Considering the abundance of "leaks", and to avoid the other threads from being clogged with conjecture and spam, I think it's best to put all discussion about these things on this thread.
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LEAK COMPILATION (Keep checking back for updates)
On July 13, 2022, someone who called himself 'Kaka' decided to leak stuff. The following is a compilation of all the info given by said leaker and Khu.
Orange highlights are not leaks.
Yellow highlights are leaks confirmed by official information.
Blue highlights are leaks that are somewhat correct.
All forum rules apply.
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LEAK COMPILATION (Keep checking back for updates)
On July 13, 2022, someone who called himself 'Kaka' decided to leak stuff. The following is a compilation of all the info given by said leaker and Khu.
Orange highlights are not leaks.
Yellow highlights are leaks confirmed by official information.
Blue highlights are leaks that are somewhat correct.
Region/Characters/Story Info
Gameplay Info
General Pokemon Info
New Pokemon Info
New Forms/Evolutions Info
Gimmick Details (Crystallization) (confirmed as Terastal Phenomenon)
Uncertain (from Kaka's Q&A)
- Parudeya [パルデヤ] (confirmed as Paldea) Region. Has 3 cities and 9 towns.
- The region is considerably larger than all of Hisui combined if you consider the oceans and islands that surround it.
- Gyms can be done in any order, but the teams/levels don't change.
- Gym Leader type specializations and jobs:
- Bug
- Grass | sculptor (confirmed as Brassius)
- Water
- Ice | snowboarder (confirmed as Grusha)
- Electric | streamer (confirmed as Iono)
- Normal
- Ghost | rapper
- Psychic | supermodel
- Gym Leaders have "important secrets".
- Each gym can be cleared twice in the main game.
- The Water-type Gym is located at the town on water.
- The Ghost-type Gym is also located on the snowy mountain.
- The Normal-type gym is not located on a mountain.
- Recommended Gym tackle order due to level and location: Bug/Grass > Electric/Water > Normal > Ghost > Ice > Psychic.
- Each Gym will have its own musical arrangement of the gym theme similar to B2W2.
- [PLOT SPOILER] One of the gyms was closed down before the story starts. Its ruins are still on the map. One of the E4 stepped down and regained the title of a Gym Leader, the reason why their gym locations are close.
- Gym Leader type specializations and jobs:
- Elite Four returns.
- Types used by E4 does not overlap those of Gym Leaders: Dragon, Flying, Ground, and Steel.
- They were shown in the August 3 trailer.
- One of them is a kid, and is not a rival character.
- One of them is a Gym Leader.
- One of them is a teacher.
- Two of them are female, two are male.
- The Gym Leaders and Elite Four will use Pokemon not of their type specialty, but will utilize Terastalization.
- Rival (confirmed as Penny) is a red-haired female whose personality is not like Hop. She only uses Eevee and her evolutions. Her ace is Sylveon. Penny is actually in cahoots with the evil team, but the school doesn't know (Khu).
- Nemona uses Pawmi and Lycanroc. She is a Champion Rank trainer.
- Arven is the son of Professor Sada and Turo, who were actually "dead" (Khu).
- The female teacher wearing black shown with a Hariyama also uses a Medicham. She does not have an important role though.
- The main villain was shown in the Aug 3 trailer.
- Team Star Admin types: Fire (Schedar), Fighting (Caph), Poison (Navi), Dark (Ruchbach), Fairy (Segin)
- According to Kaka, there is more than one Champion and are version-exclusive. They were apparently already shown in the trailers. However, Khu claims otherwise.
- Geeta is the only Champion (Khu). She will have the ostrich, poison flower and the hake fish on her team. She will not have the pseudo-legend.
- Prof. Sada & Turo ONLY appears on their respective versions.
- There are classes, interviews and exams in the game.
- The racing flags signify "enemies/opponents".
- SV's story is "tear-jerkingly good".
- SV has multiple endings. There are a total of 3 routes. Finishing all 3 leads to the true ending.
- The rift at the center of Paldea can be explored post-game.
- Plot spoiler:
- You cannot use your own Pokemon during the climax battle.
- You cannot use Koraidon/Miraidon in battle not until the climax.
Gameplay Info
- There are no artificial blocks anywhere in the game.
- No trainers will block your path.
- You can challenge the League with a single badge. However, you will fail the test and get kicked out of the stadium.
- However, certain riding skills are necessary in order to access Gyms.
- Wild Pokemon levels do not scale.
- Clothing options are only limited to pants and shorts (no skirts), all tops are school uniforms, and facial customizationis still in. Hairstyles are also limited.
- There is a crystal mirror maze area that may cause inappropriate behavior among players. Hence, the removal of skirts.
- The camera is controllable during battle.
- Mass outbreaks return.
- Alpha Pokemon are present, but under a different name and are tied to the story (confirmed as Titan Pokemon).
- Titan Pokemon Types (and recommended order based on level): Rock, Flying, Steel, Dragon, Ground
- Overworld Pokemon size variation returns.
- Shiny Pokemon can be seen on the overworld.
- There is a Pokemon catching mechanic that doesn't involve battles (not technically "catching", but Auto-Battles/Let's Go were introduced).
- Picnics are the new camping mechanic.
- Eggs are obtained through this feature.
- Incubators are used to hatch the eggs.
- It takes around 1-2 hours for eggs to hatch.
- It is unknown if it refers to in-game hours or real-time clock. Also unknown if step count still affects hatching.
- You can wash your Pokemon during picnics, which heals their HP and raises friendship.
- You can make sandwiches.
- Eggs are obtained through this feature.
- Pokemon can only follow you outdoors.
- There are certain aggressive Pokemon that will try to ambush you: Tauros, Mankey line, Klawf, one of the new dog lines, chili pepper line, grasshopper line.
- If you run away during battles, the wild Pokemon will stay in the overworld.
- The move tutor feature is similar to PLA, and is accessible via the in-game menu (pressing X).
- There is a "Time Warping" feature that only applies to Pokemon.
- There is an Auction feature with NPCs. You can only buy from them though.
- Rotom's catalog can only be obtained through auctions.
- There is an NPC who will trade Pokemon from a previous game.
- A teacher will trade a Galarian Meowth for a Pawmi. G-Meowth is not registered in the Pokedex however.
- There is a quest where you need to collect 10 pieces of a certain item by defeating Bronzor/Sinistea (based on version), which allows you to obtain an evolution item for evolving the Fire Warrior/Blade Pokemon.
- There is DLC.
- There is a PKHex-like feature.
- There are raid battles (confirmed as Tera Raid Battles).
- 6/7-star Terastal Raids are actually hard and have Lv100 Final-staged Pokemon in them.
- Paradox Pokemon are also found on 7-star Terastal raids.
- There will be between 21-40 new abilities.
- There is a new ability that is pretty much a clone of Tsareena's 'Queenly Majesty'.
- None of the starters evolutions will have new abilities.
- There will be between 46-65 new moves.
- There are no racing minigames (unclear).
- You do not visit Kalos post-game.
- Missing/removed/changed features:
- No Battle Tower (or anything similar)
- No daycare centers (see Picnics above)
- No new types, but will introduce new type combinations.
- No new evolutionary stones.
- No National Dex.
- No difficulty settings.
- No returning characters.
- No Mega Evolution.
- No Z-Moves.
- No bicycle.
- No fishing.
- No voice acting.
- The ability "Download" has been removed.
General Pokemon Info
- The National Dex now surpasses 1,000 total Pokemon. The 1,000th Pokemon is nothing special.
- Regional Pokedex has around 400 Pokemon.
- There is a sidequest that Eevee fans will enjoy.
- List of returning Pokemon in the base game:
- Gen 1
- Raichu, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Wigglytuff, Venomoth, Dugtrio, Persian, Golduck, Primeape, Arcanine, Tentacruel, Slowbro, Muk, Cloyster, Gengar, Hypno, Electrode, Tauros, Gyarados, Ditto, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Dragonite
- Gen 2
- Ampharos, Azumarill, Sudowoodo, Jumpluff, Sunflora, Quagsire, Espeon, Umbreon, Slowking, Forretress, Dunsparce, Qwilfish, Scizor, Ursaring, Delibird, Houndoom, Donphan, Stantler, Blissey, Tyranitar
- Gen 3
- Pelipper, Gardevoir, Masquerain, Breloom, Slaking, Hariyama, Sableye, Mawile, Medicham, Swalot, Camerupt, Torkoal, Grumpig, Cacturne, Altaria, Zangoose, Seviper, Whiscash, Tropius, Glalie, Luvdisc, Salamence
- Gen 4
- Staraptor, Luxray, Vespiquen, Pachirisu, Floatzel, Gastrodon, Drifblim, Mismagius, Honchkrow, Spiritomb, Bronzong, Garchomp, Lucario, Hippowdon, Lumineon, Abomasnow, Weavile, Magnezone, Leafeon, Glaceon, Gallade, Froslass, Rotom
- Gen 5
- Lilligant, Basculin, Krookodile, Crustle, Zoroark, Sawsbuck, Amoonguss, Alomomola, Eelektross, Haxorus, Beartic, Cryogonal, Bisharp, Braviary, Hydreigon, Volcarona
- Gen 6
- Talonflame, Vivillon, Pyroar, Florges, Gogoat, Pangoro, Clawitzer, Sylveon, Hawlucha, Dedenne, Carbink, Goodra, Avalugg, Noivern
- Gen 7
- Gumshoos, Crabominable, Oricorio, Lycanroc, Toxapex, Mudsdale, Florantis, Salazzle, Tsareena, Golisopod, Palossand, Pyukumuku, Komala, Mimikyu, Bruxish, Dhelmise
- Gen 8
- Greedent, Corviknight, Drednaw, Coalossal, Flapple, Appletun, Sandacobra, Barraskewda, Toxtricity, Polteageist, Hatterene, Grimmsnarl, Perrserker, Falinks, Pincurchin, Frosmoth, Stonjourner, Eiscue, Indeedee, Copperajah, Dragapult
- HOME Transfer Only
- Charizard, Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Mew, H-Typhlosion, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Victini, H-Samurott, Tornadus, Thundurus, Landorus, Meloetta, Chesnaught, Delphox, Greninja, Diancie, H-Decidueye, Magearna, Wyrdeer, Kleavor, Ursaluna, Basculegion, Sneasler, Overqwil, Enamorus
- Found in the game, but not in the Dex
- Toxicroak, Salazzle
- Gen 1
- The above list may change in the final version.
New Pokemon Info
- There are 109 new Pokemon.
- There are a total of 45 Pokemon lines, 5 cross-gen evolutions, 16 Paradox Pokemon, and 4 regional variants. Line breakdown are as follows:
- [8] 3-stage lines, including starters
- [21] 2-stage lines + [1] 2-stage line with split evo
- [9] Pokemon that do not evolve
- [6] Legendary Pokemon
- There are a total of 45 Pokemon lines, 5 cross-gen evolutions, 16 Paradox Pokemon, and 4 regional variants. Line breakdown are as follows:
- Starter Pokemon:
- Sprigatito's evo is "so-so" in terms of cuteness, has a broken hidden ability, and has a magician theme.
- Its middle evolution uses a wand/yoyo-like item.
- Final evo is classified as "Magician Pokemon". It knows a Grass-type move that use magic to heal itself and damage foes. It also knows a Dark-type hex move that causes damage and burn/paralysis to foes, but needs a recharge on the next turn.
- This evolution line is the only new cat Pokemon.
- "Psychedelic Masquerade Cat", loose translation based on Khu's description
- Fuecoco has a singer/rockstar theme.
- It's middle evo has a flaming egg on its head.
- The final evo has a flaming bird instead. Its signature move has something to do with sound. Apparently, it can also stands on two legs.
- "Jazz Crocodile", loose translation based on Khu's description
- Quaxly's evolution has a carnival/peacock dancer theme.
- "Carnival Lead Duck", loose translation based on Khu's description
- Starters leg count as they evolve:
- Sprigatito: 4 > 2 > 2
- Fuecoco: 2 > 2 > 4/2(?)
- Quaxly: 2 > 2 > 2
- All final starter evos are humanoid but not gender-specific.
- Sprigatito's evo is "so-so" in terms of cuteness, has a broken hidden ability, and has a magician theme.
- New Pokemon:
- Single-stage Pokemon:
- flamingo (Flying/Fighting)
- parakeet (Normal/Flying; has multiple forms similar to Vivillon & Alcremie)
- earthworm (Steel; 2.5m or 8.2ft long)
- crab (Rock) (confirmed as Klawf; Rock)
- sushi (Water/Dragon)
- sushi chef catfish/oyakata (Water)
- crane-like big bird (Dark/Flying)
- lightweight "hake" fish (Water/Psychic; does not fly)
- Motorbike (Dragon; said to be the origin of Koraidon/Miraidon) [confirmed Cyclizar on Aug 21 trailer; Dragon/Normal]
- 2-stage Pokemon:
- Lechonk + Lechonk2 (Normal/???; gender difference: female has lipstick, male also has some sort of makeup)
- Cetitan1 (Ice) + Cetitan
- Fidough + Fidough2 (Fairy; red and brown in color)
- engine (Poison/Steel; has tires rather than legs)
- dolphin (Water; evo has 2 forms: one is a bipedal superhero, has a heart theme)
- flower (Poison/Rock; the leaked pic is the 2nd stage)
- chili pepper kappa (Grass/Fire)
- coin/ningen (Ghost; obtained like Spiritomb in PLA, works like Zygarde's cells, varied colors) (confirmed as Gimmighoul; Ghost)
- plasma frog (Electric/Psychic; first stage is a lightbulb tadpole with a filament tail) (confirmed as Bellibolt; Electric)
- scarab/dung beetle (Bug, then Bug/Psychic)
- ostrich (Psychic)
- mushroom (Grass/???; Tentacool-like)
- pink eel (Water; Diglett-like) (confirmed as Wiglett)
- waterfowl/petrel (Electric/Flying)
- dark dog (Dark)
- ghost dog (Ghost) (confimed as Greavard)
- rodent/marsupial (Normal/???; has 'Parental Bond' ability; mice couple that evolves into a mice family; multiple forms)
- spider (Bug)
- grasshopper/Kamen Rider-inspired (Bug/Dark)
- spray paint aye-aye (Poison/???) (confirmed as Grafaiai; Poison/Normal)
- tumbleweed (Grass/Ghost; not Tangela-like)
- knight split evo: warrior (Fire/???; Scarlet-only) OR blade (Fire/???; Violet-only) (confirmed as Armarouge; Fire/Psychic & Ceruledge; Fire/Ghost respectively)
- 3-stage Pokemon:
- Pawmi + Pawmi2 + Pawmi3 (Electric/Fighting; has 1-PP move that revives Pokemon)
- Smoliv + Smoliv2 + Smoliv3 (Grass/Normal; plant-humanoid olive tree)
- hammer fairy (Fairy/Steel; one of E4's ace)
- minecraft-like/blocky rock salt (Rock)
- pseudo-legendary spinosaurus (Ice/Dragon)
- Legendary Pokemon:
- Four Perils. They are not part of the main story, may be antagonistic, are caught similar to Galarian Legendary Birds, and can be found anywhere. They also have vessels that become part of their design.
- Dinglu/deer (Dark/Ground; cauldron)
- Yuyu/fish (Dark/Fire; gem)
- Jianbao/leopard (Dark/Ice; sword)
- Jianwo/snail (Dark/Grass; bamboo scroll)
- Koraidon/Miraidon
- They are the only ride Pokemon.
- They act similar to PLA ride Pokemon (flying, swimming, climbing, etc).
- Its Battle Form is unlocked post-game.
- The basic riding and low jump forms are obtained after unlocked free-roam (which takes around 2 in-game hours). Swimming, flying, etc are obtained by progressing through the game.
- You can trade (a second?) Miraidon and Koraidon with other players to register them in your Dex.
- They each have an item exclusively for them.
- Comparable to Groudon & Kyogre battle-wise.
- Four Perils. They are not part of the main story, may be antagonistic, are caught similar to Galarian Legendary Birds, and can be found anywhere. They also have vessels that become part of their design.
- Other details:
- One of the Pokemon has an "insanely good" ability but bad type resistances.
- All new bug Pokemon are obtainable on the early routes.
- The engine and coin Pokemon were somewhat modified by Team Star.
- The coin Pokemon is OP, has a new powerful ability, and 5PP 140/150BP attack move.
- 3 of the new Pokemon are not available in the base game.
- Single-stage Pokemon:
- There is a third mascot legendary, but it is most likely saved for the DLC.
- The angry face on the Terastal crystals is related to it.
- No new fossil Pokemon.
New Forms/Evolutions Info
- The only regional variants:
- Paldean Wooper (Poison) (type confirmed as Poison/Ground)
- Aside from its regular form, Tauros has 3 regional forms in the game. Its types can either be: Fire, Electric, Ice, Grass, Water, Poison or Ghost. It also has a shared typing. It is not: Steel, Flying, Ghost, Dragon, Fairy or Normal.
- Tauros (Normal)
- Paldean Tauros [Black] (Fighting)
- Paldean Tauros [Red] (Fighting/Fire)
- Paldean Tauros [Blue] (Fighting/Water)
- Pokemon with new evolutions:
- Paldean Wooper2 (brown in color)
- Girafarig2 (Psychic; name is also a palindrome and has 'Ruminant' for its ability) (confirmed as Farigiraf; Normal/Psychic; Cud Chew)
- Dunsparce2 (Normal; evolution doesn't fly and looks like a bigger Dunsparce; multiple forms)
- Primeape3 (Fighting/Ghost; evolution method is interesting; has long fur and looks like a hermit; most difficult Pokemon to obtain)
- Bisharp3 (Steel/Dark)
- Paradox Pokemon (Ancient/Future forms) are considered different Pokemon, will have separate Pokedex entries and have different names.
- There are a total of 16 Paradox Pokemon:
- Ancient Forms:
- Donphan (Ground/Fighting)
- Volcarona (Bug/Fighting)
- Amoonguss (Grass/???)
- Jigglypuff (Fairy/???)
- Misdreavus (Ghost/Fairy)
- Magneton
- Salamence (Dragon/Dark)
- Suicune
- Future Forms:
- Donphan (Ground/Electric)
- Volcarona (Fire/Poison)
- Gallade (Fighting/Fairy)
- Hariyama (Fighting/???)
- Delibird (Ice/Water)
- Hydreigon (Dragon/Flying)
- Tyranitar
- Virizion
- Ancient Forms:
- Note that Gallade may also be Kirlia or Gardevoir. Hydreigon may also be Zweilous.
- Type distribution (25/28): 5 Fighting, 4 Electric, 3 Fairy, 3 Dragon, 3 Dark, 2 Ground, 1 Ghost, 1 Grass, 1 Ice, 1 Bug, 1 Fire, 3 unknown types.
- Ancient Suicune and Future Virizion were removed from the game's data, but may possibly return in the future.
- They only change in name and appearance.
- The do not get boosted stats compared to the original Pokemon.
- They are neither ancestors nor descendants of existing Pokemon.
- All Paradox Pokemon are dual-typed.
- They do not evolve, but are very strong in battle.
- Ancient forms are Scarlet-exclusive. Future forms are Violet-exclusive.
- These Pokemon are found on the endgame area, and you can encounter several of them unlike SM's Ultra Beasts.
- There are a total of 16 Paradox Pokemon:
- There is a minotaur, but it's not a new Pokemon.
- Convergent Pokemon/RFakes aren't a thing. Khu admitted that he had mistaken the new eel Pokemon as a Diglett variant.
- New Rotom forms were found in the data, but was removed.
- No new forms for Magnemite, Lucario, Dodrio, Lugia, Ho-oh.
- No new evolutions for Eevee, Golduck, Sunflora, Maractus.
Gimmick Details (Crystallization) (confirmed as Terastal Phenomenon)
- A special ball-like item (confmred as Tera orb) given by Nemona, that can be used once per battle.
- Can be used on all Pokemon (including Paradox Pokemon), but reverts once recalled or fainted.
- When used, it gives the Pokemon a crystalline aura and additional flourish (like the skull-and-bones).
- It buffs a single type (which can be changed).
- These forms are not registered in the Pokedex.
Uncertain (from Kaka's Q&A)
- If Quaxly's evo fights with its legs
- If Kneading is Sprigatito's signature move
- If Ursaring, Stantler, or Scyther can evolve into PLA evos
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