# Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Link with Pokémon HOME This October

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-08-13 17:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 7 · Current Velocity: 5.29

## Intelligence Brief
"Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Link with Pokémon HOME This October" developed substantial multi-source reporting across the Technology sector, tracked across 7 distinct newsrooms by Newsylist.


Key reporting was led by VICE, Phandroid, Anime News Network and IGN. Coverage velocity and cross-outlet momentum were measured using Newsylist open coverage telemetry.


Synthesized from multi-source international reporting and live coverage telemetry under Newsylist open intelligence methodology.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What drove coverage for Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Link with Pokémon HOM?
Coverage spiked when 7 independent newsrooms published 8 verified reports during this coverage cycle.

### How did Newsylist track this trend?
Newsylist monitored article arrival rates, source diversity, and cross-outlet validation in real time.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICE | Pokémon Bank Shutdown Date Confirmed | 2026-08-13 21:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxPbTF6SnRDT2taenRyaXNOZm5RelluUzdrenlJQUpuWEluQUwwU0RLWEN0ZjFIWlF0RmVuYlY1S1F6dUw2Q2xqWUttTU81R2pDVEFsSGVRUGxUTzNpLWx1ZnIxSklTaS1lUHAydlFRdVBKOFZQeFg5cGJOX0oxYldyTU16WG9MOERfeFhlUHZjczI2ZDA?oc=5) |
| Phandroid | Pokémon Bank for the 3DS is Shutting Down Soon—Here’s What Happens Next | 2026-08-13 21:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxNSUNab3c3b1BJdnRvdzc4VktGTUVxVWtxdnF4bVRnd1Rhd1NBTmxhUk83VVk3bTV5QWR6Y09nNkxKVUtjMnpWYl90akF0YmJUNmRpQnZSYnUxQjdESlNnZDNOSlFiNDYzT2FBQTQ5ZWtjVUdibWVIemJLZklnWng5NVMwLVNkdXlCT2R1b2VTa05hdFlLOHhXRUktTTRJNTkwQmJsV3hQMNIBrAFBVV95cUxPTHhUMWxlM2otYjRVR3F4ZDBGUXU0WXgyTno1a0lDMGFsZUZycWxuYUVTSm5UMnJpZ0pIWDdGal9ndkVTdkZqaUlMTV9ZS2Y1SmNXQXRUdE1aMDBlaEpUNVZyeXB1eXFXTmJEdHBMZEx0NWZWV3dBc1l5UHBadW9rVzlLbTZxVkszRFU1RFQxdE1pc09Ub2RSaEpxa01FdUlFcGhnUmJzMTdQU3F) |
| Anime News Network | Pokémon Bank App Ends Service in February 2027 | 2026-08-13 15:14 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxNNU9pUy1qSW9RY0ZjdWlpdnBIS0U5aXk2VU52NzRnbFFXdDVoVGZzaUU3eElUSERPTnZxQ0NMQ3dSaGw3Z0Y1eC1nT09YNnptZ0c4cnhQRzNMcGFOVUk1RTNZNmo5aTk4UU5KaU5mS1NYWFlKNUMxUWkyVW5WNDlLN1RaOHgxT0V4LWVJVURLc0kzZzBJQU1YQmJtTzR1LS1WeEw5Sk5B?oc=5) |
| IGN | How to Transfer from Pokemon Bank to Pokemon HOME | 2026-08-13 15:14 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxOaGhUWmI5eGw0dXhlRVdBcWtQdGMzVjRVd1FSalVXdkhMc3A3anYxVHVicFY0Um52RE10NUN3Vm0zNHM1S0dfTk8yRnNUdHJTOGwxYVJkOTVUMGljNDg1c1pPWGNQTE1VRndmTV9yNHZmbDFjUUlldVdyUXpTdTJ5Z3Z0bG1oSVNMNTB0SnkwWnh3UQ?oc=5) |
| Polygon.com | Pokémon Fans Are Mourning the End of an Era | 2026-08-13 15:14 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxPMGZnNFpRU2RuWnlwbXhyUGdhQzVkTnp4SUtCcHZQWUQzM0t2RXFyZnRqWnZZUEFIWUNvakpEaXU5RV9KZjhYT1RKZDlwUFVNczRnM3k2cHI0SFNlTmxqWjRya2lLdElSUkNIUjFXdGZwd0p3ME55QldhLUZrV0NHa0FabmZ5dw?oc=5) |
| polygon.com | Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen players get Home support later this year and a free Celebi | 2026-08-13 15:14 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidkFVX3lxTE9wLWVaczc1QXdxWUR0ZV9BcFU0eHlTdi16N25FV193dmIwZGtqOE40MGlkdnR3UDFSemE3RVluS1dvSkNYQ0tFUXdhOHZsbEZUZXJzdVo4Qnd2S1RCUEhHOFNjQ1c5RUlENzhrbWlncHB6aGlzR1E?oc=5) |
| Kotaku | How To Empty Your Pokémon Bank Before It Shuts Down | 2026-08-13 15:14 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE9vNGhjOU52Q0tBRVhhdldUaFVxajhjcHdDWTYxdlI1aHR3TmR5Qi1aNWlWYnV5b3kyRHJRTGUwOGV2TEZZVXh4ZTF6Q1NVX3dtWlpqWjhmUTJzdmFoMG0xaXZnNTZ2VFBMRUhqdTgwT3l1Ymx6NncwQlpkRzI2T3c?oc=5) |
| Pokemon.com | Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Link with Pokémon HOME This October | 2026-08-13 15:14 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxPWFRNTWYtN05pclJILWhBRFFKQ3BXRzFWZ0ltMlo0MjNab1F0UmxQdzFmQmNuQlJ5S1dfb2dlUUVJTVdtdFgxQjk0YzVsSHVTSlJWZ01XYkRBZ1pzWm1rc0RVdkp6UnZzNF81bWJUN1RTWkd3MlAzT2liWVJGenEwV2MtN2taWl92V3RZWmdIU0tRRDlJNVljeklLZi1NUHh3SGZjbmNPZHpONUNzYy1vQ0t4VHVULVBzdU11UFpB?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-08-13/pokemon-firered-version-and-pokemon-leafgreen-version-link-with-pokemon-home*
*Synthesized by Newsylist Open Intelligence Engine under E-E-A-T journalistic standards.*