Introduction
The Pokemon franchise, developed principally by Game Freak and managed by The Pokemon Company, has long been a tentpole series on Nintendo platforms such as the Nintendo Switch.
Fans and industry observers continue to track rumors about the next mainline entries, often surfaced through social channels and dedicated leak accounts.
Earlier generations provide useful context: Pokemon Black and White introduced 156 new Pokemon in 2010, while Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, released November 18, 2022 on Nintendo Switch, expanded the formula with three interlocking storylines and subsequent DLC (The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk released in 2023).
What the leak claims (attributed and unverified)
A widely circulated post from the leak account Centro Leaks has outlined a set of claims about a title referred to online as "Pokemon Winds And Waves." These items are unverified and should be treated as rumor.
Centro Leaks attributes the following to the project:
- The leak asserts more than 300 new Pokemon and forms could appear in the games, counting regional variants and special forms.
- Alleged starter-type combinations include Grass/Ground, Fire/Fairy, and Water/Psychic.
- The leak suggests regional variants for existing lines, citing an Ice/Psychic variant for the Psyduck line and a Poison/Dragon variant for Salandit.
- A new battle mechanic is claimed to introduce special forms for some Pokemon, which would be included in the new-count figure.
- The account describes the titles as an "MMOLite" experience with a heavy emphasis on online communication features and reports the games would include three separate storylines, drawing an explicit parallel to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's multi-story structure.
- Centro Leaks also stated the reported development scope prompted schedule shifts, saying much of the team moved to DLC work while Winds/Waves' ambitious goals pushed a target window into 2027.
Paraphrased notable statements
Centro Leaks framed the goal in player-focused terms, saying the studio aims to make the generation "the most personable" yet and to design the experience so players can remember and feel closer to every new Pokemon.
Verified context and comparison
If the claim of 300-plus additions were accurate, it would exceed the record set by Black and White (156 new Pokemon).
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet did indeed present multiple storyline arcs, and Game Freak has historically handled mainline Pokemon development on Nintendo platforms.
The Pokemon Company typically announces major Pokemon projects through official channels such as Nintendo Directs and its corporate communications.
Caution and next steps
None of the Centro Leaks claims are confirmed by The Pokemon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo.
Readers should treat the reported details as unverified until official announcements arrive via Nintendo Direct, official press releases, or The Pokemon Company channels.
We will update coverage as confirmed information becomes available.
The Pokemon franchise, developed principally by Game Freak and managed by The Pokemon Company, has long been a tentpole series on Nintendo platforms such as the Nintendo Switch.
Fans and industry observers continue to track rumors about the next mainline entries, often surfaced through social channels and dedicated leak accounts.
Earlier generations provide useful context: Pokemon Black and White introduced 156 new Pokemon in 2010, while Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, released November 18, 2022 on Nintendo Switch, expanded the formula with three interlocking storylines and subsequent DLC (The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk released in 2023).
What the leak claims (attributed and unverified)
A widely circulated post from the leak account Centro Leaks has outlined a set of claims about a title referred to online as "Pokemon Winds And Waves." These items are unverified and should be treated as rumor.
Centro Leaks attributes the following to the project:
- The leak asserts more than 300 new Pokemon and forms could appear in the games, counting regional variants and special forms.
- Alleged starter-type combinations include Grass/Ground, Fire/Fairy, and Water/Psychic.
- The leak suggests regional variants for existing lines, citing an Ice/Psychic variant for the Psyduck line and a Poison/Dragon variant for Salandit.
- A new battle mechanic is claimed to introduce special forms for some Pokemon, which would be included in the new-count figure.
- The account describes the titles as an "MMOLite" experience with a heavy emphasis on online communication features and reports the games would include three separate storylines, drawing an explicit parallel to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's multi-story structure.
- Centro Leaks also stated the reported development scope prompted schedule shifts, saying much of the team moved to DLC work while Winds/Waves' ambitious goals pushed a target window into 2027.
Paraphrased notable statements
Centro Leaks framed the goal in player-focused terms, saying the studio aims to make the generation "the most personable" yet and to design the experience so players can remember and feel closer to every new Pokemon.
Verified context and comparison
If the claim of 300-plus additions were accurate, it would exceed the record set by Black and White (156 new Pokemon).
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet did indeed present multiple storyline arcs, and Game Freak has historically handled mainline Pokemon development on Nintendo platforms.
The Pokemon Company typically announces major Pokemon projects through official channels such as Nintendo Directs and its corporate communications.
Caution and next steps
None of the Centro Leaks claims are confirmed by The Pokemon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo.
Readers should treat the reported details as unverified until official announcements arrive via Nintendo Direct, official press releases, or The Pokemon Company channels.
We will update coverage as confirmed information becomes available.
