When it comes to playing a Pokemon game as Team Rocket, fans have two popular choices. However, these two games have very similar names, which is causing a lot of confusion. In this post, we’ll provide a clear breakdown of each game, so you can avoid any confusion in the future.
Let’s start by looking at the names of both games:
- Pokemon FireRed Rocket Edition
- Pokemon Team Rocket Edition (also known as Pokemon Edicion Team Rocket in Spanish)
At first glance, the names seem quite similar, but there’s an important difference: the first game includes “FireRed” in its title, while the second one doesn’t. This small detail is the key difference between the two.
Understanding Both Games
1. Pokemon FireRed Rocket Edition
Creator: Colonelsalt
Region: Kanto (only one region)
Gameplay: In this game, you play as a Team Rocket grunt. Your job is to steal Pokémon and do all the things Team Rocket members do. This game is based on the FireRed version of Pokémon, which is why “FireRed” is part of its name.
When it was released: This was the first game to offer the concept of playing as a member of Team Rocket. It focuses on the Kanto region.
2. Pokemon Team Rocket Edition
Creator: DragonsDen
Region: Kanto, Sevii, Johto, and Hoenn (four regions)
Gameplay: Like the first game, you also play as a Team Rocket grunt, but this game is bigger. It lets you explore four regions: Kanto, Sevii, Johto, and Hoenn. It has a much longer story and more content than the first game.
When it was released: This game was released later and was initially made in Spanish. Due to its popularity, it was translated into English.
Key Differences:
“FireRed” in the Title:
The first game is called “Pokemon FireRed Rocket Edition” because it is specifically based on the FireRed version of Pokémon. This makes it clear that the game focuses only on the Kanto region, as FireRed is a remake of the original Pokémon Red, set in Kanto.
The second game, Pokemon Team Rocket Edition, does not include “FireRed” in its name because it’s not limited to just Kanto. Instead, it includes multiple regions: Kanto, Sevii, Johto, and Hoenn. This difference is key to understanding which game is which.
Number of Regions:
- Pokemon FireRed Rocket Edition features only Kanto.
- Pokemon Team Rocket Edition features four regions: Kanto, Sevii, Johto, and Hoenn.
Story and Size:
- The first game (Pokemon FireRed Rocket Edition) is smaller and focuses on the Kanto region only.
- The second game (Pokemon Team Rocket Edition) has a longer story and more content, letting you explore multiple regions.
Creators:
- Pokemon FireRed Rocket Edition was created by Colonelsalt.
- Pokemon Team Rocket Edition was created by DragonsDen.
Why the Confusion?
The confusion mostly comes from the similarity in names. When you search for “Pokemon Team Rocket Edition” on Google, Pokemon FireRed Rocket Edition often appears at the top of the results because it’s more commonly listed online. This leads to confusion about which game you’re actually looking for, especially since both games let you play as Team Rocket.
Summary:
- Pokemon FireRed Rocket Edition: Focuses on the Kanto region, based on FireRed, and lets you play as Team Rocket. This was the first game to introduce this idea.
- Pokemon Team Rocket Edition: Has four regions to explore (Kanto, Sevii, Johto, and Hoenn), a bigger story, and was released later. It was inspired by the first game but offers much more content.
We hope this clears up any confusion! Both games offer a fun experience, but they are different in size, story, and regions. Now you can easily choose the one that’s right for you!