A brand-new update has been dispatched for Pokkén Tournament DX. Available now on Nintendo Switch, patch version 1.3.3 tweaks a total of eight different Battle Pokémon – Lucario, Suicune, Gardevoir, Weavile, Pikachu Libre, Sceptile, Shadow Mewtwo, Darkrai, Croagunk, Empoleon and Decidueye. The Support Pokémon Mega Rayquaza has been tweaked as well. Official patch notes from the development team are as follows:
On September 25, 2018, a new software update for Pokkén Tournament DX became available for download. Please take a moment to download and install this update while your Nintendo Switch console is connected to the Internet.
Version 1.3.3
- Adjustments have been made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.
- Adjustments have been made to some Pokémon and attacks.
| Pokémon | Attack | Adjustments |
|---|---|---|
| Lucario | Grab Attack (Field Phase) | Fixed the issue causing a shortened stun duration when hitting Croagunk or Blastoise with a grab attack. |
| Suicune | Burst Attack | Fixed the issue causing the game to transition into a cutscene after K.O.ing your opponent. |
| Suicune | Counter Attack ~ Follow-up | Fixed the issue causing players to be unable to make follow-ups after a successful counter attack. |
| Suicune | Midair Weak Attacks | Fixed the issue causing Suicune to perform a grab attack immediately after hitting with a midair weak attack. |
| Gardevoir | Grab Attack (Field Phase) | Fixed the issue causing a shortened stun duration when hitting Croagunk or Blastoise with a grab attack. |
| Weavile | Weak Attack ~ Strong Attack Follow-up (Synergy Burst Active) | Made the attack behavior align with the behavior when Synergy Burst is not active. |
| Pikachu Libre | Weak Attack ~ Strong Attack Follow-up: Additional Attack Stance Strong Attack: Additional Attack |
We’ve made the inputs for additional attacks easier. In addition, if the inputs are completed with good timing, you will receive a power up. |
| Pikachu Libre | Jumping Ranged Attack | We have extended the reach of the second attack. |
| Pikachu Libre | Wild Charge (Enhanced) | Fixed the issue causing low attacks to be blocked until the enhancement wears off. We also fixed the issue causing the midair timing to be slower than the regular version of Wild Charge. |
| Septile | Leaf Blade (Duel Phase) | Increased the stun duration for critical hits. |
| Septile | Leaf Storm | Fixed the issue causing players to be unable to perform a recovery after being struck in midair under certain conditions. |
| Shadow Mewtwo | Strong Attack | Increased the stun duration for critical hits. |
| Shadow Mewtwo | Low Stance Strong Attack | Increased attack duration. |
| Shadow Mewtwo | Grab Attack (Duel Phase) | We changed it so that the thunder would fade when a grab attack is performed at close range. |
| Darkrai | Nightmare | Fixed the issue causing Darkrai to double-jump even when not under the positive status “Additional Jumps”. |
| Croagunk | Poison Jab | Fixed the issue keeping status effects from taking effect on a hit. |
| Croagunk | Thief | Fixed the issue keeping Croagunk from stealing Synergy Gauge or positive statuses from his opponent on a hit. |
| Croagunk | Gunk Shot (Large Rock, Duel Phase) | Fixed the issue causing Croagunk to move in the opposite direction when he attacks with a large rock. |
| Empoleon | Backward Strong Attack | Increased basic damage. |
| Decidueye | Change Backward Weak Attack | Increased attack duration. |
| Decidueye | Stance Strong Attack | We made changes to the trajectory of far attacks. |
| Decidueye | Fix Acrobatics | Fixed the issue causing Decidueye to turn around after activating Acrobatics. |
| Mega Rayquaza | Dragon Ascent | Fixed the issue causing the number of hits to change depending on which character is summoned. |
Source: Nintendo Support
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