Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Nintendo Switch: Kanto Calls Home for Pokémon Day!
- Saswata Mondal
- 8 hours ago
- 2 min read
Image Credit: Nintendo via YouTube
Summary -
Release: Feb 27, 6 a.m. PST (post-Presents)
Price: $19.99 (FireRed/LeafGreen separate)
Features: Local wireless (4-player), no online/NSO
Remember that electric thrill of booting up your Game Boy Advance, choosing Charmander in Pallet Town, and grinding for that first Gym Badge?
Those Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Nintendo Switch ports are here to reignite that fire just in time for Pokémon's 30th anniversary on February 27, 2026. Announced today (Feb 20), these beloved 2004 GBA remakes of the original Red/Blue are hitting Nintendo eShop as digital exclusives for $19.99 each. No dusty cartridges needed; preload now and dive into Kanto nostalgia on your Switch (or Switch 2) the moment Pokémon Presents wraps.
Perfect for millennials passing the Poké Ball to their kids - portable, crisp visuals, and that unbeatable Gen 1 charm. Pre-orders are live; don't sleep on this wallet raid!
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Nintendo Switch: Release Details and Pricing
Dropping February 27 at 6 a.m. PST (post-Pokémon Presents), these aren't NSO additions, they're standalone buys celebrating the ultimate Gen 1 experience. Explore Kanto's 151 'mons, conquer 8 Gyms, and unlock Sevii Islands post-game for Johto teases and high-level hunts.
Updated for Switch: Local wireless replaces GBA cables for trading/battling up to 4 players in Pokémon Centers' Wireless Club (Union Rooms for trades, battles, minigames). No online play, but pure local vibes like the old days.
Price Breakdown:
Game | Price | File Size |
FireRed | $19.99 | ~40 MB |
LeafGreen | $19.99 | ~40 MB |
Separate language versions (English, French, Spanish), double-check before buying. Plays handheld/TV/Tabletop; Switch 2 identical performance + GameChat support.
Preorder Now:
Pokémon Day 2026 Hype: Tune In!
Catch the 25-min Pokémon Presents Feb 27 (9 a.m. ET) on YouTube/Twitch for more 30th surprises, maybe Pokopia life-sim teases. Music now streams on Nintendo Music app.
Relive the glory: Official Announcement.
Which starter? Sound off below!
Sources: Pokémon.com, Nintendo Support, Polygon.
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