After more than 20 years of waiting, the nostalgia just got real. Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are officially arriving on the Nintendo Switch — and the timing couldn’t be more perfect. Here’s every detail you need before launch day.
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Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Release Date, Price & Availability at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Release Date | February 27, 2026 (Pokémon Day) |
| Price | $19.99 USD each |
| Platform | Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 |
| Format | Digital download only |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish (separate versions) |
| Nintendo Switch Online? | No — sold separately |
| Pokémon HOME Support | Coming in the future |
Why February 27th Is Special
These classic remakes of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green will be available to download from Nintendo eShop after the conclusion of the Pokémon Presents beginning Friday, February 27, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. PST Minecraft — right on Pokémon Day, celebrating the franchise’s monumental 30th anniversary.
New and returning players can celebrate 30 years of Pokémon by exploring the Kanto region and reuniting with some of their favourite Pokémon and characters in their original settings.
What Exactly Are FireRed & LeafGreen?
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen originally came out in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance. They served as full remakes of the original first-generation games that came out in Japan in 1996. The remakes took the original story of the Kanto region and expanded on it with full colour, greater world detail, more post-game content, and modern gameplay features. UBOS
These Switch ports are described as faithful to the originals — same Kantonian charm, now on your TV or handheld Switch screen.
What’s New on Switch?
The eShop listing confirms the titles support local wireless (but not online multiplayer), and Pokémon HOME support will be added in the future. Tom’s Hardware There’s also a special Japan-exclusive deluxe edition featuring three glass Poké Ball ornaments, priced at 19,800 yen (~$127 USD), available on the Pokémon Center Online website in Japan from February 28, 2026. Beebom
One important note: the games will not be made part of the Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy Advance library, and will be sold as their own standalone titles. Windows Central So no, your NSO subscription won’t cover it.
This is shaping up to be the biggest Pokémon Day in years. Want to stay ahead of all Pokémon and Nintendo Switch news? Check out TechnoSports’ gaming section for the latest updates, reviews, and guides.
FAQs
Q: Is Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch free with Nintendo Switch Online?
No — these titles will not be part of the Switch Online classics library and are sold separately Windows Central at $19.99 USD each on the Nintendo eShop.
