The Pokémon Company has finally revealed Generation 10 for the Pokémon franchise, which will be titled Pokémon Winds and Waves. Both games will release simultaneously worldwide in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2.
The first trailer for both games teases new variants of Pikachu that wear unique costumes. While little details about the region that they will highlight are known, the first look teases jungles, beaches, lava areas, and the wide open sea. It also teases that underwater areas may be fully explorable. Additionally, it reveals the three starters for both Winds and Waves. Browt is a grass chicken, Pombon is a fiery pomeranian, and Gecqua is a water gecko. More details about the region, unique Pokémon, and mechanics will surface at a later date.
UPDATE: A new press release provides details for the upcoming game. It reveals that Brazilian Portuguese will be a supported language at launch. Additionally, it showcases more pictures and details for the starters:
Browt
Category: Bean Chick Pokémon
Type: Grass
Height: 1′ (0.3 m)
Weight: 7.7 lbs. (3.5 kg)
Ability: Overgrow
Pombon
Category: Puppy Pokémon
Type: Fire
Height: 1′4″ (0.4 m)
Weight: 14.8 lbs. (6.7 kg)
Ability: Blaze
Gecqua
Category: Water Gecko Pokémon
Type: Water
Height: 1′ (0.3 m)
Weight: 9.5 lbs. (4.3 kg)
Ability: Torrent
Check out the first trailer for Pokémon Winds and Waves below:
Further, check out all the new pictures for Winds and Waves below:
The announcement comes courtesy of the recent Pokémon Presents presentation, which commemorates the 30th anniversary of the franchise. As part of the celebration, Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are available today on Nintendo Switch for $19.99 each. According to a recent trailer, both games will utilize the Pokémon HOME application.
Here’s an overview of Pokémon FireRed via the Nintendo eShop:
Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with this Nintendo Switch version of the Pokémon FireRed Version game originally released on the Game Boy Advance system! Explore the Kanto region, discover wild Pokemon around every corner, and aim to complete your Pokédex as you battle your way to success. Earn badges as you develop winning strategies to use against each experienced Gym Leader, and uncover amazing secrets in your quest to be the best Trainer.
This digital exclusive contains the Sevii islands, where even more Pokémon await. You can also visit the Pokémon Wireless Club to trade, battle, and chat with other players via local wireless!
