Patches & Updates

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet are on the Nintendo Switch and are capable of patches and updates to the software. This is done typically automatically when your Switch is in Stand By mode but can be prompted by pressing Start on the Switch's Home Screen and selecting Software Update. These updates offer a variety of changes including bugfixes and more

Version 3.0.1

Release Dates:

February 1st 2024

Fixes:

  • Alters the crafting materials required to make TM223, removing Shieldon from it
  • Fixes the glitch where the Dragon Cheer effect would persist after switching
  • Fixes the glitch where the the game would freeze if you used items to level up an Inkay to Level 29 or under
  • Fixed an issue where, under certain circumstances, players become stuck between the Item Printer and the wall in the League Club
  • Fixed an issue where Calyrex wouldn't remember learning certain TM moves after being separated from Glastrier & Spectrier. It will now be able to remember the moves, even if recombined with Glastrier and Spectrier
  • Smeargle can no longer use Transform in Wild encounters.

Notes
This update is required for your game to go online.

Version 3.0.0

Release Dates:

December 14th 2023

Fixes:

  • Added access to the The Indigo Disk and all its relevant contents, new items and improvements.
  • Added data for Returning Pokémon, as well as the new Pokémon Archaludon, Hydrapple, Raging Bolt, Gouging Fire, Iron Crown, Iron Boulder, Terapagos and Pecharunt as well as new moves and abilities
  • Adjustments made to Ogre Oustin's difficulty
  • A bug fix was made for the move Hospitality which caused unintended behaviour
  • A bug fix was made for the abilities Quark Drive & Protosynthesis to prevent them working when Neutralising Gas is in effect

Notes
This update is required for your game to go online.

Version 2.0.2

Release Dates:

October 12th 2023

Fixes:

  • Fixed an issue where trainers wouldn't register as being defeated if you had already beaten 300 trainers in the game, preventing progress on some story elements
  • Fixed an issue where Special Pokémon from Pokémon GO couldn't be deposited into the game from Pokémon HOME, even if they previously had been in the game
  • Fixed an issue where the game would crash in the final battle if you already had Koraidon or Miraidon registered in your Pokédex and moved down your party list to select Koraidon/Miraidon when you had over 3 Pokémon in your party

Notes
This update is required for your game to go online.

Version 2.0.1

Release Dates:

September 13th 2023

Fixes:

  • Added access to the The Teal Mask and all its relevant contents, new items and improvements.
  • Added data for 101 Returning Pokémon, as well as the new Pokémon Dipplin, Poltchageist, Sinistcha, Okidogi, Munkidori, Fezandipiti & Ogerpon as well as new moves and abilities
  • The top direction in the minimap can be set to always fix north by pressing the Right Stick twice on the map screen
  • Camera related settings have been added to the Settings to adjust the field camera
  • You can now signal Pokémon walking on the field by pushing the L stick to stop them moving and photos can be taken with the A button. You can also play music with ZL/ZR in the camera app and share photos
  • With the TM Machines at Pokémon Centers, you can add a filter to only display TMs that your Pokémon can learn
  • Bug fixes have been made including correction of the text for Dire Claw, Stone Axe and Ceaseless Edge mentioning Critical Hits
  • Fixed an issue where the Itemfinder mark would not attach to Pokémon
  • Fixed an issue where Titan Mark Pokémon may not appear after being defeated if you didn't catch them
  • Adjustments made to the display of Pokémon icons in boxes to load faster

Notes
This update is required for your game to go online.

Version 1.3.2

Release Dates:

June 29th 2023

Fixes:

  • Made some alterations for the Live Competitions
  • Changed text for the Illuminate ability to: By Iluminating its surroundings, the Pokémon prevents its accuracy from being lowered
  • Other select bug fixes have been implemented.

Notes
This update is required for your game to go online.

Version 1.3.1

Release Dates:

May 25th 2023

Fixes:

  • Fixed an issue where players participating in invite onliy online competitions had issues exiting battles, as well as being unable to see their rating
  • Other select bug fixes have been implemented.

Notes
This update is required for your game to go online.

Version 1.3.0

Release Dates:

April 20th 2023

Fixes:

  • Fixed an issue where players who caught an Egg by mistake in Version 1.1 instead of Walking Wake and Iron Leaves can now catch those Pokémon during the event repeat
  • A change has been made to the deadline for entries for Friendly Competitions, which are found in the Online Competitions section of the Battle Stadium.
    Before this change: Entries were allowed until the Friendly Competition began.
    After this change: Entries will be allowed until the Friendly Competition ends.
  • Feature Adjustments
    • Link Battles
      • Fixed a bug in Link Battles where selecting Swap in just before the selection timer reached zero could fail to switch in the selected Pokémon and subsequently cause switching — and the battle itself — to act abnormally.
      • Fixed a bug in Link Battles where once the remaining time for the battle was under one minute, it would no longer be displayed where it was supposed to.
      • Fixed a bug that occurred in Link Battles where, depending on the move being used at the time a Pokémon fainted, the amount of time a Trainer received to select their next Pokémon was reduced.
    • Battles
      • Fixed a bug where the Cud Chew Ability would trigger again once every two turns after it triggered the first time, contrary to what is written in the Ability description.
      • Fixed a bug that occurred when Zoroark Terastallized while using its Illusion Ability to disguise itself as another Pokémon. On the Check Status screen, the Terastallized Zoroark's type would display as the original type of the Pokémon it had disguised itself as, rather than Zoroark's Tera Type.
      • Fixed a bug that occurred when Zoroark used its Illusion Ability to disguise itself as another Pokémon that had already Terastallized. This bug caused Zoroark's type on the Check Status screen to incorrectly display as the Tera Type of the Pokémon Zoroark had disguised itself as.
      • Fixed a bug in Double Battles with moves that cause stat changes for the Pokémon using the moves. This bug caused the stat changes to incorrectly happen twice if the user hit two opposing Pokémon with the move while an opposing Pokémon was behind a Substitute.
    • Pokémon GO Connectivity
      • Fixed the main issue causing the game to crash on the screen used to pair with a Pokémon GO account.
    • Other
      • Fixed a bug affecting Trainers who received Hisuian Zoroark from the Mystery Gift screen as a special early-purchase bonus for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet without first having seen Zoroark in their game. This bug caused Zoroark to be incorrectly displayed as registered in these Trainers' Pokédexes.
      • Other select bug fixes have been implemented.

Notes
This update is required for your game to go online.

Version 1.2.0

Release Dates:

February 27th 2023

Size:

  • 485mb

Fixes:

  • Feature Adjustments
    • Adds the Pokémon Walking Wake and Iron Leaves, as well as their signature moves Hydro Steam and Psyblade
    • Adjusted Hisuian Zoroark's stats
      VersionHP Att Def S.Att S.Def Spd
      Now 55 100 60 125 60 110
      Before 55 105 60 120 60 105
    • Adjusted Kleavor's stats
      VersionHP Att Def S.Att S.Def Spd
      Now 70 135 95 45 70 85
      Before 70 130 95 45 75 85
    • Added functionality for purchasing the The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC
    • Added connectivity with Pokémon GO
    • Additional functionality will be added for Pokémon Boxes:
    • From a Pokémon's summary, players will be able to change Pokémon's nicknames, markings, held items, and mark- or Ribbon-related titles, as well as being able to reorder moves, have Pokémon remember moves, have Pokémon forget moves, and use TMs.
    • Players will be able to swap out held items by pressing the Y Button when in the Held Items view.
    • Players will be able to select All Boxes while moving Pokémon or items in the Party and Boxes view and Held Items view.
    • When in the Battle Team view, Pokémon in your Boxes that are assigned to a Battle Team will now have their icons displayed in a darker hue if those Pokémon are members of the Battle Team that is currently being displayed.
  • Bug Fixes
  • Tera Raid Battles
    • A bug that can prevent an opposing Tera Pokémon's HP gauge from properly reflecting damage done by certain moves (such as Play Rough) or certain status conditions may occur in Tera Raid Battles, resulting in the Tera Pokémon's HP gauge fluctuating in an unusual manner. This will be fixed.
    • A bug that causes all Pokémon on your side to faint at once despite their HP gauges indicating that they still have HP may occur in black crystal Tera Raid Battles against Pokémon with the Mightiest Mark. This will be fixed.
    • A bug that can temporarily prevent a player from entering any input into the game may occur if a Tera Pokémon takes certain actions while the player is choosing the target of their move. This will be fixed.
    • Errors may occur when someone connecting to a Tera Raid Battle sees a different Pokémon displayed on their screen than what the host sees. This will be fixed.
    • A bug may occur that causes players joining a Tera Raid Battle from the Tera Raid Battles search screen to be brought to a Tera Raid Battle against a Pokémon different from the one they saw displayed. This will be fixed.
    • A bug that causes Tera Raid Battle crystals to not appear for a set amount of time may occur under certain circumstances. This will be fixed.
  • Battles
    • Type matchups against Pokémon that have fainted will no longer appear when selecting a move or target during Double Battles.
    • A Zoroark that has Terastallized and is disguised as another Pokémon via its Illusion Ability can be identified as a Zoroark by using the Check Target option. This is a bug and will be fixed.
    • When a Zoroark has Terastallized and is disguised as another Pokémon via its Illusion Ability, the type matchups of moves are displayed based on the type of the Pokémon that Zoroark is disguised as, rather than Zoroark's Tera Type. This is a bug and will be fixed.
    • The stats of a Dondozo with a Tatsugiri in its mouth will increase when Dondozo uses Order Up, even when the move should have been negated (for example, by an opponent using Protect). This is a bug and will be fixed.
    • If a Pokémon Terastallizes after using Destiny Bond and then faints, the effects of Destiny Bond will fail to activate. This is a bug and will be fixed.
  • Other
    • We will address an issue that can cause the game to forcibly close at certain locations. As a result of this fix, there may be a reduction of Pokémon and people displayed in certain towns or in the wild.
    • When a Pokémon that is not a part of the Paldea Pokédex is obtained through a Link Trade, it is displayed as being registered to the Paldea Pokédex. This is a bug and will be fixed.
    • Certain actions can cause the main character's expressions to not change until the game is closed and reopened. This will be fixed .
    • A bug occurred for some players after Ranked Battles Season 1, wherein visiting the Ranked Battles screen immediately after the season's results had been calculated caused an error right after these players received their rewards. Following this error, players were unable to participate in any further Ranked Battles. This will be fixed.
    • If a player has created several Battle Teams but does not use the Battle Team in the first slot for their Ranked Battles, they may not receive the Master Rank Ribbon after winning Ranked Battles in the Master Ball Tier. This will be fixed .
    • When a Pokémon you caught comes back to you from another player through Link Trade, it may not listen to your commands in accordance with what is written in the profile app ("Pokémon caught at Lv. XX or below will listen to your commands"). This will be fixed .
    • A bug is preventing the Pokédex from displaying additional entries (such as entries for Shiny Pokémon or Pokémon that were received through Surprise Trade from players that play in a different language) for Pokémon species that were already registered in the Pokédex. This will be fixed.
    • Objects such as Poké Balls may be displayed in certain locations of the field unintentionally. This will be fixed.
    • Passersby will no longer be displayed during certain battles that take place in towns during the main story.
    • Other select bug fixes will be implemented.

Notes
This update is required for your game to go online.

Version 1.1.0

Release Dates:

December 2nd 2022

Size:

  • 485mb

Fixes:

  • Activates Ranked Battle
  • Fixed a bug where the Elite Four music wouldn't play properly under certain conditions
  • Fixed a bug where the battles in Battle Stadium can have turns predetermined
  • Various bug fixes

Notes
This update is required for your game to go online.

Version 1.0.1

Release Dates:

November 11th 2022

Size:

  • 485mb

Fixes:

  • Activates online features
  • Reduces stats for Ting-Lu, Chi-Yu, Chien-Pao and Wo-Chien
  • Altered TM compatibility for some Pokémon
  • Fixed a problem with the animation not moving behind player when pulling out a stake

Notes
This update is required for your game to go online.