Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves open the 10th generation of the series. They were announced on February 27, 2026, Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, and will launch in 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2.
An announcement for the 30th anniversary
On February 27, 1996, Pokémon Green and Pokémon Red launched in Japan on Game Boy. Thirty years later to the day, The Pokémon Company chose the Pokémon Day Pokémon Presents to reveal the new generation. On the same day, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen were released digitally on Nintendo Switch.
The anniversary was celebrated everywhere: a Pokémon TCG expansion released simultaneously around the world, a first, a global campaign inviting fans to share their favorite Pokémon, and the ten years of Pokémon GO.
See also: the 30th anniversary TCG · FireRed and LeafGreen
A theme performed by the NHK Symphony Orchestra
Ten generations in thirty years
| Generation | First games | Japan release | Console | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Red and Green | 1996 | Game Boy | Kanto |
| 2nd | Gold and Silver | 1999 | Game Boy Color | Johto |
| 3rd | Ruby and Sapphire | 2002 | Game Boy Advance | Hoenn |
| 4th | Diamond and Pearl | 2006 | Nintendo DS | Sinnoh |
| 5th | Black and White | 2010 | Nintendo DS | Unova |
| 6th | X and Y | 2013 | Nintendo 3DS | Kalos |
| 7th | Sun and Moon | 2016 | Nintendo 3DS | Alola |
| 8th | Sword and Shield | 2019 | Nintendo Switch | Galar |
| 9th | Scarlet and Violet | 2022 | Nintendo Switch | Paldea |
| 10th | Winds and Waves | 2027 | Nintendo Switch 2 | To be revealed |
What the 10th generation should bring
Each generation brings new Pokémon, a region, a battle mechanic and often a new way to explore. For Winds and Waves, we know about the island region and the open world; everything else will be revealed before launch.
- New Pokémon: three known starters, the rest to come. See the list.
- Battle mechanic: after Mega Evolution, Z-Moves, Dynamax and Terastallization, the series often introduces something new each generation. Nothing has been announced.
- Exploration: an open world of islands to “brave”. See the region.
What is the 10th Pokémon generation?
It is the generation of Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, expected in 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2, with the starters Browt, Pombon and Gecqua.
When was the 10th generation announced?
On February 27, 2026, during the Pokémon Day Pokémon Presents, for the series’ 30th anniversary.
How many Pokémon exist before the 10th generation?
1,025 Pokémon, from Bulbasaur to Pecharunt. See the National Pokédex.
