Pokemon Winds and Waves Leaker Claims 7 New Monsters, Including an Echidna

So far, Pokémon Winds and Waves hasn’t offered much more than its starter Pokémon roster and a quick look at its new ocean-focused region. This weekend, though, leakers pushed out a strange teaser that claims seven new Pokémon are set to arrive this generation, with an image of an echidna and Overwatch’s Anna used as “clue” pieces.

What the latest tease claims to show

The material circulating online traces back to Centro Leak via a “good source” figure named Billy. From the images themselves, viewers say they can spot multiple creature concepts—ranging from a pirate-themed bird to a kickboxing marsupial—suggesting a maritime and nature-heavy set of additions.

• First up is what appears to be a maleo paired with a pirate captain figure (described as coming from the Backrooms), possibly pointing toward a swashbuckling bird-style Pokémon that fits the games’ sea travel vibe.
• Next is a kickboxing vogelkop tree kangaroo, which would imply a fighting-oriented marsupial concept, positioned as something found in mountainous terrain.
• The third set is two images: a komodo dragon alongside a fire-breathing dragon. This combination is said to connect to content that was already datamined back in April.
• The echidna paired with Anna (the sniper from Overwatch) is suggested to hint at a Pokémon that uses its long beak for accurate, long-range attacks.
• One of the more discussed inclusions is a tapir alongside a Buddha statue, which some interpret as a meditative psychic-type angle. A portion of fans also believe it could tie into a regional Drowzee line.
• The final two clues are presented as a pair. The first half shows a female rabbit (based on the cartoon-like design) associated with the moon. This is theorized to reference a lunar hare figure from East Asian folklore—an immortal-related creature said to help produce herbs.
• The other half of that moon-and-lantern-style pairing is a male tropical bird (possibly a hornbill), shown next to an image of the sun. Hornbills are native to Indonesia, which is cited as one of the real-world inspirations behind the Gen 10 region.

How fans think the “sun bird” and “moon rabbit” might work

One prominent theory is that the “sun bird” and “moon rabbit” are version-specific legendary Pokémon—linked respectively to Winds and Waves. However, the games aren’t expected to land until next year, and earlier reports have argued that additional Gen 10 details won’t surface until then. That gap means it could take a while before leaks like these are confirmed and the seven images are fully decoded.

Community debates and off-the-wall interpretations

While players wait for anything official, the rumor cycle is already moving fast. Some fans are trying to connect these “clues” to existing Pokémon rather than treating them as entirely new additions. For example, there’s a suggestion that the Backrooms pirate bird might actually be Browt’s final evolution, meaning it wouldn’t necessarily be a brand-new Pokémon at all. Others are leaning into alternate readings too, including the idea that the “moon bunny” could be a regional variant of Lopunny.

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