Pokémon Winds & Waves Starters: Browt, Pombon and Gecqua
The three Gen 10 starters are Browt (Grass), Pombon (Fire) and Gecqua (Water). Their official stats and abilities, what the evolution leaks claim, and what has been announced about the games.
The three Pokémon Winds and Waves starters are Browt, the Grass-type Bean Chick Pokémon; Pombon, the Fire-type Puppy Pokémon; and Gecqua, the Water-type Water Gecko Pokémon. They were revealed at the Pokémon Day Pokémon Presents on 27 February 2026. Their evolutions have not been officially revealed.
The Three Starter Pokémon
Browt
Pombon
Gecqua
Starter Stats Compared
Pombon is the tallest and heaviest of the three. All three have the standard starter abilities. Hidden abilities and base stats have not been announced.
| Starter | Type | Category | Height | Weight | Ability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browt | Grass | Bean Chick | 1′0″ (0.3 m) | 7.7 lb (3.5 kg) | Overgrow |
| Pombon | Fire | Puppy | 1′4″ (0.4 m) | 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) | Blaze |
| Gecqua | Water | Water Gecko | 1′0″ (0.3 m) | 9.5 lb (4.3 kg) | Torrent |
Starter Evolutions: What the Leaks Say
The Pokémon Company has not revealed any starter evolutions. Two leaks have circulated, and they contradict each other.
| Starter | July 2026 leak | September 2026 leak |
|---|---|---|
| Browt | Final form Grass/Ground | A larger bird, then a muscular food-themed form (fans read it as Grass/Fighting) |
| Pombon | Final form Fire/Fairy, stays four-legged, dog/lion look | A balloon-animal form, then a blimp-themed form (fans read it as Fire/Flying) |
| Gecqua | Final form Water/Psychic | A sorcerer form, then a spooky form (fans read it as Water/Ghost) |
About Pokémon Winds & Waves
Game Freak revealed Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves at the end of the Pokémon Day 2026 Pokémon Presents. They are the Generation 10 main series games, exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, and due worldwide in 2027. No exact release date has been announced.
The Region
The setting is an open world of windswept tropical islands and open ocean. The region has not been named. The trailer showed jungles, mangrove swamps, terraced landscapes, resort areas and lava caves, and players from Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia have pointed out references to Southeast Asia in the footage.
Both protagonists were shown. The player’s outfit is the only confirmed difference between the two versions.
The trailer also introduced Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu, two Pikachu with a new look. Their role in the games has not been announced.
Gameplay Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Open World | Confirmed. The trailer showed free exploration across the islands, continuing the direction of Scarlet & Violet. |
| Underwater Gameplay | Confirmed. Footage showed the player moving between the ocean surface and underwater areas. |
| Battle Gimmick | Not announced. |
| Legendary Pokémon | Not announced. |
Screenshots of every starter in game are on our Winds & Waves game page, and the NHK Symphony Orchestra recording of the main theme is reviewed separately. The rest of the Pokémon Day 2026 announcements are in our 30th anniversary roundup.
Winds & Waves Starters FAQ
What are the starters in Pokémon Winds and Waves?
Browt (Grass, Bean Chick Pokémon), Pombon (Fire, Puppy Pokémon) and Gecqua (Water, Water Gecko Pokémon).
What are the Winds and Waves starter evolutions?
They have not been officially revealed. Two leaks, from July and September 2026, describe different evolution lines, so neither is confirmed.
What abilities do the Winds and Waves starters have?
Browt has Overgrow, Pombon has Blaze and Gecqua has Torrent. Hidden abilities have not been announced.
What animal is each starter based on?
Browt is a chick with leaves on its brow, Pombon is a puppy that resembles a Pomeranian, and Gecqua is a gecko.
When do Pokémon Winds and Waves come out?
In 2027, exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. No exact date has been announced.