New Starter Art for Pokémon Winds and Waves Appears on ANA Planes
Artwork of Gecqua, Browt and Pombon surfaced through new Pokémon Air Adventures aircraft designs in Japan, with screenshots shared online.
New official artwork of the three starter Pokémon for Pokémon Winds and Waves — Gecqua, Browt and Pombon — has been revealed through new ANA Pokémon Air Adventures aircraft designs in Japan, according to screenrant.com. Screenshots of the artwork were shared by the X account Centro Leaks.
The designs place the three starters on the livery of the Pokémon-themed aircraft operated under the Pokémon Air Adventures program with ANA (All Nippon Airways). The airline and The Pokémon Company have not issued a separate statement on the artwork.
Pokémon Winds and Waves is set to release in 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2, developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo. It will be the first mainline entry since Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which released in 2025.
The game will kick off Generation 10 and is set in a new tropical archipelago that includes underwater areas.
Rumors Around Gen 10
Rumors have circulated about a Flying-type Eevee evolution and the box Legendaries for Generation 10. None of these have been officially announced. The reveal comes as Pokémon's 30th anniversary year enters its final months, a period that has also brought a wave of anniversary merchandise and reported scalping issues.
Quick answers
When does Pokémon Winds and Waves release?
The game is set to release in 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2.
Who are the starter Pokémon in Pokémon Winds and Waves?
The three starters are Gecqua, Browt and Pombon, shown in new artwork on ANA Pokémon Air Adventures aircraft designs.
Is Pokémon Winds and Waves part of Generation 10?
Yes. It will kick off Generation 10 and is the first mainline entry since Pokémon Legends: Z-A.