Winds & Waves is the first Gen 10 game and a Switch 2 exclusive launching in 2027. The confirmed roster leans heavily into the ocean theme, with returning picks like Toxapex (152 Defense, 142 Sp. Def), Tangrowth at 535 BST, and Eelektross (pure Electric with Levitate meaning zero Ground weakness). Only a fraction of the final dex has been revealed so far. We'll update these rankings with every new trailer and announcement.

How to read this tier list
Elite Pokemon
Base Stat Total of 600+i
Legendary
Story-central, catchable in-gamei
Mythical
Rare, event-exclusivei
BST
Base Stat Total (sum of all 6 stats)i
Fast with strong offensei
Bulky with good offensei
Very high offense, slowi
Extremely bulky, low offensei
High offense but fragilei
Bulky support, low offensei
Fast utility, momentum controli
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Meta-Defining 0 Pokemon
The confirmed roster's best. Proven stats and movepools from past games put these at the top of early Gen 10 rankings.
A
Strong Picks 0 Pokemon
Strong returning picks that fit the tropical roster. Good stats and typing that should hold up as more Pokemon get revealed.
B
Solid Choices 0 Pokemon
Decent picks from the confirmed list. Could move up or down depending on new Pokemon and mechanics that haven't been announced yet.

  • Winds & Waves is scheduled for a 2027 global launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2. It was announced on February 27, 2026, on the Pokemon franchise's 30th anniversary. No specific month has been confirmed yet. The game is developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokemon Company.

  • The three starters are Browt (Grass), Pombon (Fire), and Gecqua (Water). These are the first Gen 10 Pokemon revealed. Final evolutions and their typings haven't been shown yet, so starter rankings on this tier list may shift once we know what they become.

  • A tropical region inspired by Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines). The setting features large numbers of islands connected by ocean routes, with accessible underwater areas you can explore. Expect Water-type Pokemon to be a major part of the regional dex. The open-world format returns from Scarlet & Violet.

  • The confirmed roster includes ocean and tropical picks like Toxapex, Wailord, Seismitoad, Eelektross, Centiskorch, and Tangrowth among others. The roster will grow with each new trailer. Check the list above for the current confirmed picks and their rankings.

  • Yes, significantly. Only a fraction of the final Winds & Waves dex has been revealed. New Pokemon, evolutions, regional forms, and mechanics will all shift the rankings. We update this tier list after every official reveal. Bookmark this page if you want to track how the Gen 10 meta shapes up before release.