Pokémon Winds & Waves FAQ

The three starter Pokémon in Pokémon Winds and Waves are Browt (Grass-type, the Bean Chick Pokémon), Pombon (Fire-type, the Puppy Pokémon), and Gecqua (Water-type, the Water Gecko Pokémon). They were revealed on February 27, 2026 during the Pokémon 30th Anniversary Presents event.

As of March 2026, the evolutions for Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua have not been officially revealed by Game Freak or The Pokémon Company. Unverified leaks suggest Browt's line 'grows on you,' Pombon's final form may be sun or lion-themed, and Gecqua's line is described as the most impressive of the three.

Browt is the Grass-type starter Pokémon for Generation 10. It is classified as the Bean Chick Pokémon, stands 1 foot tall (0.3 m), weighs 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg), and has the ability Overgrow. It has an owl-like bird design with botanical features.

Pombon is the Fire-type starter Pokémon for Generation 10. It is classified as the Puppy Pokémon, stands 1 foot 4 inches tall (0.4 m), weighs 14.8 lbs (6.7 kg), and has the ability Blaze. It has a fluffy orange dog design and is the largest of the three starters.

Gecqua is the Water-type starter Pokémon for Generation 10. It is classified as the Water Gecko Pokémon, stands 1 foot tall (0.3 m), weighs 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg), and has the ability Torrent. It has a sleek blue gecko design with wide expressive eyes.

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves are scheduled to release in 2027, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2. A specific release date has not yet been announced.

Pokémon Winds and Waves is the Generation 10 main series game, making it the tenth generation of Pokémon. It was announced on February 27, 2026 during Pokémon Day.

Pokémon Winds and Waves is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. It will not be available on the original Nintendo Switch.

Pokémon Winds and Waves is set in a tropical archipelago region inspired by Southeast Asia, drawing from the landscapes and wildlife of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The region features islands, ocean exploration, and notably accessible underwater areas.

The total number of new Gen 10 Pokémon has not been officially confirmed. As of March 2026, three new starter Pokémon (Browt, Pombon, Gecqua) plus over 45 returning Pokémon have been identified from trailers and official materials. The full Pokédex will be revealed closer to the 2027 launch.

The standard starter abilities: Browt has Overgrow (boosts Grass moves at low HP), Pombon has Blaze (boosts Fire moves at low HP), and Gecqua has Torrent (boosts Water moves at low HP). Hidden abilities have not been announced.

With evolutions not yet revealed, it's hard to make a competitive recommendation. Pombon (Fire/Puppy) has the most popular community reception. Gecqua (Water/Gecko) has the most praised leaked evolution description. Browt (Grass/Bird) is the underdog pick with a dedicated fanbase.

Gecqua's evolutions have not been officially revealed. Unverified leaks describe Gecqua's final evolution as the most impressive-looking starter of the trio, described as a 'total standout.' No names or official designs have been confirmed.

Browt's evolutions have not been officially revealed. Unverified leaks describe its evolution line as 'goofy or derpy at first, but grows on you.' Fans speculate the final form may be more regal or scholarly given Browt's intelligent appearance.

Pombon's evolutions have not been officially revealed. Unverified leaks hint at sun-themed design elements for its final evolution, with some speculation pointing toward a lion-like form. Its evolutions are described as 'extremely cute with all the makings of a fan favorite.'