Pokémon Unite has been updated, here are the full patch notes

On September 23, 2021By

Although Pokémon Unite It’s arguably a lot more accessible than an average MOBA, which doesn’t make it any less of a hassle when it comes to adjusting the balance of the game.

Like all games under this banner, Unite has received balance adjustments in each update to ensure competition is fair at all times. In the latest patch, which added mobile support and cross-play features, the developer implemented a number of changes to Pokémon’s stats and moves.

Aside from this, there are several other tweaks as well, such as bug fixes, UI tweaks, and even a mention of how the mobile version’s pre-registrations passed the five million mark. Here are the patch notes in their entirety, courtesy of the game’s official site:

Table of Contents

Ver. 1.2.1.3

More than five million pre-registrations reached for the mobile version

Everyone who plays the mobile version of the game will receive Aeos, Unite License: Pikachu, and Festival Style: Pikachu tickets as gifts for reaching this pre-registration milestone!

Note: These gifts can also be used on the Nintendo Switch version of the game by linking your account.

New Battle Pass: Galactic Ghost 094

This new Battle Pass features space-themed elements taken from a galaxy filled with twinkling stars.

New Feature: Join Squads

OTHER UPDATES

Added a special mission to receive the Unite license for Zeraora.
New event added for held items.
New Battle Guide feature added to the game.
New Spectate feature added to the game.
“Good job!” Commendations can now be given during battle.
New offline mode feature added to the Nintendo Switch version.
Updated store.
Bugs fixed.
Text issues fixed.
Adjusted UI.
Changes made to some Trainer fashion item designs.

Changes have been made to some Pokémon stats and moves to adjust the balance of Unite Battles.

Details

Absol: Night Slash

Reduced cooling.
Adjusted area of effect.

Absol: Sucker Punch

Reduced cooling.
Increase the duration of the unstoppable condition while using the move

Zeraora: Bar

The number of attacks decreased.
Increase the damage of each attack.

Zeraora: Spark – spark

The time allowed between uses was extended to facilitate the use of the move.
The number of attacks in the Wild Charge combo will now increase even if the player performs a basic attack while using Spark.

Zeraora: Wild charge

Reduced cooling.
The damage taken by the user is reduced while this move is in use.

Charizard: Fire punch

Target (s) affected by the adjusted burn.

Charizard: Flamethrower

Enhanced movement speed increase.

Charizard: Fire explosion

Charizard: Unite Move (Seismic Strike)

This move has been changed to the following:
Causes the user to grab a Pokémon from the opposing team and throw it to the ground from the air. For a short period of time, the user can move freely over obstacles. While using this Unite Move, the user’s Basic Attacks deal more damage and leave opposing Pokémon burned. Additionally, when the user deals damage to an opposing Pokémon, the user recovers HP.
Unite Move loading rate decreased.
Fixed a bug that affected the possible time to end this move.

Venusaur: Giga drain

Damage reduction increased.

Venusaur: Petal dance

Increases the damage dealt to opposing Pokémon.
Reduced cooling.
Enhanced movement speed increase.

Cinderella: Pyro Ball

Increases the damage dealt to opposing Pokémon.
Reduced cooling.

Cinderella: Flame load

Cinderella: Unite Move (Burning Bike Kick)

Fixed a bug that occurred when the move did not trigger.

Cinderella: Hola

Ability effect timing has been adjusted.

Talonflame

Talonflame: Fly

Reduced cooling.
Increased air movement speed reinforced.

Talonflame: Unite Move (Flame Sweep)

Unite Move loading rate increased.

Garchomp

Defense and Sp. Def increased.

Garchomp: Rough skin

Adjusted the time between activation instances of this skill’s effect.

Greninja

Attack and max HP decreased.

Greninja: Smoke screen

Fixed a bug that caused the Smokescreen + effect to trigger even before the move was updated.

Greninja: Double team

Improved the movement of illusory copies.

Greninja: Water shuriken

Fixed a bug that affected the slowing of movement speed of opposing Pokémon.

Greninja: Joining Movement (Water Burst Shuriken)

Adjusted the movement to allow it to activate more quickly.

Greninja: Torrent

Weakened attack boost.

Wigglytuff:

Maximum Sp. Atk level decreased.

Wigglytuff: Libra

Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon has been reduced.

Wigglytuff: Dazzling shine

Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon has been reduced.

Wigglytuff: To sing

Fixed a bug that affected opposing Pokémon falling asleep on this move.

Wigglytuff: Cute charm

Adjusted the time between activation instances of this skill’s effect.

Cramorant: Empowered Attack

Increases the damage dealt to opposing Pokémon.

Cramorant: Surf

Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon has been reduced.

Cramorant: Diving

Cramorant: Unified Movement (Missile Gatling Gulp)

Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon has been reduced.

Lucario: Power-up punch

Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon has been reduced.

Lucario: Close combat

Increases the damage dealt to opposing Pokémon.
Increased number of attacks.

Lucario: Melee Combat +

Fixed a bug that affected the damage of this move.

Alolan Ninetales: Snow storm

Changed the way the move deals damage after the blizzard hits an obstacle.

Alolan Ninetales: Unite Move (Snow Globe)

Alolan Ninetales: Snow warning

Eldegoss: Cotton guard

Fixed a bug that affected HP recovery when movement ends.

Eldegoss: Tornado Blade

Movement effects have been improved and movement adjusted to match the feel of the controls.

Gardevoir: Empowered Attack

Fixed a bug that affected the damage of this move.

Gardevoir: Psishock +

Snorlax: Yawn

Fixed a bug that affected opposing Pokémon falling asleep on this move.

Gengar: Lick

Fixed a bug that occurred when opposing Pokémon were drawn towards the user.
Fixed a bug that affected the timing of this move.

Mr. Mime: Barrier

Adjusted the movement so that when it updates, it recharges its reserve uses to the maximum.

Mr. Mime: Changing of the guard

Fixed a bug that affected the Defense exchange.

Crustle

Adjusted the Pokémon’s contact area.

Slowbro: Basic attack

Fixed a bug that caused both Basic Attacks and Empowered Attacks to decrease the Sp. Def of the opposing Pokémon.

Slowbro: Surf

Adjusted the area of effect.

Machamp: Attachment Movement (Barrage Strike)

Fixed a bug with the push effect.
Fixed a bug with the movement used on super jump trampolines.

Blastoise: Quick turn

Fixed a bug that caused attacks made while spinning to decrease the movement speed of opposing Pokémon.
Fixed a bug that allowed the user to use Hydro Pump or Water Spout at the same time as basic attacks while spinning.

Wild pokemon: Regigigas

As a balance adjustment, the following effect is added when this Pokémon is defeated:
For a short time, your team’s goal scoring speed increases and your team’s goals become unblockable.

Once maintenance begins, some types of rewards will no longer be available to claim.

Please note the points listed below.

BATTLE PASS

Any Battle Pass points for completing the missions from the first half of Season 1 that have not yet been claimed will not be available to claim.

However, reward items for reaching new Battle Pass levels, as well as Battle Pass prize boxes, will be sent to you via the in-game mail system at a later date.

EVENTS

If the claim period for a reward ends during maintenance, that reward will not be available to claim once maintenance begins.

Additionally, the stock of items in the following locations will change during maintenance:

Items available as energy rewards
Items available for redemption with Holowear tickets at Zirco Trading

What do you think of this latest update? Have you already tried it on a mobile device? Has your favorite been improved or improved? Leave a comment below.

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