Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen Timeline ( Real )

release
January 29, 2004

Release of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen in Japan

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, enhanced remakes of the original Pokémon Red and Blue games, were first released in Japan for the Game Boy Advance.

release
September 9, 2004

Release of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen in North America

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen were released in North America, bringing updated graphics and new features to the classic Pokémon adventure.

release
October 1, 2004

Release of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen in Europe

The games were released in Europe, expanding their availability to a broader audience.

Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen Timeline ( Fictional )

origin
Early Kanto Era

Birth of Red

Red is born in Pallet Town, destined to become a Pokémon Trainer.

research
Early Kanto Era

Professor Oak's Pokémon Research Begins

Professor Oak establishes his laboratory and begins his research on Pokémon.

beginning
Year 1 of Red's Journey

Red receives first Pokémon

Red receives his first Pokémon from Professor Oak and begins his journey.

challenge
Year 1 of Red's Journey

First Gym Badge Acquired

Red earns his first Gym Badge by defeating the Pewter City Gym Leader, Brock.

challenge
Year 1 of Red's Journey

Veridian City Gym Defeated

Red defeats Lt. Surge, earning the Thunder Badge.

conflict
Year 1 of Red's Journey

Team Rocket Confrontation in Celadon

Red disrupts Team Rocket’s operations at the Celadon Game Corner.

conflict
Year 1 of Red's Journey

Red Defeats Team Rocket in Silph Co.

Red battles and defeats Giovanni, suppressing Team Rocket's influence.

achievement
Year 1 of Red's Journey

Red Collects All Eight Gym Badges

Red collects the final badge from Viridian City Gym, completing gym challenges.

challenge
Year 1 of Red's Journey

Red Challenges the Pokémon League

Red battles the Elite Four and the Champion at the Indigo Plateau.

achievement
Year 1 of Red's Journey

Red Defeats Champion to Become Kanto Champion

Red defeats the Pokémon League Champion, becoming the new Champion himself.

legendary_capture
Post-League Year 1

Mewtwo Encounter at Cerulean Cave

Red discovers and captures the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo in Cerulean Cave.