Who are the Pokémon Winds and Waves starters? Now that Pokémon Winds and Waves has been shown off for Switch 2 during the recent Pokémon Presents showcase, we’re finally getting a better idea of how the next mainline game will look, starting with the partners that kick off your journey. Alongside a sweeping look at a tropical, open-world region set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, we were introduced to the three Gen 10 Pokémon Winds and Waves starters who will be by your side as you begin your adventure. You’ll need to pick one of the three starters, Browt, Pombon or Gecqua, to be your partner through your first battles, early gym challenges, and everything the new region throws your way. So to better understand your options, here’s a closer look at all the Pokémon Winds and Waves starters you’ll be choosing between.
Pokémon Winds and Waves: Every Starter Pokémon Revealed for Gen 10
There are three starter Pokémon waiting for you in Pokémon Winds and Waves: Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua. Despite sticking with the classic Grass, Fire, and Water setup, each brings something fresh to the table, whether it’s their designs or how they might perform in battles. These are the first (of hopefully many) brand-new Pokémon revealed for Gen 10, and they’ll be your partners as you make your way through the region, take on your first gyms, and start shaping your adventure. Here’s everything we currently know about each of them.
Browt
Category: Bean Chick Pokémon
Type: Grass
Ability: Overgrow
Height: 1′
Weight: 7.7 lbs
Browt is the Grass-type starter, and it will immediately grab your attention with the leafy “brow” sitting right on its forehead. It’s full of energy and always on the move. The official description says, “This Pokémon runs about energetically while photosynthesizing using the leaves on its brow. It’s lively, but it can also be a bit clumsy.”
Pombon
Category: Puppy Pokémon
Type: Fire
Ability: Blaze
Height: 1’4″
Weight: 14.7 lbs
Pombon is the Fire-type starter this generation and could easily be one of the cutest Fire starters in a while. Inspired by a Pomeranian, it’s small, fluffy, and covered in bright orange-red fur, with a faint glow just under its throat.
Here’s what the official description says about that glowing spot: “The area below its throat glows faintly from the heat-generating organ within its lungs. This Pokémon is guileless and friendly.” During the reveal trailer, Pombon was shown inside a volcano, which has already got fans guessing about a potential Fire/Rock evolution. For now, though, it’s still a pure Fire-type with Blaze as its signature ability.
Gecqua
Category: Water Gecko Pokémon
Type: Water
Ability: Torrent
Height: 1′
Weight: 9.5 lbs
Gecqua rounds out the trio as the Water-type starter and arguably carries the most mysterious presence. It’s a blue gecko with large eyes and a teardrop marking between them. The official description for Gecqua reads, “This Pokémon launches springy balls of water from its tail. Gecqua is very intelligent and maneuvers shrewdly while putting on airs.”
From what’s been shown so far, Gecqua comes across as more of a thinker than a straight-up brawler. During the reveal, Gecqua was seen exploring jungle areas, and its purple markings suggest it could pick up a second type later on. For the time being, it’s a pure Water-type and has Torrent as its ability.
Right now, Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua are the only original Gen 10 Pokémon officially revealed and we also don’t know what they evolve into or if they’ll gain secondary typings. For more gaming news and guides, be sure to check out our gaming page!
