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Pokémon Waves

Switch 2 · RPG · The Pokémon Company / Nintendo

Coming 2027

When does Pokémon Waves come out?

2027

That's the window announced so far, not an exact day. We'll update this page when the day is set.

Is Pokémon Waves on the cartridge or a Game-Key Card?

Not announced yet

The publisher hasn't said whether it's the full game on the cartridge or a Game-Key Card. We'll update this page when they do.

Switch 2 games that work offline →Game-Key Card tracker →

Switch 2 answer from Nintendo's compatibility database, checked 2026-10-24.

What we know

The paired version of Pokémon Winds, the Generation 10 mainline entry exclusive to Switch 2. Due worldwide in 2027 with no firm date announced.

Ratings open on release day

Nobody has played Pokémon Waves yet, so there’s no score. Collectors who own it can rate it from the day it’s out.

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