Summary
Pokemongames had one of the slowest years in the series with 2024 not having new titles, and it’s likely that 2025 will see the release ofPokemon Legends: Z-A, whereas Gen 10 will launch sometime in 2026 to mark the 30th anniversary of the franchise. Still, the recent so-called Teraleak included plenty of new information for fans to find online, covering everything from Gen 1 through Gen 9. Recently, leaks forPokemon Sun and Moonstarted surfacing, including character design and scrapped features. Among them is concept art for one critter, revealing one ofPokemon’s best-kept secrets for the past eight years.
There are several big leaks from the breach at Game Freak, with some even covering the basis of Gen 10’s region or some of thenew Mega Evolutions forPokemon Legends: Z-A, possibly including Zygarde and Zeraora among others. The source code for various titles in the series was also shared online, and a different renowned leaker by the name of Riddler Khu stated that The Pokemon Company may be considering delayingPokemon Legends: Z-Aas a result. Leaks for Gen 7 and beyond are still coming, and a recent picture reveals the secret identity of one Pokemon - Mimikyu.
Why Pokemon Leaks Revealing The True Identity of Mimikyu is a Big Deal
One of Pokemon’s Most Loved Ghost Types May Not Be So Scary After All
Mimikyu is a Ghost/Fairy Pokemonthat has enjoyed a lot of success for its design, associated lore and Pokedex entries, as well as its status in competitive battles. A key element in Mimikyu’s design is the fact that it uses a disguise to appear as Pikachu to be liked and loved by people and other Pokemon as well. This even plays a part in its battle prowess, as it has the signature Ability Disguise, which makes Mimikyu take no damage from the first attack that hits it, at the cost of 1/8 of its maximum HP.
This concept works great both in gameplay and in the series' lore as a whole, with some Pokedex entries stating that its true appearance is unknown, and a scholar who saw it after removing its disguise died after being overwhelmed by terror. However, the recentTeraleak forPokemongamesfinally revealed thetrue form of Mimikyuunder its rag, as posted byPokemonleak aggregator Centro Leaks on Twitter. This is thanks to a piece of concept art that depicts Mimikyu in various poses, as well as the actual creature under the Pikachu-like cloth, which seems like a shadowy Diglett.
Centro Leaks has stated that pictures may be removed from the account and instead posted on an archive-like page, linkedhere.
Mimikyu’s Disguise and True Form Explained
Considering that the in-game references to Mimikyu all state that no one knows its true appearance, or at least don’t confirm as much, it’s possible that Game Freak never intended to reveal the true identity of the critter under the rag. Likewise, there is also the chance that this specific piece of concept art is not necessarily how Mimikyu is envisioned within the company without its cloth, and it may not be how it will appear should future games introduce a different form of this Pokemon that doesn’t wear a disguise. Still, for the time being, this is the first and only depiction ofPokemon Sun and Moon’s Mimikyuwithout its attire, and fans can see what the Pokemon supposedly looks like.
Mimikyu has long been considered one of thecutest Pokemon in the series, despite its Pokedex entries stating that its disguise makes it look creepy. As for the creature underneath it, if the concept art leaked in the Teraleak is anything to go by, then it’s hard to see this Pokemon as dreadful to the point of making people die. Instead, its true form also seems like a cute being, and the fact that it tries its best to keep a disguise up in order not to scare people and Pokemon and be accepted is quite telling of the critter’s character.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
WHERE TO PLAY
The school that you’ve enrolled in as you playPokémon ScarletandPokémon Violethosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is “A Treasure Hunt.” Explore the world and seek out your very own treasure!Three stories will be woven into your adventure while traversing the sprawling Paldea region. Along Victory Road, you will go to Gyms in different locations in order to to achieve Champion Rank. On the Path of Legends, you’re able to join Arven in search of rare ingredients. And in ★ Starfall Street ★, you’ll challenge Team Star, a group of delinquents causing trouble for the school.These stories are set in an open world, so where you go is all up to you. A world teeming with Pokémon and people to meet is waiting for you—traverse the Paldea region wherever you heart desires.
