Pokémon Winds & Pokémon Waves

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves are the next pair of main series games, releasing exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. The two versions launch worldwide on the same day. They are the first Generation X titles.

The setting is an open world of windswept islands and open ocean. The Pokémon living there have formed their own ecosystems around that environment. Game Freak has said the player will team up with Pokémon to cross difficult terrain and to deal with the weather and sea conditions that block the way.

Three first partner Pokémon, both version protagonists, and two Pikachu with a new look have been shown so far. Nothing has been announced about the region's name, the story, or the Pokédex.

The player character's outfit is the one confirmed difference between the two versions. Each version shows the same two protagonists wearing version-specific clothing.

The Winds outfit uses a pale wide-brimmed hat with a yellow and grey top.

The Waves outfit uses a blue cap with a pink and grey top.

Three first partners were revealed: Browt, Pombon and Gecqua. As in every main series game, you pick one at the start. All three have the standard starter abilities — Overgrow, Blaze and Torrent.

Browt

Bean Chick Pokémon

Grass

Photosynthesises through the leaves on its brow. Energetic, and inclined to be clumsy.

Height

1'

Weight

7.7 lbs.

Ability

Overgrow

Pombon

Puppy Pokémon

Fire

A heat-generating organ in its lungs makes the area below its throat glow faintly. Friendly and open.

Height

1'4"

Weight

14.8 lbs.

Ability

Blaze

Gecqua

Water Gecko Pokémon

Water

Launches springy balls of water from its tail. Intelligent, and moves with a certain amount of swagger.

Height

1'

Weight

9.5 lbs.

Ability

Torrent

Two Pikachu with a new look appeared in the announcement video. Their role in the games has not been announced.

Mr. Windychu

Wears a pale sun hat and a patterned shirt.

Ms. Wavychu

Wears a blue cap with a flower and a floral shirt.