The Pokémon Company has released a main theme recording behind the scenes video for Pokémon Winds and Waves. The NHK Symphony Orchestra performs the theme for the upcoming new entry in the franchise.
The trailer description describes the theme as one that “signals the beginning of a brand‑new adventure.” Check out the full performance of the Pokémon Winds and Waves main theme below:
The Pokémon Company revealed Pokémon Winds and Waves, which marks the series’ 10th generation, in February 2026. Both games will release simultaneously worldwide in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2. The first trailer for both games teased 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.
The announcement came courtesy of the recent Pokémon Presents presentation, which commemorated 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. Recently, Pokémon Champions and Pokémon Pokopia also released on Nintendo Switch. The latter will be available for those who purchase a Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle, which allows players to choose between Pokopia, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Mario Kart World as a free pack-in game for the system.
