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Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves

Islands swept by winds, cradled by waves

Everything we know about the 10 generation: the release date, the starters Browt, Pombon and Gecqua, the special Pikachu Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu, the 48 confirmed Pokémon, the region and the truth behind the rumors. Updated with every announcement.

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Essentials

Pokémon Winds and Waves at a glance

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves are the 10-generation RPGs. The Pokémon Company announced them on February 27, 2026, the series' 30th anniversary, for a simultaneous worldwide release in 2027, exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.

Game Freak promises a vast open world made of islands swept by winds and cradled by waves, where Pokémon have developed their own ecosystems. Players will team up with all kinds of Pokémon to overcome obstacles and brave the elements.

Since the announcement, the publisher has added nothing about the game's content. Every piece of information on this mini-site carries a label: Official Our analysis Rumor.

Release date and price · Do you need a Switch 2? · Rumors and leaks

Release
2027, simultaneously worldwide (day not announced) Official
Console
Nintendo Switch 2 only Official
Genre
Open-world role-playing game, mainline series Official
Generation
10th generation: three new starters kick off a new generation Good to know
Development
Game Freak Official
Publisher
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo Official
Languages
11 languages, including French; Brazilian Portuguese makes its debut Official
Starters
Browt (Grass), Pombon (Fire), Gecqua (Water) Official
Special Pikachu
Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu Official
Region
An open-world archipelago of islands; name not yet revealed Official
Legendary Pokémon
Not yet revealed Not announced yet
Price and pre-orders
Not yet announced by Nintendo Not announced yet
The first partners

Browt, Pombon or Gecqua?

The three 10-generation starters: a leafy chick, a fire pup and a water gecko. Each Pokédex entry gathers everything we already know.

Browt, Grass starter of Pokémon Winds and WavesNo. ???BrowtBrowt · ハブロウGrassBean Chick PokémonPombon, Fire starter of Pokémon Winds and WavesNo. ???PombonPombon · ポムケンFirePuppy PokémonGecqua, Water starter of Pokémon Winds and WavesNo. ???GecquaGecqua · ミオリーWaterWater Gecko Pokémon

Compare the three starters · What to know about their evolutions?

Special Pikachu

Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu

Two Pikachu in vacation outfits appeared in the first trailer: Mr. Windychu, with a hat and sunglasses, and Ms. Wavychu, with a flowered dress and a cap. Their French names are Tornachu and Pikaflo.

The Pokémon Company hints that they will play a role in the adventure, without saying which. Their names point to wind and waves, the two themes of the games.

What we know about their role

Mr. Windychu, Special Pikachu from Pokémon Winds and Waves, with a hat and sunglassesNo. ???Mr. WindychuMr. WindychuType to be confirmedPikachu with a special lookMs. Wavychu, Special Pikachu from Pokémon Winds and Waves, in a flowery dressNo. ???Ms. WavychuMs. WavychuType to be confirmedPikachu with a special look
Two versions

Pokémon Winds or Pokémon Waves?

The only confirmed difference so far: the main character's outfit changes depending on the version. The rest will be revealed later, as with every generation.

The hero in Pokémon WindsThe heroine in Pokémon Winds
Pokémon Winds
The hero in Pokémon WavesThe heroine in Pokémon Waves
Pokémon Waves

Differences between versions · The hero and the heroine

The region

An open-world archipelago

The new region does not have an official name yet. Game Freak describes it as a set of islands swept by winds and cradled by waves, where the vegetation is lush and every Pokémon lives in harmony with its environment.

After Scarlet and Violet, the series stays true to the open world, this time on the scale of an archipelago. The official site invites players to “brave the elements”: wind and sea should shape exploration.

Everything we know about the region

  • IslandsAn archipelago with varied biomes
  • Open worldA vast field to explore
  • EcosystemsPokémon suited to every habitat
  • ElementsWinds and waves to brave together
Pokédex

48 Pokémon already confirmed

The three starters and 45 known Pokémon, grouped into 21 evolution families: Pikachu, Oddish, Wailmer, Tropius, Tynamo, Mareanie… Here are the first ones.

  1. Pichu
  2. Pikachu
  3. Raichu
  4. Oddish
  5. Gloom
  6. Vileplume
  7. Bellossom
  8. Krabby
  9. Kingler
  10. Tangela
  11. Tangrowth
  12. Ledyba
  13. Ledian
  14. Slugma
  15. Magcargo
  16. Corsola
  17. Taillow
  18. Swellow
  19. Wingull
  20. Pelipper
  21. Wailmer
  22. Wailord
  23. Duskull
  24. Dusclops

See the 48 confirmed Pokémon

Timeline

All the announcements, from the reveal to the release

  1. OfficialWorldwide announcement for Pokémon's 30th anniversary

    The Pokémon Day Pokémon Presents unveils Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves: a 2027 release on Nintendo Switch 2, an open world made of islands, the starters Browt, Pombon and Gecqua, and two special Pikachu, Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu. The official website opens the same day.

  2. OfficialA main theme played by the NHK Symphony Orchestra

    The Japanese website announces that the main theme heard in the trailer was recorded by the NHK Symphony Orchestra, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and that a Pokémon concert tour by the orchestra will take place in Japan in August.

  3. OfficialThe making of the main theme

    The Japanese website publishes the video of the theme's recording with the orchestra.

  4. RumorRumor: change of direction for the project

    An informant claims that directing duties would be handed to new directors. Nothing has been confirmed by Game Freak.

  5. OfficialStill no precise date or legendary Pokémon

    Since the announcement, no new official information about the game's content has been published. We update this mini-site with every announcement.

  6. Coming soonPokémon Day 2027

    Every February 27 since 2022, The Pokémon Company has broadcast a Pokémon Presents. It is the likely next appointment, with no guarantee.

  7. OfficialSimultaneous worldwide release

    On Nintendo Switch 2. The exact day remains to be announced.

The mini-site

The complete Pokémon Winds and Waves guide

Essentials

Release date and price2027 on Nintendo Switch 2: what is official, what is not, and what to expect. Switch 2 required?No Nintendo Switch version: what Switch 2 exclusivity means for you. Winds or Waves?The confirmed differences between the two versions, and the ones we can expect. Rumors and leaksFact from fiction: what is official, what is not, and why we stay cautious.

Pokédex

The startersBrowt, Pombon and Gecqua: everything we know about the three partners. Starter evolutionsNothing official yet: what 27 starters tell us about what comes next. Pokédex of Winds and WavesThe 48 confirmed Pokémon: 3 new ones and 45 already-known Pokémon. The new PokémonThe brand-new Pokémon of the 10th generation, added as they are revealed. Mr. Windychu and Ms. WavychuThe two special Pikachu from the trailer: what we know about their role. The legendary PokémonNone are official yet: what we know, and when they should appear.

The universe

The regionWind-swept islands, an open world and unique ecosystems. Heroes and charactersThe hero and heroine, and their outfits that change depending on the version. The 10th generationThirty years of Pokémon and a new generation designed for the Switch 2.

Getting ready

Getting ready for 2027Switch 2, Pokémon HOME, Pokémon Bank: what is best to do before release.
Still secret

What we are still waiting for

  • The exact release date and price
  • The region's name and its map
  • The legendary Pokémon on the box art
  • The starters' evolutions
  • Version-exclusive Pokémon
  • The role of Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu
  • A possible new battle mechanic
  • Pokémon HOME compatibility
Frequently asked questions

Everything about Pokémon Winds and Waves

What is the release date of Pokémon Winds and Waves?

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves will be released in 2027, on the same day worldwide. The Pokémon Company has not yet given a day or month. In previous generations, the exact date was announced several months before release.

Will Pokémon Winds and Waves be released on Nintendo Switch?

No. Both games are announced exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. You will need a Switch 2 to play them: no version for the original Nintendo Switch is planned.

Who are the starters in Pokémon Winds and Waves?

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 shown yet.

Who are Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu?

Two Pikachu with a brand-new look that appeared in the first trailer: Mr. Windychu wears a hat, sunglasses and a flowery shirt, Ms. Wavychu a flowery dress and a cap. The Pokémon Company hints that they will play a role in the adventure, without saying which one. In French, they are called Tornachu and Pikaflo.

What are the legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Winds and Waves?

They have not been revealed yet. For recent generations, the legendary Pokémon on the box art were shown a few months after the game was announced, usually before the summer of the release year.

How many Pokémon are confirmed in Winds and Waves?

As of today, 48: the three new starters and 45 already-known Pokémon, grouped into 21 evolution families, including Pikachu, Wailord, Tropius, Eelektrik and Toxapex.

What is the difference between Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves?

The only confirmed difference is the main character's outfit, which changes depending on the version. As with every generation, other differences, notably version-exclusive Pokémon, should be announced later.

Can you pre-order Pokémon Winds and Waves?

Neither Nintendo nor The Pokémon Company has opened pre-orders or announced a price. Some retailers' listings show placeholder prices that are not official.

Our sources

Official information comes from The Pokémon Company's press release of February 27, 2026 and the game's official sites, in French, in English and in Japanese. Pokémon names in other languages come from Poképédia. Rumors are flagged as such; we do not use any data from the Game Freak leak.