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Pokemon Red speed-run beats world record

Author

Robert Clark

Published Apr 03, 2026

Charlie "Exarion" Armitz has beaten the world record for speed-running Pokemon Red.

Clocking a time of 1 hour and 51 minutes, Armitz starts with Squirtle and eschews any glitching. Keeping it real.

Watch below. Thanks, Kotaku.

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