Pokémon UNITE updates to ver.1.20.3.10 — New version makes balance adjustments for various Pokémon, plus minor changes to Theia Sky Ruins map

Pokémon UNITE updated to Version ver.1.20.3.10 at 7:00am (UTC) on October 23rd. This update, dubbed "Guardian Awakening" (Japanese: 「守り手の覚醒」), brings balance adjustments for various Pokémon, alongside bug fixes and Shop and Event updates.

Version 1.20.3.10 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 provides buffs (▲) for Gengar, Darkrai, Blaziken, Clefable, Eldegoss, Latios, Mr. Mime, and Alolan Raichu; while bringing nerfs (▼) for Absol, Pawmot, Empoleon, Venusaur, Dragonite, Pikachu, Slowbro, and Mega Lucario. This update also makes minor changes to the Theia Sky Ruins (Groudon) map.

The full patch notes can be found below:

Update Details​

• Halloween event underway! You can join in on Halloween in Mer Stadium!
• Discounted items now available in the Halloween Special Shop!
• A new battle pass season has started! Dark Lord Style: Darkrai now available!
• Prize machine rewards updated! Palace Style: Mimikyu available again!
• Shop Updates
• Event Updates
• Bug Fixes

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Map Adjustments​

To adjust the balance of Unite Battles, some map specifications have been changed.

Theia Sky Ruins (Groudon)​

Regieleki

• The countdown gauge will now be displayed in yellow.

It was previously difficult to strategize in advance regarding Regieleki's appearance. By adjusting the countdown timer to display in yellow, it is now easier to anticipate its spawn.
Top Path

• Some of the wild Pokémon that appear have been changed.

Because the total Aeos energy available in the top path was high, the first goal was often broken easily. By changing the Bunnelby that appear to Baltoy, the amount of energy that can be obtained has been reduced. The total experience gained from KOs remains unchanged.

Balance Adjustments​

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

Gengar​

Ability: Levitate

• Movement speed increase: 10% → 20%

Dream Eater

• HP recovery: 12% increase

Sludge Bomb

• Cooldown: 8s → 7.5s

To make it easier for Gengar to utilize its strength of ambushing and knocking out opponents, the movement speed increase from its ability has been enhanced. This allows for quicker positioning and pursuit of weakened opponents.

Darkrai​

Stats

• Cooldown reduction: 5% → 10% (Lv. 5), 10% → 20% (Lv. 9)

Dark Pulse

• Cooldown: 8s → 7s
• Damage: 20% increase

Darkrai's stat-based cooldown reduction has been increased, raising the frequency of its combos, which is one of Darkrai's key strengths.

Blaziken​

Ability: Blaze

• HP recovery: 7%/10% → 10%/15%

Blaze Kick

• Movement speed decrease: 25% → 30%

To improve Blaziken's tenacity in close-quarters combat, the recovery from its ability and the hindrance effect of Blaze Kick have been enhanced.

Blissey​

Soft-Boiled

• HP recovery: 8% increase

Blissey's healing capability as a Supporter has been increased, allowing Blissey to more powerfully assist its allies.

Eldegoss​

Leaf Tornado

• Cooldown: 9s → 8s

Cotton Spore

• Movement speed decrease: 30% → 40%

Cotton Spore+

• Defense/Sp. Def increase: 40% → 50%

By increasing the frequency of Leaf Tornado and enhancing the ally support and self-durability of Cotton Spore, Eldegoss's impact in team fights has been increased.

Latias​

Dragon Breath

• Learned at: Lv. 5 → Lv. 4
• Cooldown: 6s → 5.5s

Dragon Pulse

• Learned at: Lv. 5 → Lv. 4

Mist Ball

• Learned at: Lv. 7 → Lv. 6
• Cooldown: 8s → 7s
• Damage reduction extension on hit: 0.5s → 1s

Dragon Cheer

• Learned at: Lv. 7 → Lv. 6

To align Latias more closely with other Supporters, its move-learning timings have been moved earlier. Additionally, move cooldowns have been shortened to increase their frequency of use.

Mr. Mime​

Stats

• HP: 3150–8800 → 3150–9200
• Defense: 70–420 → 70–480
• Sp. Def: 60–361 → 60–420

Barrier

• Cooldown: 8s → 7.5s

As Mr. Mime was being knocked out somewhat easily, its durability has been improved, and the cooldown of its main move, Barrier, has been reduced.

Alolan Raichu​

Electro Ball

• Discharge damage from Thunderbolt: 4.5% decrease

Stored Power

• Cooldown: 6s → 5s

The discharge damage from combining Electro Ball with Thunderbolt has been slightly reduced. In exchange, the cooldown from Stored Power has been improved to balance its move choices and allow for a greater variety of options.

Pawmot​

Supercell Slam

• Cooldown: 6s → 7s
• Damage: 10% decrease

Thunder Punch

• Cooldown: 6s → 5.5s

The high ambush potential and damage of Supercell Slam have been slightly reduced. On the other hand, the usability of Thunder Punch has been improved to adjust the balance and variety of move choices.

Empoleon​

Basic Attack

• HP recovery: 25% → 15% of damage dealt

Metal Claw

• Damage: 10% decrease
• Shield amount: 25% decrease

Hydro Cannon

• Damage: 12% decrease
• HP recovery: 20% decrease

Whirlpool

• Damage: 12% decrease

Unite Move: Sovereign Slide

• Damage: 25% decrease

With its extremely high durability and damage output, Empoleon was overwhelming other Pokémon. Its overall damage, shield amounts, and recovery have been reduced to create more opportunities for opponents to counter.

Venusaur​

Solar Beam

• Cooldown: 9s/7s → 9s/8s
• Base damage: 8% decrease (No change to additional damage based on opponent's HP)

Petal Dance

• Cooldown: 8s → 9s
• Movement speed increase: 90–9% → 80–9%

Regardless of which moves were chosen, Venusaur was demonstrating high performance. In particular, the damage from Solar Beam and the mobility from Petal Dance were outstanding. The cooldowns and performance of both moves have been slightly reduced to adjust the balance.

Dragonite​

Hyper Beam

• Additional damage with max Dragon Dance stacks: 20% → 15% of opponent's max HP

Hyper Beam, when combined with Dragon Dance, was extremely effective against large wild Pokémon. To ensure balance in the new map environment, where many high-HP wild Pokémon appear, ts damage has been adjusted.

Pikachu​

Electro Ball

• Damage: 8–0% decrease

The damage of Electro Ball in the early game has been adjusted, slightly reducing Pikachu's advantage in early-game KO contests.

Slowbro​

Scald

• Damage: 12% decrease

Amnesia

• Cooldown: 9s → 9.5s

As Slowbro combined high durability with high sustained damage, the damage of Scald and the frequency of Amnesia have been nerfeded.

Mega Lucario​

Close Combat

• A 1-second delay has been added before Close Combat can be canceled after Mega Evolving.

Close Combat was often canceled immediately by mis-input. A delay has been added before the move can be canceled to prevent this.

Bug Fixes​

• Fixed a bug where Empoleon was dealing approx. 8% more damage to wild Pokémon than intended.
• Fixed a bug where Hoopa, Latias, and Alcremie were dealing approx. 8% less damage to wild Pokémon than intended.