This build does not support the DLC updates for Scarlet/Violet (The Teal Mask / The Indigo Disk) because those patches were released in 2023—after 22.12.18. For full DLC support, you would need a newer version like 23.10.xx or later.
: Updated internal logic to verify if Pokémon from Paldea were "legal" (obtainable via normal gameplay).
PKHeX is a save editor , not a save extractor . It cannot pull data directly out of a retail game cartridge or a locked console. You must use specialized tools to obtain the save file first.
The search for refers to a specific version of PKHeX , a popular open-source save file editor for the Pokémon core-series games. This version was released on December 18, 2022 , shortly after the launch of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet . The Role of PKHeX in the Pokémon Community pkhex 22.12.18
Sword & Shield , Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl , Legends: Arceus
What are you using to run the game?
This grid represents your in-game PC boxes. Right-clicking an empty slot allows you to "Set" your edited Pokémon into the box. Right-clicking an existing Pokémon lets you "View" its data or "Delete" it entirely. The Golden Rule: Staying "Legal" This build does not support the DLC updates
Modifying hex data carries inherent risks of data corruption. To keep your gaming hours safe, follow these core tenets:
PKHeX is an editor; it does not extract saves by itself. To get your save file off a physical Switch, you generally need a console that has been modded (Atmosphere CFW) and a tool like or JKSV .
The software release is a critical, backend-focused update to the definitive open-source Pokémon save file editor. Developed by kwsch , this version marked the deployment of PKHeX.Core version 22.12.18 via NuGet . It provided vital stability framework upgrades immediately following the launch of Generation 9 ( Pokémon Scarlet and Violet ). PKHeX is a save editor , not a save extractor
: Transfer the SD card to your PC and open the save file in PKHeX.
: These are homebrew apps used on the Switch to "dump" (export) the .main save file to an SD card.
Save your changes in PKHeX and use Checkpoint to restore the edited main file back to your Switch. Legality Warning: Play Smart