Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Dragon Cheer Move to Be Fixed in Upcoming Patch
Learn about the upcoming fix for the Dragon Cheer move in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, as well as other exciting updates and developments for the beloved franchise.
Introduction
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, released in 2022 for the Nintendo Switch, introduced a new Dragon-type move called Dragon Cheer, or TM226. However, reports have surfaced that this move is not working as intended, leading to its ban from official competitive events until a fix is implemented.
In this article, we will delve into the details of the upcoming fix for the Dragon Cheer move, the impact of its malfunction, and other exciting updates and developments for the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet games.
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The Issue with Dragon Cheer
The Dragon Cheer move, TM226, was designed to increase the critical hit ratios of the users' allies by two stages for Dragon-types and one stage for non-Dragon-types. However, it has been discovered that the effects of Dragon Cheer persist even after the affected monsters are switched out of battle, leading to an unintended advantage in competitive play.
As a result, The Pokemon Company has announced that the move will be fixed in the upcoming 3.0.1 update, which is scheduled for release in the middle of this month at the earliest. Additionally, Play Pokemon, the official governing body of the series' competitive tournament circuit, has issued a ban on Dragon Cheer from its prestigious Championship events until the issue is resolved.
The planned fix for Dragon Cheer is expected to bring balance back to competitive play and ensure fair and enjoyable battles for all Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players.
Exciting Updates and Future Developments
In addition to the fix for Dragon Cheer, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will also receive a free update on January 11 that will conclude the story lines of the games' two paid downloadable expansions, The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk.
This Epilogue Update is poised to provide players with the opportunity to capture Generation 9's Mythical Pokemon, Pecharunt, and marks a significant milestone in the post-launch content for the games.
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate more exciting developments from Pokemon, with expectations of new game announcements on this year's Pokemon Day, February 27. Speculation is rife about potential new titles, including original games or remakes set in Johto and Unova, promising an eventful year for Pokemon enthusiasts.
