Pokémon Winds & Waves
Release date, versions, features and starters for the Generation 10 games, updated as official news lands.
Winds & Waves guides
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PoisonWhat we know about Pokemon Winds & Waves
Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves are the paired Generation 10 games in the main series. They were announced on February 27, 2026, and they launch worldwide in 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2. This page collects the official details about the release, the versions, the features and the starters, and links to every Winds & Waves guide on the site.
Details from the official Winds & Waves site and official Pokémon news, as of October 13, 2026
Winds & Waves reveal timeline
- First revealFebruary 27, 2026
- Second revealMay 13, 2026
- Launch2027
Switch 2. Still in development, official details are limited.
Release date details
Official videos, articles and press releases listed as of October 13, 2026
Winds & Waves release date
Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves launch worldwide in 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2. The exact release date has not been announced in the official material we reviewed (as of October 13, 2026). We add the date here as soon as it is official.
- The exact release date
- The name of the region
- Any Legendary Pokémon
- New battle mechanics
- Version exclusive Pokémon
- The total Pokedex size
- The starter evolutions
- Gym leaders and the story
Winds & Waves starters
Winds & Waves keep the classic Grass, Fire, and Water starter trio. The starter evolutions have not been shown in the official material we reviewed (as of October 13, 2026).
Browt
GrassIt photosynthesizes with the leaves on its brow, and it is lively but clumsy.
Pombon
FireA heat organ makes the area below its throat glow, and it is guileless and friendly.
Gecqua
WaterIt launches springy balls of water from its tail, and it is very intelligent.
Winds & Waves Pokemon so far
As of October 13, 2026, the full Pokedex has not been revealed in official announcements. 4 Pokémon are named officially: Pikachu, Browt, Pombon and Gecqua. We spotted 22 more species in the official announcement trailer and official screenshots. These identifications are ours, and the footage is from a game in development.
Our species review covers the gameplay part of the announcement trailer (1:28 to 3:00) and 19 official screenshots, checked on October 13, 2026
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Search all 48 Pokemon pages, the tier list and 7 other guides. Type a name to see every match at once, sorted into Pokemon and guides.
Winds & Waves Pokemon
Every Pokemon page we have published for Winds & Waves: 48 species. Official announcements name 4, and we spotted 22 more in official footage. The list is not final until the games are out.
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Pikachu
Raichu
Oddish
Gloom
Vileplume
Krabby
Kingler
Tangela
Ledyba
Ledian
Pichu
Bellossom
Slugma
Magcargo
Corsola
Taillow
Swellow
Wingull
Pelipper
Wailmer
Wailord
Duskull
Dusclops
Tropius
Carnivine
Finneon
Lumineon
Tangrowth
Dusknoir
Tympole
Palpitoad
Seismitoad
Frillish
Jellicent
Tynamo
Eelektrik
Eelektross
Mareanie
Toxapex
Sandygast
Palossand
Sizzlipede
Centiskorch
Nymble
Lokix
Browt
Pombon
GecquaWinds & Waves tier list
The Winds & Waves tier list ranks 45 Pokemon from S (best) to D.
Flying
Bug
Ground
Rock
Ghost
DarkWinds & Waves guides
Every Winds & Waves guide and list we have published.
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Every guide for Winds & Waves.
Guides
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Winds & Waves Pokedex26 Pokemon shown so farWinds & Waves Tier List45 Pokemon ranked, Tangrowth on topWinds & Waves EvolutionsEvolution lines of the Pokemon shown so farWinds & Waves MovesWhat is known so far about movesWinds & Waves AbilitiesWhat is known so far about abilities
Winds & Waves ItemsItems from previous gamesWinds & Waves Type ChartType matchups, strengths, and weaknessesWinds & Waves StartersBrowt, Pombon and Gecqua comparedAll 48 Winds & Waves Pokemon pages26 shown so far, 20 from their evolution lines and 2 not seen yetFrequently asked questions
When does Pokémon Winds and Waves come out?
Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves launch worldwide in 2027. The exact release date has not been announced in the official material we reviewed (as of October 13, 2026). We add it here as soon as it is official.
What console is Pokémon Winds and Waves on?
Both games are for Nintendo Switch 2.
Who are the Winds and Waves starters?
The three starters are Browt, the Grass type Bean Chick Pokémon, Pombon, the Fire type Puppy Pokémon, and Gecqua, the Water type Water Gecko Pokémon.
Have the Winds and Waves starter evolutions been revealed?
No. The evolved forms of Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua have not been shown in the official material we reviewed (as of October 13, 2026).
When were Pokémon Winds and Waves announced?
The games were announced on February 27, 2026 in a Pokémon Presents on Pokémon Day.
Who are Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu?
They are two special Pikachu shown in the reveal of Winds and Waves. Their role in the games has not been revealed in the official material we reviewed (as of October 13, 2026).
Where does Pokémon Winds and Waves take place?
The games take place in an open world of windswept islands and a vast ocean. The name of the region has not been revealed in the official material we reviewed (as of October 13, 2026).
What is different between Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves?
As of October 13, 2026, official announcements name one difference: the outfit your character wears is different in each version. Other differences, such as version exclusive Pokémon, have not been announced.
Have any Legendary Pokémon been revealed for Winds and Waves?
As of October 13, 2026, no Legendary Pokémon have been revealed in official announcements.