If you have searched for , you are likely a member of the custom firmware (CFW) community looking for the definitive way to patch your game. You want the best version of the v1.5 update—a World edition, Region F (Free) compatible CIA file for your 3DS .

Now go hatch those shiny Froakies without fear of a crash. Disclaimer: This article is for educational and archival purposes. Always dump your own game cartridges and updates if possible. The author does not condone piracy of commercially available games, but acknowledges the historical and preservation needs for legacy software on discontinued hardware.

Using your preferred search tool (remembering the keyword), locate a download for Pokemon_X_Update_v1.5_World_Region_F.cia . Verify the file size is roughly 200-250MB (updates are smaller than full games). Avoid "ROM" sites that bundle adware in the download.