Pokemon Winds and Waves Starters
By the Respawndex editorial team. Updated November 13, 2026 in Pokemon Winds and Waves
Checked against official sources on November 13, 2026. How we check facts
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The Pokemon Winds and Waves starters are Browt, Pombon and Gecqua. Browt is a Grass type, Pombon is a Fire type and Gecqua is a Water type. All three were revealed with the games on February 27, 2026.
The three starters at a glance
| Pokemon | Category | Type | Ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browt | Bean Chick Pokemon | Grass | Overgrow |
| Pombon | Puppy Pokemon | Fire | Blaze |
| Gecqua | Water Gecko Pokemon | Water | Torrent |
Browt, the Grass type
Browt is the Bean Chick Pokemon. It is a Grass type with the Ability Overgrow.
Pombon, the Fire type
Pombon is the Puppy Pokemon. It is a Fire type with the Ability Blaze.
Gecqua, the Water type
Gecqua is the Water Gecko Pokemon. It is a Water type with the Ability Torrent.
Are they Generation 10 Pokemon?
Pokemon Winds and Waves are widely reported as the start of Generation 10. Video Games Chronicle, for example, describes them that way. The official announcement calls them the newest entries in the Pokemon RPG series and does not give a generation number, so Generation 10 is how outlets describe the games rather than an official label.
What we will add when it is revealed
This page lists only what official sources have confirmed as of November 13, 2026: each starter's name, category, type and Ability. Details such as evolutions will be added here if and when they are officially revealed.
Other Pokemon in the reveal
The starters were not the only Pokemon shown. Two Pikachu with new summer looks, Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu, also appear in the reveal. Their role in the story has not been revealed. No legendary Pokemon have appeared in official materials yet.
Where you will meet them
The games are set in an open world of windswept islands and a vast ocean. The region name has not been announced. Our region page covers everything confirmed about the setting.
How this compares to Legends: Z-A
For comparison, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, released on October 16, 2025, lets you pick Chikorita, Tepig or Totodile. That game is set in Lumiose City and is covered in our Legends: Z-A guide.
For release timing, platform and the rest of what is known, see the Pokemon Winds and Waves hub or the Pokemon Waves entry in our games database.
FAQ
What are the Pokemon Winds and Waves starters?
The three first partners are Browt, the Bean Chick Pokemon (Grass), Pombon, the Puppy Pokemon (Fire), and Gecqua, the Water Gecko Pokemon (Water).
What Abilities do the Pokemon Winds and Waves starters have?
Browt has Overgrow, Pombon has Blaze and Gecqua has Torrent.
Are the Pokemon Winds and Waves starters Generation 10 Pokemon?
Outlets such as Video Games Chronicle describe Pokemon Winds and Waves as the start of Generation 10. Official materials call them the newest entries in the Pokemon RPG series without naming a generation number.
Sources
- Announcing Two All-New Entries in the Pokemon Series: Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves, The Pokemon Company (press portal)
- Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves official site, The Pokemon Company
- Pokemon Winds and Waves revealed: new games coming in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2, Video Games Chronicle
- Pokemon Continues 30th Celebrations with the Unveiling of Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves, the Newest Entries in the Pokemon Video Game Series, The Pokemon Company International (press site)
- Pokemon Legends: Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition product page, Nintendo of America