Gen 10 · Nintendo Switch 2 · 2027
Pokémon Winds and Waves
Official facts only · last checked October 31, 2026
In short: Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves are the Gen 10 Pokémon games, announced on February 27, 2026 and coming to Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide in 2027 (no exact date yet). They are open-world games set on windswept islands and a vast ocean, and you choose one of three starters: Browt (Grass), Pombon (Fire) or Gecqua (Water).
Pokémon Winds and Waves at a glance
| Games | Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves (two versions)Pokémon.com | Pokémon.com |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 27, 2026, at Pokémon Presents (Pokémon Day, 30th anniversary)Pokémon.com | Pokémon.com |
| Release | 2027, global simultaneous release — no exact date yetPokémon.com | Pokémon.com |
| Platform | Nintendo Switch 2 onlyPokémon.com | Pokémon.com |
| Developer | GAME FREAKPokémon.com | Pokémon.com |
| World | Open world: windswept islands and a vast ocean with glittering wavesPokémon.com | Pokémon.com |
| Pokémon | Local Pokémon have formed their own unique ecosystemsPokémon.com | Pokémon.com |
| Starters | Browt (Grass), Pombon (Fire), Gecqua (Water)Official site | Official site |
| Special Pikachu | Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu — their role is not revealed yetPokémon.com | Pokémon.com |
| Version difference (so far) | The main character's outfit depends on the version you playPokémon.com | Pokémon.com |
| Languages | Brazilian Portuguese is officially supported starting with these gamesPokémon.com | Pokémon.com |
| Rating | ESRB: Rating PendingOfficial site | Official site |
Winds and Waves starters: Browt, Pombon and Gecqua
Browt
Bean Chick Pokémon
GrassPhotosynthesizes with the leaves on its brow as it runs around — energetic, if a little clumsy.
- Height
- 1'0" (0.3 m)
- Weight
- 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
- Ability
- Overgrow
Pombon
Puppy Pokémon
FireA heat-making organ in its lungs makes its throat glow faintly; honest and friendly.
- Height
- 1'4" (0.41 m)
- Weight
- 14.8 lbs (6.7 kg)
- Ability
- Blaze
Gecqua
Water Gecko Pokémon
WaterFires springy balls of water from its tail; clever, shrewd and a bit of a show-off.
- Height
- 1'0" (0.3 m)
- Weight
- 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
- Ability
- Torrent
Source: Official site (imperial figures are official; metric is converted). Type matchups and every past starter trio →
Which starter should you pick? Plan around its type
Choose a starter to see what it is weak to, what it resists and which partner types cover its gaps — then open a stand-in team in the builder or share your pick.
Weak to (×2)
Resists (×½)
Grass moves hit hard
Partner types that cover Browt's weaknesses
- Steel resistsIce (½)Poison (0)Flying (½)Bug (½)
- Fire resistsFire (½)Ice (½)Bug (½)
- Rock resistsFire (½)Poison (½)Flying (½)
- Water resistsFire (½)Ice (½)
Based on the current (Gen 6–9) type chart and Browt's announced single Grass type. Evolutions may add a second type — not revealed yet.
The Winds & Waves Pokédex isn't out yet, so the builder opens with Meowscarada (the Gen 9 Grass starter) as a stand-in.
Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu
The reveal trailer introduced a pair of special Pikachu with a new look, named Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu. The Pokémon Company has said only that we'll learn later how they're involved in the adventure (Pokémon.com).
Not confirmed yet
These come up in searches but have not been announced by The Pokémon Company as of October 31, 2026. We'll add them here once they're official.
| Exact release date | Only “2027” has been announced. |
|---|---|
| Region name | Not announced. The region is described only as windswept islands and a vast ocean. |
| Real-world inspiration | Not stated by The Pokémon Company. Press guesses (e.g. Southeast Asia) are interpretation, not fact. |
| Number of new Pokémon | Not announced. Figures like “300 new Pokémon” come from leaks. |
| Legendary Pokémon / box art | Not revealed. |
| Full list of returning Pokémon | Some returning species appear in the trailer, but no official list has been published. |
| Starter evolutions | Not revealed — only Browt, Pombon and Gecqua have been shown. |
| New battle gimmick | Not announced (no word on Tera, Mega or Dynamax style mechanics). |
| Version-exclusive Pokémon | Not announced. The only confirmed version difference is the player outfit. |
| Price and pre-orders | Not announced. |
Timeline
- Feb 27, 2026Revealed at Pokémon Presents for the series' 30th anniversary: titles, Switch 2, open world, starters, Windychu and Wavychu.
- 2027Global simultaneous release (date to be announced).
While you wait
Pokédle — daily guessing game
Guess today's Pokémon from type, generation, color and size clues.
Daily team challenge
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Scarlet & Violet team builder
The latest mainline Pokédex until Winds & Waves data is out.
Type chart
Every matchup — the base for planning around Browt, Pombon or Gecqua.
FAQ
When does Pokémon Winds and Waves come out?
In 2027. The Pokémon Company has announced a global simultaneous release in 2027 but no exact date yet (as of October 31, 2026).
What platform is Pokémon Winds and Waves on?
Nintendo Switch 2 only. The games are developed by GAME FREAK exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2.
Who are the Pokémon Winds and Waves starters?
Browt, the Grass-type Bean Chick Pokémon; Pombon, the Fire-type Puppy Pokémon; and Gecqua, the Water-type Water Gecko Pokémon. Their evolutions have not been revealed.
What generation is Pokémon Winds and Waves?
They are the next generation of mainline Pokémon RPGs after Scarlet and Violet (Gen 9), so they are widely called Gen 10.
What is the region in Pokémon Winds and Waves?
The official description is an open world of windswept islands and a vast ocean with glittering waves, where Pokémon have formed their own ecosystems. The region's name has not been announced.
Who are Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu?
A pair of special Pikachu with a new look shown in the reveal trailer. The Pokémon Company says their role in the adventure will be shared later.
What is the difference between Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves?
So far the only confirmed difference is the main character's outfit, which depends on the version. Version-exclusive Pokémon have not been announced.
How many new Pokémon are in Winds and Waves?
Not announced. Only the three starters (plus the special Pikachu pair) have been officially shown; numbers like 300 come from leaks.
Sources
Every fact on this page was checked against these sources on October 31, 2026. DexTeam is a fan site and is not affiliated with Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK or The Pokémon Company.