@choirsoftheeye
http://vgchartz.com/games/game.php?id=4030 In Japan, sold 250k in its first week and quickly dropped to 10k. Lifetime sales = 10 million.
I understand what you are trying to say, but Z&W in no way can compare to Pokemon.
Pokemon is a cross-cultural phenom with a following unlike any other (think of the target audience) that has at least a decade-long legacy through video games (mainly Nintendo handhelds), when Z&W (Wii exclusive) is a fresh new IP just getting off the ground.
I plan on getting a copy when i get my Wii for Xmas im convinced that I will be happy with the game. Capcom has done a shotty job of promoting the game properly.