Pokémon LeafGreen and FireRed are releasing on the Nintendo Switch. Which game should you purchase, though?
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen were just announced to be getting ports for the Nintendo Switch. However, despite these games being the same storyline and region, there are some differences between the game, including exclusive Pokémon. So, which one should you get?
Differences between Pokémon LeafGreen and FireRed
The two games have some big differences. While the story and graphics are still the same, there are a few aspects you might want to take into mind before purchasing one or the other.
All differences between Pokémon LeafGreen and FireRed:
- Exclusive Pokémon
- Minor NPC variations
- Game Corner prices
The minor NPC variations and Game Corner prices are hardly noticeable, but the exclusive Pokémon are big sellers. In fact, there are some that could truly influence which game players buy.
Pokémon LeafGreen exclusives
Below are all Pokémon exclusive to LeafGreen:
- Sandshrew
- Sandslash
- Vulpix
- Ninetails
- Bellsprout
- Weepinbell
- Victreebell
- Slowpoke
- Slowbro
- Slowking
- Staryu
- Starmie
- Magmar
- Magby
- Pinsir
- Azurill
- Marill
- Azumarill
- Misdreavus
- Sneasel
- Octillery
- Mantine
Pokémon FireRed exclusives
Below are all Pokémon exclusive to FireRed:
- Ekans
- Arbok
- Oddish
- Gloom
- Vileplume
- Bellossom
- Psyduck
- Golduck
- Growlithe
- Arcanine
- Shellder
- Cloyster
- Electabuzz
- Elekid
- Scyther
- Scizor
- Wooper
- Quagsire
- Murkrow
- Quilfish
- Delibird
- Skarmory
Some of these Pokémon, which were not introduced into later generations, are only available in the Sevii Islands after you defeat the Elite 4.
Which one should you get?
So, the big question: Which one should you get? Well, it really matters on preference. The biggest Pokémon differences fall between the Growlithe/Arcanine FireRed exclusive and the Vulpix/Ninetailes LeafGreen exclusive.
Many, however, also choose between Scyther, which is only available in FireRed, and Pinsir, which is an exclusive to LeafGreen.
Regardless of what you choose, as long as you have a friend with the other variation, you will be able to trade between each other to help complete your Pokédex.
Which one will you be buying? FireRed or LeafGreen?
