Pokemon Firered vs Pokemon Leafgreen: Difference and Comparison

Pokemon has gained popularity among youth across the globe and continues to do so to date. It first came into existence as a video game in 1996 in Japan.

There is a long list of characters in the series /videogames/ movies of Pokemon; there are a total of 812 anime characters or species in Pokemon, out of which the main character’s name is Pokemon, around whom the story revolves around.

Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen are the two most popular role-playing games; the Pokemon franchise is known for its creativity and excitement that it keeps on adding to each game or with every new level of its existence.

Key Takeaways

1. Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are enhanced remakes of the original Pokemon Red and Green games released for the Game Boy Advance.
2. The main difference between the two versions is the exclusive Pokemon species available in each, encouraging trading between players to complete their Pokedex.
3. Gameplay, graphics, and storyline remain consistent across both versions, with each game catering to fans’ nostalgic preferences for the original Red or Green versions.

Pokemon Firered vs Pokemon Leafgreen

The difference between Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen is the availability of wild Pokemon. There are different characters in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen. However, they both are updated versions of the original Pokemon Red and Blue games.

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Comparison Table

Parameter of Comparison	Pokemon FireRed	Pokemon LeafGreen
Adaptations	Pokemon FireRed is a finer or updated version of the original Pokemon Red game.	While Pokemon LeafGreen is the updated version or remake of the original Pokemon Blue game.
Fire Moves	Growlithe and Arcanine are the fire exclusives in the Pokemon FireRed game.	On the other hand, Vulpix and Magmar specialize in fire moves.
Water Moves	In Pokemon FireRed, the Golduck and Psyduck are the water exclusives in the game.	In Pokemon Leaf Green, the Staryu and Starmie specialize in water moves.
Flying Pokemon	Delibird and Skidmore are the flying species in the FireRed version.	On the other hand, Mantine is the only character or creature with flying capabilities.
Exclusives	FireRed includes Shellder, Cloyster, Elekid, Scyther, Murkrow, Wooper, etc.	On the other hand, Pokemon LeafGreen exclusives include Marill, Azurill, Pinsir, Sneasel, Staryu, Remoraid, and many others.

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What is Pokemon Firered?

The Pokemon FireRed version was released in Japan in January 2004, in North America in September, and in October in Europe.

While visiting the region’s different cities, the player runs into striking findings known as Pokemon Gyms, which are the buildings situated throughout the Pokemon Universe where the players or trainers can train their Pokemons and achieve the “Gym Badge,” which is also one of the objectives of the respective player as to compete in the Pokemon League which is possible only when the player acquires the total eight gym badges.

Some areas are accessible only once the player acquires some particular item or when one of his Pokemons learns a unique ability.

 

What is Pokemon Leafgreen?

The Pokemon LeafGreen was first announced as a remake in September 2003 and was released in January 2004 in Japan, then in September in North America, and in October in Europe.

Both the games’ plot takes place in Kanto, based on the real-life setting of Kanto, Japan, with varied geographical habitats for Pokemon species and populated cities.

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Main Differences Between Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen

1. The Pokemon FireRed exclusives include Ekan, Arbok, Oddish, Gloom, Vilepume, Bellossom, Psyduck, Golduck, Growlithe, Arcanine, etc., whereas, on the other hand, the Pokemon LeafGreen exclusives include Ninetales, Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Slowpoke, Staryu, Starmie, Magmur, Marill, Misdrevous, Sneasel, Octillery, Magby, Deoxy, and many more.
2. Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen have 151 original Red, Blue, and yellow Pokemon, with 20 special exclusives for each version.

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References

1. https://kilthub.cmu.edu/ndownloader/files/12212882#page=78
2. https://journals.le.ac.uk/ojs1/index.php/jist/article/download/794/746

Last Updated : 13 July, 2023