• Pokemon UNITE Patch Notes - 1.14.2.10 (Scorching Waves) post by Yashveer Tej Pathania
  
  Get ready to rumble, trainers! A new update just hit Pokemon UNITE on June 22nd, 2024, bringing balance changes to a swathe of Pokemon and the return of the electrifying Pika Party quick battle mode.

  
  

  Pika Party Returns!

  Calling all Pikachu fans! The popular Pika Party quick battles are making a comeback starting June 22nd. Jump into these fun and frantic matches featuring everyone's favorite electric mouse.

  
  

  Balance Changes

  The update focuses on bringing balance to the competitive scene by adjusting stats, moves, and abilities for various Pokemon. Here's a rundown of the key changes:

  Buffs:

  • Blaziken: The fiery chicken gets a boost to its Blaze ability, healing for more HP, especially when under half health. Focus Blast and Blaze Kick cooldowns are also reduced by 1 second each.
  • Slowbro: Slack Off now heals for more HP, and Surf's cooldown is shortened. Scald's burn effect is even more devastating, reducing the opponent's attack power by 60%.
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  • Mimikyu: Shadow Claw heals for more HP, and Play Rough's movement speed debuff is stronger. Play Rough+ also sees a cooldown reduction.
  • Venusaur: Sludge Bomb packs a meaner punch, dealing more damage on hit and increasing poison damage. It also applies a stronger Special Defense decrease for a longer duration.
  • Absol: Pursuit deals more damage from the front, making frontal assaults more rewarding. Psycho Cut's blade damage also gets a significant buff.
  • Garchomp: This fearsome dragon becomes even tougher with a reduced effect from opponent attacks. Earthquake and Dig sees increases in damage, and Dragon Rush/Dragon Rush+ gets an even faster cooldown.
  • Duraludon: While its basic attack speed takes a hit, Duraludon receives compensation through an enhanced attack with lower HP cost and a damage boost for Dragon Pulse. Stealth Rock's immobilization threshold is reduced, making it a more potent zoning tool. Duraludon's Unite Move, Revolving Ruin, gets a makeover, knocking back opponents and dealing more beam damage. However, the continuous damage from the flame trail is toned down.

  Nerfs:

  
  Trevenant: Wood Hammer and Curse see damage reductions and a cooldown increase for Wood Hammer.

  • Hoopa: Hoopa's supportive capabilities are slightly reduced with Trick and Trick+ providing less healing.
  • Leafeon: Chlorophyll's movement speed boost is toned down, and Solar Blade deals slightly less damage.
  • Tyranitar: This rock-type titan takes a stat nerf with a decrease in base attack. Sand Tomb's damage reduction and Stone Edge damage are also reduced. Tyranitar's Unite Move, Tyrannical Rampage, also deals less damage.
  • Scizor/Scyther: Swords Dance gets a longer cooldown.
  • Miraidon: Electro Drift and its empowered version deal slightly less damage.
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  • That's not all! Be sure to check the official patch notes for a detailed breakdown of all the changes. With the return of Pika Party and a host of balance adjustments, Pokemon UNITE is set to deliver a fresh and exciting experience for trainers of all skill levels. So, grab your licenses and get ready to battle!

Credits to @mOYmirko for the graphics: