Like most games in the current era, Pokkén Tournament is capable of a variety of patches and updates to the software. These updates provide anything from fixes, to balance updates to anything.. This is done automatically if you have the Wii U set to do so, but will also be triggered when you go through and load the game.

Version 1.1
Release Dates:

March 15th 2016

Size:

  • 370MB

Alterations:

  • Activates Online Mode

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

Version 1.2
Release Dates:

April 12th 2016

Size:

  • 14MB

Alterations:

  • Boosts your shield when your Defense was up
  • When Defense is down, it weakens your shield
  • Various Move Alterations
    CharacterMoveAlterationDamage
    Pikachu LibreMidair Strong AttackFixes a glitch that causes Pikachu Libre to pass through an opponent that is against the wallNo Change
    SceptileHangFixes a glitch that causes Sceptile to drop through the floor after using Bullet Seed then HangNo Change
    MewtwoConfusionHarder to hit airborne opponents. Harder to make Critical Hits. Reduced the Hit StunNo Change
    MewtwoJumping Attack
    Midair Strong Attack
    Nullifies long range attacks. Can now be counteredNo Change
    Shadow MewtwoMiracle EyeIn field phase, recharge time has been increased.No Change
    Shadow MewtwoMiracle Eye AlterationsReduces shield damage inflictedNo Change
    Shadow MewtwoSide Ranged AttackWhen activated again while one is in play, the one in play disappears quicker No Change
    Shadow MewtwoBackward Ranged AttackSlight delay between using this move and being able to use Miracle Eye. Cancels running one if another is activated. Miracle Eye altered move has more pushback and can cause phase shiftNo Change
    Reshiram & CresseliaBlue FlareDamage inflicted reduced. No longer takes shield down all the way to red when blockedMax damage reduced from 132 to 102
    Espeon & UmbreonSnarlFixed a glitch that caused the move not to appear if Pachirisu had been used by the opponentNone

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

Version 1.3
Release Dates:

June 15th 2016

Size:

  • 215MB

Alterations:

  • Various Move Alterations
    CharacterMoveAlterationDamage
    LucarioBurst ModeFixes a glitch that causes Support Pokémon to be unable to be called after attackingNo Change
    LucarioBone Rush ~ Downward Swing Follow-upCombo damage has been increasedCombo damage
    LucarioForward Strong AttackReduces the ease of Guard BreakNo Change
    PikachuVolt Shock FistIncreases length of time allowed for opponent to blockNo Change
    PikachuNuzzleChanges the stall time that meant you were unable to grab the PokémonNo Change
    MachampLow Stance Strong AttackShortens stall time with first hit to allow opponent a chance to blockNo Change
    GardevoirBackward Weak AttackIncreased speed of GardevoirNo change
    WeavileIcicle Crash ~ Signal SlashIncreased stall timeNo Change
    WeavileTaunt ~ Night SlashLoses invincibility if cancelledNo Change
    SuicuneWeak Attack ~ Strong Attack Follow-upIncreased distance the opponent is pushed back when they guardNo Change
    SuicuneMidair Weak AttackReduces stall time given to opponents when they guardNo Change
    CharizardAir SlashIncrease in hitbox size to fix a problem of the move missionNo Change
    CharizardSynergy BurstDuration reducedNo Change
    GengarShadow PunchIncrease in hitbox size to fix a problem of the move missionNo Change
    BlazikenLow Stance Weak AttackReduces stall timeNo Change
    BlazikenMidair Weak AttackIncreased part of the long-range attackNo Change
    BlazikenBurst AttackNo longer causes Guard BreakNo Change
    Pikachu LibreLow Stance Strong AttackMakes it easier to avoid follow-up attackNo Change
    Pikachu LibreSynergy BurstDuration reducedNo Change
    Pikachu LibreHigh Stance Weak AttackCombo damage has been decreasedCombo damage
    SceptileBullet SeedIncreases speed of growthNo Change
    SceptileStrong Attack
    Strong Attack ~ Charge
    Reduces ease to Guard BreakNo Change
    ChandelureCharge Strong AttackReduces duration of bad status to match length of opponent's bad statusNo Change
    ChandelureForward Strong AttackIncreased base damageNo Change
    ChandelureSide Ranged AttackLowers movement speedNo Change
    BraixenFlame ChargeIncreases avoidance performanceNo Change
    BraixenStrong AttackAllows for combos when the second hit hits a grounded opponentNo Change
    BraixenBurst AttackFixes a glitch that causes Support Pokémon to be unable to be called after attackingNo Change
    BraixenMidair DashNo Change
    BraixenFire Spin
    Fire Spin: Charge
    Fire Spin (Enhanced)
    Fire Spin (Enhanced): Charge
    Reduces the ease to Guard CrashNo Change
    BraixenBackward Ranged Attack
    Backward Ranged Attack: Charge
    Reduces the ease to Guard CrashNo Change
    BraixenLight ScreenWhen switching to Sunny Day, Braixen has been fixed to allow for jumpingNo Change
    GarchompStone EdgeIncreases time to counter attack after the move has been blockedNo Change
    GarchompCounter AttackMakes it easier to grab airborne opponentsNo Change
    GarchompBackward Strong AttackAlters time for the opponent to blockNo Change
    GarchompLow Stance Strong AttackAlters time for counter attacksNo Change
    GarchompBurst AttackAltered so the opponent cannot stop guarding after the first hitNo Change
    GarchompDigAltered to hit against opponents in Synergy BurstNo Change
    MewtwoDrain PunchIncreased the Synergy Gauge increase with the hitNo Change
    MewtwoBurst AttackShortened invincible time when the move missesNo Change
    MewtwoPokémon AttacksIncreases the amount drained from the Synergy Gauge when moves usedNo Change
    MewtwoBarrierTiming slowed downNo Change
    MewtwoConfusionIncreases chances for opponents to guard.No Change
    MewtwoForward Ranged AttackLowers the reach of the move.No Change
    MewtwoBackward Ranged AttackSlows the move and allows it to be stopped by Pokémon Attacks.No Change
    MewtwoHoming AttackReduces number of hits in the second stage.No Change
    MewtwoCounter AttackFixes the point at which the Synergy Gauge is decreased.No Change
    Shadow MewtwoRecoverDecreases stall time.No Change
    Shadow MewtwoThunderAllows for combos when opponent is hit while airborne.No Change
    Shadow MewtwoBackward Ranged AttackIncreases opponent stall time when they're hit while airborne
    Easier to switch into Miracle Eye.
    No Change
    Shadow MewtwoBackward Ranged Attack ~ Miracle EyeIncreases opponent stall time when they're hit.No Change
    Shadow MewtwoBack StepShortens time to allow to do any attack or call Support Pokémon.No Change
    Shadow MewtwoSynergy Burst Counter AttackAllows a combo.No Change
    Shadow MewtwoPsywave: VortexIncreases HP reduction
    Reduces damage obtained during guard.
    No Change
    Shadow MewtwoMiracle EyeIncreases HP reductionNo Change
    Shadow MewtwoEarthquakeIncreases likelihood of being blockedNo Change
    Shadow MewtwoJumping Ranged AttackIncreases stall time. Alters timing of move to allow for opponent to more easily dodgeNo Change
    Shadow MewtwoHoming AttackReduces number of hits in the second stageNo Change
    Shadow MewtwoSynergy BurstDuration reducedNo Change
    Shadow MewtwoSide Ranged Attack - Miracle Eye in Synergy BurstNo Change
    Shadow MewtwoPsywave: VortexFixes an issue when used straight after Synergy BurstNo Change
    SnivyLeaf TornadoIncreases Base Damage42 to 63
    CroagunkToxicIncreases the damage done at guard and decreases recoverable HP of opponentNo Change
    MagnetonTri AttackIncreases base damage. Damage increased further if used to counter aerial attacks78 to 104
    QuagsireMud BombReduces distance the opponent is pushed back when they guard.120 to 150
    DiglettDigDecreases base damage. Reduces ease of Guard BreakTBC
    YveltalOblivion WingAllows for combos when it hits airborne opponentsNo change
    LatiosLuster PurgeDelays the recovery of Support Gauge. Reduces ease of Guard BreakNo change
    CresseliaLunar DancePrevents Pokémon being invincible when calledNo change

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