The Pokémon Company has announced that it will hold a Pokémon Presents on February 27, 2026. The upcoming event, dedicated to the series’ 30th anniversary and celebrating Pokémon Day, will feature new announcements pertaining to the franchise’s future.
While The Pokémon Company has not yet confirmed what it will reveal during the event, you can expect to see the first announcement pertaining to the next generation of the main Pokémon series. There will also likely be news about Pokémon Champions, which will release this year. After the event, Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen will release on Nintendo Switch for $19.99 each. The stream will take place on the company’s official Twitch and YouTube channels.
Check out the announcement post for the upcoming Pokémon Presents on February 27, 2026 below:
Here’s an overview of both Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen 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.
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.
