In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, only a few players were able to complete the Pokédex. The reason was special items that could only be obtained at events. For the re-release on the Nintendo Switch, Game Freak made the items accessible to all players in the title.
22 years after release, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen made it to the Nintendo Switch for the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. In these versions, players can not only collect the 151 Pokémon from the generation, but also the legendary Pokémon Lugia, Ho-Oh, and Deoxys, originally from Generation 2.
However, this was only possible at release if players had received two specific items: the Mystic Ticket and the Aurora Ticket.
The special thing: The two items could only appear in the game if players had attended an on-site event.
The downside: These events and the corresponding distribution to players were limited, which is why many Pokémon players were unable to complete the main task of completing the Pokédex. For example, those living outside of America and Japan had no way of obtaining the tickets.
However, in the FireRed and LeafGreen versions on the Nintendo Switch, the two items appear, making it easier to finally catch Lugia, Ho-Oh, and Deoxys.
As part of the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, not only were Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen brought to the Switch, but also the announcement of Generation 10. You can watch the trailer here:
Finally catch Lugia, Ho-Oh, and Deoxys in FireRed and LeafGreen
Where can the Mystic Ticket and Aurora Ticket be found? The new FireRed and LeafGreen versions make it easy for you to obtain the two special tickets. To receive them, you simply need to defeat the Elite Four and the Champion, and then enter the Hall of Fame. Afterwards, the items will automatically be in your inventory.
How to catch Lugia, Ho-Oh, and Deoxys? Then it’s time for catching. With the Mystic Ticket, you can travel to the Navel Rock, where Lugia and Ho-Oh are located. The rock is an island of the Sevii Islands and can be reached by boat from Vermilion City.
The Aurora Ticket is also redeemed at the boat in Vermilion City, which will then take you to the Birth Island. Here you can challenge and catch Deoxys.
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are a piece of childhood for many, or perhaps even the very entry into the franchise. This was also true for MeinMMO editor Niko Hernes, who knew more than his sister and used his knowledge for a prank: Due to a wrong tip, I ruined Pokémon for my little sister
