Like Pokémon X & Y, Pokémon Sun & Moon are on the Nintendo 3DS and are capable of patches and updates to the software. This is done through the Nintendo 3DS eShop and gives you a prompt.

Version 1.1
Release Dates:

January 11th 2017

Size:

  • 296 Blocks

Fixes:

  • Fixes glitch that caused battles to not continue when Z-Memento and Z-Parting Shot were used on Battle spot
  • Fixed a glitch that determined the wrong winner if the Rocky Helmet caused both players to lose their final Pokémon
  • Fixed a glitch where Pokémon wouldn't learn moves after they evolved such as with Kadabra and Confusion
  • Fixed a glitch where Pokémon would disappear when Mimikyu was holding a Red Card
  • Alterations to some Battle Tree Pokémon - Change of Kommo-o's move from Shell Smash to Draco Meteor
  • Alterations to some Battle Royal Pokémon - Change of Shuckle's move from Stockpile to Double Team
  • Alterations to Japanese text file correcting typo of UB-02 Expansion
  • Various Bug Fixes

Notes
This update is required for your game to go online.
Battle Videos recorded before this patch can no longer be viewed

Version 1.2
Release Dates:

May 17th 2017

Size:

  • 296 Blocks

Fixes:

  • Fixes glitch that caused Pokémon to remain on the field after being knocked out by Spiky Shield when using Sky Drop
  • Fixed a glitch that prevented Scatterbug from being able to learn moves it had when it hatched as an Egg
  • Fixed a glitch where Poké Pelago could be manipulated as the month changed in the calendar
  • Fixed a glitch where Eggs could be given items
  • Fixed a glitch where the game would crash if an Evolution Item was the last item in your bag and was used.
  • Various Bug Fixes

Notes
This update is required for your game to go online.
Battle Videos recorded before this patch can no longer be viewed