. The new cards provide handheld gamers with ultra-reliable SanDisk® brand performance driven by custom Flash Management Techniques¹ which means gameplay stays uninterrupted. With up to 100MB/s read speeds² and up to 90MB/s write speeds², gamers can enjoy moving onto the next level seamlessly.

“We’re excited to bring new and unique memory cards to the Pokémon community through our continued partnership with Nintendo,” said Susan Park, Vice President, Consumer Products & 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. The new cards will be available for purchase through the Western Digital Store, and select e-tailers and retailers.

About Western Digital
Western Digital is on a mission to unlock the potential of data by harnessing the possibility to use it. With Flash and HDD franchises, underpinned by advancements in memory technologies, we create breakthrough innovations and powerful data storage solutions that enable the world to actualize its aspirations. Core to our values, we recognize the urgency to combat climate change and have committed to ambitious carbon reduction goals approved by the Science Based Targets initiative. Learn more about Western Digital and the Western Digital®, SanDisk® and WD® brands at www.westerndigital.com.

About Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.com.

* 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.

¹See Western Digital White Paper- Flash 101 and Flash Management. A detailed overview of flash and flash management (August 2018): https://documents.westerndigital.com/content/dam/doc-library/en_us/assets/public/western-digital/collateral/white-paper/white-paper-sandisk-flash101-management.pdf

²Up 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.

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