What you need to know
- Pokémon UNITE is a MOBA on Nintendo Switch, headed to mobile on September 22, 2021.
- The game received an update today, with a new character alongside a balancing patch.
- The balancing patch affects stats and move cooldowns.
Pokémon UNITE has received continuous updates since its release, much to the delight of fans. The game was even featured in the August 2021 Pokémon Presents, with new playable Pokémon announced for a future release. In today's update for Pokémon UNITE, the developers made some major changes to moves and stats by various Pokémon.
Attention, Trainers! #PokemonUNITE will be receiving an update on Wednesday, 8/18 at 12AM PDT! This update includes balance changes in addition to other minor adjustments.
See here for full update details: https://t.co/M15DJfkRD0 pic.twitter.com/KxZvRN6yg0Attention, Trainers! #PokemonUNITE will be receiving an update on Wednesday, 8/18 at 12AM PDT! This update includes balance changes in addition to other minor adjustments.
See here for full update details: https://t.co/M15DJfkRD0 pic.twitter.com/KxZvRN6yg0— Pokémon UNITE (@PokemonUnite) August 17, 2021August 17, 2021
Here is a list of all the changes made:
Changes are being made to some Pokémon stats and moves to adjust the balance of Unite Battles.
Crustle
Stealth Rock:
- Cooldown reduced.
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Rock Tomb:
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Garchomp
Movement speed changed.
Bulldoze:
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Dragon Rush:
- Cooldown reduced.
Slowbro
Surf:
- Duration of effects on opposing Pokémon decreased.
Scald:
- Bug Fixes
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Snorlax
Heavy Slam:
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
Block:
- Duration of effects on opposing Pokémon decreased.
Flail:
- Move Upgrade
Unite Move: Power Nap
- HP restoration decreased.
Greninja
Smokescreen:
- Move Downgrade
- Cooldown lengthened.
Water Shuriken:
- Cooldown reduced.
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Double Team:
- Cooldown reduced.
Wigglytuff
Unite Move: Starlight Recital
- Bug Fixes
Cinderace
Basic Attack:
- Bug Fixes
Alolan Ninetales
Snow Warning:
- Bug Fixes
Aurora Veil:
- Bug Fixes
Gardevoir
Basic Attack
- Bug Fixes
Psychic:
- Bug Fixes
Cramorant
Hurricane:
- Bug Fixes
Wild Pokémon
Avalugg
- Stat Decrease
Battle Items
Eject Button
- Stat Decreases
Goal-Getter
- Stat Increases
Fluffy Tail
- Stat Increases
X Attack
- Stat Increases
Pokémon UNITE has received a lot of support, keeping it on a pedestal as one of the best online multiplayer games on the Nintendo Switch. The game is also coming to mobile on September 22, further spreading the joy.
How have these changes affected your main in Pokémon UNITE? Let us know in the comments!
Unity is the key to success!
Pokémon UNITE is the first MOBA game in the Pokémon franchise. It's free to play, has unique customization options for both players and Pokémon, and features some of the most popular Pokémon in battles between teams of five.
