A new Pokémon game has finally been revealed. Fans can finally wash the bad taste of Scarlet and Violet from their mouths with Winds and Waves in, well, another 18 months or so. But while the wait to actually play the new Gen 10 entry continues, fans already have lots of thoughts on Pokémon Winds and Waves art, starters, and Pikachu’s unexpected trip to the 2028 Republican Convention.
Of the three new starters, Pombon is already the runaway favorite. And can you really blame anyone? Browt is another grass bird type (sigh) and Gecqua is another amphibious water type who’s probably ready to sell you some car insurance. Whle Pombon is technically yet another fiery canine being added to the series, his tongue-wagging swagger has already charmed fans into riding and dying for the little furball king.
If this dog stands on two legs I’m ending it all https://t.co/cOvrIpRQTX
— Ultima (@UltimaShadowX) February 27, 2026
I have known about Pombon for 2 minutes, but I would die for it and I would kill for it.
I would also take it on walks and feed it treats if we could just do that too. #PokemonWindWaves #Pokemon pic.twitter.com/xS36rMM2eb
— TJ Denzer (@JohnnyChugs) February 27, 2026
Pombon is godlike design pic.twitter.com/83HHFAXFZH
— Bocchi_thepression 🇮🇹🇺🇦🇵🇸 (@AmikoTako231) February 27, 2026
Pombon final evo leaked pic.twitter.com/eeThgQox55
— Phillip Wingett (@THATSAplusONE) February 27, 2026
Pombon fannart doodle , is soo cute the pomerainan pokemon!!!! #PokemonDay #PokemonWindsWaves #pombon #pokemon #pokemonfanart pic.twitter.com/nzOwPd4h1I
— 🌟yami11arts🌙 , #comissions open (@sextant0yulij) February 27, 2026
If this wasn’t your reaction to the new Generation 10 starters for Pokemon Winds and Waves then i don’t know what to tell you 🤣
I made my decision there and then 💦🌊 pic.twitter.com/DOOh5075eN
— SplashPlate (@SplashPlateVGC) February 27, 2026
The water type looks like a littlest pet shop I AM GOING TO SCREAM pic.twitter.com/8lgMjU0KyB
— Shiny Catherine (@shinyycatherine) February 27, 2026
Fans are also shocked that Winds and Waves actually looks surprisingly good for a Pokémon game. That’s a big silver lining to the game being a Switch 2 exclusive and not actually coming out until 2027.
GEN 10 LOOKS GORGEOUS pic.twitter.com/EkajOo6B11
— Sinnoh🌙 (@sinnoh_CEO) February 27, 2026
Gen 10 actually looks visually decent AND is waiting till 2027?! pic.twitter.com/d9GfU0IYwu
— TheNCSmaster (@TheNCSmaster) February 27, 2026
Pokemon Winds and Waves actually look very good from a graphical standpoint. I cant believe I finally get to say that about a new Pokémon game.
— Mightykeef (@MightyKeef) February 27, 2026
Pokemon Winds and Waves LOOKS HUGE!
THE TRAINERS BASE DESIGNS ARE AWESOME
THE GRAPHICS DON’T LOOK LIKE THEY ARE HELD TOGETHER BY DUCK TAPE
FULL UNDERWATER EXPLORATION?!?!
I AM SOLD
— HMK (@HMKilla) February 27, 2026
But the whole Gen 10 reveal was kicked off with a vacationing Pikachu couple decked out in tropical summer fits. Are they ready to chill out on the beach or drag you to a Kid Rock fundraiser concert? But they weren’t just for show. They’re actually part of the game. And they have names: Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu. This is real.
Are these Pikachu’s parents? They give off the same vibes as Patrick’s parents. pic.twitter.com/QKVzPNfgrj
— Buster5ive (@Buster5ive) February 27, 2026
Pokémon Winds and Waves might be a long ways off, but players who are hyped up on Pombon love can still go revisit Pokémon GreenLeaf and FireRed which are out on Switch today. The Pokémon you capture there are transferable to Pokémon Home and the latest generation of games. It’ll cost you a pretty penny for a barebones trip down memory lane but I’m guessing we’re all ready to pay it. Nobody puts a price on nostalgia quite like Pokémon, but the future is looking bright too. You can read all the other news from today’s Pokémon 30th Anniversary Presents showcase here.
