Following the patch, the four moves previously mentioned (Curse, Forest's Curse, Power Trick, and String Shot) were unbanned from official Play! Pokémon video game tournaments.
Because without v1.2, players with custom firmware cannot reliably trade with others using the same version, and certain ROM hacks (like Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Randomizers ) require the 1.2 executable to function.
The primary focus of this update was resolving game-breaking glitches related to specific Pokémon moves that occurred during and QR Code events . Prior to this patch, these moves could cause the game to freeze, leading to their temporary ban in official tournaments .
The meta-game shifted significantly in the post-launch period. Update 1.2 fixed critical battle mechanics:
To utilize the Update v1.2 CIA, the user requires: