Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Switch eShop
27th Feb 2026 — $19.99
27th Feb 2026 — £16.99
- Also Available On
- Series
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Review Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen (Switch) - Red-Hot Nostalgia In A So-So Wrapper
TPC used Remember! It’s super effective!
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen is a difficult game to evaluate. Re-released on the Nintendo Switch eShop to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, this 22-year-old Game Boy Advance remake of the original Pokémon Red & Blue feels like a lacklustre way to celebrate one of the largest media franchises known...
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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Guides
Guide Pokémon Presents February 2026: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
Smile and Waves, boys. Smile and Waves.
We were hoping that The Pokémon Company might have a little something special up its sleeve for the big 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents, and while it may not have been wall-to-wall bangers, there were certainly some surprises. Below, we've assembled a guide of every news drop, game reveal, and...
Guide Nintendo Music App: Every Game Soundtrack Included - How To Download, All Systems
A mobile music app exclusive to Switch Online members
'Nintendo Music' is a mobile app from Nintendo giving fans access to thousands of songs from Nintendo's history. If you are curious to know what exactly is available on this mobile application, you've come to the right place. Keep in mind that you can only use this smartphone application if you...
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen News
Japanese Charts Pokémon Pokopia Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down
Building a giant
It's time for the weekly physical Japanese charts, published by Famitsu. And for the third week in a row, Pokémon Pokopia sits proudly at the top. It isn't exactly close, either — the fantastic block-based cosy adventure sold another 114,515 boxed copies during the week of 16th March to 22nd March 2026. Second place went to the...
News Pokémon Confirms Anniversary Pikachu Plush Local Release
Following the confirmation of restocks in Japan
[Tue 3rd Mar, 2026 06:55 GMT]: Pokémon is celebrating its 30th anniversary in all sorts of ways, and one of the most in-demand products is the "Beginning Pikachu" plush, available at the Pokémon Center. At the moment, this retro Pikachu inspired the Pokémon's pixel design and look from the Game...
PSA Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Switch Version Apparently Fixes Legendary Beast Glitch
Good news, trainers
Nintendo revived the Game Boy Advance titles Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen on the Switch last week, and while they offer the same classic experience, there are some notable changes. If you're planning to catch one of the Gold and Silver legendary beasts on your adventure, it seems you'll no longer have to worry about the infamous...
PSA Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Switch Version Gives You The Mystic Ticket And Aurora Ticket
No Mystery Gift event required
Apart from reported name censorship, another update to the Switch versions of Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen has been spotted much later in the returning adventures. As highlighted by Pokémon fansite Serebii.net, when you beat the Elite Four and enter the Hall of Fame in the Switch versions, you'll receive the Mystic...
News Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Switch Update Censors Naughty And Offensive Names
Watch your language, trainers
One of the joys for many trainers during the earlier generations of Pokémon was giving the main character and their rival a rude or downright inappropriate name. In the Switch eShop versions of Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen, it seems there have been some updates to this. As reported by Kotaku, you'll either have to get...
News Yes, Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Are Getting Home Support
Coming later
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen is out now on the Switch eShop, and for those of you worried about whether you'll be able to transfer your team to other games, fear not, as Pokémon HOME support has been confirmed. Compatibility with the storage app will be arriving at a later date, But transferring your 'mons will be a one-way deal, with...
Nintendo Download 26th February (North America)
Scott Pilgrim! Pokémon! Resident Evils!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived (sorry, we missed last week's!) and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch 2 eShop - Highlights,...
News Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Are Already "Best Sellers" On The Switch eShop Charts
FireRed leads in top spot
Following a surprise announcement at the end of last week, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen from the Game Boy Advance generation are making a grand return on 27th February 2026. There has been a lot of conversation online about the Switch eShop versions, which are priced at £16.99 / $19.99 each. Some trainers are ready for...
Poll Will You Be Getting Pokémon FireRed Or LeafGreen On Switch?
To Green, or not to Green?
After years of waiting, we are finally getting some classic Pokémon on Switch! Nintendo and TPC surprised us all with the announcement that FireRed and LeafGreen will arrive on the Switch eShop immediately after the annual Pokémon Presents on 27th February (with a swanky Special Editi
Gallery Here's A Look At Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen On Switch
"Shades of your journey await!"
In the lead up to Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebration, Nintendo officially lifted the lid on the return of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. They're arriving on the Switch eShop on 27th February 2026, and ahead of this release, Nintendo has shared not only an official trailer but also some direct screenshots,...
About The Game
Set off on a grand adventure to become the Pokémon League Champion—now on Nintendo Switch!
Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with this Nintendo Switch version of the Pokémon FireRed Version game originally released on the Game Boy Advance system! Explore the Kanto region, discover wild Pokémon around every corner, and aim to complete your Pokédex as you battle your way to success. Earn badges as you develop winning strategies to use against each experienced Gym Leader, and uncover amazing secrets in your quest to be the best Trainer.
This digital exclusive contains the Sevii islands, where even more Pokémon await. You can also visit the Pokémon Wireless Club to trade, battle, and chat with other players via local wireless!
Comments 4
Ok. I don't hate this.
But I don't like it either.
(at least there's gonna be home support!)
Sooo excited for this
Does anyone knows if this game is gonna have online gameplay? Or do i have to visit my friend on another state? lol
Super duper hyped! My very first pre-order.
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