Pokémon UNITE updates to v1.17.1.6 — Pokémon receive modifications to balance Unite Battles

Pokémon UNITE has updated to Version 1.17.1.6 as of 7:00am (UTC) on December 25th. These updates, dubbed "Next Step Part 2" (Japanese: 「ネクスト ステップ Part2」), bring balance adjustments for a variety of Pokémon, alongside bug fixes and Shop and Event updates.

Version 1.17.1.6 Update Patch
This update brings Shop and Event updates, along with changes to some Pokémon stats and moves to adjust the balance of Unite Battles. Specifically, this update buffs (▲) Blastoise, Inteleon, Ceruledge, Buzzwole, Scizor, and Eldegoss; while it nerfs (▼) Darkrai, Psyduck, Mimikyu, and Zacian.

The full patch notes can be found below:

Update Details​

• Shop Updates
• Event Updates
If the app has not been updated on your device, please restart the app to apply this update.
While the game is updating, you may not be able to connect to the server. If this occurs, please try again later.
Changes have been made to some Pokémon stats and moves to adjust the balance of Unite Battles.

Details​

• Darkrai: Boosted Attack
• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
• Darkrai: Dark Void
• Cooldown lengthened.
• Darkrai: Shadow Claw
• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
• Darkrai: Nasty Plot
• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.

• Psyduck: Swift Swim
The frequency with which this move’s effects activate has been adjusted.
• Effects on the user weakened.
• Psyduck: Psychic
• Range increased.
• Duration of effects on opposing Pokémon increased.
• Effects on the user weakened.
• Psyduck: Disable
• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
• Number of attacks decreased.
• Cooldown lengthened.

• Mimikyu: Shadow Sneak
• Cooldown lengthened.
• Mimikyu: Shadow Claw
• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.

• Zacian: Metal Claw
• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.

• Blastoise: Surf
• Cooldown reduced.
• Blastoise: Surf+
• Shield effect strengthened.
• Blastoise: Hydro Pump
• Cooldown reduced.
• Blastoise: Rapid Spin
• Cooldown reduced.
• Blastoise: Rapid Spin+
• Effects on the user strengthened.
• Blastoise
• Unite Move charge rate increased.

• Inteleon: Basic Attack
• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
• Inteleon: Boosted Attack
• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
• Inteleon: Snipe Shot
• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
• Inteleon: Liquidation
• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.

• Ceruledge: Bitter Blade
• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
• Ceruledge: Phantom Force
• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
• Ceruledge: Psycho Cut
• Cooldown reduced.

• Buzzwole: Superpower
• Shield effect strengthened.
• Cooldown reduced.
• Buzzwole: Smack Down
• Cooldown reduced.

• Scizor: Bullet Punch
• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
• Cooldown reduced.

• Eldegoss
Level at which moves are learned changed to Lv. 10.
• Eldegoss
Level at which moves are learned changed to Lv. 12.

 

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