Pokemon Fire Red was first released in Japan on January 29, 2004, and then released in North America in the fall of 2004. Although the game is now nearly two decades old, Fire Red still remains popular amongst fans of the Pokemon video game franchise. It is uniquely positioned as it has the lore of the original Pokemon games and is essentially a great model of the game’s classic handheld experience.
However, today’s younger players, who weren’t around in the early 2000s to enjoy the game when it was released, may find the pace of the game to be slow. Today’s gamers are used to quick animations and semi-immediate gratification, but back when Fire Red was released, smartphones hadn’t ruined the attention spans of the people of Earth. The early 2000s gamers were comfortable with leisurely walking throughout the map, and taking time to evolve their Pokemon.

But, as most Pokemon fans know, these problems are avoidable now as many players play Pokemon on emulators that can be sped up! Playing Fire Red today on an emulator will essentially give you the true experience, minus the ability to trade Pokemon.
Premise
Pokemon Fire Red mainly takes place in the fictional Pokemon region of Kanto. As many players know, the Pokemon world is quite vast, and Kanto is just a region of that universe. Toward the end of the game, you can travel to the Sevii Islands, which did not exist in the original Red and Blue versions of the game. After you concur the Sevii Islands, you gain the ability to to trade with Ruby and Sapphire for exclusive Pokemon.
The game begins with your character advancing through a grassy field and is warned to stop by Professor Oak, a well-known Pokemon researcher in the game. He warns to be careful in the grass as many Pokemon live there, and he ushers the players to a lab and introduces them to his grandson, also a young Pokemon fan. This is when you choose a starter Pokemon for the game.
You will then immediately battle a member from your group and their Pokemon, thus kicking off a long adventure of battles throughout your journey. You advance to the next city until Professor Oak contacts you again, asking for the delivery of a parcel. Once returning to the Professor’s lab, you are presented with a Pokedex that obtains information about various Pokemon you may catch on your journey.
Next, your character will take off on a tour of the region’s cities, visiting various Pokemon Gyms that are called home by different Gym Leaders. To acquire a Gym Badge, you must battle the Gym Leader and defeat them. Once you acquire eight Gym Badges, you are granted entrance to the Pokemon League, a group of the area’s best Pokemon trainers.
In the Pokemon League, you will battle the Elite Four, and you may also come into contact with some Team Rocket members, who operate as a criminal group and serve as your opposition. After defeating the Elite Four, one of the members of the Four, Lorelei, goes missing. You must then go find her in her house on the islands. You must convince her to come back with you to battle Team Rocket.
Characters
The protagonist of Fire Red is a young child from the fictional Pokemon city of Pallet Town. The character is mentored by Professor Oak, a famed Pokemon researcher. Throughout your journey through the region, your character runs into many adversaries and companions.

GAMES IN SERIES
First Generation (Game Boy)
Title | Japan | America | Europe |
Pokémon Red | February 27, 1996 | September 28, 1998 | October 5, 1999 |
Pokémon Green | February 27, 1996 | unreleased | unreleased |
Pokémon Blue | October 15, 1996 | September 28, 1998 | October 5, 1999 |
Pokémon Yellow | September 12, 1998 | October 18, 1999 | June 16, 2000 |
Second Generation (Game Boy Color)
Title | Japan | America | Europe |
Pokémon Gold and Silver | November 21, 1999 | October 14, 2000 | April 6, 2001 |
Pokémon Crystal | December 14, 2000 | July 29, 2001 | November 2, 2001 |
Third Generation (Game Boy Advance)
Title | Japan | America | Australia | Europe |
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | November 21, 2002 | March 18, 2003 | April 3, 2003 | July 25, 2003 |
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | January 29, 2004 | September 7, 2004 | September 23, 2004 | October 1, 2004 |
Pokémon Emerald | September 16, 2004 | April 30, 2005 | June 9, 2005 | October 21, 2005 |
Fourth Generation (Ninetendo DS)
Title | Japan | America | Australia | Europe | South Korea |
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | September 28, 2006 | April 22, 2007 | June 21, 2007 | July 27, 2007 | February 14, 2008 |
Pokémon Platinum | September 13, 2008 | March 22, 2009 | May 14, 2009 | May 22, 2009 | July 2, 2009 |
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver | September 12, 2009 | March 14, 2010 | March 25, 2010 | March 26, 2010 | February 4, 2010 |
Fifth Generation (Nintendo DS)
Title | Japan | America | Europe |
Pokémon Black and White | September 18, 2010 | March 6, 2011 | March 4, 2011 |
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 | June 23, 2012 | October 7, 2012 | October 12, 2012 |
Sixth Generation (Nintendo DS)
Title | Japan | America | Europe |
Pokémon X and Y | October 12, 2013 | October 12, 2013 | October 12, 2013 |
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | November 21, 2014 | November 21, 2014 | November 28, 2014 |
Seventh Generation (Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch)
Title | Japan | America | Europe |
Pokémon Sun and Moon | November 18, 2016 | November 18, 2016 | November 23, 2016 |
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon | November 17, 2017 | November 17, 2017 | November 17, 2017 |
Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go Eevee! | November 16, 2018 | November 16, 2018 | November 16, 2018 |
Eighth Generation (Ninetendo Switch)
Title | Release date |
Pokémon Sword and Shield | November 15, 2019 |
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl | November 19, 2021 |
Pokémon Legends: Arceus | January 28, 2022 |
Ninth Generation (Nintendo Switch)
Title | Release date |
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet | November 18, 2022 |
Mobile Games
- Camp Pokémon (2014)
- Pokémon Dance (2015)
- Pokémon Shuffle Mobile (2015)
- Pokémon TCG Online (2016)
- Pokémon Go (2016)
- Pokémon Photo Booth (2016)
- Pokémon Duel (2016)
- Pokémon Magikarp Jump (2017)
- Pokémon Quest (2018) (also on Switch)
- Pokémon Rumble Rush (2019)
- Pokémon Masters EX (2019)
- Pokémon Home (2020) (also on Switch)
CHEAT CODES
Cheat codes for Pokemon games are made possible by the legendary GameShark add-on that many gamers used in the early 2000s. The below codes will work with a GameShark, or on one of the popular Pokemon emulators.
Take some time to think about how the cheats you enter may affect gameplay when combined, certain combinations can cause the game to crash or glitch.
Free Pokemon Daycare
Daycare costs can be expensive in the game, if you need someone to watch over your Pokemon and help them evolve while you explore the map, use this code to get that service for free!
Cheat code: 42023C086363 000000020002
Unlimited PP
PP refers to the frequency with which a Pokemon can use a specific attack move. With this cheat, you can use the best moves as much as you want to!
Cheat code: 42023C086363 000000020002
Unlimited PC items
If you want to acquire unlimited items from Bill’s PC, use this code to raid the stash!
Cheat code: 420258420063
Control the Timer
If the battle is getting away from you and you need to alter the game clock, no fear! Use the codes below.
Reset Time – Cheat Code: 420246120000000000020002
Stop Timer – Cheat code: 320246160000
All TMs
Have you ever wanted access to all the T M moves in the game? Well, you’re in luck! Use the code below.
Cheat code: 42025A2C0121 000100320004 42025A2E5212 000000320004
Area Warp Codes
Kiss walking goodbye and teleport between locations to make the game fly by faster! It is a bit tedious though as each location requires a different teleportation cheat code. See below.
One Island: A6A339F5 FC0ADC79
Mt. Ember: 3ADAABA A9000BEB
Birth Island: 554D9257 D0472EF8
Navel Rock: 6AADAC54 A0A4B6C7
Seafoam Islands: BC4AFF82 6C4609A2
Power Plant: EA5BB107 05E634BB
Unlock all Areas : 42026592FF FF00000007 0002
Max Out Your Team Stats
To max out the stats of all of your Pokemon, use the below codes!
1st Pokemon in your team: 20242DA03E7000000070002
2nd Pokemon in your team: 4202433E03E7000000070002
3rd Pokemon in your team: 420243A203E7000000070002
4th Pokemon in your team: 4202440603E7000000070002
5th Pokemon in your team: 4202446A03E7000000070002
6th Pokemon in your team: 420244CE03E7000000070002
Infinite Money
To get, well, fat stacks, use the below cheat.
Cheat Code: 3AF85ACA C4D18CEC 8E883EFF 92E9660D
Get all Pokeballs
Get the full roster of Pokeballs in your repertoire by entering the code below.
Cheat code: 420259D80001 0001000C0004 420259DA5212 0000000C0004
Ride Your Bike On Water
To defy gravity and travel vast distances quickly, enter the below code and pedal away on the open seas.
Cheat Code – 72036E3C0100 32036E430000
Safari Zone Entry
Stake your claim on the Safari Zone and go wild with unlimited resources!
Infinite Safari Balls
Cheat code: 820399940063
Safari Pokemon Easily Caught
Cheat code: 72023D749A3C 82023D749A53
Gain EXP
Want EXP without having all the turmoil and pain of gaining it? Well let’s do it.
Gain 1000 Exp – Cheat code: 7300218C0001 82023D5003E8
Gain 5000 Exp – Cheat code: 7300218C0001 82023D501388
Infinite EXP
If you want to become the most powerful player in the game without breaking a sweat. This code is for you!
Cheat Code – 7300218C00 0182023D50 1388
Obtain All Female Eggs
To get every female egg in the game in your collection, fire away with the below code.
Cheat Code – 20286400093
Obtain All Male Eggs
To get a hold of all the male eggs, enter this code.
Cheat Code – 320286400016
Fast Egg Hatching
Use the below code to eliminate the wait time associated with hatching an egg.
Cheat Code – 3202864200FE
Level Up Quickly
Level up your Pokemon and equip it with the best moves with the code below.
Cheat Code – 82023D50 270F
Walk Through Walls
Have you ever wanted to essentially become a Pokemon trainer ghost? Well now you can, and you can see cool spots of the map that you wouldn’t see otherwise!
Cheat Code: 509197D3 542975F4 78DA95DF 44018CB4
Control the Gender of The Pokemon You Find
Use the below codes to automatically make all Pokemon you find either be male or female.
Cheat Code: Female – EB34F751 A96B854D 78DA95DF 44018CB4
Male – EB34F751 A96B854D 141BB87C 83D7018F
Infinite Master Balls
Get an unlimited supply of the best Pokeballs in the game.
Cheat Code – 8202595c 00018202595e 0063
Eliminate Random Battles
To eliminate the random battles that pop up on Victory Road, enter the below code.
Cheat Code: D41DD0CA 33A629E5 8E883EFF 92E9660D
Pokemon Nature Modifier
Alter the nature of your Pokemon to unleash different mechanics and character traits.
D47DA721 6C3B9FFC = Sassy
1A15BF1E E72650E4 = Careful
5A7B2626 21ECD183 = Quirky
D0E34D66 5796A7D3 = Hardy
D73BC50A 5F47AA0E = Lonely
E485844D 2F24038C = Brave
5EB8DEEE 692ED298 = Adamant
83286B46 6479AA98 = Naughty
35EB915F 08F33974 = Bold
A58F6F1B BFB13FEF = Docile
34027F23 7E7E1599 = Relaxed
CDA2AB99 F89D5BB9 = Impish
D593BF29 E18AAAE5 = Lax
1BC372C9 06B4D17F = Timid
D4950A99 D729D80A = Hasty
93F04759 F95753D9 = Serious
E9EC2CBF A7EDD4A7 = Jolly
56F744B0 37E16732 = Naive
E1EB2109 4480C28D = Modest
A2461E51 304137B6 = Mild
0456554B 66D3AAF9 = Quiet
B05B4CCD A0A1505B = Bashful
909149AB 2DE8726A = Rash
31F62F82 D9A0C100 = Calm
9A41D845 41B93FE6 = Gentle
Get all HM Items
Finding every single HM can be quite tedious in this game, enter the below code to get them all!
Cheat Code – 42025A0C01 5300010008 0004
Get All Berries
Load up on all the berries in the game and keep your Pokemon happy with the below code.
Cheat Code – 42025AF400 850001002B 000442025A F652120000 002B0004
Catch Every Pokemon on First Try
Enter the below code to catch every single Pokemon you come across in the game.
Cheat Code: 87ACF659 707466DC 8BB602F7 8CEB681A
Summon Legendary Pokemon
To make some legendary Pokemon appear on your map right before your very eyes, first enter this master code:
000014D1 000A 1003dae6 0007
Then, enter any of the below codes to summon the specific Pokemon.
Moltres: 83007CEE 0092
Articuno: 83007CEE 0090
Zapdos :83007CEE 0091
Ho-oh: 83007CEE 00F
Lugia: 83007CEE 00F9
Regice: 83007CEE 0192
Regirock: 83007CEE 0191
Registeel: 83007CEE 0193
Jirachi: 83007CEE 0199
Dratini: 83007CEE 0093
Dragonite: 83007CEE 0095
Dragonair: 83007CEE 0094
Entei: 83007CEE 00F4
Deoxys: 83007CEE 019A
Groudon: 83007CEE 0195
Mewtwo: 83007CEE 0096
Mew: 83007CEE 0097
Rayquaza: 83007CEE 0196
Make every item at the Pokemart Costs $1
To turn it into a dollar store, enter the below code.
Cheat Code: 3C25A344 FD8F451C AD86124F 2823D8DA
Modify the Levels of Your Pokemon
Enter any of the below codes to achieve the desired level for your Pokemon.
Level 10: 4C6C2B8C CD0528EB
Level 20: 8C434E48 F703A9E1
Level 25: 2D02A8EA 9B748C49
Level 30: A457FA67 BCD9C478
Level 35: C70600E8 789A0DAC
Level 40: 155D7103 D66B8A15
Level 45: 710D8A2D 45E999F3
Level 50: CBEB73A3 90A08906
Level 55: 3E7B9D1E 5CE7F0DC
Level 60: 202ABE52 BDC4E314
Level 65: 1C2D3029 63D27E35
Level 70: 628E474E E708D501
Level 75: 39E224D9 232864F2
Level 80: 9675F502 DB139F05
Level 85: FB80C720 E028C27A
Level 90: 750CEC25 D42EAE36
Level 95: 32DCE4F7 2ABBC366
Level 100: 56307399 25DF4466
Come Across Shiny Pokemon More Frequently
To come across special Pokemon that appear in different colors than their original designs. These are quite rare and require a lot of time put in to normally find. Any of the below codes will work.
1670047D 04815C68
18452A7D DDE55BCC
39584B19 D80CC66A
CE71B3D3 1F6A85FB
198DF179 5413C867
73ECB8A0 BDD8B251
D5AFFB37 6855972C
73ECB8A0 BDD8B251
1 Hit KO in Battles
To make every battle short and sweet, enter the below code!
Cheat Code: 95EDFBBA A5A72A78 C833D1A0 02FA7205
Acquire All Eight Badges
Enter this cheat to avoid fighting all the various Gym Leaders. Enter this cheat, go to battle, and enter the gym of your choice. After doing this, your trainer card should be all filled up with badges. Some have reported this cheat requiring multiple attempts to work.
Cheat Code: EFCE867D 5403D40D
Pokemon Fire Red CHEAT CODE FAQS
How to enter Pokemon Fire Red Cheat Codes?
Either use a GameShark device on a GameBoy, or open your emulator and select the “Cheats” menu, then select the GameShark cheats. Then, simply enter your cheats.
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