Return to Kanto
EX FireRed & LeafGreen brought Generation I favorites back as Pokemon-ex, with Charizard ex, Blastoise ex, and Venusaur ex headlining a nostalgia-packed set.
ex6 Difficulty
3/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
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Market average
Top Card
Charizard ex
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Overview
EX FireRed & LeafGreen, released August 30, 2004, ties into the GBA remakes with 116 cards celebrating Kanto Pokemon. The original Kanto starters returned as Pokemon-ex, and the set features many Generation I favorites with updated EX-era artwork.
Best for
- Collectors building early modern EX sets and learning reverse-holo rows
- collectors pricing FireRed & LeafGreen (2004, 116 cards) as EX-era cardboard — not as generic “old cards”
- people building around Charizard ex / Blastoise ex without pretending bulk pays the same
Skip this path if
- you treat every EX as equal liquidity across expansions
- you expect every card in FireRed & LeafGreen to carry similar resale (bulk is bulk)
Common mistakes
If you only remember one thing about FireRed & LeafGreen: Charizard ex / Blastoise ex is not interchangeable with every other print of those Pokemon. People still get burned by pricing a regular rare like the EX of the same Pokemon, then argue condition after they already overpaid. Confirm ex6 / the set symbol before comps — “EX-era lot” language is how wrong products get mixed.
What to check first
Verify set membership (ex6) and the collector number against the checklist — same character, different product. Condition pass on Charizard ex / Blastoise ex before negotiation. Finish with a checklist gap list so you are not “completing” only the bulk.
Most valuable cards
Charizard ex (#105) is the top chase card and one of the most valuable EX-era cards. Blastoise ex (#104) and Venusaur ex (#112) complete the starter trio. Gengar ex and Electrode ex are also premium pulls. Charizard ex PSA 10 sells for $3,000+.
Cards from FireRed & LeafGreen
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28 of 116 
Beedrill
Butterfree
Dewgong
Ditto
Rapidash
Cloyster
Primeape
Kakuna
Parasect
Weepinbell
Clefairy
Magikarp
Pikachu
Squirtle
Energy Switch
Pokémon Reversal
Charizard ex
Clefable ex
Electrode ex
Gengar ex
Gyarados ex
Mr. Mime ex
Mr. Mime ex
Venusaur ex
Charmander
Articuno ex
Moltres ex
Zapdos ex
Tips to finish the set
The Kanto nostalgia theme makes this set very popular. At 116 cards, it is medium-sized for the EX era. Focus on acquiring the starter trio ex cards as they represent the bulk of the set's value.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Identify FireRed & LeafGreen cards by set code ex6 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
- 02
Split bulk commons/uncommons from holos and special rarities before pricing
- 03
Track Charizard ex and Blastoise ex as priority singles, not pack EV fantasies
- 04
Scan or checklist-gap the rest after the chase budget is honest
Scan with the app
Pokex helps distinguish FireRed & LeafGreen Charizard ex from other Charizard printings across the EX era. The scanner identifies the set-specific artwork and reverse holo patterns unique to this expansion.
Common questions
01 How much is FireRed & LeafGreen Charizard ex worth?
Charizard ex (#105) in near mint condition sells for $200–$600. PSA 10 graded copies regularly reach $3,000+, making it one of the premier EX-era Charizard cards.
02 Does this set only have Kanto Pokemon?
Primarily yes. The set focuses on Generation I Pokemon to match the FireRed and LeafGreen video games. Some evolved forms and trainers from later generations appear in supporting roles.
03 What makes this set special among EX sets?
It is the first EX-era set focused on Kanto nostalgia, featuring the original starter trio as Pokemon-ex. This combination of nostalgia and the EX mechanic makes it enduringly popular.
04 How many Pokemon-ex are in FireRed & LeafGreen?
The set contains 7 Pokemon-ex cards: Charizard ex, Blastoise ex, Venusaur ex, Gengar ex, Electrode ex, Mr. Mime ex, and Gyarados ex.
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