How to Update Pokémon X and Pokémon Y

Applies to:  New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 2DS XL, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS


In this article, you'll learn how to install the update for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y.

Note
  • This update must be applied in order to use the Internet features of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y.
  • Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update.
  • After downloading the update, please do not delete the update data. Update data can be viewed in the "Downloadable Content" area of the Data Management menu.

On April 22, 2015, new update data for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y became available for download. We recommend that all Pokémon X and Pokémon Y players download and install this update.

Complete these steps

  1. Perform a system update to ensure that you have the most up-to-date version.
  2. Scan one of the QR Code patterns below using a Nintendo 3DS system while connected to the Internet.
    • The update data for Pokémon X differs from that of Pokémon Y, so make sure you scan the QR Code for the version of the game you own.
      Pokémon X QR Code Pokémon Y QR Code
      A QR Code for Pokémon X is available to scan
      A QR Code for Pokémon Y is available to scan
    • Alternatively, you can download the Pokémon X: Update or the Pokémon Y: Update from the Nintendo 3DS HOME menu.
  3. Select the Pokémon X: Update or the Pokémon Y: Update and download it. Once the download is complete, the update will automatically be applied.
  4. Once the update is installed, the newest version number will be displayed on the title screen.

Update history

Click the version number below for information about the update. Each update also includes all previous updates.

Ver. 1.5 (Released April 22, 2015)

Important: Users should download the software update prior to using the following online features:

  • Connecting to the Internet using the Player Search System
  • Using Wonder Trade
  • Using Game Sync
  • Connecting to the Global Trade Station
  • Redeeming a Mystery Gift
  • Adjustments have been made to make for a more fun gaming experience.

Ver. 1.4 (Released April 02, 2015)

  • Adjustments have been made to make for a more fun gaming experience.

Ver. 1.3 (Released October 29, 2014)

  • General bug fixes.
  • Adjustments have been made to make for a more fun gaming experience.

Ver. 1.2 (Released December 12, 2013)

  • Fixes an occasional bug causing Pokémon not to learn new moves after evolving through Wonder Trade.
  • Fixes an occasional bug where certain captions for Trainer PR Videos were not unlocked in Lumiose City.
  • Updates an Internet communication issue.

Ver. 1.1 (Released October 25, 2013)

  • Prevents the occurrence of a rare issue in which players are unable to resume playing after saving their game in certain areas of Lumiose City. Players already affected by this issue will also be able to resume playing normally after downloading and installing this update data.
  • Prevents errors which sometimes occur when using certain functions of the GTS (a feature allowing players all around the world to exchange Pokémon).

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