One Leaked Pokemon Gen 10 Regional Evolution is Almost Too Good to Be True

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The upcoming school year is anticipated to be a thrilling yet hectic period for the Pokemon universe. Notably, the next main Pokemon game, titled “Pokemon Legends: Z-A,” is set to debut on October 16 for Nintendo Switch systems, reintroducing the beloved Kalos region and Mega Evolution feature. Furthermore, February 2026 will be a significant month as it marks the 30th anniversary of Pokemon. Many fans are eagerly awaiting exciting game announcements to commemorate this important milestone.

Information about the Generation 10 games of Pokemon was missing from the July 2025 Pokemon Presents event, but since then, numerous leaks and rumors have emerged hinting at features of the upcoming dual Pokemon games. One such leak suggests that a formerly overlooked Johto Pokemon could be in the limelight it has long deserved: the Owl Pokemon, Noctowl.

Pokemon Gen 10’s Noctowl Leak Explained

Over numerous generations of Pokémon, the game’s fictional regions have been modeled after real-world countries and regions rather than just areas within Japan. For instance, the Johto region in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal resembles Japan’s Kansai area, while the Paldea region in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet mirrors Spain, Portugal, and Andorra’s Iberian Peninsula. It appears that the rumors about Pokémon Generation 10 may follow this pattern by suggesting that the upcoming mainline Pokémon games will be set in the “Xenia region,” which is said to be inspired by Greece’s numerous islands found in the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas.

Based on leaks from 4chan, it seems I’m eagerly anticipating that each upcoming Pokemon game will feature distinct islands, with a strong emphasis on Flying and Water-type Pokemon. The rumored mascot legendary Pokemon are intriguingly described as a pure Flying-type horse and a pure Water-type horse. These new games appear to follow the trend of continuing the setting introduced in Generation 10, and they’re expected to introduce more regional variants and evolutions of existing Pokemon, a concept that was first seen in Pokemon Sun and Moon. According to the leak, only two new regional forms and evolutions have been mentioned so far – an Electric-type Meowth variant and a new Psychic/Flying-type evolution for Noctowl. I can hardly wait to see what other surprises these games hold!

The Potential of a Xenian Noctowl Evolution

If it’s verified that the 4chan rumors about Pokémon Generation 10 are accurate, these games could be the perfect opportunity for Noctowl to reach its full potential within the Pokémon universe. Beyond Ash Ketchum having a Shiny Noctowl in the Pokémon anime, this could be a significant moment for Noctowl. Since the new region appears to have Greek influences and legendary horse Pokémon seem to be based on hippocampus and pegasi, it seems fitting that Noctowl might receive a regional evolution, given owls’ relevance in Greek mythology.

In Greek mythology, owls symbolize the goddess Athena, who embodies both war and wisdom. The ancient city of Athens often utilized owls as symbols. It’s possible that Noctowl’s Psychic/Flying-type evolution serves to represent Athena not only as a symbol of warfare but also as a symbol of her wise aspect.

In simpler terms, we’ve seen Dual Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon before in the Pokémon franchise, but a potential new dual typing for Noctowl might make it more attractive and effective in battles compared to its standard Normal/Flying-type, which is used by many other bird Pokémon with arguably better results. If true, Xenian Noctowl’s evolution could have enhanced Special Attack and Defense stats, making it a valuable addition to trainers’ teams. However, this information might be too good to be accurate, as gameplay features linked to Greek mythology and Pokémon leaks this early are usually not reliable.

Potential Noctowl Evolution Alternatives in Pokemon Gen 10

In case some leaks about Pokemon Generation 10 from 4chan prove to be untrue, there’s still a possibility for Noctowl to regain significance for the franchise on its 30th anniversary. Many Generation 10 leaks and speculations hint towards a Greek-inspired setting for the new games, which might end up being accurate. If that’s the case, Game Freak could introduce a new evolution for Noctowl with the same concept, considering owls’ importance in Greek mythology remains constant. This new form could even acquire a unique type like Fighting/Flying, aligning better with Athena’s role as the Goddess of War. Design-wise, Game Freak might draw inspiration from ancient Athenian Hoplites or armored owls depicted in the Guardians of Ga’Hoole book series for this new Noctowl evolution’s appearance.

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2025-08-06 16:20