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

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.

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Showing 164 Pokemon: the regional Pokedex plus transfer-only species.

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.

#097

Hypno

psychic

#098

Krabby

water

#099

Kingler

water

#100

Voltorb

electric

#101

Electrode

electric

#102

Exeggcute

grasspsychic

#103

Exeggutor

grasspsychic

#104

Cubone

ground

#105

Marowak

ground

#106

Hitmonlee

fighting

#107

Hitmonchan

fighting

#108

Lickitung

normal

#109

Koffing

poison

#110

Weezing

poison

#111

Rhyhorn

groundrock

#112

Rhydon

groundrock

#113

Chansey

normal

#114

Tangela

grass

#115

Kangaskhan

normal

#116

Horsea

water

#117

Seadra

water

#118

Goldeen

water

#119

Seaking

water

DLG

#120

Staryu

water

ALG

#121

Starmie

waterpsychic

#122

Mr. Mime

psychicfairy

CFR

#123

Scyther

bugflying

#124

Jynx

icepsychic

CFR

#125

Electabuzz

electric

CLG

#126

Magmar

fire

CLG

#127

Pinsir

bug

#128

Tauros

normal

#129

Magikarp

water

#130

Gyarados

waterflying

#131

Lapras

waterice

#132

Ditto

normal

#133

Eevee

normal

#134

Vaporeon

water

#135

Jolteon

electric

#136

Flareon

fire

#137

Porygon

normal

#138

Omanyte

rockwater

#139

Omastar

rockwater

#140

Kabuto

rockwater

#141

Kabutops

rockwater

#142

Aerodactyl

rockflying

#143

Snorlax

normal

#144

Articuno

iceflying

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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