The Pokémon Company will release Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch on February 27 for $19.99 each, according to new listings that surfaced in the Nintendo eShop. The Nintendo eShop listings for Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen reveal that these versions of the games will support the Pokémon HOME application.
UPDATE (February 20 at 3:00 p.m. ET): The Nintendo eShop pages for Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen have revealed all mention of Pokémon HOME support. In addition, there will be no online multiplayer support for trades—only local wireless.
Check out the trailer for both Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch below:
Here’s an overview of each game via its respective Nintendo eShop pages:
Pokémon FireRed Version
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 Pokemon 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!
Support for Pokémon HOME is coming soon.
You’ll be able to bring the Pokémon you catch and train to the place where all Pokemon gather-support for Pokémon HOME is coming to Pokémon FireRed Version!
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- Because this version replicates the way the game was originally released, each language version is separate and there are no in-game options to change the language. Please verify the language of the game before completing your purchase.
- Additional games and systems required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.
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Pokémon LeafGreen Version
Set off on a grand adventure to become the Pokémon League Champion-now on Nintendo Switch!
Celebrate 30 years of Pokemon with this Nintendo Switch version of the Pokémon LeafGreen 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 Pokedex 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 Pokemon await. You can also visit the Pokémon Wireless Club to trade, battle, and chat with other players via local wireless!
Support for Pokémon HOME is coming soon.
You’ll be able to bring the Pokémon you catch and train to the place where all Pokemon gather-support for Pokémon HOME is coming to Pokémon LeafGreen Version!
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- Because this version replicates the way the game was originally released, each language version is separate and there are no in-game options to change the language. Please verify the language of the game before completing your purchase.
- Additional games and systems required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.
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