Ensure the CIA file matches the region of your base game (e.g., USA, EUR, JPN).

Highlight the Update 1.5 CIA file, press A , and choose Install and Delete CIA (this saves SD card space).

Following the eShop closure in March 2023, the only way to get is via archival sources. The most reliable, verified source currently is the hShop (the homebrew eShop replacement). They host clean, verified dumps of every 3DS update, sorted by region and Title ID.

While Pokémon X did not receive major content additions like later titles, the cumulative v1.5 update includes:

: You cannot trade or battle locally with another 3DS system unless both systems are running the exact same software update version.

Cleans up minor script errors across multiple languages. Why Do You Need the Update in .CIA Format?

The allows users to directly install the patch into the 3DS NAND, making it act exactly like an official eShop update. Top Sources to Find Pokémon X Update 1.5 CIA (2026)

: Addresses a bug causing disconnects during Random Matchups and Online Competitions .

: When archiving or installing games via CIA (CTR Importable Archive) format, the update file is handled as a separate title ID. A "top" search usually indicates a request for the most recent, stable version of this metadata to ensure the base game is fully functional.

The most reliable source for the update is usually the hShop database, which serves as a repository for legit CIA files. Look for:

Pokemon X Update 15 Cia Top Verified