Pokémon HOME 4.1.0 Adds FireRed and LeafGreen Support on Nintendo Switch
Pokémon HOME, the cloud-based Pokémon storage and transfer service from The Pokémon Company, has received a significant update.
Version 4.1.0 extends compatibility to include Pokémon from Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch platforms.
The update was announced by the official Pokémon account on October 7, 2026, and is available now for both the Nintendo Switch and mobile versions of Pokémon HOME.
Background and context
Pokémon HOME serves as a central hub for storing, organizing, and moving Pokémon between compatible games and services, including titles available on Nintendo eShop and mobile devices.
The service supports cloud-based storage and cross-title transfers where allowed by each game's compatibility rules.
With the 4.1.0 update, players can now add Pokémon obtained in FireRed and LeafGreen to their HOME boxes and move them according to the existing transfer paths supported by the service.
Official announcement rewritten
In its update notice, the Pokémon team thanked users for their ongoing support and confirmed that version 4.1.0 is available for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices.
The statement made clear that the update brings new compatibility for FireRed and LeafGreen and that players should update their copies of Pokémon HOME to access the new features.
What the update delivers
- Compatibility: Players can now add Pokémon from FireRed and LeafGreen into Pokémon HOME on Nintendo Switch platforms.
- Availability: The 4.1.0 update is live for Nintendo Switch and mobile versions of the app, per the official announcement.
- Pokédex reward: The update includes a recognition mechanic tied to Pokédex completion in either FireRed or LeafGreen; once a Pokémon is registered in the Pokédex for either game, Pokémon HOME will recognize that completion and award the Mythical Pokémon Celebi to eligible players.
The official site notes you do not need to transfer Pokémon from FireRed or LeafGreen to receive Celebi—registration in the in-game Pokédex is sufficient.
How to get the update
Players should update Pokémon HOME through the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch or via the relevant mobile app store to access version 4.1.0.
After updating, users can consult the compatibility chart on the official Pokémon HOME site for details on allowed transfers between specific games and services.
Why it matters
Extending support to FireRed and LeafGreen expands the options for collectors and longtime fans who want to consolidate legacy and modern Pokémon across their accounts.
The Celebi reward for Pokédex completion is a notable incentive for players who revisit those titles and complete entries.
Source: Official Pokémon Twitter announcement (October 7, 2026) and Pokémon HOME update notes.
Pokémon HOME, the cloud-based Pokémon storage and transfer service from The Pokémon Company, has received a significant update.
Version 4.1.0 extends compatibility to include Pokémon from Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch platforms.
The update was announced by the official Pokémon account on October 7, 2026, and is available now for both the Nintendo Switch and mobile versions of Pokémon HOME.
Background and context
Pokémon HOME serves as a central hub for storing, organizing, and moving Pokémon between compatible games and services, including titles available on Nintendo eShop and mobile devices.
The service supports cloud-based storage and cross-title transfers where allowed by each game's compatibility rules.
With the 4.1.0 update, players can now add Pokémon obtained in FireRed and LeafGreen to their HOME boxes and move them according to the existing transfer paths supported by the service.
Official announcement rewritten
In its update notice, the Pokémon team thanked users for their ongoing support and confirmed that version 4.1.0 is available for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices.
The statement made clear that the update brings new compatibility for FireRed and LeafGreen and that players should update their copies of Pokémon HOME to access the new features.
What the update delivers
- Compatibility: Players can now add Pokémon from FireRed and LeafGreen into Pokémon HOME on Nintendo Switch platforms.
- Availability: The 4.1.0 update is live for Nintendo Switch and mobile versions of the app, per the official announcement.
- Pokédex reward: The update includes a recognition mechanic tied to Pokédex completion in either FireRed or LeafGreen; once a Pokémon is registered in the Pokédex for either game, Pokémon HOME will recognize that completion and award the Mythical Pokémon Celebi to eligible players.
The official site notes you do not need to transfer Pokémon from FireRed or LeafGreen to receive Celebi—registration in the in-game Pokédex is sufficient.
How to get the update
Players should update Pokémon HOME through the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch or via the relevant mobile app store to access version 4.1.0.
After updating, users can consult the compatibility chart on the official Pokémon HOME site for details on allowed transfers between specific games and services.
Why it matters
Extending support to FireRed and LeafGreen expands the options for collectors and longtime fans who want to consolidate legacy and modern Pokémon across their accounts.
The Celebi reward for Pokédex completion is a notable incentive for players who revisit those titles and complete entries.
Source: Official Pokémon Twitter announcement (October 7, 2026) and Pokémon HOME update notes.
