Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have released new illustrations of two of the three starters for the forthcoming Pokémon Winds & Waves, slated for a 2027 launch. The bird‑like Grass starter Brow t and the fiery Pomeranian pup Pombon appear on All Nippon Airways (ANA)‑branded jets, giving fans a first visual glimpse ahead of the game’s release.

Browt and Pombon debut on ANA’s Jet Green and Jet Red planes

According to the official ANA website, the airline will operate two specially‑liveried aircraft: a green‑painted jet featuring every Grass starter in the series and a red‑painted jet showcasing every Fire starter. The new artwork places Brow t on the Jet Green and Pombon on the Jet Red, both rendered in a cute, simplified style that mirrors recent promotional art.

The collaboration is not new; the first Pokémon‑themed jet rolled out in 1998,and the current designs mark the 30‑year anniversary of that partnership. Fans can spot the planes on select international routes, where the decals will be visible to travelers and sky‑watchers alike.

Speculation of a Grass‑Flying‑Fighting type from Browt’s foot‑up pose

The newly released illustration shows Brow t with one foot raised, a stance that some observers interpret as a kicking motion. As reported by the source, this detail has sparked theories that the starter could combine Grass, Flying, and Fighting attributes, a rare type trio that would shape early‑game strategy.

While the pose is subtle, the Pokémon community has already begun dissecting its implications , noting that a multi‑type starter could influence both competitive play and narrative design for the tenth generation.

Blue Water starter Gecqua remains unseen on any aircraft

The third starter, water‑type Gecqua, has not yet been featured on an ANA jet. The airline’s site lists a “blue edition” as “coming soon,” suggesting that a Water‑themed plane will be introdued later, perhaps closer to the game’s release date.

This staggered rollout mirrors previous Pokémon‑airline collaborations, where each elemental line received its own dedicated aircraft after the initial launch.

Open question: When will the blue edition launch and what will it reveal?

One specific unknown is the timing of the blue‑edition jet that will display Gecqua. The source does not provide a date, leaving fans to wonder whether the plane’s debut will coincide with a major marketing push or a surprise reveal at a future event.

Additionally, it remains unclear whether the aircraft designs will hint at any hidden abilities or evolutionary paths for the starters, a pattern seen in past Pokémon promotions.

ANA’s 30‑year celebratory plane to fly ahead of 2027 game release

As the source notes, the special‑edition aircraft are part of a broader celebration of three decades of Pokémon‑ANA collaborations. The planes will operate on international routes, giving global audiences a moving billboard for the upcoming game.

By tying the visual rollout to airline travel, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are extending the franchise’s reach beyond traditional gaming channels, creating a real‑world touchpoint that keeps anticipation high until the 2027 launch.