Pokémon Indigo Disk DLC Leaks Hint At A Groundbreaking New Type Combination

screenrant.com:

New leaks regarding the DLC for seem to indicate that the content will feature a groundbreaking new type combination, never before seen in the series. Although the franchise has been around for over 27 years, there are still a few combinations of types that have not been added to the games. Rock- and Ghost-type Pokémon, for instance, have not yet been developed, nor have Ice- and Poison-type creatures. Currently, nine type combinations are registered as unused in the series altogether, but that number could be changing for the better very soon.

There are several DLC leaks being shared ahead of the expansion’s release later in December. is the second part of the DLC pack, and a direct sequel to the events that took place in Kitakami with. Unlike the first expansion, however, players will be sent over to Blueberry Academy, which is confirmed to be located in the region of Unova – one of the official details that further drives speculation around the reports of Gen 5 game remakes. Among the leaks, there are reports that an unused type combination is finally being made official.

In addition to the leaks of a new type in the DLC, there is also some speculation about the first ever Dragon- and Bug-type Pokémon in the series. In an enigmatic post made by the popular leaker known as on X, they use a meme image that depicts Japanese artist Pikotaro in his music video holding a Hydreigon and a Volcarona in each hand. In the picture, he then merges the two Pokémon to form an apple. This may be a reference to Dipplin’s secret evolution in and its typing, which may be new to the franchise.

Dipplin’s evolution has not been confirmed officially, but there is in-game evidence that hints toward it, in addition to leaks that mention it.

T