★ Live Raid Events: 7☆ Goodra and 5☆ Blissey!
✬ Pokemon HOME Dex Completion Shiny Rewards:
┗ Meloetta | Manaphy | Enamorus | Keldeo | Meltan
▶︎ Share codes and team up for Blueberry Quests!
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★ The DLC Epilogue is now available! ▶︎ How to Start

This is Game8's hub for all of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) updates and patch notes. Read on for recent updates, bug fixes, and how to update Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
List of Contents
| Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Verson 4.0.0 Fixes |
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Version 4.0.0 is asmall update patch released in preparation for the Switch 2 Release on June 5, 2025. This update feature improvements in performance when ran on the aforementioned system, but does not affect the original Switch version.
| Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Verson 3.0.1 Bug Fixes |
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Version 3.0.1 will address oversights and bugs that arose with The Indigo Disk Part 2 DLC. This will allow Pokemon Scarlet players to also have a method of crafting TM 223 Metal Sound, and remove a bug which caused Dragon Cheer to linger even after switching out the ally it was used on.
3.0.1 Patch Update (Inkay and Metal Sound Bug Fix)
| Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Verson 3.0.0 Bug Fixes |
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Version 3.0.0 marks the release of The Indigo Disk Part 2 DLC! This comes alongside improvements for some features, and fixes for multiple bugs previously found within the software.
Version 3.0.0 Patch Notes: Indigo Disk DLC Update
| Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Verson 2.0.2 Bug Fixes |
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An update coming in the first half of October 2023 will fix an important issue that prevented players who have defeated most of the Trainers in Paldea and Kitakami from progressing in the Kitakami Ogre Clan side quest or from receiving rewards from League Officials.
Version 2.0.2 Update: Teal Mask DLC Patch Notes

| Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Verson 2.0.1 Bug Fixes |
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Version 2.0.1 marks the release of The Teal Mask Part 1 DLC! This comes alongside improvements for some features, and fixes for multiple bugs previously found within the software.
Version 2.0.1 Patch Notes: Teal Mask DLC Update
| Pokemon HOME 3.0.1 Bug Fixes |
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The mobile version of Pokemon HOME has been released and along with it are fixes for multiple bugs previously found within the software.
Pokemon HOME Version 3.0.0 Compatibility Patch Update (May 30)

Prior to the 3.0.1 update, certain Pokemon, namely Hisuian Zoroark, Hisuian Goodra, and Overqwil, did not recieve a Jumbo Mark in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) even though they were classified as Alphas in Legends: Arceus.
The bug has since been fixed and will recieve the proper Mark if redeposited to Bank, save and quit, and move it back into Scarlet or Violet!
How to Transfer Pokemon from Pokemon HOME
Released in June 28, 2023, a new patch update was released for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet to adjust game mechanics in preparation for upcoming live tournaments.
1.3.2 Live Tournament Patch Update

The Pokemon HOME compatibility update maintenance began at May 29, 5PM PST (May 30, 0am UTC)! The estimated maintenance time could last for 6 hours, ending at May 29, 11 PM PST (May 30, 6am UTC), at which point players can finally start transferring Pokemon from HOME to Scarlet and Violet.
According to the Maintenance notice on the Pokemon HOME app, users will be able to log in at staggered times, to avoid server strain on Pokemon HOME's servers. It is expected that some players will be able to transfer their Pokemon immediately after the update at 11pm PST, but some players might access Pokemon HOME much later.
Pokemon HOME Version 3.0.0
Compatibility Patch Update
Starting May 25, 2023, a new patch update will release for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet to address issues affecting Japanese and Korean players qualifying for the National Championships and World Championships.
Affected players have already received emails addressing the issues encountered during the online competition.
Japanese and Korean Tournament Bug Patch 1.3.1
| Version 1.3.0 Update |
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・Fixes a bug where Trainers who caught an Egg instead of Walking Wake or Iron Leaves in a Tera Raid Battle before updating to version 1.2.0 were affected by a bug that prevented them from catching either of these Pokémon.. ・A change has been made to the deadline for entries for Friendly Competitions, which are found in the Online Competitions section of the Battle Stadium. ・Fixed multiple battle related bugs such as for Cud Chew and Illusion Effect |
On April 19, the version 1.3.0 update for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet has been released!
With this update, we have gotten support for those who were affected by the Bad Egg Bug, fixes for bugs in link battles, and other feature adjustments that affected game progress, among other updates. Be sure to download this update to access online functionability.
Version 1.3.0 Patch Update: Patch Notes

The servers last went down on September 19, 2023 due to unknown reasons. However, the servers are now up and running properly.
Server maintenance affects all internet capability of the game. This includes Co-Op Tera Raid Battles, Online Matches and Trading, and Pokemon HOME Battle Data.
| Version 1.2.0 Update |
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・Select bug fixes will be made. This may include Tera Raid related bugs, general gameplay frame rate performance, online connectivity issues or a host of other potential bug fixes. ・Quality of Life upgrades for the Box such as customizing Pokemon directly on the box, and moving held items easier. ・Pokemon GO can now connect to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet via Mystery Gift. |
On Monday, February 27, the version 1.2.0 update for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet has been released!
With this update, we have gotten new features, new functionality for Pokémon Boxes, and fixes for bugs that affected game progress, among other updates. Be sure to download this update to access online functionability.
Version 1.2.0 Patch Update: Patch Notes
| 1 | With the Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet game selected on the Home Screen, press the + button on your Switch to view the game data. |
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| 2 | Select Software Update from the left tab. |
| 3 | You can update your game Via the Internet (connection to Wi-Fi is required) or you can Match Version with Local Users (this will prompt you to create or join a group with other nearby users with the updated software). |
| 4 | Wait for the update download to complete. |

If your update still would not push through, check if your Switch is connected to the internet.
You can check your internet status by going to the System Settings from the Home screen, and selecting Internet on the left tab.
If the problem persists, you can try restarting your Switch or your router.
You can check if your software is up to date after pressing the + button on the Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet application while on the Home Screen. It will be under the title on the top left corner.
| Version History | Changes |
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・Select bug fixes have been made. This includes Tera Raid related bugs, general gameplay frame rate performance, online connectivity issues or a host of other potential bug fixes. ・Features upgrades such as QoL upgrades for Boxes and battle teams. |
| 1.1.0 | ・Season 1 of Ranked Battles will kick off, allowing you to enjoy Ranked Battles through the Battle Stadium. ・An issue has been fixed that caused the music to not play correctly during the battles with the Elite Four and the Top Champion in the Victory Road path. ・Other select bug fixes have been made. |
| 1.0.1 | ・Enables multiplayer and online features. ・Bug fixes and adjustments |

| DLC Story Epilogue | |
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DLC Story Epilogue The story epilogue for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC is now live! |
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| How to Start | ・Complete Base Game, Teal Mask, Indigo Disk ・Complete Academy Ace Tournament ・Get Mythical Pecha Berry Mystery Gift |
| Tera Raid Events | |
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7☆ Unrivaled Goodra Raid Round 2 is LIVE! |
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| Start Date | Nov 28, 2025 (Fri) at 00:00 UTC |
| End Date | Nov 30, 2025 (Sun) at 11:59 UTC |
| Other Tera Raid Events | |
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[LIVE] |
Featured Pokemon: Blissey with increased odds to drop Tera Shards and Candies Duration: 11/28/2025 (12:00 AM) ~ 11/30/2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Mass Outbreak Events | |
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| Event | Description |
| No active Mass Outbreak Events! | |
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Ranked Battle Regulation J [LIVE] |
Ruleset: Up to two (2) Restricted or Mythical Pokemon allowed! Regulation J Duration: 09/01/2025 ~ 01/05/2026 |
| All Mystery Gift Codes | ||
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| Code/Method | Reward | Start / End |
| Serial Code Distribution | Sep 26, 2025 - Oct 15, 2025 |
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| STRACKSU1T VTRACKSU1T |
Tracksuit Clothing Item |
July 22, 2025 - TBD |
| SB00KC0VER VB00KC0VER |
Book Cover Rotom Phone Case |
Feb 27, 2025 - TBD |
| ELEMENTST0NES | Nov 18, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025 |
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| C0SM1CST0NES | Nov 18, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025 |
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| V1TAM1NS | Nov 18, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025 |
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| NE0R0T0MC0VER | Neo-Kitakami Rotom Phone Case |
Jan 15, 2024 - TBD |
| Pokemon HOME Dex Completion Reward | Pokemon HOME Shiny Meloetta |
Permanent |
| Select Get via Internet |
N/A | |
| Connect to Pokemon HOME | May 3, 2023 - No Expiration |
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| Server Maintenance Status (November 2024) |
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| No Scheduled Server Maintenance! |
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