Pokémon Winds and Waves
The next Pokémon games are not out yet. Here is everything The Pokémon Company has announced so far, starting with the three first partner Pokémon and their names in nine languages.
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Gen 10 starters: Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua
The three first partner Pokémon of Pokémon Winds and Waves. Open one for its name in nine languages and what the name means.
What is official so far
Last updated November 11, 2026- Release date
- 2027
- Worldwide on the same day. The day and month are not announced.
- Platform
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Only on Nintendo Switch 2.
- Region
- Not named yet
- Windswept islands and a wide ocean, explored as an open world.
- Announced
- February 27, 2026
- In a Pokémon Presents.
- Two versions
- Pokémon WindsPokémon Waves
- Your character’s outfit differs between them. No other difference is announced.
- Special Pikachu
- Mr. WindychuMs. Wavychu
- Two Pikachu with a new look. Their part in the games is not announced.
Not announced yet
- The release day
- The region’s name
- The full Pokédex
- The first partners’ evolutions
- Legendary Pokémon
- Version-exclusive Pokémon
- Price and editions
Official sourcesChecked against the official sites on November 11, 2026.
The games’ names in nine languages
9 languages- JapaneseJapanese
- ポケットモンスター ウインド・ウェーブ
- Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Simplified)
- 宝可梦 风与波
- KoreanKorean
- 포켓몬스터 윈드・웨이브
- Chinese (Traditional)Chinese (Traditional)
- 寶可夢 風與波
- FrenchFrench
- Pokémon Vents et Pokémon Vagues
- GermanGerman
- Pokémon Wind und Pokémon Welle
- SpanishSpanish
- Pokémon Viento y Pokémon Oleaje
- ItalianItalian
- Pokémon Vento e Pokémon Onda
- EnglishEnglish
- Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves
The new Pokémon’s names in nine languages
| English | Japanese | German | Spanish | French | Italian | Korean | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browt | ハブロウhaburou | Braubel | Browt | Broussatif | Browt | 초로삐choroppi | 叶眉鸟yè méi niǎo | 葉眉鳥yè méi niǎo |
| Pombon | ポムケンpomuken | Pomfifi | Pombon | Caloulou | Pombon | 포뭉이pomungi | 博姆耿bó mǔ gěng | 博姆耿bó mǔ gěng |
| Gecqua | ミオリーmiorii | Gekkua | Gecqua | Ogéko | Gecqua | 미초리michori | 妙澪儿miào líng ér | 妙澪兒miào líng ér |
| Mr. Windychu | カゼピカくん | Windchu | Sr. Ventachu | Tornachu | Ventochu | 바람츄 | 风风皮卡弟 | 風風皮卡弟 |
| Ms. Wavychu | ナミピカちゃん | Wellchu | Sra. Oleachu | Pikaflo | Ondachu | 파도츄 | 波波皮卡妹 | 波波皮卡妹 |
About Pokémon Winds and Waves
Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves were announced on February 27, 2026 in a Pokémon Presents for the series’ 30th anniversary. They are developed by GAME FREAK for Nintendo Switch 2 and come out in 2027, worldwide on the same day. The games are set in a new region of windswept islands and a wide ocean, explored as an open world, and begin with a choice of three first partner Pokémon: Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua. This page keeps to what The Pokémon Company has announced, and will become the games’ Pokédex once the full list is out.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Pokémon Winds and Waves release date?
Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves come out in 2027, on the same day worldwide. The Pokémon Company has not announced the day or the month.
Who are the Gen 10 starters?
The three first partner Pokémon are Browt (Grass), Pombon (Fire), and Gecqua (Water). Their evolutions have not been announced.
Are Pokémon Winds and Waves coming to the first Nintendo Switch?
No. The games are announced for Nintendo Switch 2 only.
Is Pokémon Winds and Waves Generation 10?
Players and the press count the games as Generation 10: they are the first all-new pair since Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), with new first partner Pokémon. The Pokémon Company does not number generations itself and calls them all-new entries in the series.
What region are Pokémon Winds and Waves set in?
A new region of windswept islands and a wide ocean, explored as an open world. Its name has not been announced.
Is there a Pokémon Winds and Waves Pokédex yet?
Not yet. Three new Pokémon are official so far (Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua), along with two Pikachu with a new look. The full Pokédex will be listed here once it is announced.