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Mar 21, 2026Kotaku
Pokémon FireRed Switch Glitch Rocks Speedrunning World
A groundbreaking new glitch, dubbed the "Sound Skip," has been discovered in the Nintendo Switch port of Pokémon FireRed. Accidentally found by runner iamClemi, this exploit bypasses capture animations, saving 2.68 seconds per Pokémon. It's hailed as the biggest time save in years, set to redefine speedrunning records.
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