Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are finally getting their Pokémon HOME link on October 7, and to mark the occasion, players can claim a free Lv. 50 Celebi just by completing the Kanto Pokédex. After more than twenty years, these GBA classics are joining the modern transfer ecosystem, and the Mythical reward for doing so is one of the easiest you'll ever unlock.
When does FireRed and LeafGreen come to Pokémon HOME?
The Pokémon HOME 4.1.0 update goes live on October 7, introducing the FireRed and LeafGreen link. Pokémon HOME will go offline from approximately 00:00 to 06:00 UTC to roll out the update, so plan around that maintenance window. Once the service is back up, you can open the HOME mobile app on your Switch or Switch 2 and start transferring.
The FireRed and LeafGreen compatibility is the headline feature of this update. Very little else is bundled with it.
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Guide: How to Get Free Celebi
How to get free Celebi on October 7
The unlock process is automated, which makes it refreshingly simple. Here's what you need to do:
- Complete the Kanto Pokédex in FireRed or LeafGreen.
- Wait for the Pokémon HOME 4.1.0 update to go live on October 7.
- Open the Pokémon HOME mobile app after the maintenance window ends.
- Navigate to the gift claim section and collect your free Lv. 50 Celebi.
That's the entire process. No special event codes, no timed login windows, no mystery gift distribution stress.
Does Mew block the Celebi unlock?
No. Mew is not obtainable through normal gameplay in FireRed and LeafGreen, and the Pokémon HOME system accounts for this. Players have confirmed that a completed Pokédex without Mew still satisfies the requirement. This is one of those rare cases where the game's designers actually thought ahead.
What can you do with Pokémon transferred from FireRed and LeafGreen?
Once your Pokémon arrive in HOME, they become compatible with any other Pokémon game that supports HOME transfers. That means Pokémon you caught or trained in Kanto two decades ago can now travel forward into modern titles. The only catch is the one-way transfer rule mentioned above.
For players who want to get the most out of their FireRed and LeafGreen save files before transferring, check out the guide on getting Eevee and evolving it into Vaporeon, Jolteon, or Flareon to make sure you're bringing over a full team worth keeping.
FireRed and LeafGreen HOME update at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Update version | Pokémon HOME 4.1.0 |
| Go-live date | October 7 |
| Maintenance window | ~00:00 to 06:00 UTC |
| Free Pokémon | Lv. 50 Celebi |
| Unlock requirement | Complete Kanto Pokédex |
| Mew required? | No |
| Transfer direction | FireRed/LeafGreen → HOME only |
If you're still working through your Kanto save file and want to speed things up, the EXP Share guide for FireRed and LeafGreen explains exactly where to grab that item and how it helps you level your full party faster.
For everything else you need across these adventure games, the full Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen guide collection covers the key items, Pokémon locations, and progression tips to get your Kanto Pokédex finished before October 7.
