All Rumors and Leaks for Pokemon Day 2026

Pokemon Officially 30 on February 27, originally Pokemon Red and Green It was released in Japan on that date in 1996. The franchise has obviously come a long way spanning console generations, technological advancements, and in-franchise generations. Heading into this anniversary, fans are anticipating the reveal of the next generation of The Pokemon Company and Game Freak. Pokemon Games, and many rumors are swirling around this anniversary.

Already, The Pokemon Company has revealed and surprisingly confirmed some special merchandise to celebrate the anniversary. Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Pokemon is heading to the Nintendo Switch after the shows on February 27th.

Pokemon features a livestream – where companies are expected to drop game updates, media reveals, community events, and more. Friday, February 27, 6 a.m. PT/9 a.m. ET. It's confirmed to last for 25 minutes, making it one of the longest Pokemon shows in recent years, and it looks to span everything from the classics. Pokemon Games in Pokemon Gen 10. The livestream can be found on official Pokemon channels via YouTube and Twitch.

While The Pokemon Company and Game Freak are already giving well for the anniversary, it's clearly holding back a lot. For reference, Pokemon presents revealed Pokemon Scarlet and Purple Only 14 minutes for the world. There have been many rumors and leaks for Pokemon Day 2026, and before then, here's what's worth noting.

The biggest reveal is Pokemon Wind and Wave (Gen 10)

Unless there's some huge, revolutionary surprise, the biggest leak revealed is Pokemon Generation 10 Pokemon Wind and Wave. It's worth noting that the Gen 9 Pokemon introductions kept it really short, showcasing the starters and a little more, and so on. Pokemon Wind and Wave. Other than it being leaked to be there, nothing is currently known about it Pokemon Wind and WavePerfect plans for the event. It's longer than Gen 9 Pokemon Presents, meaning fans can get an in-depth look or there will be more. Either way, Pokemon Presents will begin marketing several months before the new games are released, possibly in Fall/Winter 2026.

While not much else has been leaked about Pokemon Wind and Wave In that, the same cannot be said for the new one Pokemon The games themselves. Teraleak 2 in late 2025 revealed several key details about the games, with more coming out later. For example, a recent leak showed off a model of the entire Pokemon Wind and Wave area. Game details, such as the return of the Dive feature, have also been leaked.

• Box legend has been described as “grandfather wind” and “grandmother wave”.

• The Pokemon Hotel will act as a player hub

• The new area is inspired by Southeast Asia

• Starters will be obtained during traffic jams, in which the hero is asked to capture Pokemon.

• Pokemon Gen 10 may feature scooters or elaborate vehicles, though some leaks suggest it has been scaled back from its original vision.

• The Gen 10 Battle Gimmick has to do with weather

• Pokemon Wind and Wave may have procedurally generated content tied to specific Pokemon or specific areas in the games.

• Procedurally generated Pokemon are called “Seed Pokemon” needed to face legendary ones.

• There will be raid battles, social hubs, and shareable maps.

• Pokemon Wind and Wave will feature several new model redesigns, making Gen 10 a big step forward from a numbered gen perspective.

• Pokemon Gym and Titan Pokemon are combined together, with a total of 18 challenges spread across the area.

  • Gym: Grass, Poison, Flying, Fighting, Dark, Normal, Steel, and Angel

  • Titans: Fire, Psychic, Ice, Ground, Rock, Ghost

  • Elite Four: Electric, Water, Bug, and Dragon

• Players are able to quickly challenge the Gen 10 final boss and achieve an ending, should they be so skilled.

• Pokemon Wind and Wave will be exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2.

Returning Pokemon Leaks in Wind and Waves (So Far)

Through leaked screenshots and other documents

Image via OLM

• Charizard

• Pikachu

• Butterfree

• Gyarados

• machamp

• Aaron

• Lairon

• Luvdisc

• Shinks

• Luminon

• hidden away

• Rotom

• Charzabagh

• Sandigast

• Mudsdale

• Dondojo

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will get some love

Riddler Khu, a known and trusted leaker within the Pokemon community, also hinted Pokemon Scarlet and Purple Getting a little love on Pokemon Day. That is, content will be gifted for games that only contain the two specific Pokémon referred to by Pokédex numbers 1017 and 1024. These correspond to Ogerpon and Terapagos, and while the exact nature of the event/giveaway is unknown, fans can expect this news and event to begin in Pokemon.

Other rumored Pokemon reveals

25-minutes is a lot of time to fill, and there are a lot of them Pokemon Games and products to consider. Fans can expect each game to get a bit of showcase time, but if there's extra attention to be gained, it's possible. Pokemon Pokopia (released in March). Proximity cannot be ignored. In addition to the “obvious kind” rumors below, companies may come up with some special surprises. After all, a franchise only reaches 30 years once, and most video game franchises don't make it that long with much acclaim. Pokemon.

• Pokemon Sleep updates and new content.

• Pokemon Unity news (updates, expansions, or new mods).

• Possible reveal tied to Pokemon TCG sets (new expansions).

• Rumored spotlight on Pokemon XD / Pokemon Colosseum (probably NSO/NSO+ re-release).

• Pokemon Champions update or release window information.

• New information or trailer for Pokemon Pokopia

• News on other mobile / moving topics