Attention Trainers! Pokémon UNITE version 1.17.2.8 was released on January 16th, 2025. Details of this patch have been added to our Pokémon UNITE patch page.

Version 1.17.2.8 Patch Notes

Update Date/Time: 2025-01-16 at 07:00
Post-Update Version: Ver.1.17.2.8

Update Details

• Galarian Rapidash is headed to Aeos Island!
• Additional Battle Pass Rewards: Premium Pass Discount Coupon
  • A coupon that gives you a discount for the next season’s battle pass has been added to the premium pass and premium pass plus rewards!
  • As a special bonus, a Season 29 premium pass discount coupon will be sent via mail to players who have obtained a Season 28 battle pass! The discount coupon will be sent from 2025-01-16 at 07:00 UTC to 2025-01-17 at 12:00 UTC. Make sure to claim it from your mail before obtaining a Season 29 battle pass!
• New type of item available! You can now change the appearance of Unite licenses by using license art. Check it out in the shop!
• Shop Updates
• Event Updates

If the app has not been updated on your device, please restart the app to apply this update. While the game is updating, you may not be able to connect to the server. If this occurs, please try again later.

Balance Updates

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

Goodra
Ability: Gooey

• Movement speed reduction: 8% → 10%

Muddy Water

• Damage reduction rate: 10% → 15%

Acid Spray

• Throw duration: 0.6 seconds → 1 second

Goodra excels at extended frontline battles due to its durability, but it often struggles to keep enemies close. To address this, Goodra's hindrance effects and ability to stay close to enemies have been buffed.

Aegislash
Stats

• Defense: 50–250 → 80–280
• Special Defense: 35–174 → 60–200

Boosted Attack (Sword Stance)

• Damage based on the target’s max HP: 7% → 8.5%

Wide Guard

• Cooldown: 9s → 8s

Aegislash lacked sufficient power and durability in Sword Stance, making it difficult to counterattack after withstanding damage in Shield Stance. To address this, Sword Stance’s boosted attack damage and defensive stats have been buffed. Additionally, the cooldown of Wide Guard has been reduced, making it easier to switch back to Shield Stance and reduce the risk of taking damage in Sword Stance.

Sylveon
Mystical Fire

• Damage: 5% increase

Calm Mind

• Cooldown: 10s → 9.5s

Sylveon’s damage output has been low for an Attacker, resulting in a low win rate. Mystical Fire’s damage has been buffed, and Calm Mind’s cooldown has been reduced to provide more flexibility during battles.

Gardevoir
Evolution Level

• Evolves to Gardevoir at Lv. 8 → Lv. 7

Gardevoir had a limited impact during the midgame due to its late evolution. By lowering the evolution level, Gardevoir can influence battles earlier and more consistently in the midgame.

Greedent
Belch

• Damage: 6% decrease

Greedent’s strategy of continuously using Belch while moving made it deal excessive damage for a Defender. To balance this, Belch’s damage has been nerfed.

Psyduck
Surf

• Damage: 15% decrease

Unite Move: Full-Power Psy-ay-ay!

• Damage reduction effect: 30% → 25%

Surf was a powerful hindrance move with high damage, so its damage output has been nerfed. Additionally, the Unite Move’s damage reduction effect has been lowered to adjust Psyduck’s impact during late-game team fights.

Alolan Ninetales
Boosted Attack

• Damage: 5% decrease

Blizzard

• Damage when hitting a wall: 12% decrease

Alolan Ninetales maintained a high win rate due to its strong combination of hindrance effects and damage. While its unique hindrance abilities remain intact, its overall damage output has been reduced to balance its effectiveness.

Umbreon
Wish

• Cooldown: 5.5s → 6s

Foul Play

• First hit damage: 20% decrease
• Second hit damage: 10% increase

Umbreon had comparable healing capabilities to Supporter Pokémon despite being a Defender. To address this, Wish’s cooldown has been nerfeded. Additionally, the damage from the first hit of Foul Play has decreased, while the damage from the second hit has increased. This adjustment emphasizes accurately landing the first hit on high attack targets to achieve significant damage.

Urshifu
Surging Strikes

• Damage: 10% increase

Liquidation

• Defense reduction duration: 2 seconds → 3 seconds

Due to the extended cooldown of Surging Strikes, Rapid Strike Style Urshifu has seen a drop in win rates. The damage of Surging Strikes and the hindrance effect of Liquidation have been increased to improve its effectiveness when timed correctly.

Zacian
Ability: Intrepid Sword

• Energy required for enhancement: 8/12/15 → 5/8/10

Zacian struggled to rejoin battles after losing Aeos Energy, resulting in a significant drop in win rates. To address this, the energy required to enhance Intrepid Sword has been reduced, allowing Zacian to regain Aeos Energy through KOs more easily.

Wigglytuff
Double Slap

• Damage: 5% decrease

Dazzling Gleam

• Damage: 5% decrease

Unite Move: Starlight Recital

• Shield amount: 35% increase
• Duration: 2.5 seconds → 3.5 seconds

Wigglytuff has effectively supported allies while dealing damage and providing hindrance effects. To balance this, the damage of Double Slap and Dazzling Gleam has been reduced. However, its Unite Move’s shield amount and duration have been increased to further enhance its role as a supporter.

Blissey
Helping Hand

• Movement speed increase: 35% → 30%
• Attack speed increase: 35% → 30%

Unite Move: Bliss Assistance

• Energy required: 25% decrease

The movement and attack speed boost from Helping Hand were too strong when paired with Attackers that rely on basic attacks. To address this, the boosts have been reduced. However, the energy required for Blissey’s Unite Move has been decreased, allowing it to provide more frequent team support during the late game.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where Urshifu (Single Strike Style)’s Unite Move would interrupt the Unite Moves of certain Pokémon, such as Garchomp and Psyduck.
• Fixed an issue where specific attacks would not hit enemies over walls when the targeting distance was set to “Close.”

Source: https://community.pokemon.com/en-us/discussion/15521/unison-strike-ver-1-17-2-8-patch-notes