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Nintendo Seeks Discord User Identity in Pokémon ‘Teraleak’ Legal Pursuit

The gaming giant has filed a subpoena to identify the person behind a massive breach of Pokémon assets, potentially paving the way for legal action.

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Overview

  • Nintendo filed a subpoena request on April 18, 2025, in a California federal court to compel Discord to reveal the identity of 'GameFreakOUT,' the user linked to last year’s Pokémon 'Teraleak.'
  • The 'Teraleak,' originating from a Discord server called FreakLeak, exposed confidential Pokémon materials, including source code, concept art, and references to unannounced projects.
  • Nintendo’s legal filing includes evidence such as a partially redacted Discord screenshot showing GameFreakOUT sharing leaked files with the message 'enjoy.'
  • Game Freak confirmed in October 2024 that its servers were hacked, compromising employee data before the leak of Pokémon assets spread widely online.
  • If Discord complies with the subpoena, Nintendo is expected to pursue a civil lawsuit against the leaker, consistent with its history of litigating intellectual property breaches.