Pokemon LeafGreen in anglais / English. Complementary version of FireRed with exclusive Pokemon. Kanto in green, same excellence, different Pokemon and starter. For those who prefer Bulbasaur.
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Category
RPG1 player7+
Description
GBA remake of Pokémon Blue developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo. The trainer revisits Kanto with third-generation mechanics, new Sevii Islands and Wireless Adapter compatibility. Faithful to the original, different version-exclusive Pokémon compared to FireRed and connectivity with Ruby and Sapphire.
Pokemon - LeafGreen Version review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
The interiors carry the finest work: caves with damp walls lit from below, a haunted tower with spiral staircases, laboratories with animated machinery, an abandoned power plant where cables hang loose. Each of these places has its own texture set, which keeps exploration readable without recourse to the map.
Lovingly re-orchestrating the themes of the Kanto region, these remakes bring the series' founding melodies back to life with a new warmth. From Route 1 to the mythic gyms, every tune recalls intact memories, enhanced on GBA. This nostalgic, polished and moving sound delights veterans and new trainers alike.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Taking up the Kanto odyssey again, choosing your starter and building a team along the badges sets up a gentle progression whose steps you chain without seeing the end coming. Capturing a rare species and aiming for a complete Pokédex sustain a constant motivation. The pace of battles can wear thin, but this mechanic of collection and care stays timelessly addictive.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Conquering the Kanto League isn't enough to drain the game: the Sevii Islands extend exploration with new areas and challenges. Completing the 151-species dex calls for trades, and chasing the exclusives distinct from FireRed invites you to combine versions. Linked to Ruby and Sapphire, this faithful yet fleshed-out remake keeps a comfortable longevity and its aura as a clear classic open to all.
Technical info
💾5,1 MB📅07/09/2004
Published by Nintendo
Pokemon - LeafGreen Version (GBA) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
Worldwide English edition of Pokemon LeafGreen, distributed alongside FireRed with the Wireless Adapter included, a Western remake of the original Pokemon Green chapter whose background colour had never been sold in English. That graphic identity quirk makes it for the English speaking audience the piece that symbolically closes the loop between Pokemon Blue from 1998 and the explicit return to the Green trunk. Cardboard box is fragile, clean complete with adapter sought after.
A questionable morality
However thoroughly the founding idea has become cultural common sense, it stays delicious from a distance: you catch wild animals in little balls, make them fight until they faint to become the greatest trainer, and the rejects wait forever in a computer box. All of it in the name of a friendship the parties involved never actually asked for.
Is Pokemon - LeafGreen Version still worth playing in 2026?
FireRed and LeafGreen are the GBA remakes of Pokemon Red and Blue, and most likely the best way to revisit Kanto today. The animated sprites, modernized ergonomics and the post credits Sevii Islands turn the first generation into an adventure that can honestly be recommended to a newcomer. Trade compatibility with Ruby and Sapphire extends the content further. For fans of classic Pokemon wanting a cartridge that is still very playable, this is a safe and complete pick.
