What's Coming in the January 15 Feature Update? | Patch Notes
Update Date/Time
2026-01-15 at 07:00
Update Details
- Prize Machine updated! Neo Street Style: Ceruledge, Space Style: Gengar, and Theater Style: Sylveon available again, each with move effect enhancement packs!
- Display text in draft pick has been updated to indicate whether your team has first pick or second pick.
- Features that encourage teamwork and communication have been implemented.
- 1. You can now use quick chat in lobbies! New quick chat messages that compliment your teammates have been added.
- 2. You can now select Rematch with This Team on the results screen. Teammates who also select this button will be automatically placed onto the same team and will proceed to the next battle together.
- Shop Updates
- Event Updates
- Bug Fixes
- Text Fixes
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Addressing Game Stability
We have confirmed an issue where the app crashes, primarily before the start of battles in Draft Mode. Upon investigation, we have determined that this issue is caused by complex factors affecting a wide range of the program.
In this update, we have implemented fixes aimed at improving stability. While we anticipate that these measures will improve the situation, we are continuing our investigation and correction efforts towards a fundamental solution.
We deeply apologize to all Trainers for the significant inconvenience and trouble this has caused.
Additions Regarding Teamplay and Communication
New Feature: Re-Unite is here!
Introducing "Re-Unite," a new feature that lets you play again with the same team!
Teammates who press the “Rematch with This Team" button on the results screen will be automatically grouped together to proceed to the next battle.
Additionally, you can check the status of each teammate above the "Rematch with This Team" button:
- Green Circle: Indicates the teammate is reviewing the results.
- Green Check: Indicates the teammate has pressed the "Retry with this team" button.
- Red X: Indicates the teammate is offline or has moved to another screen.
Praise Teammates with Quick Chat!
Quick Chat is now available in the lobby screen! We have also added new phrases to praise your team:
- Thanks, everyone! We won!
- Well played! Taking notes!
- Thanks for the support! You’re the true MVP!
Voice Chat Invitations
In Ranked Matches at Master Rank or higher, you can now invite matched teammates to join Voice Chat using the microphone button on the Pokémon selection screen.
Super Magikarp Splash Begins!
From January 15th to January 28th, "Super Magikarp Splash" will be added to Casual Battles, where only Gyarados and Mega Gyarados licenses can be selected. Play during the event period to get Gold Emblems!
Electrode Volleyball Returns!
Electrode Volleyball is back! It has now been added to Quick Battles so everyone can enjoy this mode anytime.
Draft Mode Update
In Draft Mode, visibility has been improved so you can now check the pick order (First Pick / Second Pick).
Bug Fixes
We have fixed the following issues:
- Fixed an issue where the first stage of Pawmot's Thunder Dive could be used even if Pawmot was immobilized.
- Fixed an issue where the lightbulb icon was not displayed when the effect of the Held Item "Exp. Share" was active.
- Fixed an issue with Gyarados where attempting to aim Dragon Breath in a specific direction during Waterfall would result in the move activating in the direction of movement instead.
- Fixed an issue where bonus points were incorrectly awarded when a Legend Rank player engaged in a Ranked Match with a Master Rank player.