Overview
FireRed Deluxe is a polished and comprehensive ROM hack of the original FireRed. It features enhanced difficulty, all 386 Gen 1–3 Pokémon, modernized quality of life features, reusable TMs, physical/special split, and a large post-game update.
Game Details
Developers: Dom, SMBZ, BPark16
Base Game: FireRed
Base Game Version: Pokémon FireRed USA
Platforms: GBA
Game Info
Release Date: April 10, 2024
Updated: July 8, 2025
Playtime: 35–55 hours
Status: Completed
Version: 2.0.3
Storyline
Relives the classic FireRed journey but with deep mechanical upgrades and thoughtful modernizations, keeping the spirit of the original while drastically enhancing gameplay and longevity.
Trailer
Features
Pokémon Buffs: Many Pokémon have improved base stats, movepools, and typings, making almost all of them viable.
Buffed Moves: Previously weak moves (e.g., Fire Spin, Cut) are now useful in early/mid/late game.
Regional Variants & Cross-Gen Evolutions: Includes Alolan, Galarian, Hisuian forms, and later-gen evolutions (e.g., Crobat, Magmortar, Leafeon).
Expanded Move Access: Reusable move tutors, improved TMs/HMs, and better learnsets for Pokémon.
Hidden Grottos: New HM "Secret Power" unlocks hidden areas with rare Pokémon and items.
Diverse Pokémon & Items: All original 151 + additional Pokémon (LeafGreen exclusives, cross-gen relatives like Toedscruel).
Enhanced Difficulty: Gym Leaders and bosses have stronger teams (including non-native types), more minibosses (some inspired by LGPE/Pokémon Go), and no badge boosts.
Non-Linear Progression: Koga, Sabrina, and Blaine can be challenged in any order (teams scale with badges).
Map Changes & New Areas: Expanded zones (e.g., Viridian Forest) and added depth to the original game.
Double Battles: More frequent double battles throughout the game.
In-Game Documentation: Updated help menu with level caps, change logs, and Nuzlocke info.
Gym Leader Rematches: [WIP] Post-game rematches against leaders.
Post-Game Content
Extensive post-game update with rematches, Gen 2 and 4 Pokémon, Rocket Executives, Johto Gym Leaders, Steven Stone, and a secret battle with Professor Oak.
Difficulty Settings
Changelog
2.0.3
Released: 1/14/2025
Postgame Update Summary
After 4 long months of development, the postgame of FireRed Deluxe has been massively expanded and reworked. Here’s what’s new:
- The entire postgame has been revamped with new Pokémon, new trainers, and more difficulty.
- All Gen 2 Pokémon are now available and viable.
- Gen 4 evolutions of Gen 3 Pokémon have been added (e.g., Gliscor, Weavile, Ursaluna, Cursola).
- Some Gen 3 Pokémon remain available, while others are replaced by newer additions.
- National Dex now includes:
- 339 Pokémon excluding regional/alt forms
- 382 Pokémon including regional/alt forms
- Select Kanto Pokémon have received:
- New abilities
- Stat changes
- Typing changes (e.g., Leafeon: Grass → Grass/Normal, Glaceon: Ice → Ice/Ghost)
- Boss trainer fights have been overhauled for increased challenge and variety.
New postgame battles include:
- Johto Gym Leaders
- Rocket Executives from HGSS
- Kanto Gym Leader Rematches
- Steven Stone (Hoenn Champion)
- Secret Battle against Professor Oak 👀
Other additions:
- Fully loaded Google Sheets Documentation
- New Damage Calculator
- Dropbox Patch Archive
Watch the trailer:
https://youtu.be/IuEJUDaN6DA
Thanks for playing! We hope the wait was worth it.
— FRDX Team
Save files from previous versions are supported, but always patch on a clean FireRed USA ROM.
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Additional Resources
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View Cheats for FireRed DeluxeOfficial Sources
https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonROMhacks/comments/1i26duk/pokemon_firered_deluxe_official_release/https://www.pokecommunity.com/threads/pokemon-firered-deluxe-20-3-the-postgame-update-many-changes.534402/Master documentation for items, stats, trainers, and learnsetsIn-depth damage calculator with all trainer dataAll ROM hacks featured here are credited to their original creators. If you are a creator and wish to update, add, or remove your content, please contact us.
Main Developers
Dom, SMBZ, BPark16
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