This article received updates from Andrea Trama on May 7, 2026, including details about the timing of trailers and the latest Pokémon games. It was originally published on April 27.
A well-known source for Pokémon news has shared a potential release timeframe for Pokémon Winds and Waves on Twitter, and it’s likely to disappoint fans. Pokémon Winds and Waves will be the tenth generation of Pokémon games, and were first shown in a detailed three-minute trailer on Pokémon Day, February 27th. This trailer provided much more information than the initial reveal of the ninth generation games, which only showed the titles and starter Pokémon. However, the announcement also revealed that Pokémon Winds and Waves isn’t expected to release until 2027.
Many Pokémon fans were surprised by this announcement. With 2026 being the 30th anniversary of the game series and the fourth year of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, many thought the next generation, Generation 10, would be released this November. A 2027 release still seems likely, and could be beneficial, as the previous generation (Gen 9) received criticism for its technical problems. However, fans excited about the rumored starters in Pokémon Winds and Waves and the new Southeast Asia setting might have to wait even longer than expected.
Say Goodbye to Pokemon Winds and Waves in 2026
Well-known Pokemon leaker Riddler Khu, who accurately predicted information about Pokemon Legends: Arceus, recently shared on X (formerly Twitter) that Pokemon Winds and Waves will likely be delayed. According to Khu, the game, initially planned for 2027, won’t be shown to the public this year, and its release is now expected in November 2027 – the usual launch month for new Pokemon titles. This news may be frustrating for fans anticipating the next generation of Pokemon games.
With no new information about Pokemon Winds and Waves expected until 2027, fans likely won’t hear about the next generation of Pokemon games for a full year. While this delay could build excitement, it also risks losing player interest. Pokemon Pokopia was released in March, and Pokemon Champions just a few weeks ago, but there are currently no plans for a major new game until Pokemon Winds and Waves. This creates a roughly two-year gap between Pokemon Legends: Z-A and the next mainline series release.
Here’s a look back at how long it’s typically been between Pokémon game trailers and when we get more details after them.
- Pokemon Legends: Z-A
- Announced on Pokemon Day 2024
- First information drop on Pokemon Day 2025 with a new trailer
- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
- Announced on Pokemon Day 2022
- First information drop on June 1, 2022, with a new trailer
- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC
- Announced on Pokemon Day 2023
- First information drop on August 8, 2023, during a Pokemon Presents
- Pokemon Legends: Arceus
- Announced on Pokemon Day 2021
- First information drop on May 26, 2021, with a press release
- Pokemon Sword and Shield
- Announced on Pokemon Day 2019
- First information drop on June 5, 2019, during a Pokemon Direct
Interestingly, the current schedule of the Pokémon anime suggests that Generation 10 Pokémon games will likely be released in late 2027.
While the recent release of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch could be considered a full game release, it’s important to remember these games originally came out in 2004. Currently, they don’t work with Pokemon Home, and it’s also impossible to complete the National Pokedex in these versions without also using the original Game Boy Advance games.
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With data from upcoming Switch and Switch 2 versions of Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald appearing alongside the release of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen, we might see these remakes arrive in late 2026 or around Pokemon Day 2027 to hold fans over until the next generation of games. However, if a leak from Riddler Khu is accurate – a leak that surfaced earlier this year – the wait for Pokemon Winds and Waves could be lengthy, potentially followed by several more months of silence after Pokemon Day 2027 and stretching into Summer 2027.
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