The latest update for Pokemon Unite, version Ver. 1.16.2.6, launched on October 17, 2024, at 07:00 UTC. This exciting patch introduces new features, balance adjustments, and various bug fixes, significantly improving gameplay and presenting players with fresh events to explore.
Let’s take a closer look at the key aspects of this update in Pokemon Unite.
Pokemon Unite Freezing Rush Update (Ver. 1.16.2.6): Darkrai Becomes Playable
A major feature of this update is the introduction of Darkrai. Players will have the chance to engage in a special event to unlock Darkrai, along with its exclusive Holowear. With its distinct abilities and moves, Darkrai is set to bring a new layer of strategy to battles, catering to both casual gamers and competitive players.
Pokemon Unite Freezing Rush Update (Ver. 1.16.2.6): Halloween Festivities (October 19 – November 12)
In celebration of the Halloween season, from October 19 to November 12, Pokemon Unite is hosting a Halloween Event.
Players can complete various missions and challenges themed around Halloween to earn Halloween coins, which can be exchanged for exciting rewards from the Halloween capsule dispenser. Be sure to participate and collect all the festive treasures.
Shop and Event Enhancements
Alongside the new Pokemon and events, the in-game shop will see fresh updates. Players can look forward to new items and cosmetics that enhance both appearance and performance for their Pokemon.
Pokemon Unite Freezing Rush Update (Ver. 1.16.2.6): Battle Modifications and Balance Tweaks
This Ver. 1.16.2.6 update includes numerous tweaks to existing Pokemon, aiming to refine the overall gameplay experience. Below are some of the significant changes:
1) Alolan Ninetales
Alolan Ninetales has faced challenges in mobility and offense, leading to low usage and win rates. The adjustments have enhanced its ability to excel as a team-supporting Attacker that can engage in frontline battles. Key improvements include:
Increased defensive stats and reduced cooldowns on Avalanche and Blizzard allow for both effective attacks and counters against opponents.
Stats
- Defense: 35-175 → 35-225 (Levels 1-15)
- Special Defense: 27-135 → 27-175 (Levels 1-15)
Ability: Snow Warning
- Cooldown: 8s → 4s
Avalanche
- Cooldown: 8s → 7.5s
Blizzard
- Cooldown: 8s → 7.5s
2) Machamp
Machamp’s Close Combat damage was insufficient, prompting a buff.
Previously, its Unite Move, Barrage Blow, required two stages that allowed opponents to evade. Now, the move initiates consecutive punches immediately, enhancing its effectiveness in battles.
Close Combat
- Damage: +10%
Unite Move: Barrage Blow
- Mechanics revised: Punches now activate immediately upon use.
- Stat boosts adjusted upon activation.
3) Armarouge
Armor Cannon’s damage was too high while its hindrance capabilities were lacking. As such, Armor Cannon’s damage has been reduced, and Psyshock’s cooldown is now shorter. Additionally, the shield from Flame Charge has been cut back, and Fire Spin has gained a shield effect rather than boosts to defense.
Armor Cannon
- Damage: 10% decrease
Psyshock
- Cooldown: 8s → 7s
Flame Charge
- Shield amount: 50% decrease
Fire Spin
- New effects indicating speed increases and shields applied upon damage dealt.
4) Charizard
Charizard’s damage output was higher than intended for all move paths, so the bonus from basic attacks on burned targets has been lowered.
The significant buff in usability for Seismic Slam has resulted in its energy cost rising, and Fire Blast’s crowd control effect has been toned down.
Basic Attack
- Bonus damage on burned targets: -50%
Fire Blast
- Movement speed reduction: 35% → 30%
Unite Move: Seismic Slam
- Energy needed: +20%
5) Urshifu
To promote more counterplay options against Urshifu, the cooldown reduction for boosted attacks has been decreased. However, Surging Strikes’ damage has increased slightly.
Boosted Attack (Rapid Strike Style)
- Cooldown reduction: 2s → 1.5s
Surging Strikes
- Damage: +6-5% (Lv. 5-15)
6) Blastoise
Blastoise’s durability has been enhanced, improving late game performance to maintain its role as a Defender.
Key boosts include higher defense growth and increased durability during Rapid Spin.
Stats
- Defense: 100-600 → 100-650 (Lv.1-15)
- Special Defense: 70-420 → 70-455 (Lv.1-15)
Hydro Pump
- Cooldown: 7.5s → 7s
Surf
- Cooldown: 9s → 8.5s
Rapid Spin+
- Defense and special defense increase: +50%
7) Delphox
Due to Delphox’s high win rates, the damage from Mystical Fire and Fire Blast has been reduced to balance its performance.
Mystical Fire
- Damage: 8% decrease
Fire Blast
- Damage: 10% decrease
Fire Blast+
- Damage: 9% decrease
8) Snorlax
Snorlax receives buffs for defending allies during late-game encounters, while Flail and Yawn have also seen improvements to enhance their utility.
Block+
- Defense increase: 25% → 35%
Flail
- Duration of speed boost: 3s
Yawn
- Cooldown: 12s → 10.5s
9) Dragapult
The power of Dragapult using Phantom Force to stack KOs rapidly has been curtailed by lowering the attack gain from KOs.
Phantom Force
- Attack increase per KO: 10 (up to 10 times) → 6 (up to 10 times)
10) Lucario
Lucario receives a cooldown decrease on Extreme Speed, allowing for quicker returns to battle.
Extreme Speed
- Cooldown: 9s → 7.5s
11) Gyarados
To address Gyarados’s high win rate, the damage from moves like Bounce and Dragon Breath has been toned down.
Dragon Breath
- Attack speed increase: 40% → 35% (at levels)
Bounce
- Cooldown: 7.5s → 8.5s
- Damage: 10% decrease
12) Mamoswine
To balance Mamoswine’s strength in early battles, the damage of Icicle Crash has been reduced while increasing the cooldown for Earthquake.
Earthquake
- Cooldown: 7.5s → 9s
Icicle Crash
- Damage of first to third hits: Approx. 10% decrease
13) Zoroark
In light of Zoroark’s poor performance, its damage output from primary moves has been improved.
Feint Attack
- Damage: +9%
Night Slash
- Cooldown: 9s → 8s
14) Dragonite
To balance Dragonite’s power post-evolution, the damage and crowd control from its boosted attacks and Outrage have been reduced.
Boosted Attack
- Duration of stun effect: 0.6s → 0.5s
Outrage
- Damage from boosted attacks: -10%
15) They cry
The high mobility and damage output of Cramorant using Dive has been lessened by extending the cooldown.
Dive
- Cooldown: 1.5s → 2s
- Recovery time for charges: 5s → 6s
Bug Fixes in the Latest Pokemon Unite Update
- Addressed an issue where Tsareena’s Unite Move, Queen Ascendant, would not function correctly when targeting Charizard while it was in hindrance-resistant status due to its Unite Move, Seismic Slam.
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