Pokémon HOME version 4.1.0 is live with FireRed and LeafGreen Switch compatibility, a higher Premium storage cap, and a one-way transfer rule players should understand before moving older Pokémon.
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Pokémon HOME 4.1.0 is live, but FireRed and LeafGreen transfers only go one way
The Pokemon Home 4.1.0 update is now available, and its headline change is the one many retro-minded trainers were waiting for: Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch can now connect to Pokémon HOME. Nintendo Everything reports that version 4.1.0 adds compatibility with those Switch releases, making it possible to transfer Pokémon caught in FireRed and LeafGreen into HOME.
The catch is the part players should read twice before tapping through menus. According to the official description quoted by Nintendo Life, once a Pokémon from Pokémon FireRed Version or Pokémon LeafGreen Version is moved into Pokémon HOME, it cannot return to those games. Pokémon from other entries in the series also cannot be sent into FireRed or LeafGreen.
That makes this update less like a two-way save ecosystem and more like an export lane. If you have a beloved starter, a finished team, a rare catch, or a monster you still want to use inside FireRed or LeafGreen, moving it to HOME is a permanent decision for that game. The new compatibility is real, but it is deliberately asymmetrical.
How the FireRed and LeafGreen Switch support works
Siliconera reports that the feature works after players update both the relevant game and Pokémon HOME. Once updated, Pokémon caught in the Switch versions of FireRed and LeafGreen can be deposited into Pokémon HOME boxes. Siliconera also notes that the deposited Pokémon will no longer be in the original game after the transfer.
From there, the value depends on the destination game’s own compatibility. Siliconera says those Pokémon can then be sent into titles such as Pokémon Scarlet, Pokémon Violet, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Pokémon Champions, with Champions described as a “visit.” Nintendo Life describes the broader flow as transferring from FireRed or LeafGreen to HOME and then bringing those Pokémon to other Pokémon games.
The important practical distinction is that HOME is acting as a bridge out of FireRed and LeafGreen, not a bridge back in. The older games are now connected to the modern storage service, but they are not being opened up as a destination for creatures imported from elsewhere. That limits how useful the update is for players who hoped to backfill a FireRed or LeafGreen party using Pokémon from modern games, but it is meaningful for anyone trying to preserve or repurpose Pokémon they caught in those Switch versions.
Premium storage jumps to 9,000 without a price increase
The other major confirmed change in the Pokemon Home patch notes is storage. Nintendo Everything’s quoted patch notes say Premium Plan subscribers can now deposit 9,000 Pokémon, up from the previous 6,000. The same notes state that the price of the paid Premium Plan is not changing.
That is a large increase for the kind of player most likely to care about FireRed and LeafGreen transfers. A living Pokédex, legacy teams, event Pokémon, alternate forms, shinies, competitive builds, and old favorites can crowd HOME quickly. Adding another 3,000 slots gives Premium users more room before they need to start making cuts.
It also changes the timing question around this update. If your HOME account was already full or close to it, the storage expansion means you may not need to prune boxes before moving a FireRed or LeafGreen collection across. Free users still need to pay attention to their own storage limits, since the 9,000-slot figure is specifically tied to the paid Premium Plan in the patch notes.
Celebi reward reports add another reason to finish the Pokédex first
Several reports attach a completion bonus to the FireRed and LeafGreen integration. Siliconera reports that players can receive Celebi in Pokémon HOME as a bonus for finishing the Pokédex from the Switch versions by catching and registering Pokémon in-game. Based on the screenshot Siliconera cites from the announcement, the Celebi arrives at level 50 with the Natural Cure Ability, a Quirky Nature, and a moveset including Heal Bell, Leech Seed, Recover, and Safeguard.
Nintendo Life also reports that players who have caught them all in FireRed and LeafGreen and completed the Pokédex can receive the mythical Pokémon Celebi on the mobile version of HOME. My Nintendo News similarly says Celebi is unlocked in HOME by completing the Pokédex.
There is one reporting wrinkle worth noting. Nintendo Everything’s quoted version 4.1.0 patch notes list FireRed and LeafGreen compatibility, the Premium storage increase, and general issue fixes, but do not include the Celebi reward in that short patch note list. Because other outlets attribute the reward to official descriptions or announcement material, players should treat Celebi as tied to the broader update rollout, while understanding that it may not appear in every abbreviated patch note summary. If Celebi is your main goal, check the mobile version of HOME and make sure your FireRed or LeafGreen Pokédex progress is in the state you want before transferring key Pokémon away.
What to check before moving Pokémon out of FireRed or LeafGreen
The safest approach is to treat every FireRed or LeafGreen transfer as irreversible for those games. Before depositing anything into HOME, decide whether you still need that Pokémon for in-game battles, collection goals, trading plans, or personal attachment inside the original save. The sources are consistent on the core rule: after transfer, it cannot go back.
Players chasing the Celebi bonus should be especially careful. Since the reported reward is tied to catching and registering Pokémon in the FireRed and LeafGreen Switch games, finish the relevant Pokédex work before you start emptying boxes. The sources do not provide a troubleshooting flow for missed recognition, so the conservative move is to complete the in-game requirement first, update HOME, then verify how HOME presents the reward path.
You should also check your destination before moving a favorite. HOME can store the Pokémon, but moving it onward depends on support in the target game. Siliconera names Scarlet, Violet, Legends: Z-A, and Champions as examples, while noting Champions uses “visit” language. If your plan is to use a specific FireRed or LeafGreen Pokémon in a specific modern title, confirm that destination path in HOME before exporting the only copy from your old save.
Finally, check your device situation. My Nintendo News reports that support for 32-bit Android devices is ending as part of the update information it lists. That detail is not included in Nintendo Everything’s short patch note excerpt, but it is relevant for mobile HOME users on older hardware. Since Nintendo Life and Nintendo Everything both note HOME is available across Switch and mobile, and Siliconera lists Switch, Switch 2, Android, and iOS mobile devices, players who rely on an older Android phone should make sure they can still access the app before making storage plans around the mobile version.
A useful preservation step with a deliberately narrow design
The tension around Pokemon Home FireRed LeafGreen Switch compatibility is easy to understand. For some players, this is exactly the bridge they wanted: a way to take Pokémon caught in the Switch versions of two classic Kanto adventures and keep them inside the current HOME ecosystem. For others, the one-way rule makes the update feel restrictive, especially because Pokémon from other games cannot be used to populate FireRed or LeafGreen.
Nintendo Life’s comment section, included below its report, shows that split in miniature. Some readers focused on the long-awaited compatibility and larger Premium storage cap. Others objected to the inability to send Pokémon back into FireRed and LeafGreen or to transfer Pokémon from other games into them. Those reactions track with the feature’s design. It helps players preserve and export older catches, but it does not turn FireRed and LeafGreen into fully open modern collection hubs.
There is also broader platform timing around HOME to keep in mind. Nintendo Life previously reported that The Pokémon Company scheduled October 7 maintenance for version 4.1.0 and noted that the FireRed and LeafGreen HOME news had been revealed alongside word that Pokémon Bank on 3DS would shut down in February 2027. The 4.1.0 update does not solve every legacy-transfer concern raised by Bank’s eventual closure, but it does show The Pokémon Company continuing to route older Pokémon experiences through HOME where supported.
For now, the practical guidance is simple: update HOME, update FireRed or LeafGreen if needed, confirm your storage space, finish any in-game collection goals, and only then move Pokémon you are comfortable removing from those games forever. Version 4.1.0 opens a useful door, but it closes firmly behind every Pokémon that walks through it.