Neither Game Freak nor The Pokemon Company has confirmed or otherwise hinted that Deoxys would be obtainable in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch, despite the Mythical Pokemon being available in the original Game Boy Advance releases via limited-time Event Distributions. However, assuming Game Freak eventually gives fans a way to complete the Pokedex, Deoxys is a major factor in choosing whether to play Pokemon FireRed or Pokemon LeafGreen.
Historically, Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are among the most faithful remakes in the franchise. Unlike later paired versions that featured bigger changes between the two, Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen's version differences are almost entirely about Pokemon availability. FireRed has fan-favorites like Arcanine, Scizor, and Electabuzz, while LeafGreen has Ninetales, Slowbro/Slowking, and Starmie, among many others. For most players, the choice came down to team composition or childhood nostalgia. However, Deoxys adds a wrinkle that few casual fans remember.
In Generation 3, Deoxys’ form is not freely interchangeable but instead determined by the specific game cartridge being used. In FireRed, Deoxys is permanently locked to its Attack Forme. In LeafGreen, it is permanently locked to its Defense Forme. Attack Forme boasts powerful offensive stats at the expense of durability, while...
