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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Link to Pokémon HOME
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen versions link with Pokémon HOME starting October 2026.
In brief
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen versions link with Pokémon HOME starting October 2026. Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen versions will link with Pokémon HOME in October 2026, allowing transfers to the service but not returns. Originally reported by Pokemon.
New Link Launch
Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version for Nintendo Switch will link with Pokémon HOME starting October 2026.
One-Way Transfer
Once linked, Pokémon from FireRed or LeafGreen can’t return to those versions but can move to Pokémon HOME.
Celebi Gift
Completing the FireRed or LeafGreen Pokédex gives you Celebi in Pokémon HOME’s mobile version.
Mystic and Aurora Tickets
After defeating Elite Four, players get Mystic Ticket for Lugia and Ho-Oh and Aurora Ticket for Deoxys.
Premium Plan Update
Premium Plan users can deposit up to 9,000 Pokémon in October 2026, up from 6,000.
Pokémon Bank Closure
Pokémon Bank ends service on February 25, 2027, at 7:00 p.m. PST.
The key point
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen versions will link with Pokémon HOME in October 2026, allowing transfers to the service but not returns.
