Nintendo’s case against Palworld just took a major turn — the Japan Patent Office rejected two key monster-catching patents, questioning how much of Pokémon’s core mechanics can even be owned. Meanwhile, a fully playable prototype of Pokémon Pokopía from 2019 just leaked online, showing a Stardew-style farming sim that’s completely different from the 2026 version. In this video, we break down what’s happening legally, how these leaks change the conversation, and what it means for Pokémon’s future on the Switch 2.