20.07.18

20/07/18 - New Update:

• Legality:
• • Added latest HOME gifts (Shiny Zeraora)
• • Handled GMax state toggling edge cases.
• • Fixed: Gen2 Dizzy Punch egg recognition, DP Rotom egg recognition.
• • Fixed: Gen3 event gift encounters should now check the allowed Versions.
• • Fixed: Gen8 Memory Check for "Defeated Strongest Trainer" now no longer flags Skillful Battler ribbon.
• • Fixed: Den Detail Exporting no longer throws an exception.
• Fixed: Gen8 Generating encounters from the Encounter Database will now set the Stat Nature value.
• Fixed: Gen4 save file detection should now work better for new saves.

20.06.22

20/06/22 - New Update:
 - Legality:
 - - Handled edge cases from various reports, and added the event gift data from the recent events.
 - - Fixed: Verification for Neutral nature mint, IoA hatch location, Galarian Slowbro, raid Hidden Ability, Master Rank ribbon.
 - Added: SWSH save file size recognition for 1.0 saves that were directly upgraded to 1.2 (skipped 1.1 unused block additions).
 - Added: Urshifu-1 Gigantamax form now can be toggled in the Pokédex editor. Thanks @sora10pls!
 - Fixed: Raid details now save correctly when clicking Save, and show the correct amount of raids.
 - Changed: Spanish and Chinese translations have been updated. Thanks @XxPhoenix1996xX, @easyworld, @gjfkkk!

20.06.19

20/06/19 - New Update:

• Introducing Isle of Armor support! Thanks @SciresM, @sora10pls, @architdate, @Lusamine, @Bappsack for troubleshooting prior to release!
• Legality:
• • Added: New checking rules for gaining/losing the ability to Gigantamax.
• • Added: New checking rules when a past-generation-origin Pokémon's battle version has been set in order to participate in ranked.
• • Changed: New checking rules for new Pokéball inheritance, now that Safari and Sport balls can be obtained for regular use.
• • Changed: New checking rules for new Hidden Ability availability, as the Isle of Armor raids have vastly simplified restrictions.
• Added: Battle Version -- by resetting a past-generation Pokémon's moves, they can participate in ranked. The game saves the version this was performed on.
• Added: Isle of Armor Raid Seed / Detail editor; separate from the mainland raids.
• Added: Isle of Armor Pokédex editing is now available in the same Pokédex editor. Keep in mind that the game uses the first dex that has the Species-Form.
• Added: Isle of Armor trainer records (2 new stats are tracked).
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• Legality:
• • Added: Fullness checking rules.
• • Fixed: Gen8: Level comparison for down-leveled raids has been updated to reflect game behavior. Thanks @Lusamine!
• • Fixed: Gen6: Removed edge case static encounter Kecleon that was mismatching a dexnav wild encounter. Thanks @KR1dude!
• • Fixed: Gen5: Contest stats are now verified rather than ignored.
• • Fixed: Gen4 Tower ribbons are no longer recognized as valid on Gen5 origin Pokémon.
• • Fixed: Gen8 Master Rank ribbon is no longer recognized as valid on Pokémon that can't participate in ranked.
• Added: Generic [Block Editor] now exposes Gen5-Gen7 save files so you can edit many properties directly from a PropertyGrid.
• Added: Gen8 Box Backgrounds are now displayed and can be changed from the Box Layout Editor. Thanks @sora10pls!
• Added: Loading a new save file will ask for confirmation if the currently loaded save file hasn't been saved yet.
• Added: Battle Tree scout editor. Thanks @sora10pls!
• Added: AHTB (hash) names can now be loaded into the block editor via a text file located in the same folder as the executable.
• • This is a research feature; only a few people need this.
• Added: Gen3 Chinese Event Flag localizations. Thanks @kamisama6866!
• Changed: Updated Spanish localization. Thanks @XxPhoenix1996xX!
• Changed: IVersion and IGeneration are now implemented into IEncounterable.
• Changed: Dynamax Level is now automatically set to 10 (if appropriate) when importing a Showdown Set. Thanks @Mikewando!
• Changed: Loading a detected save file is now twice as fast.
• Fixed: Sorting Boxes or Modifying Pokémon via the shortcut dropdown will no longer add to trainer stat records or the Pokédex.
• Fixed: Gen6 GameSync ID is now displayed rather than hidden. Thanks @sora10pls!
• Fixed: Gen6 XY Trainer Nickname is now set correctly, rather than truncated.
• Fixed: Gen4 Save Files will now correctly detect the correct save data to edit, rather than the backup. Thanks @Ammako!
• Fixed: Gen3 Ruby/Sapphire trainer editor no longer shows unavailable fields like BP.
• Fixed: Gen2 Save loading should no longer incorrectly recognize some save files as Korean.
• Fixed: Requests for setting square shiny for past-generation-origin Pokémon will now be honored (if allowed), rather than skipped.

20.04.14

20/04/14 - New Update:

• Legality:
• • Added: Latest raid news data.
• • Fixed: HOME gifts now recognized.
• • Fixed: Antishiny Colosseum/XD spreads are recognized better for various gifts.
• • Fixed: Some unavailable evolution cases are now recognized correctly.
• • Fixed: Silvally Pixie Plate is now recognized correctly.
• • Fixed: Gen8 Raid downleveling thresholds are now recognized correctly.
• • Fixed: Gen8 Link trade eggs are now allowed to have OT memories prior to hatching (...)
• • Fixed: Gen8 Chinese2 language in-game trade strings are now recognized correctly (not a copy of the other Chinese strings).
• • Changed: Gen3/4 in-game trade met levels are now accurately restricted to their obtainable minimum level. The PID check now works.
• • Changed: Gen8 static (gift) encounters now verify specific ability indexes.
• Added: Batch Editor $suggest for EggDate/MetDate (copies the other).
• Added: Gen8 HOME tracker control can now be hidden (same as PID/EC) if the Hide Secret Values setting is set.
• Added: New setting to copy the stat-nature to the behavior (original) nature when importing a Showdown Set.
• Added: New setting to force large sprites for past generation games. Old sprites will eventually be removed!
• Changed: Past generation sprites will now use the larger sprites from Gen8. Opt out (for now) with the setting described above.
• Changed: Met Location combobox has been widened to show more text (Gen8's long met locations).
• Fixed: Game Origin markings in PKM Editor now show the correct game lump sprite.
• Fixed: BK4 file recognition has been fixed.

20.03.14

20/03/14 - New Update:

• Added: Shiny Sprites for the new 68x56 box sprites. Thanks @msikma! https://github.com/msikma/pokesprite
• Legality:
• • Added: Latest raid news data.
• • Fixed: Shared egg moves are now allowed for past-gen transfers.
• • Fixed: Gen8 unavailable evolutions (like Alolan Raichu) are now recognized correctly. Thanks @sora10pls!
• • Fixed: Gen8 Pumpkaboo/Gourgeist Hidden Abilities are now restricted correctly in Gen8. Thanks @Lusamine!
• • Fixed: Gen8 Alola starters are now correctly banned from inheriting balls (only Poké Ball). Thanks @Lusamine!
• • Fixed: Gen8 Past gen species are now correctly allowed to inherit balls using Gen7 and prior rules. Thanks @Lusamine!
• • Fixed: Gen3 Antishiny trainer Pokémon mechanism for XD is now checked correctly. Thanks @ijuintekka!
• • Fixed: Gen4 HGSS egg hatch locations now allow the Battle Fontier. Thanks @sora10pls!
• • Added: Gen3/4 Min levels for in-game trades are now enforced.
• • Fixed: Gen3/4/5 ShinyXor8-15 Antishiny mechanism is now checked correctly. Thanks @Lusamine!
• Added: Current Box is now used when loading SW/SH save files.
• Added: Box manipulations (right click the Box tab) now has a Heal All manipulation (like the Pokécenter heal).
• Added: Gen8 Indicator for dummied moves. Thanks @sora10pls!
• Added: Gen8 now exposes NPC and Friend League card accessors in the block editor.
• Added: Gen3 More event flags. Thanks @Kermalis, @FeralFalcon!
• Fixed: Gen8 Showdown set parsing for Toxtricity now behaves correctly with Showdown's latest set syntax updates.
• Fixed: Gen6+ Loading a version-less PKM will no longer copy PID->EC. Only for Gen3/4/5 origins.
• Fixed: Gen8 converted PK2/PK7 files are now healed.
• Fixed: Gen8 affection fields are now hidden (properties don't exist in PK8 format).
• Fixed: Gen3 PC Item list no longer lists key items twice. Thanks @Kermalis!
• Changed: Gen8 now only sets the display form if it is not already owned; retaining the original displayed form. Thanks @CanoeHope!
• Updated: Spanish/Chinese translations. Thanks @qhq, @easyworld, @XxPhoenix1996xX !

20.02.14

20/02/14 - New Update:

• Legality:
• • Added: Initial handling for HOME Transfers.
• • Note: Tracker value is currently not flagged if missing; there's a setting to enable flagging.
• • Note: Pokémon that haven't yet visited HOME do not have a tracker.
• • Note: Fake WC8 data will have to be prepared to recognize HOME gifts.
• Added: More Gen8 editable fields. Thanks @CanoeHope!
• Added: More Gen4 Event Flags. Thanks @FeralFalcon!
• Changed: Revised suggested hatch locations. Thanks @CanoeHope!
• Fixed: Gen5 Entree Forest randomization no longer causes errors. Thanks Pocket Monsters (user)!
• Fixed: Gen4 HGSS Box Wallpapers are now read correctly. Thanks @Ammako!

20.02.08

20/02/08 - New Update:

• Legality:
• • Added: Milcery & Toxtricity distribution data.
• • Fixed: Runerigus FormArgument handling checks updated.
• • Fixed: ORAS flute level boosts increased from 3 to 4.
• • Fixed: FRLG Unown locations are now checked correctly. Thanks @Kermalis!
• • Fixed: Gen1/2 Stadium gifts are now checked more thoroughly. Thanks @FeralFalcon!
• Added: Gen8 Team Slots are now recognized and locked for editing. Thanks Anubis, @architdate, @Wanderer1391!
• Added: Gen8 Block Info editor now has more blocks labeled.
• Added: Gen8 Raid editor now shows the raid type enumeration, and more cleanly sets flags. Thanks @3096 & @slp32!
• Added: Gen8 setting to a slot will now increment game records. Thanks @CanoeHope!
• Added: Gen8 Rental Team reading. Thanks @architdate!
• Added: Gen4 Togepi egg gift event constant. Thanks @asterysx!
• Changed: Gen8 Block Info editor now sorts blocks by current value.
• Changed: Gen7 default hatch location is now Paniola Ranch instead of one of the routes. Thanks @CanoeHope!
• Changed: Tab indexes (pressing tab to jump between controls) now behaves more fluidly in the main window.
• Changed: Save Editor buttons (like Trainer Info, Pokédex) are now sorted alphabetically for easier locating.
• Changed: Mystery Gift - Can now delete multiple Gift Received flags at a time. Thanks @murrty!
• Changed: Updated Korean translation. Thanks @yurical!
• Fixed: Gen8 Trainer Editor no longer screws up game language.
• Fixed: Showdown Sets are now exported more accurately (hyper training / foreign species names).

20.01.26

20/01/26 - New Update:

• Legality:
• • Added: Form Argument legality checks. Alcremie, Runerigus, Yamask, Hoopa, and Furfrou. Thanks @CanoeHope!
• • Added: More static encounter locations.
• • Fixed: Footprint ribbon is now checked for Gen8.
• • Fixed: Slowpoke-1 Hidden Ability is now banned, and bred Mimikyu now allows Hidden Ability.
• • Changed: A little bit of the program's internal structures have been tweaked for performance.
• Added: Gen8 Block Research/Export/Import tool, with direct block edits.
• • Can swap in a full Fashion block, for example. Or, edit your title screen to show 6 Magikarp!
• • Edit things directly! Known block objects can be selected, and all exposed Properties can be changed.
• • Can compare two saves to see what blocks/values changed.
• Added: Gen5 Subway score editing. Thanks @egzn!
• Added: More event flag/const have been documented. Thanks @FeralFalcon & @asterysx!
• Fixed: Internal API changes for more Thread safety. (People reuse PKHeX.Core in multithreaded applications, and the Rand utility didn't work correctly).
• Fixed: German translation no longer misbehaves for certain ribbons.
• Fixed: Handling for Form Arguments is now performed correctly. Will no longer clear for Runerigus on edit.
• Fixed: Gen7 LGPE Dumping of Go Park Entities with invalid file names are now sanitized before saving. Thanks @xJam-es!
• Fixed: Gen4 HGSS Pokéwalker course unlock cheat now works as intended.
• Changed: Gen8 SWSH Block reading/writing is now much more efficient.
• Changed: Gen7 LGPE Awakening Values are now applied more liberally via Control-click Random. Only an attack IV of 0 will not add AVs. Thanks slp32!
• Changed: Spanish Translation updated. Thanks @egzn!

20.01.10

20/01/10 - New Update:

• Added: Gen8 Support for save data from the latest game patch.
• Legality: More handling for new additions.
• Added: Move#_PP $suggest for batch editor.
• Added: Click the PP label to refresh PP counts.
• Added: Setting to disable sounds on save file load and legality checks (nuisance).
• Fixed: Gen8 Mimikyu Busted form now shows up in Pokédex editor.
• Fixed: Gen4 Event Constants are now read correctly.
• Fixed: Disabled pkm slot glow effect will no longer leave the frosted effect behind.
• Changed: GUI translation (winforms only) files moved to WinForms project (no longer in PKHeX.Core). Still need translations ;)

19.12.26

19/12/26 - New Update:

• Legality:
• • Added: PP Count verification, Egg TR/StatNature checks, etc.
• • Added: More static encounter locations.
• • Added: Handling for downleveled raid content, and location crossover comparisons for wild encounters.
• • Changed: Encounter yielding pattern for Gen8 is now slightly different from the one used for Gen5-7 (now yields more).
• • Fixed: EvolutionTree regressions have been resolved. Please report any further issues with legality!
• Added: Gen8 simple Raid Den parameter editor.
• Added: Gen8 Watts are now editable in the Trainer Data editor. Thanks @Atzgi!
• Added: Gen1 Yellow Pikachu Beach score editing
• Changed: The Friendship and Form row in the PKM editor has been split, and the Ability row has been moved up.
• Changed: Blank Gen2 saves now act as Virtual Console blanks rather than GB Era blanks.
• Fixed: Gen8 Box edits made after using a popup save editor (eg. Trainer Editor) are now written correctly.
• Fixed: Gen8 Ingredients are now allowed as held items. Thanks @Narithegreat!
• Fixed: Gen8 QR Code image generation now works properly with the larger sprites.
• Fixed: Gen8 Trainer Card # (3 digits) now pads with \0 instead of 0, allowing for non-3-digit values.
• Fixed: Gen8 Traditional Chinese species names are now in the program. Thanks @iiippppk!
• Fixed: Gen4 PCD cards now export correctly with their PGT payload encrypted, rather than as the WC4 format.
• Fixed: Daycare/GameSync values from the previously loaded save are no longer erroneously applied to a new save if the caret is in the textbox.