Pokémon HOME 4.1.0 Adds FireRed and LeafGreen Compatibility, Expands Storage to 9,000

Pokémon HOME version 4.1.0 arrived on October 6, 2026, bringing two notable changes: compatibility with Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version on Nintendo Switch, and an expanded storage limit for Premium Plan subscribers, who can now hold up to 9,000 Pokémon in their cloud boxes.

The update is available on both Nintendo Switch and mobile devices.

FireRed and LeafGreen Connectivity

The 4.1.0 release allows players to connect Pokémon HOME directly with FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch. The two Kanto-region games had previously sat outside HOME's compatibility list on that platform, meaning Pokémon housed in those titles could not be transferred through the standard cloud pathway. That gap is now closed.

For collectors and competitive players who have maintained rosters in those titles, the connection opens a route to move Pokémon out of FireRed and LeafGreen and into HOME, where they become accessible to compatible modern games. The practical implications depend on which species each player has stored and which current titles accept transfers from HOME — details the packet does not specify.

Premium Plan Storage Increase

Premium Plan subscribers received a storage expansion alongside the compatibility update. The new ceiling of 9,000 Pokémon represents a straightforward capacity increase for paid HOME users. Free-tier storage limits were not addressed in the available information.

The timing of the storage bump alongside a major compatibility addition follows a pattern common to HOME updates, where new game connections bring a larger pool of transferable Pokémon and storage demand rises accordingly. Whether 9,000 slots will prove sufficient as more titles are added to HOME's compatibility list remains to be seen.

Why It Matters for the TCG Market

Pokémon HOME updates have a secondary relevance for the trading card game market, even though HOME itself is a video game service. Renewed engagement with FireRed and LeafGreen — games built around the original 151 Kanto Pokémon — tends to refresh collector interest in cards featuring those same species. Charizard, Blastoise, Venusaur, and the Kanto-region Pokémon that anchor the original sets have historically tracked alongside spikes in nostalgia-driven attention, though no specific price movement tied to this update appears in current data.

The update's release on October 6 puts it squarely in the lead-up to the holiday collecting season, when Kanto-related products and singles traditionally see increased search and transaction volume on secondary markets. Whether this update contributes to any measurable price movement in FireRed- or LeafGreen-adjacent cards is not yet reflected in available data.

What Remains Unknown

The available information confirms compatibility and the new storage number but does not detail which specific Pokémon can be transferred out of FireRed and LeafGreen through HOME, nor which modern games will accept those transfers on the receiving end. Any restrictions on movesets, held items, or regional forms that may apply during transfer are also not covered by current reporting. Players looking to act on the new connectivity should consult official HOME documentation for those specifics.