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Pokemon Winds and Waves Starter Trio: Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua
Last updated: 2026-10-16
Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves were unveiled on February 27, 2026, during the Pokemon Day Presents that celebrated the franchise's 30th anniversary, and the trailer's biggest stars were the Generation 10 starters: Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua. The Pokemon Company published official stats for the trio - categories, types, heights, weights, and abilities - and fan debate about which partner to pick has run ever since. Here is everything officially confirmed about the Winds and Waves starter trio, plus an honest guide to choosing yours.
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The Gen 10 starter trio at a glance
All three stats below come straight from The Pokemon Company's official press materials, corroborated by multiple outlets. Browt is the Bean Chick Pokemon, a Grass type standing 1'00" (0.3 m) and weighing 7.7 lbs. (3.5 kg), with the Ability Overgrow. Pombon is the Puppy Pokemon, a Fire type at 1'04" (0.4 m) and 14.8 lbs. (6.7 kg), with the Ability Blaze. Gecqua is the Water Gecko Pokemon, a Water type, with the Ability Torrent. In other words, Generation 10 keeps the classic Grass-Fire-Water triangle with the series' traditional trio of starter abilities.
Browt: the furious little Grass starter
Browt is a small chick Pokemon with a permanent scowl, and it has become the early fan favorite almost entirely on attitude - clips of its angry facial expressions spread within hours of the reveal. Do not let the cuteness fool you: competitive-minded players have already flagged Browt as the trio's potential standout, arguing its Grass typing and base stats could make it a very strong pick once evolutions are known. If you like leading with a fan-favorite that might also age well into the meta, Browt is the buzz pick.
Pombon: the cheerful Fire puppy
Pombon is an orange-and-red dog clearly modeled on a Pomeranian, all smiles where Browt is all frowns. Its Ability Blaze boosts Fire-type damage when its health runs low, keeping the aggressive, high-risk flavor Fire starters are known for. Fire types also enjoy an early-game advantage in most Pokemon regions, so if you like bulldozing the opening gyms with a loyal pup, Pombon is the classic comfort pick.
Gecqua: the laid-back Water gecko
Gecqua is a big-headed blue gecko with a teardrop-shaped mark between its eyes, and its Ability Torrent strengthens Water-type moves at low health. Water starters have a long history of strong final evolutions and excellent move coverage, and Gecqua's chill design has its own devoted following. If you prefer the flexible, utility-heavy playstyle that Water types traditionally grow into, Gecqua will not steer you wrong.
Which starter should you actually choose?
Honestly, there is no wrong answer: the Grass-Fire-Water triangle means each starter covers and is covered by another, and the first gym matchup has not been revealed. The competitive chatter currently favors Browt, but the biggest variable is still hidden - none of the three evolutions have been shown as of October 2026, and starter evolution lines usually matter far more than base forms. The patient move is to pick the design you love now and lock in your final decision once the evolutions are revealed; as of October 2026, verify any new details on the official Pokemon site before committing.
When do Pokemon Winds and Waves come out?
Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves are the tenth-generation mainline entries, developed by Game Freak and headed to Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide in 2027. The pair were announced on February 27, 2026 - Pokemon Day, during the franchise's 30-anniversary celebrations - with a trailer that also showed special Pikachu variants and confirmed Brazilian Portuguese as a supported language for the first time. Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have not pinned down an exact release date beyond 2027, so as of October 2026, verify the official site for the latest timing.
Frequently asked questions
When were the Pokemon Winds and Waves starters revealed?
On February 27, 2026, during the Pokemon Day Pokemon Presents livestream celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary. The announcement trailer for Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves gave the first look at Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua alongside the games themselves.
What are the Winds and Waves starters' types and abilities?
Browt is a Grass type with Overgrow, Pombon is a Fire type with Blaze, and Gecqua is a Water type with Torrent - the traditional Grass-Fire-Water trio with the series' standard starter abilities, all confirmed in The Pokemon Company's official materials.
Have the starter evolutions been revealed?
No. As of October 2026, only the base forms of Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua have been shown. Their evolutions - usually the deciding factor in starter choice - remain under wraps, so expect the debate to restart the moment they are unveiled.
Do the starters differ between Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves?
The Pokemon Company presented the same three starters for the Winds and Waves journey, and nothing announced so far indicates version-locked starters. If that changes as the 2027 launch approaches, the official site will be the first place it is confirmed.