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Build Notes

Welcome to the build notes for PokeTab. This section covers key updates, bug fixes, and new features introduced in each version. Stay up-to-date with the latest improvements and enhancements, from dynamic backgrounds to live Pokémon data, ensuring a seamless and exciting browsing experience. Whether you’re a Pokémon Trainer or a casual fan, our build notes will keep you informed on how we’re optimizing PokeTab for better performance and functionality.

PokeTab v1.2.0 is now live

Apr 7, 2026

PokeTab v1.2.0 is now live.

This update introduces our new Pokemon Showdown Helper, plus a full internal rebuild of the extension architecture to improve long-term stability, performance, and maintainability.

What’s New in v1.2.0

  • Pokemon Showdown Helper: Added a live helper panel on pokemonshowdown.com, play.pokemonshowdown.com, and replay.pokemonshowdown.com.
  • Type matchup buckets: Clear x4, x2, x1, x0.5, x0.25, and x0 groupings with type icons.
  • Battle-aware logic: Matchups now account for key abilities and item-based immunities/reductions.
  • Hazard + status summary: Added quick visibility for hazard and status interactions.
  • Dex updates: Added search by Pokémon name or Dex number, plus layout improvements.
  • What’s New flow: Improved update popup/notification experience on install and update.

Rebuild Highlights

  • New modular app shell and cleaner route/component structure.
  • Shared hooks/services for generation settings, counters, and sync behavior.
  • Sidebar split into focused views for easier maintenance and future updates.
  • Encounter/data display logic split into dedicated hooks/components.

Patch Notes Summary

  • Added Pokemon Showdown Helper with quick controls and keyboard toggle.
  • Added ability/item-aware matchup and hazard/status summaries.
  • Added Dex search and refreshed Dex layout behavior.
  • Improved update notification/popup flow.
  • Completed major internal rebuild for maintainability and stability.

Build 1.1.0 Visual Overhall

Nov 18, 2024

Patch: What’s New in Version 1.1.0

  • Granim.js api library added to improve gradient performance & allow for future implementation of custom directions & control of speed.
  • Added a smooth transition between the loading state & loaded state with Granim.js
  • Optimised local DB & counters. Should now prevent the Exceed Quota Bytes error some users experienced.
  • Reduced data sync times between IndexedDB and Chrome storage
  • Added a popup that now shows build notes on any update or new install.

Next Update Plans:

  • Add options for directions & speed of the granim.js library.
  • Introduce the work in progress Pokemon Showdown helper.

Build 1.0.3

Sep 19, 2024

Added features:

  • Added the ability for the user to enable/disable the footer links visibility & ensured they are synced in chrome storage. This setting can now be changed in the visual effects tab.

Build 1.0.2

Sep 19, 2024

Release:

  • Fixed a bug with the openweathermap module not recognising API key.