Older leaks about Pokémon Champions, the upcoming strategy-focused Pokémon spin-off, are now being taken more seriously after recent confirmations at the July 2025 Pokémon Presents event. Originally dismissed as fan-made speculation, these leaks have resurfaced with renewed credibility as some of their more specific predictions were shown to be accurate.
Pokémon Champions: A Different Kind of Battle
First revealed in February 2025, Pokémon Champions was introduced as a turn-based strategy game that departs from the mainline RPG formula. Instead of focusing on catching monsters, it’s designed to emphasize competitive-style battles with classic and modern mechanics reimagined for a new format.
The initial announcement trailer showcased the evolution of two-player Pokémon battles, highlighting nostalgic elements like Game Boy link cables and culminating in high-speed Switch and mobile gameplay.
The Leaks That Got It Right
In the weeks leading up to the July showcase, two major posts — now compiled on Reddit — made waves by predicting specific gameplay elements. At the time, they seemed too detailed to be true. But fans were surprised to see those predictions reflected in the July 22 trailer, including:
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EV Customization with Sliders: The trailer showed a player adjusting their Pokémon’s Effort Values (EVs) in real-time using sliders — just as the leaks claimed. For example, trading HP for Speed was clearly demonstrated.
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Point-Based Leveling System: The leaks suggested that Pokémon would level up by spending accumulated points rather than the traditional experience system, which aligns with visuals from the new training menu.
These accurate predictions have caused the community to re-evaluate the full contents of the leak, wondering what else might come true in the final game.
Community Buzz and What It Means
With these leak confirmations, the Pokémon community is abuzz. Threads on Reddit, YouTube, and Twitter are lighting up as fans dissect every second of the trailer to compare it against the older leak posts.
Some are even speculating that the leak source may have insider information, especially as this isn’t the first time pre-showcase leaks have correctly predicted content. However, nothing has been officially confirmed by Nintendo or Game Freak.
Looking Ahead to Pokémon Champions
While Pokémon Champions still has many features left under wraps, the game’s new approach to training, strategy, and EV management is already turning heads. And now, thanks to the accuracy of older leaks, fans are watching more closely than ever to see what else might get confirmed next.
As speculation intensifies, one thing is clear: Pokémon Champions is shaping up to be one of the franchise’s most intriguing spin-offs — and this old leak may just continue to shape the conversation as launch approaches.