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Pokémon LeafGreen
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Game Freak |
| Publisher | The Pokémon Company |
| Players | 1–5 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Pokémon |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Pokémon LeafGreen is a role-playing game released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Pokemon: LeafGreen 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 FireRed. 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 LeafGreen 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 LeafGreen 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 LeafGreen cheats & codes
29 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Encounter Less | 320386D8
0000 |
|---|---|
| Free Daycare | 820370C2
0000 |
| Quick Egg Hatch | 32028642
00FE |
| Instant Male Egg | 32028640
0016 |
| Instant Female Egg | 32028640
0093 |
| Infinite Safari Time | 82039996
0258 |
Pokémon LeafGreen walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Pokémon LeafGreen.
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Pokémon Crystal Classic
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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 LeafGreen FAQ
When did Pokémon LeafGreen come out on the GBA?
Pokémon LeafGreen was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.
Who made Pokémon LeafGreen?
It was developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company.
Is Pokémon LeafGreen multiplayer?
Yes. Pokémon LeafGreen supports up to 5 players.
How long does Pokémon LeafGreen take to play?
As a role-playing game, Pokémon LeafGreen 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 LeafGreen 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.