Pokémon Unite has been out for two weeks and it has finally received its first notable update. The Pokémon Unite balance update features a variety of bug fixes, changes to some current Pokémon, and a test release of the Spectate feature.
Pokémon, such as Gengar and Cinderace, who dominate the current meta, have received some nerfs. While others who have been out of the selection pool have received buffs of their own—this notably includes Wigglytuff, Talonflame, and Venausaur.
Charizard, who feels like one of the more balanced Pokémon, will receive buffs to multiple skills. Likely establishing him as the premier all-arounder moving forward. Check out the full patch notes from the official website below:
A server update will be performed on 8-4-2021 at 12AM PDT/7:00 UTC.
Planned Date/Time:
8-4-2021 at 12AM PDT/7:00 UTCApplying the Update:
Restart the app on your device to apply the update.
Pokémon Balance Update
Bug Fixes
- Text Fixes
- Spectate Feature Test Release:A test release of the Spectate feature will be performed from 8-4-2021 at 12AM PDT/7:00 UTC until 8-6-2021 at 12AM PDT/7:00 UTC.
Character Changes
Changes are being made to some Pokémon stats and moves to adjust the balance of Unite Battles.
Charizard
Flamethrower
- Cooldown reduced.
- Effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened.
Fire Punch
- Effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened.
Fire Blast
- Cooldown reduced.
- Effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened.
Talonflame
Acrobatics
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Aerial Ace
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Aerial Ace+
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Fly
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Venusaur
Sludge Bomb
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.Effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened.
Petal Dance
- Move Upgrade
Solar Beam
- Cooldown reduced.
Unite Move: Verdant Anger
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Absol
Basic Attack
- Bug Fixes
Night Slash
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Sucker Punch
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Wigglytuff
Increased Stats
- Defense, Sp. Def, HP
Double Slap
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
- Effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened.
Sing
- Effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened.
Dazzling Gleam
- Bug Fixes
Eldegoss
Cotton Guard
- Cooldown lengthened.
- HP restoration decreased.
Cotton Spore
- Cooldown reduced.
- Effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened.
- This move’s Defense, Sp. Def increase has been strengthened.
Unite Move: Cotton Cloud Crash
- HP restoration decreased.
Cinderace
Decreased Stats
- Attack
Blaze Kick
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
Feint
- Move Downgrade
Pyro Ball
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Gengar
Basic Attack
- Bug Fixes
Shadow Ball
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Hex
- Move Downgrade
Dream Eater
- Move Upgrade
Zeraora
Spark
- Bug Fixes
Wild Charge
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.Cooldown reduced.
Unite Move: Plasma Gale
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
Cramorant
Whirlpool
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
Dive
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Machamp
Basic Attack
- Bug Fixes
Cross Chop
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
Close Combat
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Lucario
Power-Up Punch
- Bug Fixes
Bone Rush
- Bug Fixes
Greninja
Basic Attack
- Bug Fixes
Alolan Ninetales
Snow Warning
- Bug Fixes
So what do you think?
And that’s it, all the changes arriving with the first Pokémon Unite balance update. Are you happy with the changes? We’re a little surprised about the changes coming for Eldegoss with the limited number of support-focused characters available.
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