Pokemon Unite will get another update; Patch 1.1.1.5 is scheduled to release on August 18, 2021, as confirmed by the English and Japanese Twitter handles of the game. The Balance Patch is scheduled to release at 12 AM PDT / 7:00 UTC.
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The Japanese Twitter handle announced the update two hours before the English handle. Furthermore, the English handled mentioned significantly reduced patch notes.
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/KxZvRN6yg0
— Pokémon UNITE (@PokemonUnite) August 17, 2021
Summary of the patch notes
- New adjustments to the stats, moves, and abilities of certain Pokemons
- New adjustments to Battle Item effects
- New feature update; added invincibility period after returning from being knocked out.
- New added Pokemon called Blissey. It is going to be a supporter Pokemon that would heal allies or increase their basic attack speed.
Blissey is an egg-cellent Supporter Pokémon with moves that heal or increase basic attack speed! Its Unite Move, Bliss Assistance, allows it to dash to an ally’s aid and protect that ally from attacks.
Bring your allies happiness with Blissey, coming 8/18 to #PokemonUNITE! pic.twitter.com/gI1moTmoUM
— Pokémon UNITE (@PokemonUnite) August 16, 2021
Significant changes in Pokemon Unite
Here are the Pokemons that you should definitely look for. Gardevoir was the biggest change in Update 1.3.3 and has gotten few nerfs and buffs that you should lookout for.
Crust
- Stealth Rock: Increase in Damage Dealt, Cooldown reduced
- Rock Tomb: Increase in Damage Dealt
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Garchomp
Dig: Increased Damage
Dragon Rush: Cooldown Reduced.
- Movement Speed increased
Wigglypuff
- Bugfix on the Unite Move Gauge, which could not be actively built up after use
Gardevoir
- Bugfix where enhanced attacks did not lower opponent Pokemon’s Special Defense
- Psychic: An added effect of lowering the special defense of the enemy Pokemon.
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.
There have been significant changes in the Battle Items in Pokemon Unite too! The Eject Button has been Nerfed, and Goal Getter, Fluffy Tail, X Attack have gotten buffs.
Full details of the update, along with patch notes, are available on the official site.
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