The Infinity Archipelago: Massive Gen 10 Leaks Reveal “Disturbing” Pikachu, Southeast Asia Region, and Modern Metropolises

The Pokémon world is buzzing following a series of massive internal leaks from late 2025 (often referred to as the “Teraleak” continuation). As we head into 2026—the series’ 30th Anniversary—the details emerging about Generation 10 (codenamed Gaia) suggest the most radical departure in the franchise’s history.

Reportedly titled Pokémon Wind and Pokémon Waves, the new entries appear to be built for the Nintendo Switch 2, leveraging a brand-new engine to deliver a “Metropolis-first” experience.

1. The “Disturbing” Pikachu: A New Regional Evolution?

The most viral part of the leak involves a “pulsating” and “glowing” Pikachu model found in alpha build footage. While some fans find the design sleek, others have labeled it “disturbing” due to its eerie, semi-translucent animations.

• The Gimmick: This Pikachu is reportedly tied to the new Gen 10 mechanic, rumored to be called “Weather Skills” or “Nature Power-ups.” * The Animation: The leaked clips show Pikachu’s cheeks and tail glowing with rhythmic, organic light, suggesting that the “Infinity” theme of the game may involve Pokémon that are hyper-charged with elemental energy.

• Redesign Controversy: Beyond the glow, the model is leaner and more “feral” than the mascot-friendly versions of recent years, sparking a massive debate on social media about the series’ new art direction.

2. The Region: A Southeast Asian Archipelago

Forget Greece or Australia—the leaked map confirms the new region is heavily based on Southeast Asia, specifically the Malay Archipelago (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand).

• Infinite Islands: The game’s central theme of Infinity reportedly manifests as a procedural generation system. While the core story islands are fixed, players can explore “infinite” generated islands that change over time.

• Biomes: Expect deep jungles, coral reefs, and volcanic islands. One standout location is a massive volcano inspired by Mt. Kinabalu in Borneo.

• Tropical Pokémon Centers: Leaked concept art shows Pokémon Centers designed as “Beach Resorts” or “Barns” to match the local tropical aesthetic.

Leaked Gen 10 Overview (Rumored)

3. The Metropolis: A Huge Modern City

In a surprising shift, the game reportedly starts not in a small town, but in a sprawling skyscraper-filled city.

• Modern vs. Traditional: Leaked images show a city that blends high-tech skyscrapers with traditional Southeast Asian temples (including a structure resembling the Gedung Sate in Indonesia).

• Rotom Scooters: To navigate this massive urban environment, players will reportedly use “Rotom Scooters” for fast traversal through jammed city streets.

• The MMO Hub: The main city’s hotel serves as an “MMO-style” lobby where you can see and interact with other players in real-time, bridging the gap between single-player and multiplayer.
  

4. Starters and “Seed” Pokémon

While the exact designs of the starters are still under wraps, the leak introduces a new classification of Pokémon called “Seed Pokémon.”

• These are described as “baby” versions of species found in resort areas.

• They are reportedly “pre-evolutions” that can evolve into infinitely varied forms depending on which island they are taken to, tying back into the procedural nature of the region.

Conclusion: A 30th Anniversary Powerhouse?

If these leaks are accurate, Game Freak is aiming to make Generation 10 a technical showcase for the Nintendo Switch 2. By combining a “Metropolis-first” start with an infinite archipelago to explore, Pokémon Wind and Waves could finally address the complaints of empty open worlds seen in Scarlet and Violet.

A Note on Authenticity: While these leaks are supported by credible insiders and datamines from the 2024/2025 breaches, Game Freak is known to iterate heavily during development. Take all “disturbing” animations and map layouts with a grain of salt until Pokémon Day in February 2026.