Like most games in the current era, Pokkén Tournament DX 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:

November 15th 2017

Alterations:

  • The ability to play Team Battle matches online
  • New rewards when you reach higher ranks in Ranked Match online including special titles in Official Groups
  • Adding the Recording feature to Free Training that allows you to manipulate and record/playback your opponent's moves for betting training capabilities
  • The following fixes for Pokémon:
    Pokémon Attack Adjustments
    All Battle Pokémon System Fixed an issue that caused Support Pokémon to be called and Synergy Burst to be activated simultaneously when players press L and R while being hit with an attack that does not cause hit stun.
    All Battle Pokémon Double Jump Fixed an issue where players couldn't double jump diagonally after certain actions in Field Phase.
    Fixed an issue where players couldn't double jump while affected by a positive status increasing their number of jumps.
    Lucario Forward Weak Attack Fixed an issue that allowed Lucario to move during a Burst Attack's animation when hit by a Burst Attack with specific timing.
    Machamp Burst Attack Fixed an issue that allowed opponents to move during its Burst Attack's animation.
    Suicine Aurora Beam Fixed an issue where an Aurora Beam to the left or right couldn't be used from a canceled Ranged Attack.
    Gengar Permeate Fixed an issue that allowed players to use Permeate again after using Permeate, double jumping, and then using a Jumping Ranged Attack.
    Chandelure Overheat Fixed an issue where Chandelure did not turn black when affected by a negative status when its action was interrupted by an opponent's attack.
    Chandelure Forward Strong Attack (Synergy Burst active) Fixed an issue that caused its stats to change after using Burst Attack.
    Garchomp Dragon Claw (Field Phase) Fixed an issue where players couldn't transition to Running Stance when canceling a Ranged Attack into this move.
    Empoleon Grab attack (Duel Phase) Fixed an issue where some attacks would combo after a Phase Shift.
    Scizor Metal Claw Fixed an issue where some attacks would combo after a Phase Shift.
    Scizor Bug Bite to dash step Fixed an issue where Duel Phase moves could be used after a Phase Shift.
    Decidueye Razor Leaf to Soaring Stance to dash step Fixed an issue where players could double jump even if they were not affected by a positive status increasing Decidueye's number of jumps.
    Decidueye Soaring Stance Fixed an issue where players temporarily lost control of the Pokémon after it was hit by an attack with specific timing.
    Decidueye Soaring Stance to Strong Attack Fixed an issue where when only the first hit connected, opponents were unable to move even after the hit stun had finished.

Notes
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Version 1.2
Release Dates:

January 31st 2018

Alterations:

  • Added Aegislash as playable and Mimikyu & Mega Rayquaza as Support Pokémon
  • Added various new Avatar items and titles with the DLC Pack 1
  • New Outfit for Nia
  • Added the ability to record the last 30 seconds of gameplay with the Nintendo Switch Video Capture Feature
  • The following fixes for Pokémon:

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

Version 1.3.1
Release Dates:

May 17th 2018

Alterations:

  • Various bug fixes with moves
  • The following fixes for Pokémon:
  • Blastoise
    • Forward Weak Attack - Causes knockback
    • Backward Weak Attack - Increases knockback
    • Weak Attack - Increases hitstun
  • Aegislash
    • Forward Dash - Increases active frames
    • Forward Weak Attack - Avoids high attacks
    • Parry - Increases combo scale by 20%
  • Mega Rayquaza - Now takes 10 seconds to change

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

Version 1.3.2
Release Dates:

July 11th 2018

Alterations:

  • Various fixes with moves
    MoveChange
    Battle Pokémon
    Lucario
    Aerial Dash (During Synergy Burst)New Move Added
    Air Movement (During Synergy Burst)Can be cancelled with B
    Forward Weak AttackAdjusted to attack with larger damage
    Synergy BurstDuration decreased
    Pikachu
    Electro BallCan now be cancelled with the R Button
    High Stance Strong AttackCan now be cancelled with the R Button & D-Pad
    Burst AttackIncreased Damage
    Volt Tackle Synergy Burst Follow-UpIncreased Hit Size
    Ranged AttackCan now be cancelled
    Machamp
    Midair Grab AttackCan now change trajectory of attack
    Charged Strong AttackA New Move added
    Cross Chop (Duel Phase)Increased duration and reduces knockback distance when touching wall
    Jumping AttackFollowup movement has increased speed
    Gardevoir
    Fairy TempestIncreases the guard time
    Calm MindIncreases power during resonance burst
    Midair Counter AttackIncreased movement distance
    Energy Ball (Field Phase)Increases reach
    Energy Ball: Diffuse (Field Phase)Increases hit size
    High Stance Strong AttackIncreases distance Gardevoir can then move forward
    Suicune
    Hydro PumpCan now be cancelled with the R Button
    BlizzardCan now be cancelled with the R Button
    Counter Attack ~ Follow UpLowers attack point to hit players in Low Stance
    Forward Weak AttackExtended hitstun to guarded opponents. Reduces stun after activation
    Weak AttackPrevents being in the air
    Charizard
    Flare BlitzIncreases hitstun and knockback on guarded opponents
    Strong AtackIncreases hitstun to guarded opponents
    Midair Forward Weak AttackAdds some functionality to block long range attacks
    Forward Weak AttackExtended hitstun to guarded opponents. Reduces stun after activation
    InfernoIncreases width and adds ability to lower opponent's speed. Also lowers combo damage
    Weavile
    Forward Weak AttackNew Move added
    Synergy BurstLonger duration
    Icicle Crash: NosediveIncreases damage when guarded
    High Stance Strong AttackNow possible to hit in the air
    Gengar
    Forward Weak Attack ~ Strong Attack Follow-UpNow possible to shift to Permeate with the R Button
    Side Ranged AttackCan be cancelled with a Pokémon move
    Sludge BombLowers Attack reduction duration on opponent
    Shadow DropRemoves any Support Pokémon during the attack
    Double JumpFixes an issue where trajectory could not change when jumping backwards after Permeate
    Blaziken
    Aerial DashTrajectory can now be changed
    High Jump Kick (Enhanced)Combo damage now easier to increase
    Midair Weak AttackNow cancellable with a Pokémon move. Reduced knockback distance and increased hitstun on opponent
    Pikachu Libre
    Side Ranged AttackWhen enhanced, it's now possible to shift to "electromagnetic jump" by pressing button
    Side Ranged AttackDamage increased
    Midair Strong AttackDistance travelled when jumping over opponent reduced
    Sceptile
    Forward Weak AttackCan switch to Hang with R Button
    Detect: SuccessIncreases damage reduced when guarded
    Counter AttackIf a Critical Hit is made, the opponent is knocked down. Hitstun increased on aerial opponents
    Weak AttackOpponent gets knocked down
    Forward Weak AttackAdjusted to avoid low attacks at the beginning of action
    Double JumpFixes an issue where certain attacks can't be activated when jumping forward after Hang
    Chandelure
    Will-o-Wisp (Duel Phase)Increases guard damage
    Backward Weak AttackIncreases base damage
    Will-o-WispDecreases knockback when guarded
    Midair Ranged AttackReduces movement distance
    Braixen
    Midair Up Strong AttackNew Move added
    Flame ChargeDistance travelled when jumping over opponent reduced
    Flame Charge (Enhanced)Fixed an issue from after attack occurs
    Garchomp
    Dragon RushNow possible to connect combo during Synergy Burst or Critical Hits. If hit in the air, it's easier to connect a combo. Can now avoid long range attacks
    DigCan now be cancelled with a Pokémon Move
    Backward Strong AttackNow possible to avoid long range attacks
    Sand Tomb: ChargeFixes a Problem
    Mewtwo
    Forward Weak Attack ~ Strong Attack Follow-UpIf timed well, X & Y inputs increase Synergy Gauge
    PsystrikeIf timed well, increases Synergy Gauge
    Forward Strong AttackIf timed well, increases Synergy Gauge
    PsydisasterRemoves any Support Pokémon during the attack
    Shadow Mewtwo
    Psywave: SlashImproves cancelation when attacks connect
    Miracle EyeReduces Hit Points removed when using
    TeleportReduces stun time after activation
    Forward Weak AttackIncreases opponent hitstun when second attack hits
    Strong AttackIncreases input time for second input
    Psywave: VortexReduces Hit Point consupting. Reduces Synergy Gauge
    Forward Weak Attack (during Synergy Burst)Fixed and issue with long distance moves disappearing when Synergy Burst ends
    Darkrai
    Forward Weak AttackCauses opponent to fall down when hit. Also increases Synergy Gauge if timed well
    Backward Weak AttackCauses opponent to fall down when hit. Also increases Synergy Gauge if timed well
    Low Stance Weak AttackReduces stun time after activation. Reduces hitstun given to guarded opponents
    Shadow Claw ~ Slash Follow UpMakes it easier for Phase Shift to Occur
    Shadow Claw ~ Slice Follow UpMakes it easier for Phase Shift to Occur
    Midair Attacks (During Bad Dreams Rising)Increases stun time after activation
    Croagunk
    High Stance Weak Attack: ChargeNew Move added
    Midair Strong AttackIf opponent is not hit, boosts are changed randomly
    Alter Ego ArmyIncreases range and ability to follow opponent. Increases invincible time after activation
    Backward Ranged AttackPossible to avoid high range attacks. Increases Synergy Gauge
    Gunk ShotCan break through Guard
    Scizor
    Bug BiteCan now be triggered by holding and releasing A
    Swords Dance: Follow-Up AttackPossible to Dash Step with R Button & D-Pad
    Low Stance Strong AttackIncreases hitstun on guarded opponents. Also increases knockback when hitting the wall
    Homing AttackDecreases stun time after activation. Reduces hitstun to opponent
    Hover DashFixes and issue where U-turn was called while Hover Dashing backwards
    Empoleon
    Link up with Side Ranged Attacks ~ SlideNew Move added. Hold button to shift to Slide
    Weak Attack ~ Strong Attack Follow UpNew Move added. Hold button to shift to Slide
    MovementMovement Speed Increased
    Jump AttackAllows for trajectory change with D-Pad.
    Strong AttackIncreases hitbox.
    High Stance Strong AttackReduces distance required to move.
    Backward Strong AttackIncreases hitstun to guarded opponents.
    Slide ~ Jump (Duel Phase)Movement distance altered.
    High Stance Strong AttackIncreases hitstun to opponent. Combo damage harder to increase.
    Slide ~ JumpFixed a problem where Empoleon couldn't move if attacked at a certain point.
    Slide ~ Weak Attack (Duel Phase)Fixed a problem with activation after Phase Change to Duel Phase.
    Backward Attack ~ Slide(Duel Phase)Fixed a problem with the camera during a Phase Shift.
    Decidueye
    Soar ~ Dash StepDecreases stun time on landing.
    High Stance Strong AttackIncreases hitstun on guarded opponents.
    Forward Strong Attack (2nd hit)Reduces stun time on activation. Reduces hitstun to opponent.
    Counter AttackReduces time to block opponent's attack.
    Strong AttackReduces base damage.
    Aegislash
    Jumping Ranged AttackCan now change trajectory.
    Forward Weak AttackCan increase time for input with a long forward press.
    High StanceIncreases amount added to Synergy Gauge.
    Shield from Pokémon MovesReduces time for positive status.
    Iron HeadHarder to attack low stance Pokémon.
    King's ShieldReduces time Aegislash is invincible after successful block.
    Backward Weak AttackCannot be used in midair.
    Backward Strong Attack (Enhanced)Reduces time of positive status when activated.
    Blastoise
    Water Gun ~ Aura SphereNew Move added.
    Movement (During Synergy Burst)Movement Speed Increased
    Dark PulseNo longer hits opponent's ranged attacks
    Support Pokémon
    Diglett
    DigBase damage increased
    Pachirisu
    Follow MeRemoved invincible time after activation.
    Magikarp
    SplashIncreases time required to fill Support Gauge.
    Yveltal
    Oblivion WingFixed an issue where opponent's SynergyGuage doesn't decrease.
    Litten
    Fire FangDecreases time to activate.
    Popplio
    BubbleIncreases effect duration.
    Mega Rayquaza
    Dragon AscentIncreases base damage. Decreases consumption of Synergy Gauge.
    Celebi
    Time TravelDecreases time to activate.

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

Version 1.3.3
Release Dates:

September 26th 2018

Alterations:

  • Various fixes with moves
    MoveChange
    Battle Pokémon
    Lucario
    Grab AttackFixed a bug that shrunk stun time with Croagunk and Blastoise
    Gardevoir
    Grab AttackFixed a bug that shrunk stun time with Croagunk and Blastoise
    Suicune
    True Sheer ColdFixed a problem when KOing opponent
    Counter Attack ~ Follow UpFixed a problem where the Follow Up wouldn't hit straight after the Counter Attack
    Midair Weak AttackFixed a problem when hit with a grab in the air
    Weavile
    Weak Attack ~ Strong Attack Follow-upFixed how the move works when not in Synergy Burst
    Pikachu Libre
    Weak Attack ~ Strong Attack Follow Up: Additional AttackMade easier to enter into additional moves
    Jumping Ranged AttackExtends reach of second hit
    Wild ChargeFixed a problem with timing as well as blocking the move with low Hit Points
    Sceptile
    Leaf Blade (Duel Phase)Increases stun time when landing a Critical Hit
    Leaf StormFixes an issue where certain attacks can't be activated when jumping forward after Hang
    Shadow Mewtwo
    Strong AttackIncreases stun time when landing a Critical Hit
    Downward Strong AttackIncreases duration of attack
    Grab Attack (Field Phase)Adjusted so that Thunder disappears when activated close distance to opponent
    Darkrai
    Dark VoidFixed an issue where a double jump could be achieved despite not having the bonus
    Croagunk
    Poison JabFixes a problem where status changes may not be inflicted on opponents
    ThiefFixes a problem where Synergy and good status may not be taken from the opponent
    Gunk Shot (Duel Phase)Fixes a problem where the attack may roll in the wrong direction
    Empoleon
    Backward Strong AttackIncreases damage.
    Decidueye
    Backward Weak AttackIncreases duration of the attack.
    High Stance Strong AttackChanges trajectory of the long range move.
    AcrobaticsFixes an issue where Decidueye may turn after attack.
    Mega Rayquaza
    Dragon AscentFixed a problem where number of hits varies depending on your character.

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