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(English) Pokémon FireRed Version

Nintendo · 27 Feb 2026 · Nintendo Switch

Store: Nintendo eShop
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Release date: 27 Feb 2026
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: Single player
Rating: E10
Features: Pixel art, Raise your stats
Ways to play: Meet up and play together, Play together on multiple consoles
Play modes: TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
Availability: Available now

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—and in-game events from the original game where you can encounter the Legendary and Mythical Pokémon Lugia, Ho-Oh, and Deoxys. You can also visit the Pokémon Wireless Club to trade, battle, and chat with other players via local wireless**!

Support for Pokémon HOME begins October 2026

Starting in October 2026, you’ll be able to bring Pokémon you catch and train in Pokémon FireRed Version to the place where all Pokémon gather—Pokémon HOME***. If you complete the Pokédex for Pokémon FireRed Version in Pokémon HOME, you can also receive a special Celebi as a Mystery Gift****!