Pokémon Gen 10 Is Official, and 2027 Might Be the Best News

It’s Pokémon Day, and The Pokémon Company has officially revealed Generation 10: Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves. We run through the big takeaways from the trailer, including the jungle-and-ocean vibe, what looks like a heavier focus on water exploration, and the newly revealed starter trio. Then we talk about the part that might matter most for long-term fans: the 2027 release window, and why extra time in the oven could be exactly what mainline Pokémon needs right now.

• 00:00 Pokémon Day reveal: Gen 10 is Winds and Waves, first trailer reactions

• 00:14 Starters revealed, plus why 2027 is a surprisingly exciting release window

• 00:30 Final thoughts: performance hopes, Switch 2 expectations, and what starter you’re picking

• Gen 10 is confirmed as Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, with a region that looks heavily focused on water and jungle biomes.

• Water exploration looks like a major pillar, not just a side activity.

• The new starters are introduced, including a bird-like option, a water gecko vibe, and a fire puppy choice.

• The 2027 release window is framed as a positive, especially if it means a more polished and complete game at launch.

• The big hope: let this one run well and feel finished, even if it means waiting longer.

• “Oddly, the most exciting thing about the trailer is the release date is 2027.”

• “The last few Pokémon games feel like they are rush and incomplete.”

• “Let them take their time.”

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