Rumors claim Pokémon Winds & Waves may add 300 new species

A significant volume of new rumors regarding the upcoming Pokémon games, Pokémon Winds and Waves, has emerged, centering on an unprecedented number of new creatures and novel gameplay mechanics. The games, officially announced for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, are the tenth generation of the mainline series. While details remain unconfirmed by The Pokémon Company or developer Game Freak, the latest reports from several purported leakers suggest the titles could introduce roughly 300 new Pokémon and forms, a figure that would far surpass any previous generation.

The central claim, circulated by sources such as Centro Leaks, indicates the total number of new species and alternate forms could reach approximately 300. For context, Generation V currently holds the record for the most new Pokémon in a single generation with 156. The rumors specify that this 300-count includes both brand-new species and special "weather forms" for existing Pokémon. The games' overall Pokédex is suggested to contain around 530 species, with 230 being returning creatures from past titles.

The rumored weather forms are described as a new battle mechanic where certain Pokémon change appearance,...