Fixed an issue where the move Ion Deluge did not function correctly.

The primary purpose of this update was to address game-breaking glitches that occurred during high-stakes play, particularly in live competitions.

Before this patch, the moves and String Shot were temporarily banned from the Video Game Championships (VGC). The bug was so disruptive it could crash link battles, leading to an emergency ban by Pokémon organizers until the 1.2 update successfully resolved the instability .

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The version 1.2 update for (released February 6, 2018) is a critical patch primarily designed to address game-breaking bugs that affected both competitive play and general gameplay stability. For users utilizing custom firmware or CIA (CTR Importable Archive) formats, this update is essential for maintaining online functionality and resolving common metadata errors seen in unofficial game dumps. Update Overview and Patch Notes

, including Link Battles and the Global Trade Station (GTS). PocketMonsters.net Key Fixes and Changes