How many Pokemon are in FireRed and LeafGreen?

The Kanto regional Pokedex has 151 Pokemon, the original lineup from Red and Blue. Beat the Elite Four and own at least 60 species to unlock the National Pokedex, which expands the count to 386 across Generations 1 through 3. You won't find all 386 in one cartridge though. Some require trading with Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, or Colosseum.

What are the version exclusives in FireRed and LeafGreen?

FireRed gets Oddish , Growlithe , Scyther , and Electabuzz lines. LeafGreen gets Bellsprout , Vulpix , Pinsir , and Magmar lines. There are about 22 exclusives per version. Cards on this page show a red or green badge if the Pokemon is locked to one version, so you can spot them at a glance.

How do you unlock the National Pokedex in FRLG?

Two requirements: beat the Pokemon League at least once, and have 60+ Pokemon registered as owned in your Pokedex. After that, visit Professor Oak in Pallet Town. He'll upgrade your Pokedex to the National version, which adds entries for all 386 Pokemon. The Sevii Islands and trading become your main source for the expanded roster.

What is the best starter in FireRed and LeafGreen?

Bulbasaur has the easiest early game. It's super effective or tanks hits against 6 of the 8 gyms. Charmander struggles early (Brock and Misty are rough) but Charizard dominates late. Squirtle sits in the middle. For a smooth playthrough, Bulbasaur. For a challenge that pays off, Charmander.

Can you play FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch?

Yes. Both games launch on Nintendo Switch on February 27, 2026 as standalone digital purchases at $19.99 each. They're not part of Nintendo Switch Online — you buy them separately from the eShop. Local wireless trading and battling work, but there's no online play.

What generation is Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen?

They're Generation 3 games released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance. They're remakes of the original Gen 1 Pokemon Red and Blue from 1996. The mechanics run on the Gen 3 engine (abilities, natures, EVs/IVs, double battles) even though the story and region are Kanto from Gen 1.

Which is better, FireRed or LeafGreen?

Depends on your Pokemon preferences. LeafGreen has a slight edge for in-game playthroughs since it gets Vulpix and Starmie is easy to access, but FireRed's Growlithe line and Scyther are fan favorites. The version exclusives are the only real difference. Same story, same map, same post-game. Pick whichever has the Pokemon you want.

Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen Pokedex

ALL FIRERED & LEAFGREEN POKEMON

The FireRed & LeafGreen Pokedex covers every Pokemon available in these Gen 1 Kanto remakes. The regional dex has 151 Pokemon, the original Kanto lineup. After beating the Elite Four and logging 60+ species, you unlock the National Dex and gain access to Gen 2 and Gen 3 Pokemon through trading and post-game areas like the Sevii Islands. Cards with a red or green version badge are exclusive to one version. You'll need to trade to catch them all. Use the sidebar filters to sort by type, base stats, or competitive tier. Click any card to see the full stat spread, evolution chain, and move data for that Pokemon in FRLG.

Unlocking the National Pokedex in FireRed & LeafGreen

Two conditions to unlock the National Dex: beat the Elite Four and register at least 60 species in your Kanto Pokedex. Professor Oak handles the upgrade, expanding your catalog from 151 to 386.

The Sevii Islands (Four through Seven) open afterward, and that's where Johto and Hoenn species start appearing in the wild. Breeding at Four Island fills in baby Pokemon. Between version exclusives across FireRed and LeafGreen and species that only exist in Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald, you'll need multiple carts for the complete 386.

#001

Bulbasaur

GRASSPOISON

318

#002

Ivysaur

GRASSPOISON

405

#003

Venusaur

GRASSPOISON

525

#004

Charmander

FIRE

309

#005

Charmeleon

FIRE

405

#006

Charizard

FIREFLYING

534

#007

Squirtle

WATER

314

#008

Wartortle

WATER

405

#009

Blastoise

WATER

530

#010

Caterpie

BUG

195

#011

Metapod

BUG

205

#012

Butterfree

BUGFLYING

395

#013

Weedle

BUGPOISON

195

#014

Kakuna

BUGPOISON

205

#015

Beedrill

BUGPOISON

395

#016

Pidgey

NORMALFLYING

251

#017

Pidgeotto

NORMALFLYING

349

#018

Pidgeot

NORMALFLYING

479

#019

Rattata

NORMAL

253

#020

Raticate

NORMAL

413

#021

Spearow

NORMALFLYING

262

#022

Fearow

NORMALFLYING

442

DFR

#023

Ekans

POISON

288

CFR

#024

Arbok

POISON

448

#025

Pikachu

ELECTRIC

320

#026

Raichu

ELECTRIC

485

CLG

#027

Sandshrew

GROUND

300

ALG

#028

Sandslash

GROUND

450

#029

Nidoran♀ (female)

POISON

275

#030

Nidorina

POISON

365

#031

Nidoqueen

POISONGROUND

505

#032

Nidoran♂ (male)

POISON

273

#033

Nidorino

POISON

365

#034

Nidoking

POISONGROUND

505

#035

Clefairy

FAIRY

323

#036

Clefable

FAIRY

483

DLG

#037

Vulpix

FIRE

299

CLG

#038

Ninetales

FIRE

505

#039

Jigglypuff

NORMALFAIRY

270

#040

Wigglytuff

NORMALFAIRY

435

#041

Zubat

POISONFLYING

245

#042

Golbat

POISONFLYING

455

CFR

#043

Oddish

GRASSPOISON

320

CFR

#044

Gloom

GRASSPOISON

395

CFR

#045

Vileplume

GRASSPOISON

490

#046

Paras

BUGGRASS

285

#047

Parasect

BUGGRASS

405

#048

Venonat

BUGPOISON

305

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FAQ

The Kanto regional Pokedex has 151 Pokemon, the original lineup from Red and Blue. Beat the Elite Four and own at least 60 species to unlock the National Pokedex, which expands the count to 386 across Generations 1 through 3. You won't find all 386 in one cartridge though. Some require trading with Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, or Colosseum.
FireRed gets Oddish, Growlithe, Scyther, and Electabuzz lines. LeafGreen gets Bellsprout, Vulpix, Pinsir, and Magmar lines. There are about 22 exclusives per version. Cards on this page show a red or green badge if the Pokemon is locked to one version, so you can spot them at a glance.
Two requirements: beat the Pokemon League at least once, and have 60+ Pokemon registered as owned in your Pokedex. After that, visit Professor Oak in Pallet Town. He'll upgrade your Pokedex to the National version, which adds entries for all 386 Pokemon. The Sevii Islands and trading become your main source for the expanded roster.
Bulbasaur has the easiest early game. It's super effective or tanks hits against 6 of the 8 gyms. Charmander struggles early (Brock and Misty are rough) but Charizard dominates late. Squirtle sits in the middle. For a smooth playthrough, Bulbasaur. For a challenge that pays off, Charmander.
Yes. Both games launch on Nintendo Switch on February 27, 2026 as standalone digital purchases at $19.99 each. They're not part of Nintendo Switch Online — you buy them separately from the eShop. Local wireless trading and battling work, but there's no online play.
They're Generation 3 games released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance. They're remakes of the original Gen 1 Pokemon Red and Blue from 1996. The mechanics run on the Gen 3 engine (abilities, natures, EVs/IVs, double battles) even though the story and region are Kanto from Gen 1.
Depends on your Pokemon preferences. LeafGreen has a slight edge for in-game playthroughs since it gets Vulpix and Starmie is easy to access, but FireRed's Growlithe line and Scyther are fan favorites. The version exclusives are the only real difference. Same story, same map, same post-game. Pick whichever has the Pokemon you want.

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