Pokémon HOME 4.1.0: FireRed Transfer, Celebi and 9,000 Storage

Quick answer: Pokémon HOME version 4.1.0 is live after the October 7, 2026 maintenance window. The update adds Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version connectivity, raises Premium Plan storage from 6,000 to 9,000 Pokémon, enables transfers of Pokémon caught in Safari Balls in Pokémon GO, and adds a Celebi reward tied to completing the FireRed and LeafGreen Pokédex.

The biggest warning is the transfer rule: Pokémon that leave FireRed or LeafGreen for HOME cannot be sent back to those games, and Pokémon originating in other games cannot be moved into FireRed or LeafGreen. That makes version 4.1.0 more useful than a normal compatibility update, but it also makes preparation important before moving a rare or sentimental Pokémon.

Pokémon HOME 4.1.0: what changed

Is Pokémon HOME 4.1.0 live?

Yes. The official Pokémon HOME maintenance notice scheduled downtime for October 7 from 00:00 to 06:00 UTC and states that both the Nintendo Switch and mobile versions need to be updated to version 4.1.0 after maintenance.

If your app still shows an older version, close it fully, check the Nintendo eShop, App Store or Google Play for the update, then reopen HOME. A staged mobile-store rollout can sometimes make a new version appear at slightly different moments by region.

How FireRed and LeafGreen transfers work

The Pokémon Company’s official compatibility announcement confirms that Pokémon from the Nintendo Switch versions of FireRed and LeafGreen can be transferred into Pokémon HOME and then moved onward to other supported games.

There are two rules worth understanding before you touch the transfer screen:

1. A Pokémon moved from FireRed or LeafGreen into HOME cannot return to FireRed or LeafGreen.
2. Pokémon from other games cannot be sent into FireRed or LeafGreen.

In practice, FireRed and LeafGreen act as source games for HOME rather than open two-way destinations. If you have a story team, a rare capture, a special moveset or a Pokémon you still want to use inside those games, leave it there until you are certain you are ready to move it forward permanently.

Do you have to transfer Pokémon to earn Celebi?

No. This is one of the most useful details in the official announcement. The Pokémon Company says you do not need to deposit every Pokémon into HOME to complete the relevant HOME Pokédex requirement.

Once FireRed or LeafGreen is connected to Pokémon HOME, Pokémon registered in the in-game Pokédex can also register in HOME. Completing the required FireRed and LeafGreen Pokédex data unlocks the Mythical Pokémon Celebi as a gift in the mobile version of Pokémon HOME.

A safer Celebi checklist

• Update both HOME apps to version 4.1.0.
• Connect your FireRed or LeafGreen save to HOME.
• Let HOME sync the Pokédex information.
• Check missing entries before transferring anything valuable.
• Use HOME’s GTS where appropriate to fill missing Pokédex entries.
• Claim the Celebi gift through the mobile HOME app once the requirement is complete.

This approach avoids moving favorite Pokémon merely to make the Pokédex counter increase.

Premium storage rises to 9,000 Pokémon

Version 4.1.0 raises the Premium Plan storage ceiling from 6,000 to 9,000 deposited Pokémon. The Pokémon Company says the price of the Premium Plan is not changing as part of this increase.

For collectors, this is a 50% capacity increase and may be the most useful long-term feature in the update. The larger limit is especially relevant for players maintaining living Pokédex collections, event Pokémon, alternate forms, shinies and multiple generations of transferred teams.

What happens to Safari Balls from Pokémon GO?

The update also allows Pokémon caught using a Safari Ball in Pokémon GO to be transferred into HOME for the first time. According to the official Pokémon announcement, the ball is represented as a Strange Ball after the transfer into HOME.

That means you should not expect the original Pokémon GO Safari Ball appearance to remain as a normal usable ball designation across every destination game. The change is part of how HOME represents ball types that are not supported in the receiving environment.

What about Pokémon Bank?

The same official announcement includes another deadline worth acting on: Pokémon Bank service is scheduled to end on February 25, 2027 at 7:00 p.m. PST. Once Bank shuts down, transfers from Pokémon Bank into Pokémon HOME will no longer be possible.

If you still have older Pokémon stored in Bank, do not wait until the final day. Move anything you want to preserve into HOME well before the shutdown, especially if your collection involves several generations or old save files that need checking first.

FireRed and LeafGreen transfer plan before you move anything

A little preparation prevents most regrets:

• Back up your decision, not the save: the transfer restriction is a service rule, so simply keeping a console backup does not create a supported return path.
• Separate permanent residents: decide which Pokémon you still want to use inside FireRed or LeafGreen.
• Check held items and destination compatibility: HOME transfer behavior can differ from normal in-game trading.
• Sync the Pokédex first: if your goal is Celebi, you may not need to move your collection at all.
• Move Bank collections early: the February 2027 shutdown is a separate deadline.

Why this update matters

Version 4.1.0 connects the Switch editions of FireRed and LeafGreen to the modern Pokémon storage ecosystem while also increasing HOME’s capacity for long-term collectors. The one-way design preserves the older games’ limited ecosystem while still allowing players to carry favorite Pokémon forward.

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FAQ

Can FireRed and LeafGreen Pokémon return after entering HOME?

No. The Pokémon Company says Pokémon moved from FireRed or LeafGreen into HOME cannot be returned to those games.

Can a Pokémon from Scarlet, Violet or another game be sent into FireRed or LeafGreen?

No. The compatibility is not an open two-way bridge. Pokémon from other series titles cannot visit FireRed or LeafGreen through HOME.

Do I need a Premium Plan to connect FireRed or LeafGreen?

The 9,000-Pokémon storage expansion specifically applies to the paid Premium Plan. Connection and individual feature availability should be checked inside the HOME plan screen for your account, because some HOME functions differ between Basic and Premium.

Does the Premium Plan cost more after the storage increase?

The Pokémon Company says the Premium Plan price is not changing as part of the 6,000-to-9,000 storage increase.

Where do I claim Celebi?

The reward is claimed through the mobile version of Pokémon HOME after the FireRed and LeafGreen Pokédex requirement is satisfied.

When does Pokémon Bank shut down?

The announced end-of-service time is February 25, 2027 at 7:00 p.m. PST. Transfers from Bank to HOME will no longer be available after shutdown.

Bottom line

Pokémon HOME 4.1.0 is a major collection-management update: FireRed and LeafGreen finally connect to HOME, Premium storage jumps to 9,000, Safari Ball transfers from Pokémon GO are supported, and a Celebi reward gives Pokédex completionists a new goal. The single most important rule is still the simplest one—treat every FireRed or LeafGreen transfer into HOME as permanent.