**The Thrilling Comeback of Pokémon in “Winds and Waves”**
Whenever a fresh Pokémon game is revealed, enthusiasts eagerly ponder which cherished creatures will rejoin the lineup. The forthcoming game, *Winds and Waves*, scheduled for release on the Switch 2 next year, has sparked this enthusiasm once more. During the recent Pokémon Presents, preliminary footage showcased multiple returning Pokémon that are set to appear in this edition.
### New Starters and Well-Known Faces
Thus far, the only newly confirmed Pokémon are the trio of starter Pokémon: Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua. The first trailer displayed a variety of recognizable creatures from earlier generations, offering a sneak peek into the upcoming Pokédex. Here’s a detailed list of the Pokémon we are aware of up to this point:
– Browt
– Pombon
– Gecqua
– Pikachu
– Gloom
– Tropius
– Wailmer
– Wailord
– Nymble
– Tailow
– Tangela
– Oddish
– Ledyba
– Ledian
– Slugma
– Sizzlipede
– Wingull
– Krabby
– Sandygast
– Corsola
– Mareanie
– Toxapex
– Tympole
– Carnivine
– Duskull
– Lumineon
– Tynamo
– Frillish
Considering these Pokémon were prominently featured in the trailer, it’s probable that their evolutions will also be included unless they receive regional variants that modify their evolution paths. The following evolutions are expected:
– Pichu
– Raichu
– Vileplume
– Bellossom
– Lokix
– Swellow
– Tangrowth
– Macargo
– Centiskorch
– Pelipper
– Kingler
– Palossand
– Palpitoad
– Seismitoad
– Jellicent
### The Anticipation Ahead
*Pokémon Winds and Waves* is anticipated to launch next year, marking a two-year interval since the previous RPG in the series, *Legends: Z-A*, which premiered in October 2025. The excitement for the game is tangible, particularly as The Pokémon Company commemorates the franchise’s 30th anniversary with an array of events and new titles, including *Pokopia* and *Pokémon Champions*.
With returning classics and fresh additions, 2026 is shaping up to be an exhilarating year for Pokémon fans, teeming with adventures and nostalgia as they immerse themselves in the world of *Winds and Waves*.
