Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Link with Pokémon HOME This October
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen players will soon be able to transfer their Pokémon to Pokémon HOME.
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📍 Where it landed
Support for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen was announced for Pokémon HOME alongside news of the upcoming Pokémon Bank service shutdown. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion regarding the long-term status of these connectivity features beyond the initial announcement.
Epilogue added 54d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The story so far
- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 5.
- Primary Driver: Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen players will soon be able to transfer their Pokémon to Pokémon HOME.
- Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.
This news follows the announcement that Pokémon Bank will shut down. The link will allow players to transfer their Pokémon from these older games to Pokémon HOME.
Players will also receive a free Celebi. Instructions for transferring Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME have been published by IGN.
Kotaku has also provided guidance on emptying Pokémon Bank before its shutdown.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (83% supported) Updated 57d ago.
The reporting (8)
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Pokémon Bank Shutdown Date ConfirmedVICE · 57d ago
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Pokémon Bank for the 3DS is Shutting Down Soon—Here’s What Happens NextPhandroid · 57d ago
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Pokémon Bank App Ends Service in February 2027Anime News Network · 57d ago
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How to Transfer from Pokemon Bank to Pokemon HOMEIGN · 57d ago
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Pokémon Fans Are Mourning the End of an EraPolygon.com · 57d ago
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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen players get Home support later this year and a free Celebipolygon.com · 57d ago
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How To Empty Your Pokémon Bank Before It Shuts DownKotaku · 57d ago
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The obvious questions
When will Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen link with Pokémon HOME?
October 2026.
What will happen to Pokémon Bank?
Pokémon Bank will shut down.
Will players receive any bonuses for transferring Pokémon?
Players will receive a free Celebi.
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