Current Issue

The following issue is currently occurring in the game.

Issue Details

There is an error in the description text for Jasmine (Academy) & Forretress’s Hang On, Steel Heart! Passive Skill.

Incorrect:
Lowers the target’s Sp. Def by two stat ranks when the user’s attack move against it is successful. Applies the Special Move Break effect to the target the first time the user’s attack move against it is successful each battle.

Correct:
Lowers the target's Sp. Def by two stat ranks when the user's attack move against it is successful. Applies the Special Move Break effect to the target the first time the user's attack move is successful each battle.

Occurrence Period

Since November 13, 2025 at 10:00 p.m.
Note: This occurs when the language is set to English, French, Italian, German, or Spanish.

Resolution

We plan to change the effect to match the current description as follows.

Before Change:
Lowers the target’s Sp. Def by two stat ranks when the user’s attack move against it is successful. Applies the Special Move Break effect to the target the first time the user’s attack move against it is successful each battle.

After Change:
Applies the Special Move Break effect to the target the first time the user’s attack move against that target is successful each battle. Lowers the target’s Sp. Def by two stat ranks when the user’s attack move against it is successful.

The change will be made with the app version update around the end of December.
We appreciate your patience.
Note: The timing of the change is subject to change without notice.
We are currently planning compensation for the inconvenience caused.

We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused.
We hope you continue to enjoy Pokémon Masters EX.