What a 'GBA games' Button in Pokemon Home Means for Gen 3 Po…
If Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald do come to Switch, it would give a new generation of players access to the Hoenn region and allow longtime fans to bring their favorite monsters forward—potentially boos…
If Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald do come to Switch, it would give a new generation of players access to the Hoenn region and allow longtime fans to bring their favorite monsters forward—potentially boos…
Key points - Pokemon Home update allows transfer of FireRed and LeafGreen monsters into the app and forward to other games. - New menu button in Pokemon Home says 'GBA games' instead of specifying FireRed and LeafGreen. - Fans speculate this could hint at future Switch ports of Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald. - Last month, official Japanese Pokemon Twitter posted suspiciously crisp 30-second Ruby and Sapphire footage. - FireRed and LeafGreen are now higher on best-selling Pokemon games list due to Switch re-releases.
Timeline - Last month: Fans notice suspiciously crisp 30-second Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire footage on official Japanese Pokemon Twitter. - Today: The Pokemon Company releases Pokemon Home update enabling FireRed and LeafGreen transfers. - Today: ResetEra user points out new 'GBA games' button, sparking speculation about other GBA ports.
FAQ
Q: Can I transfer my Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald Pokemon to Pokemon Home? A: Not yet. The current update only supports FireRed and LeafGreen. Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald transfers are still just speculation.
Q: What happens to my FireRed and LeafGreen Pokemon after transferring to Pokemon Home? A: Once they leave their GBA home, they cannot return. You can bring them forward to other games in the series, but it's a one-way trip.
Q: Why do fans think Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald are coming to Switch? A: The 'GBA games' button in Pokemon Home, combined with last month's suspiciously crisp 30-second footage, has fans convinced more GBA ports are on the way.
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