| Feature | Base 1.0 | Version 1.2 | | --- | --- | --- | | | Limited | Fully functional (requires proper headers/private seeds) | | Pokémon Bank Compatibility | Broken | Fully compatible with Gen 7 and moving to HOME | | QR Rental Teams | Buggy | Stable and reliable | | Ultra Warp Ride Shiny Odds | Standard | Improved odds & stability | | Z-Move animations | Occasional freezes | Smoother performance | | Battle Video sharing | Unavailable | Available |
Installing the 1.2 patch is straightforward for those using Custom Firmware (Luma3DS). Prerequisites:
The 1.2 update is crucial for getting the best experience out of Pokémon Ultra Moon .
: Ensure your update CIA matches the region of your base game (e.g., USA, EUR, or JPN). A region mismatch between the base CIA and the update CIA can cause the system to ignore the update or throw error messages. Battle Videos
Minimum requirements:
Players with digital copies that didn't update automatically.
: Unlike older generational patches, the v1.2 patch was engineered to share the same version of the battle video engine as v1.1. This means installing it will not corrupt or delete your saved in-game Battle Videos. Why the CIA Format is Essential Today
These issues primarily affected , where these moves would cause the game to lock up entirely.
were banned from official Play! Pokémon tournaments because they could cause the game to freeze during Live Competitions. Version 1.2 fixed these crashes, allowing the moves back into the competitive meta. Move Integrity : It resolved an issue where the ability Ion Deluge failed to function correctly. Mandatory Online Access