Nintendo Music Adds Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Soundtracks
Nintendo has officially announced an exciting update for fans of the iconic Pokémon franchise.
The soundtracks for Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version have now been added to the Nintendo Music streaming service.
Pokémon is a massive multimedia franchise that first launched in 1996, tasking players with catching, training, and battling fascinating creatures across various regions.
Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen were originally released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance as enhanced remakes of the first generation of games.
These titles introduced the Kanto region to a new generation of players with graphics based on the Ruby and Sapphire games, as well as brand-new areas like the Sevii Islands archipelago.
Nintendo Music is a dedicated smart device application that launched in October 2024 for iOS and Android platforms.
The app allows users to listen to a vast library of iconic soundtracks from various Nintendo games spanning from the Famicom era to the Nintendo Switch.
Fans can enjoy music from major series like Kirby and Splatoon alongside screenshots from the respective games.
The service also includes convenient features like the ability to seamlessly extend the length of specific tracks for uninterrupted listening.
This latest addition brings a total of 64 memorable tracks from the classic Game Boy Advance adventures to the app.
Let’s take a look at some of the highlighted tracks now available to stream!
- Lavender Town Theme
This eerie melody perfectly captures the spooky atmosphere of the famous Pokémon graveyard.
- S.S. Anne
Fans can relax to the cheerful and elegant tune that plays aboard the luxurious cruise ship docked in Vermilion City.
- Final Battle (VS Rival)
This intense and thrilling composition plays during the ultimate showdown for the title of Pokémon Champion.
- Battle (VS Deoxys)
This high-energy track accompanies the challenging encounter with the mythical DNA Pokémon.
This musical update coincides perfectly with the highly anticipated launch of the games on the Nintendo Switch.
The digital versions of the games are scheduled to be released on Friday, February 27, 2026, which marks the 30th anniversary of the franchise.
A special physical edition featuring a three glass PokéBalls will also be available in Japan starting on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
The Nintendo Music application is available exclusively to users who have an active subscription to the Nintendo Switch Online service.
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