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Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen (FRLG)

Should You Buy FireRed or LeafGreen?

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Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen (FRLG) both have subtle differences from each other, especially when it comes to available Pokemon. Check out which game version you should buy and learn their differences here!

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Should You Buy FireRed or LeafGreen?

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Both games bring back the classic experience from the Game Boy Advance to the Nintendo Switch system, making it worth purchasing if you want a blast from the past. However, both games have subtle differences from each other.

The main difference between each game is the availability of certain Pokemon. For example, Psyduck and Golduck are only available in FireRed, while Vulpix and Ninetails are only available in LeafGreen. This is the main factor you should consider when choosing to buy either version of the game.

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