Pokemon Winds and Waves Leak Claims 300+ New Pokémon and New Forms
Yesterday, a notorious Pokémon leaker known as Centro Leaks sparked fresh discussion about an upcoming entry in the series, Pokémon Winds and Waves. Their claim was big enough to change how people think about the game’s scope: they said the title could bring in more than 300 brand-new Pokémon, along with new forms for existing Pokémon. At the time, we chose not to cover the rumor in depth, since Centro’s backing details felt thin, and “over 300” new additions sounded wildly unrealistic for a single release.
That changed earlier today when the leaker posted an update, writing that they were “upgrading the credibility on this rumor” and calling it “very likely real.” With that follow-up, we decided to take a closer look.
Rumor Update: “Around 300” New Pokémon/Forms for Pokémon Winds and Waves
| Claim | Details Mentioned in the Rumor | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| Scale of additions | Over 300 new Pokémon and/or new forms of existing Pokémon | Treated as a rumor; only three of the claimed additions have been seen so far |
| Leaker confidence | Leaker says credibility is being increased and that the claim is “very likely real” | No official confirmation yet |
In the original post from yesterday, Centro Leaks described Pokémon Winds and Waves as potentially having “the highest amount of new Pokémon ever in a Pokémon game.” The argument sounds believable on the surface: the series is heading into its tenth generation, and the release is also positioned shortly after the franchise’s 30th anniversary. Still, the rumor didn’t stop at a broad “record-breaking” statement—it went further by saying the total number was “around 300 new Pokémon/Forms.”
Crucially, the estimate wasn’t framed as only brand-new creatures. It was also said to include additions tied to a brand-new, yet-to-be-announced battle mechanic focused on weather. In other words, the “300” figure was presented as a combined total of new Pokémon and new forms, with weather-related content counted as part of that math.
Centro Leaks also claimed they independently verified the information using multiple sources. Even so, they emphasized that the information should still be treated as rumor while they continued trying to confirm it more thoroughly. We attempted to follow that lead—and, at that stage, we still didn’t publish coverage.
Here’s why the original “300” number made skepticism feel warranted. As of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, the mainline roster includes 1,025 distinct Pokémon. If you expand the count to include unique forms—covering Mega Evolutions, Gigantamax variants, and regional forms—the total rises to somewhere between 1,247 and 1,464 unique entries. Adding an additional 300 new Pokémon or forms would push that overall figure up by more than 20 percent, which is an enormous jump for a single new installment.
Historically, the franchise hasn’t added anything close to that kind of volume every time. Up through the previous generations, the series averaged about 162 additions per generation. The highest figure before this point was 182 new additions in Gen 8’s Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, which included new Gigantamax Pokémon as well as Galarian and Hisuian regional forms. Given that track record, the “around 300” estimate is the kind of number that naturally raises eyebrows.
Today, however, Centro Leaks didn’t back away from the figure. Instead of treating it as uncertain, they “doubled down,” saying it was “very likely real” after additional support came in.
In the new post, they wrote: “We’re upgrading the credibility on this rumor. After multiple sources have now come forward supporting the claim, we think the leak about the number of Pokémon is VERY LIKELY REAL,” followed by the line, “It’s happening. Around 300 new Pokémon are planned.”
Even with that increased confidence, it still remains rumor for now. As of the current moment, we’ve only seen three of the claimed ~300 additions. That said, if the numbers hold up—especially alongside the graphical overhaul already shown—Pokémon Winds and Waves could end up being one of the most exciting entries the series has produced in years.
