Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch: Release Date, Price, and More

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are the remakes of the first Pokemon games, Pokemon Red and Blue. Both of them were released for GameBoy Advanced, back in 2004 and now, after years, we are finally getting them on Nintendo Switch consoles.

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen were announced for Nintendo Switch on the occasion of Pokemon’s 30th Anniversary Celebration. For players who want to dive back into nostalgia again, we have listed every detail about Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch.

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Nintendo Switch Release Date

Nintendo has revealed that Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are scheduled for a February 27, 2026, release. The game will be released to celebrate Pokemon’s 30th Anniversary.

A trailer has been released recently, stating the game’s release date and highlighting its gameplay. You can expect the game to be released after the Pokemon Presents 2026 livestream. Nintendo has also clarified that these titles will not be part of Nintendo Switch Online and will be obtainable as “download-exclusive titles.” 

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Platforms, Editions and Price

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 1 and Nintendo Switch 2, bringing in the nostalgic feel of Game Boy Advance with two stunning editions.

The standard edition of the game costs $19.99 and is now available to pre-order.

However, there’s also a deluxe special edition of the game that will be available on Pokemon Center Online website in Japan. This edition costs 19,800 yen (~$127 USD) and includes three glass Poké Ball ornaments for Fire Type, Water Type, and Grass Type. You’ll be able to purchase this set on February 28, 2026.

How to Pre-Order Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen

Players can pre-order Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen by following the steps below:

• Visit the Nintendo E-Shop website and log in if you already have an account.
• Once you have logged in, add Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen to your cart.
• Now, you can proceed to checkout
• Following that, you’ll be redirected to a payment window
• After that, pay the required price of $19.99, and you’re all set.

Congrats, you have successfully pre-ordered Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen. You can enjoy the game once it goes live on February 27.

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Switch 1 and Switch 2 Gameplay Details

Most of the features and gameplay from Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch 1 and Switch 2 are the same as those of the Game Boy Advance. Here are some changes that were made especially for Nintendo Switch:

• Updated Visuals
• Pokemon HOME support to transfer Pokemon from other games
• New Content and Sevii Islands
• Players can revisit the Kanto region and rechallenge the Gym Leaders and Pokemon League
• Pokemon Wireless Club, where players can trade, battle, and chat with other trainers via local multiplayer

That’s everything about the Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch 1 and Switch 2. Will you be buying the OG Pokemon games? Let us know in the comments.