Pokemon FireRed LeafGreen Free Celebi
Since October 7, 2026, the Nintendo Switch versions of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen link with Pokémon HOME - and finishing the Kanto Pokédex earns a free Mythical Celebi, redeemable in the mobile version of HOME.
The short version: register all 150 Kanto Pokémon in FireRed or LeafGreen on Switch, link the game to Pokémon HOME, then open HOME on your phone - Celebi arrives as an automatic gift. No Mystery Gift code and no transfer of Pokémon is needed.
How to claim Celebi, step by step
- 1Complete the Kanto Pokédex
Register all 150 Kanto Pokémon in Pokémon FireRed or LeafGreen on Switch - that includes version exclusives and trade evolutions. Mew is not required and cannot be obtained in these versions anyway.
- 2Link the game to Pokémon HOME
Connect your save to the same Nintendo Account your HOME uses. Once linked, your in-game Pokédex progress registers in HOME automatically - you do not need to move any Pokémon.
- 3Open HOME on mobile and claim
The gift arrives in the mobile version of Pokémon HOME. The process is fully automated - complete the dex, connect, receive.
What the gift Celebi looks like
The distribution mirrors a Celebi event originally given out in Japan in 2006.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Level | 50 |
| OT / ID | HOME ミツリン / 60720 |
| Ability | Natural Cure |
| Moves | Leech Seed · Recover · Heal Bell · Safeguard |
| Claimed on | Mobile Pokémon HOME only |
Filling the dex faster
Use HOME's GTS
The Global Trade System inside Pokémon HOME is the intended shortcut for version exclusives - request what your version cannot catch.
Progress is shared
Pokédex registration carries across both versions once linked - a Pokémon registered in either FireRed or LeafGreen counts toward the 150.
Trade evolutions count
Alakazam, Gengar, Machamp, Golem and the rest must be obtained in their evolved forms - trading with friends or GTS covers them.
No deadline announced
The distribution went live October 7, 2026 with no stated end date - but completing a 150-species dex takes real time, so start early.
Transfers are one-way: any Pokémon moved from FireRed/LeafGreen into HOME cannot return, and Pokémon from other games cannot enter FireRed or LeafGreen. The Celebi itself also cannot be sent back to those games - though it can travel onward to compatible titles like Pokémon Champions.
FAQ
Do I need Mew for the free Celebi?
No. Mew is unobtainable in the Switch FireRed/LeafGreen and is excluded - 150 species is the full requirement.
Is a Mystery Gift code needed?
No code exists - the reward triggers automatically once your completed Kanto dex registers in Pokémon HOME.
Can I get Celebi on the Switch version of HOME?
The gift is claimed in the mobile version of Pokémon HOME specifically - install the phone app on the same Nintendo Account.
Do I have to transfer my Pokémon?
No - linking alone registers your dex progress. Only transfer Pokémon you are happy to lose access to in FireRed/LeafGreen permanently.