A fresh rumor circulating online claims the next mainline Pokémon entries—referred to as Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves—could introduce an unprecedented number of new species.
The report, attributed to leak outlet Centro Leaks, says roughly 300 new Pokémon or forms could appear across the two titles and that a new battle mechanic involving special weather-based forms may be part of the package.
Game Freak is the long-standing developer of the Pokémon core series, with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company serving as publisher partners.
Recent mainline entries for the Nintendo Switch include Pokémon Sword and Shield, released November 15, 2019, and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, released November 18, 2022.
Major announcements for the franchise commonly appear during Nintendo Direct broadcasts and Pokémon Presents streams, and digital distribution for Switch titles is supported through the Nintendo eShop.
Centro Leaks framed the claim as surprising but said it had corroborated the information with multiple contacts before publishing.
In its post, the outlet acknowledged the scale of the claim sounded “ridiculous” at first, noted it was initially hesitant to report it, but said independent sources provided matching details, prompting them to present the story explicitly as a rumor pending further verification.
The leak also credited a tip from a user known as MasterPikachu6.
It is important to emphasize that the 300-new-Pokémon figure and the weather-form battle mechanic are unverified rumors.
Historically, the largest single-generation increase in new species came with Generation V, which introduced 156 new Pokémon—an established benchmark within the series.
The franchise’s history of adding large numbers of new species across generations and iterations makes discussion of scale understandable, but the specific claims about Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves remain unconfirmed by Game Freak, Nintendo, or The Pokémon Company.
We will continue to monitor official channels, including Nintendo Direct and statements from The Pokémon Company, for confirmation or denial.
Until an official announcement appears, treat these reports as speculative and not indicative of confirmed content, release dates, or platform details.
The report, attributed to leak outlet Centro Leaks, says roughly 300 new Pokémon or forms could appear across the two titles and that a new battle mechanic involving special weather-based forms may be part of the package.
Game Freak is the long-standing developer of the Pokémon core series, with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company serving as publisher partners.
Recent mainline entries for the Nintendo Switch include Pokémon Sword and Shield, released November 15, 2019, and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, released November 18, 2022.
Major announcements for the franchise commonly appear during Nintendo Direct broadcasts and Pokémon Presents streams, and digital distribution for Switch titles is supported through the Nintendo eShop.
Centro Leaks framed the claim as surprising but said it had corroborated the information with multiple contacts before publishing.
In its post, the outlet acknowledged the scale of the claim sounded “ridiculous” at first, noted it was initially hesitant to report it, but said independent sources provided matching details, prompting them to present the story explicitly as a rumor pending further verification.
The leak also credited a tip from a user known as MasterPikachu6.
It is important to emphasize that the 300-new-Pokémon figure and the weather-form battle mechanic are unverified rumors.
Historically, the largest single-generation increase in new species came with Generation V, which introduced 156 new Pokémon—an established benchmark within the series.
The franchise’s history of adding large numbers of new species across generations and iterations makes discussion of scale understandable, but the specific claims about Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves remain unconfirmed by Game Freak, Nintendo, or The Pokémon Company.
We will continue to monitor official channels, including Nintendo Direct and statements from The Pokémon Company, for confirmation or denial.
Until an official announcement appears, treat these reports as speculative and not indicative of confirmed content, release dates, or platform details.
