Pokémon Winds & Waves Unveils New Evolutions For Classic Gen 3 Pokémon

Published Oct 6, 2026, 5:42 AM EDT

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We've yet to see our beloved tenth generation of Pokémon, but all signs are pointing towards 2027 being a great year for avid creature-catching fans. A fully open world Pokémon game with a tropical setting and lush visuals . . ..sign me up! With no specific release date given though, it's always great when we learn about what we might expect next year. A new leak reveals some details about a few new evolutions we can expect in Pokémon Winds and Waves.

New information has come to light, thanks to reliable leaker kurwa over on X. WE now know about some unique evolutions tied to some older Gen 3 Pokémon. The two Pokémon we've just learned some new evolution information about are Nincada and Clamperl. While most details are sketchy and should be taken with a pinch of salt, kurwa has been right about a lot of details in the past, and it seems likely that their information about evolution is correct in this instance.

Starting with Nincada in Pokémon Winds and Waves, they will have a unique regional evolution. Going from a grounded bug, they'll transform into Ninjask at Gen 3. Ninjask falls into the flying bug type category and could be a great addition to anyone's team. Ninjask has incredible speed and a U-turn ability, making them quite useful to have in anyone's arsenal. A further evolution into Shedinja is possible once the right criteria are met too.

Camperl is the second creature we've learned some information about for Pokémon Winds and Waves. A water-type creature, Camperl can evolve into either a water-type Huntail or Gorebyss, depending on certain trading conditions. EVen the most seasoned Pokémon fan may struggle to remember Camperl as they haven't been seen in a game since Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, which is more than five years ago for anyone keeping track.

An unevolved Camperl is a little bit underwhelming to say the least. Low stats and one of the weakest water-type Pokémon make them a poor choice. However, there is an exploit for those in the know. If Camperl is holding a Deep Sea Tooth, their action points double and similarly, if they're holding a Deep Sea Scale, their defense points double. So, in the right hands, Camperl is certainly a unique and sometimes rewarding choice in battle.

With The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake almost upon us, we'll have plenty of reasons to keep our Nintendo Switch 2 warm while we wait for Pokémon Winds and Waves to arrive next year. Aad if you haven't purchased a Nintendo Switch 2 yet, you could always kill some time by collecting the newest Pokémon TCG set, which is the first of its kind in 30 years. Until Pokémon Winds and Waves launches next year though, we'll keep you updated on any new leaks for the game until we learn more from official channels.