New Pokemon Starters Steal the Spotlight in Winds and Waves Trailer, Playable World and Companion Releases Revealed
The long-awaited reveal of the next generation landed during a 30th anniversary livestream, where New Pokemon Starters were shown alongside an extended first look at the series' new titles, Winds and Waves. The presentation offered a brief teaser of an expansive, open world set to arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 next year and highlighted a slate of accompanying re-releases and spin-off launches that broaden the rollout.
New Pokemon Starters: Browt, Pombon and Gecqua
The showcase introduced three starter Pokémon for the tenth generation: the grass-type chick Browt, the fiery Pomeranian-inspired Pombon and the water gecko Gecqua. Each starter was presented as part of the initial reveal, establishing the trio that players will likely choose from at the outset of Winds and Waves. The appearance of these three opens early questions about their roles in the new regional ecology and starter type matchups.
Winds and Waves trailer: region, creatures and customization hints
The final minutes of the presentation featured a short teaser that began in an oceanfront home where a knock at the door introduced a surprising pair: two costumed Pikachus. Their costumes suggested a new level of customization for the franchise's electric icon — one Pikachu wore sunglasses, a white hat and a floral shirt, while the other wore a blue cap and a matching dress. That moment framed the teaser's larger tour of an unnamed region.
The trailer zoomed out over varied biomes, showing a tropical forest that included Tropius and Gloom, an ocean with a gigantic Wailord spewing water, grassy plains with Tailow in flight, and a lava-filled volcano where Slugma slithered. Quick glimpses also showed a massive tower floating in the water that could be some kind of gym, plus a beachside town with buildings connected by aquatic bridges. Visual clues pointed to a robust day-night cycle, with different Pokémon appearing during early morning, sunset and dusk.
Platform rollout and companion releases
The new games Winds and Waves are slated for release next year on Nintendo Switch 2. In tandem with that announcement, several legacy titles and a new battling entry were mentioned: FireRed and LeafGreen will arrive on Nintendo Switch Online, the 2005 GameCube title Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is also coming to the service, and a new battling game called Pokémon Champions will release on the Switch in April and on mobile devices later this year.
- Primary platform: Nintendo Switch 2 (release next year)
- Classic re-releases: FireRed and LeafGreen arriving on Nintendo Switch Online
- Legacy port: Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness (GameCube, 2005) arriving on Nintendo Switch Online
- New battler: Pokémon Champions — Switch in April, mobile later this year
Stray details and the odd error-page echo
Alongside the game-centered announcements, a brief non-sequitur appeared in the provided material: an error notice titled "Error 418 - I am a teapot" followed by the lines "Short and stout, this is my handle, this is my spout. " The inclusion stands apart from the Winds and Waves reveal and reads like an incidental or decorative snippet rather than a gameplay element.
What remains unclear and what to watch for next
Key specifics remain unclear in the provided context: the region shown is unnamed, and exact release timing beyond "next year" is not given. The floating tower in the trailer was described as something that could be a gym, but that interpretation is tentative. The customization glimpses for Pikachu imply broader outfit and cosmetic systems, but full details were not provided. Observers should watch for follow-up presentations that clarify the region name, concrete release dates, and how the new day-night cycle and regional encounters will affect exploration and competitive play.
The reveal set an expansive tone for Winds and Waves while confirming the three New Pokemon Starters that will define early player choices. Additional announcements and deeper gameplay showcases are likely to fill in the many remaining specifics ahead of next year’s launch.
