01Overview
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.
| Developer | Dom, SMBZ, BPark16 |
| Base game | FireRed |
| Base version | Pokémon FireRed USA |
| Platforms | GBA |
| Release date | April 10, 2024 |
| Last updated | July 8, 2025 |
| Rating | 4.6/5 |
| Playtime | 35–55 hours |
| Status | Completed |
| Version | 2.0.3 |
02Storyline
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.
03Trailer
04Features· 12
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.
05Post-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.
06Difficulty Settings· 3
07Changelog· 1
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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09Resources
Credits
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Main Developers
Dom, SMBZ, BPark16
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