Rumor: Pokémon Winds and Waves Starter Line to Debut First Fire/Fairy Evolution
Pokémon fans have been chasing a handful of dual-type combinations for years, and one of the most requested pairings—Fire/Fairy—may finally be on the way. A recent rumor from leaker Centro claims that the next starter line in Pokémon Winds and Waves will introduce multiple long-awaited type mixes, including the series’ first Fire/Fairy evolution.
A Tiny Pom-Pom Starter Could Make Pokémon History
Centro’s latest post on X lays out an “insider” claim about how three starter evolutions could type out. If the rumor is accurate, Browt’s evolution becomes Grass/Ground, Gecqua’s evolution turns into Water/Psychic, and Pombon’s line locks in Fire/Fairy—making Pombon the first Pokémon in the franchise to reach that specific Fire/Fairy combination.
Putting it into perspective, the idea of a small pom-pom evolving into one of the most formidable Pokémon in the franchise is a tough concept to process—though it would certainly make the “bag dog” pitch more convincing. Under the rumored Fire/Fairy typing, it would also come with Dragon-type immunity, plus an array of natural resistances: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ice, and Fire. In other words, it would be positioned as a major all-rounder, potentially capable of going toe-to-toe with some of the biggest box-art threats in the series.
For context, the other dual-type pairings that have allegedly remained untapped across Pokémon’s long run are: Normal/Ice, Normal/Bug, Normal/Rock, Normal/Steel, Ice/Poison, Ground/Fairy, Bug/Dragon, and Rock/Ghost.
Pombon is getting the headline thanks to the historic Fire/Fairy typing, but the other evolutions would still represent notable firsts. Centro’s rumor says Gecqua’s evolution into Water/Psychic would mark the first time a Pokémon starter has ever taken on that exact Water/Psychic combination. Meanwhile, Browt—referred to as the “green Angry Bird,” or Browt—would be the first starter since 2006 to evolve into Grass/Ground, following the footsteps of Torterra.
There’s also a timing conversation here: Fairy is a relatively new type, added in Gen 6. Even so, that would still represent a long wait for Fire/Fairy—about 14 years—if the leak checks out (and yes, fans are likely to keep the jokes going about not getting any “splash” on Pombon). Some players have argued that Pokémon released before X and Y should be reclassified as Fire/Fairy retroactively, using examples like Victini, which was made Fire/Psychic to reflect its mythic “magical” identity. The argument is that Fairy would fit Victini even better—but so far, Game Freak hasn’t made any moves toward rewriting earlier typing history.
More Centro Teases: Anna and Backrooms Clues
This isn’t being treated as a one-off reveal, either. Centro is also said to have shared additional material from the same weekend, including a photo sourced from a “good source” named Billy. That post allegedly contained seven separate teases pointing toward new Pokémon arrivals in Winds and Waves, with the clues reportedly using images of Anna from Overwatch and even a pirate from the Backrooms. What those references are meant to indicate is still unclear.
What to Watch Next
With the leak claims centered on starter type outcomes and additional “tease” imagery tied to Pokémon Winds and Waves, the next step for players is simple: watch for confirmation as more details land. If Centro’s starter typing predictions hold up, Pombon’s Fire/Fairy reveal would be a major milestone, while Browt and Gecqua would add their own firsts for starter evolution type combinations.
