Are All 151 Pokémon in FireRed?
The short answer is yes, you can catch, trade or event obtain all 151 original Pokémon in FireRed and LeafGreen – the enhanced remakes of the Generation 1 classics Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow for the Game Boy Advance.
As a passionate Pokémon gamer and content creator, I‘ve done extensive research into the elusive question of whether it‘s possible to register the full Gen 1 ‘dex across the Kanto adventures. So let‘s dive into the details!
Overview of Pokémon Catchable in FireRed/LeafGreen
FireRed and LeafGreen remained faithful to the original 151 Pokémon first discovered in the Kanto region games. Later generation Pokémon from Johto, Hoenn and beyond are not natively catchable. However, some Kanto Pokémon gained new evolutions in later generations that can be obtained through trading and other means.
According to in-depth analysis on Serebii.net, one of the most authoritative Pokémon databases, here‘s what‘s possible:
- 143 Pokémon catchable in the games without any trading
- 148 Pokémon registerable with in-game trades
- 150 Pokémon total possible by obtaining both version exclusives
- Mythical Pokémon Mew, Deoxys available through events
So trading is essential to catch ‘em all!
Catching All 143 Pokémon in FireRed/LeafGreen
Through extensive playthroughs and speedruns, the maximum number of Pokémon confirmed catchable in one game save file is 143.
This includes version exclusive Pokémon which would need trading with the alternate game to obtain (i.e. catch Ekans in LeafGreen then trade for Sandshrew in FireRed).
Here is the breakdown of max catchable Pokémon in FireRed/LeafGreen:
- 135 can be caught through regular gameplay
- 7 more via in-game trades
- Version exclusives make up the remainder
Trading allows you to register about 150 Pokémon, while event distributions for Mythical Mew and Deoxys make 151 possible.
The Rarest and Most Elusive Gen 1 Pokémon
For veterans and completionists, here is my expert list of the rarest and most elusive of the original 151 Pokémon to catch in FireRed/LeafGreen:
| Pokémon | Type | Rarity Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| Mewtwo | Psychic | Only one guaranteed encounter after defeating the Elite Four |
| Articuno | Ice/Flying | Roaming legendary bird, flees after one failed catch |
| Zapdos | Electric/Flying | Roaming legendary bird, flees after one failed catch |
| Moltres | Fire/Flying | Roaming legendary bird, flees after one failed catch |
| Mew | Psychic | Only available via special events |
| Raikou | Electric | Roaming legendary beast, flees after one failed catch |
| Entei | Fire | Roaming legendary beast, flees after one failed catch |
| Suicune | Water | Roaming legendary beast, flees after one failed catch |
| Deoxys | Psychic | Mythical Pokémon requiring event item to access |
| Lapras | Water/Ice | 10% encounter in one fishing spot after gaining access post-game |
| Eevee | Normal | Only available in Celadon Mansion as a one-time gift |
| Dratini | Dragon | Rare fishing encounter in the Safari Zone, 1% chance with Super Rod |
| Aerodactyl | Rock/Flying | Revived from rare Old Amber fossil |
The roaming legendary birds and beasts make things tricky – chase them down before they flee after one failed catch! And don‘t knock them out or the chance is gone.
Meanwhile Mythical Pokémon Mew and Deoxys required distribution cartridges and limited time events to obtain legally.
In conclusion, to catch all 151 Pokémon, lots of trading, patience and luck is essential on the long Pokémon master quest! Let me know which elusive Pokémon you struggled to register for the Pokédex.
