Need the latest Pokémon Unite patch notes? With Pokémon Unite continuing as a standout success on Nintendo Switch and mobile, it's expected that its developer, TiMi, will keep the game running smoothly with frequent balance patches and new character drops for the foreseeable future.
These patches are what will help keep the game competitive. Anything that upsets the status quo and forces a bland, repetitive meta will likely be tossed around like a salad. For that reason, we'll be keeping a long list of the changes that come in this handy Pokémon Unite patch notes page.
If you're relatively new to Pokémon Unite, you might want to check out some of our other pages detailing the game's many intricacies. You can't go wrong by understanding the Pokémon Unite Physical vs Special Attack split. Memorizing the stats and boons of Held Items and Battle Items can help you make the split-second decisions that the outcome of every match depends on.
Pokémon Unite Patch Notes - July 21, 2022
Absol
Move
Changes
Night Slash
Fixed bug(s) that affected the following:
Area of Effect
Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
Psycho Cut
Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
Blissey
Move
Changes
Safeguard
Cooldown lengthened.
Shield effect weakened.
Egg Bomb
Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
Duration of effects on opposing Pokémon decreased.
Delphox
Move
Changes
Mystical Fire
Fixed bug(s) causing extra effects to occur.
Fire Blast
Fixed bug(s) causing extra effects to occur. Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Fire Spin
The following have been adjusted for this move:
Duration
Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
Flame Charge
The following have been adjusted for this move:
Duration
Range increased.
Zeraora
Move
Changes
Discharge
Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Cooldown reduced.
Unite Move: Plasma Gale
Level at which move is learned changed to 9.
Azumarill
Move
Changes
Bubble
Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Play Rough
Cooldown reduced.
Aqua Tail
Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
HP restoration increased.
Cooldown reduced.
Pokémon Unite Patch Notes - June 21, 2022
Absol
Move/Item
Changes
Psycho Cut
Changed to “Has the user attack with blades formed by psychic power that decrease the movement speed of opposing Pokémon for a short time when the move hits. Also, after this move hits, the user’s attacks deal additional damage to the affected opposing Pokémon (up to three times).”
Pursuit
Range increased.
Pursuit+
This move’s movement speed increase has been strengthened.
Crustle
Move/Item
Changes
Rock Tomb
Changed to “Splits open the ground toward the designated area, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect, decreasing their movement speed for a short time, and creating a barricade of rock.
If this move is used again, the barricade is removed.”
Rock Tomb+
Changed to “Upgrade: Strengthens this move’s movement speed decrease on opposing Pokémon when it hits.”
Charizard
Move/Item
Changes
Flamethrower
Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
Fire Blast
This move’s movement speed decrease has been weakened.
Tsareena
Move/Item
Changes
Stomp
Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
Snorlax
Move/Item
Changes
Heavy Slam
Cooldown reduced.
Block
Cooldown reduced.
Unite Move: Power Nap
Unite Move charge rate, Duration of effects on opposing Pokémon increased
Espeon
Move/Item
Changes
Psyshock
Duration of effects on opposing Pokémon increased, damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Psybeam
Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Stored Power
Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased, HP restoration increased.
Mamoswine
Move/Item
Changes
Icicle Crash
Cooldown reduced.
Ice Fang
Cooldown reduced.
Unite Move: Mammoth Mash
Unite Move charge rate
Pokémon Unite Patch Notes - April 28, 2022
Greedent
Move/Item
Changes
Covet
Changed to “Has the user run with all its might, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and throwing them. The user then becomes resistant to hindrances for a short time. While running, the user drops Berries from its body. If the user eats a dropped Berry, its movement speed is increased for a short time. The more Berries the user eats, the more its movement speed is increased. In addition, Tackle, Belch, or Bullet Seed can also be used while the user is running. Using this move will reset the cooldown of Tackle or Belch."
Blissey
Move/Item
Changes
Soft-Boiled
Changed to “Throws an egg to an ally Pokémon, restoring its HP as well as the user’s. A maximum of two uses can be kept in reserve for this move. If the user also learns Egg Bomb, the maximum number of uses that can be kept in reserve increases to four. In that case, this move and Egg Bomb share the same pool of uses kept in reserve.”
Egg Bomb
Changed to “Hurls an egg at the designated location. The egg then explodes, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and throwing them. A maximum of two uses can be kept in reserve for this move. If the user also learns Soft-Boiled, the maximum number of uses that can be kept in reserve increases to five. In that case, this move and Soft-Boiled share the same pool of uses kept in reserve.”
Soft-Boiled+
Level at which move is learned changed to 10.
Safeguard+
Level at which move is learned changed to 10.
Helping Hand+
Level at which move is learned changed to 12.
Egg Bomb+
Level at which move is learned changed to 12.
Duraludon
Move/Item
Changes
Dragon Pulse
Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
Stealth Rock
Effects adjusted.
Alolan Ninetails
Move/Item
Changes
Blizzard
Duration of effects on opposing Pokémon increased, area of effect increased.
Aurora Veil
Move downgrade.
Talonflame
Move/Item
Changes
Brave Bird
Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased, area of effect increased.
Unite Move: Flame Sweep
Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased, Unite Move charge rate decreased.
Lucario
Move/Item
Changes
Extreme Speed
Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
Hoopa
Move/Item
Changes
Trick
Area of effect decreased, cooldown lengthened, range decreased.
Trick+
HP restoration decreased.
Shadow Ball
Duration of effects on opposing Pokémon decreased.
Phantom Force
Cooldown reduced, effects on opposing Pokémon increased.
Zeraora
Move/Item
Changes
Discharge
Shield effect strengthened.
Aegislash
Move/Item
Changes
Boosted Attack
Move upgrade.
Sacred Sword
Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased, duration of effects on opposing Pokémon increased.
Trevenant
Move/Item
Changes
Branch Poke
Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased, effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened.
Changed to “Has the user jab in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon and decreasing their movement speed for a short time when it hits. At the same time, the user’s HP begins to gradually recover for a short time."
Curse
Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased, effects on the user weakened.
Pain Split
HP restoration increased.
Unite Move: Phantom Forest
Unite Move charge rate increased.
Cramorant
Move/Item
Changes
Air Slash
Move Upgrade
Unite Move: Gatling Gulp Missile
Unite Move charge rate increased, damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Greninja
Move/Item
Changes
Unite Move: Waterburst Shuriken
Unite Move charge rate increased.
Azumarill
Move/Item
Changes
Bubble
Bugs fixed for the following effects on opposing Pokémon: decreased movement speed
Whirlpool
Fixed bug(s) that affected the following: Damage
Aqua Tail
Changed to “Increases the speed and area of effect of the user’s next three basic attacks. If these basic attacks hit from a distance, they also deal increased damage and restore the user’s HP.”
Buddy Barrier
Effect weakened.
Score Shield
Cooldown lengthened.
Pokémon Unite Patch Notes - March 25, 2022
Patch 1.4.1.10 released very soon after the previous, and focused on balancing battles after the release of Duraludon.
Duraludon
Move/Item
Changes
Basic Attack
Range decreased
Boosted Attack
Bug fixes
Heavy Metal
Bug fixes, cooldown lengthened
Dragon Pulse
Bug fixes, damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased, duration of effects on opposing Pokémon decreased
Flash Cannon
Bug fixes
Unite Move: Revolving Ruin
Bug fixes
Alolan Ninetails
Move/Item
Changes
Aurora Veil
Bug fixes
Mr. Mine
Move/Item
Changes
Guard Swap+
Bug fixes
Pokémon Unite Patch Notes - November 10, 2021
The 1.2.1.11 patch notes make some major changes to Greedent and fix some bugs with other Pokémon's moves.
Greedent
Move/Item
Changes
Cheek Pouch
Decreased the amount of HP restored from Berries that Greedent drops.
Covet
Fixed a bug where Belch was able to be used more often than anticipated during Covet.
Belch
Cooldown lengthened, damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
Stuff Cheeks
Shield effect weakened.
Bullet Seed
Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Unite Move: Berry Belly Flop
Fixed an issue where there were unintended effects when using the Unite Move while using the jump pad.
Alolan Ninetales
Move/Item
Changes
Blizzard
Cooldown reduced, damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased
Gardevoir
Move/Item
Changes
Psychic
Move upgrade
Sylveon
Move/Item
Changes
Unite Move: Fairy Frolic
Fixed an issue where HP wasn't being recovered when using Move One after using the Unite Move.
Pikachu
Move/Item
Changes
Thunder
Fixed a bug where Thunder wouldn't activate if you used Thunderbold, Thunder, and Basic Attacks in quick succession.
Garchomp
Move/Item
Changes
Rough Skin
Fixed a bug where Rough Skin would deflect more damage than expected when hit with Zeraora's Wild Charge.
Items
Move/Item
Changes
Potion
Increased healing amount
X Speed
Increased the speed boost
Full Heal
Fixed a bug where poison wasn't healed when Full Heal was used.
Effects on the user weakened, HP restoration decreased.
Solar Beam
Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Lucario
Move/Item
Changes
Steadfast
Stat Decreases
Unite Move: Aura Cannon
Bug Fixes
Garchomp
Move/Item
Changes
Basic Attack
Basic attack speed increased.
Dragon Rush
Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Zeraora
Move/Item
Changes
Wild Charge+
Bug Fixes
Cramorant
Move/Item
Changes
Dive
Bug Fixes
Talonflame
Move/Item
Changes
Gale Wings
Bug Fixes
Absol
Move/Item
Changes
Sucker Punch
Bug Fixes
Pokémon Unite Patch Notes - September 22, 2021
The latest Pokémon Unite patch is a big one! The most important updates include the mobile release and adding cross play and cross progression between mobile and Switch. This also means a new season, which comes with new events, challenges, Battle Pass, and Holowear.
Added Mobile Cross Play
Added new Battle Pass
Added new Missions
Added new Holowear
Added Spectate Mode
Added Battle Guide Mode
Added Offline Mode (Nintendo Switch)
There are also plenty of balance changes in the patch, too.
Charizard
Move/Item
Changes
Fire Punch
Makes a target get burned when hitting multiple opponents
Flamethrower
Increases movement speed after attacking, cooldown decreased
Fire Blast
Cooldown decreased
Seismic Slam
Increases damage dealt by Basic Attacks and restores your HP when damaging opponents, cooldown increased
Cinderace
Move/Item
Changes
Pyro Ball
Increases the total damage done, cooldown reduced
Flame Charge
Cooldown reduced
Blazing Bicycle Kick
Bug fixes
Blaze
Bug fixes
Greninja
Move/Item
Changes
Substitute
Adjusted so targets hit Substitute easier
Water Shuriken
Fixed bug that prevented the movement speed adjustment
Waterburst Shuriken
Unite Technique Gauge becomes more easily chargeable
Torrent
Reduced Attack boost
Wigglytuff
Move/Item
Chages
Pound
Damage lowered
Dazzling Gleam
Damage lowered
Sing
Fixed bug where Pokémon remained asleep even if hit by an attack
Cute Charm
Activation gap reduced
Cramorant
Move/Item
Changes
Basic Attack (Boosted)
Damage increased
Surf
Damage lowered
Dive
Time between moves reduced
Gatling Gulp Missile
Damage lowered
Lucario
Move/Item
Changes
Power-up Punch
Damage lowered
Close Combat
Increase amount of hits, damage increased
Close Combat+
Fixed a bug where damage didn't increase
Alolan Ninetails
Move/Item
Changes
Blizzard
Alters how damage is dealt after hitting an obstacle
Snow Globe
Fixed a bug where damage wasn't increased against frozen opponent Pokémon
Eldegoss
Move/Item
Changes
Cotton Guard
Fixed a bug with HP recovery
Leaf Tornado
Improved the effect of the move
Snorlax
Move/Item
Changes
Yawn
Fixed a bug where Pokémon remained asleep even if hit by an attack
Gengar
Move/Item
Changes
Lick
Fixed a bug for when the opponents were pulled in and a bug pertaining to timing
Mr. Mime
Move/Item
Changes
Barrier
When upgrading, boosts the amount of stored Barriers to maximum
Guard Swap
Bug fixs
Slowbro
Move/Item
Changes
Basic Attack
Fixed a bug which caused Special Defense of opponent's Pokémon to be lowered by Basic Attacks
Surf
Bug fixes
Machamp
Move/Item
Changes
Barrage Blow
Bug fixes
Blastoise
Move/Item
Changes
Rapid Spin
Fixed a bug that caused movement speed of opponents to be lowered. Fixed a bug that allowed you to use Hydro Pump and Water Spout at the same time as a Basic Attack during a spin.
Other Pokémon Unite Update Changes
On top of the various bug fixes and character balance tweaks, Pokémon Unite is also set to test a Spectate feature with this update. Assuming it's like most other MOBA titles on the market, this will allow players to join matches purely as spectators, letting anyone and everyone watch a live match play out without playing the match themselves.
Whether you can only exclusively watch friends play isn't clear just yet, but here's hoping there's a full Spectate lobby set up so you can watch matches from high up the competitive ladder. It'll be a sure-fire way to improve your own game.
