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Pokémon FireRed
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Game Freak |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–5 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Pokémon |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, Pokémon FireRed arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2004 as a role-playing game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Pokemon: FireRed Version.
It landed about 3 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2004 include The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Sonic Advance 3.
It is part of the Pokémon series; on the GBA you can also try Pokémon Emerald, Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire and Pokémon LeafGreen. The series also appears on other systems with Pokémon Yellow (Game Boy) and Pokémon Crystal (GBC). Game Freak also made Drill Dozer for the GBA.
Pokémon FireRed supports up to 5 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Pokémon FireRed is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Pokémon FireRed cheats & codes
24 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Have All Badges | 00226510
000000FF |
|---|---|
| Quick Egg Hatch | 32028642
00FE |
| Infinite Safari Time | 82039996
0258 |
| Free Daycare | 820370C2
0000 |
| Infinite Money | 042257BC
000F423F |
| Anti DMA | 24C35E88
037C3033
78DA95DF
44018CB4 |
Pokémon FireRed walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Pokémon FireRed.
If you like Pokémon FireRed, the Matrix also picks…
Pokémon Crystal Classic
Pokémon Platinum Classic
Pokémon LeafGreen Deep cut
Pokémon Ruby Deep cut
Pokémon Sapphire Deep cut
Pokémon Yellow Classic
Pokémon Blue Classic
Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Pokémon FireRed FAQ
When did Pokémon FireRed come out on the GBA?
Pokémon FireRed was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.
Who made Pokémon FireRed?
It was developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo.
Is Pokémon FireRed multiplayer?
Yes. Pokémon FireRed supports up to 5 players.
How long does Pokémon FireRed take to play?
As a role-playing game, Pokémon FireRed typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Pokémon FireRed on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.