Fresh leaks and rumours this week claim that next year's mainline Pokémon game, Winds and Waves, could introduce 300 new Pokémon — which, if accurate, would be by far the largest single generation in the series' history. The report stresses these leaks are heavily unverified, but argues that such a huge influx would be a worrying prospect that risks oversaturating an already crowded roster and further eroding the traditional structure of the games.

For context, previous generations have ranged from 72 new Pokémon (Generation 6, 2013) to 156 (Generation 5, 2011), with the most recent Generation 9 adding 120 in 2022. The leaks suggest the 300 figure may include alternate forms and regional variants rather than wholly original creatures, though the author considers this distinction largely meaningless. The piece also links the rumour to broader trends, such as the decline of the classic six-Pokémon party since 2018's Let's Go titles, concerns over diminishing design quality, and a 2025 survey of more than 26,000 fans in which over 50 Pokémon received no votes at all.