TiMi Studio Group has announced that a Pokémon UNITE Game Update will be released on August 18th, 2021 at 12AM PDT which brings some balance changes in addition to other minor adjustments. Also announced was that the Supporter Pokémon Blissey will be coming to the game on August 18th, 2021 as well.

Blissey Character Spotlight

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 happiness to your allies with egg-cellent support!

YouTube Clip - Blissey Character Spotlight

Sources: https://twitter.com/PokemonUnite/status/1427253815720386570 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5SgEuprVMY

Pokémon UNITE Game Update

A server update will be performed on 2021-8-18 at 7:00 UTC.

Planned Date/Time: 2021-8-18 at 7:00 UTC
Applying the Update: Restart the app on your device to apply the update.

Update Details:

• Bug Fixes
• Text Fixes
• Shop Updates

Changes are being made to some Pokémon stats and moves to adjust the balance of Unite Battles.

Crustle
Stealth Rock: Cooldown reduced. Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Rock Tomb: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.

Garchomp
Movement speed changed.
Bulldoze: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Dragon Rush: Cooldown reduced.

Slowbro
Surf: Duration of effects on opposing Pokémon decreased.
Scald: Bug Fixes. Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.

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.

Greninja
Smokescreen: Move Downgrade. Cooldown lengthened.
Water Shuriken: Cooldown reduced. Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Double Team: Cooldown reduced.

Wigglytuff
Unite Move: Starlight Recital
Bug Fixes

Cinderace
Basic Attack: Bug Fixes

Alolan Ninetales
Snow Warning: Bug Fixes
Aurora Veil: Bug Fixes

Gardevoir
Basic Attack: Bug Fixes
Psychic: Bug Fixes

Cramorant
Hurricane: Bug Fixes

Wild Pokémon
Avalugg: Stat Decrease

Battle Items
Eject Button: Stat Decreases
Goal-Getter: Stat Increases
Fluffy Tail: Stat Increases
X Attack: Stat Increases

Source: https://unite.pokemon.com/en-us/news/pokemon-unite-patch-8-16/

TiMi Studio Group has announced that a Pokémon UNITE Game Update will be released on August 4th, 2021 at 7:00 UTC which brings many bug fixes and some game balancing.

Pokémon UNITE Game Update

Planned Date/Time: 8-4-2021 at 12AM PDT/7:00 UTC
Applying the Update: Restart the app on your device to apply the update.

Update Details:

• Bug Fixes
• Text Fixes
• Spectate Feature Test Release: A test release of the Spectate feature will be performed from 8-4-2021 at 12AM PDT/7:00 UTC until 8-6-2021 at 12AM PDT/7:00 UTC.

Changes are being made to some Pokémon stats and moves to adjust the balance of Unite Battles.

Charizard
Flamethrower: Cooldown reduced. Effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened.
Fire Punch: Effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened.
Fire Blast: Cooldown reduced. Effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened.

Talonflame
Acrobatics: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Aerial Ace: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Aerial Ace+: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Fly: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.

Venusaur
Sludge Bomb: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased. Effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened.
Petal Dance: Move Upgrade
Solar Beam: Cooldown reduced.
Unite Move: Verdant Anger - Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.

Absol
Basic Attack: Bug Fixes
Night Slash: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Sucker Punch: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.

Wigglytuff
The following stats have been increased: Defense, Sp. Def, HP
Double Slap: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased. Effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened.
Sing: Effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened.
Dazzling Gleam: Bug Fixes

Eldegoss
Cotton Guard: Cooldown lengthened. HP restoration decreased.
Cotton Spore: Cooldown reduced. Effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened. This move’s Defense, Sp. Def increase has been strengthened.
Unite Move: Cotton Cloud Crash: HP restoration decreased.

Cinderace
The following stats have been decreased: Attack
Blaze Kick: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
Feint: Move Downgrade
Pyro Ball: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.

Gengar
Basic Attack: Bug Fixes
Shadow Ball: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Hex: Move Downgrade
Dream Eater: Move Upgrade

Zeraora
Spark: Bug Fixes
Wild Charge: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased. Cooldown reduced.
Unite Move: Plasma Gale - Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.

Cramorant
Whirlpool: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
Dive: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.

Machamp
Basic Attack: Bug Fixes
Cross Chop: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
Close Combat: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.

Lucario
Power-Up Punch: Bug Fixes
Bone Rush: Bug Fixes

Greninja
Basic Attack: Bug Fixes

Alolan Ninetales
Snow Warning: Bug Fixes

Source: https://unite.pokemon.com/en-us/news/pokemon-unite-game-update/

DeNA has announced that the Pokémon Masters EX - July 2021 Update is now available. Details of this patch has been added to our Pokémon Masters Patches page. A Triple Feature Poké Fair Scout will take place for 72 hours only starting on July 27th, 2021. Evelyn & Entei have been added to the Exchange Items Menu.

Triple Feature Poké Fair Scout 72 Hours Only!

5★ Sygna Suit Red & Charizard, 5★ Sygna Suit Blue & Blastoise, and 5★ Sygna Suit Leaf & Venusaur are featured in this limited-time Poké Fair Scout! 5★ sync pairs have a 10% chance of appearing in the Poké Fair Scout! Don’t miss your chance to team up with fair-exclusive sync pairs! This sync pair scout will only be available for 72 hours.

Important

• This sync pair scout will appear once you return to the Pokémon Center after using the trial scout.
• This sync pair scout will appear once you visit the Pokémon Center after fulfilling the above conditions.
• 5★ Sygna Suit Red & Charizard, 5★ Sygna Suit Blue & Blastoise, and 5★ Sygna Suit Leaf & Venusaur are fair-exclusive sync pairs.
• Fair-exclusive sync pairs are sync pairs that will appear for a limited time during this Poké Fair Scout.
• There is a possibility that they will appear in other Poké Fair Scouts in the future as well.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may also appear in the Poké Fair Scout.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 2: A Friendly New Rival (Normal) in single-player.
• Please note that you cannot have two or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team.
• The number of times the daily discount (100 paid Gems per scout) can be used is reset each day. Reset Time: 11:00 p.m.
• Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
• To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes section under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• Sync pairs can only be claimed for a limited time when this sync pair scout’s Scout Points are maxed out. Note: You can view the claim period via the sync pair scout screen.
  Note: You won’t be able to claim the sync pairs after the claim period. Please go to the sync pair scout screen to claim them.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_3070_1W_1

Evelyn & Entei Added to the Exchange Items Menu

Evelyn & Entei have been added to the Exchange Items menu! 5★ Evelyn & Entei have been added to the BP section of the Exchange Items menu. You can exchange BP Sync Pair Super Vouchers for them, which are obtainable from battle point tier rewards.

5★ Evelyn & Entei are a Fire-type Master Sync Pair. Evelyn & Entei’s Fire Teamwork Master Passive Skill powers up all allied sync pairs’ moves by a minimum of 10% and reduces damage all allied sync pairs receive from attack moves by a minimum of 10%.

This effect grows stronger the more sync pairs there are with the Fire theme in your team, making it a powerful support sync pair for your allies.

This sync pair also has moves such as Sacred Fire, which removes the frozen condition from the user and has a chance (50%) of leaving the target burned, and X Regen All, which applies the Gradual Healing effect to all allied sync pairs.

Date/Time Added

July 27, 2021 at 10:00 p.m.

Important

• The content is subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_3070_2W_2

Pokémon Masters EX - July 2021 Update Notification

A new version of the app has been released today. Please update your app to the latest version.

Note: Changes will be reflected after updating to Ver. 2.10.0 or higher.
Note: The exact time the update becomes available may differ for each player.
Note: Please try again later if the update is not available.

Sync Pair Scout Update

• Scout points are now displayed on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• The following changes were made to the screen which allows you to select a sync pair when scout points are at max.
  1. The display will now show whether you have already obtained the sync pair.
  2. If you have already obtained the sync pair, their move level will be displayed.
  3. An icon will be shown on sync pairs that are featured in that sync pair scout.
  4. Adjusted the order of the sync pair list.

Other Updates

• Added Evelyn & Entei to the lineup of sync pairs obtainable with BP Sync Pair Super Vouchers.
• Added a Main Story medal section.
• Made minor text changes.
• Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_3070_1W_1

Niantic has posted the official patch notes for Pokémon GO Android Version 0.213.0 and iOS Version 1.179.0 which were released on June 29th, 2021 and June 30th, 2021. The patch includes many bug fixes.

Android Version 0.213 / iOS version 1.179 - Release Notes

Note: For Apple Users, this release will show as version 1.179 in the App Store. Release notes may be posted before the release is available to all players. Please check your app store for the latest version of Pokémon GO available to you.

General

• Back-end updates to in-game news for increased accuracy and quality

Bug Fixes

• Further mitigation added for bug where the map doesn’t load if Trainer is moving quickly
• Fixed a bug where Trainer can get stuck seeing an unintended view of the overworld map after a Team GO Rocket Battle
• Added further mitigation for Community Day ticket content displaying incorrectly
• Added mitigation to prevent a bug where the Trainer is unable to play Pokémon GO after they evolve their Buddy
• Fixed an issue where a Trainer might get stuck when trying to exit the Gym, if another Trainer is still battling in the Gym
• Fixed a bug where if a Shiny Ditto transforms, it will not appear as Shiny in the transformation sequence
• Fixed a bug where Shiny Ditto became the Shiny version of the opponent Pokémon even if the opponent Pokémon was not Shiny
• Fixed a bug where the Trainer’s shadow is at the wrong angle if the Trainer does not have the real-time sky mechanic
• Fixed an issue where the word “Extreme” is missing from the weather warning
• Fixed a bug where an error message appears if Berries are fed to a Pokémon too quickly
• Fixed a bug where Pokémon will flicker when searching for Pokémon with multiple forms
• Fixed a bug where Mega Candy icon is missing from the Buddy walking rewards
• Fixed a bug where Rhyperior’s motivation overlapped with the Gym’s name if Rhyperior is the sole Gym Defender
• Fixed a bug where the first photo of Pokémon after a new Pokémon GO installation on iOS displays as “?” in the photo reel
• Fixed a bug where Charged Attack bar did not correct display for all Pokémon when selecting Pokémon before a battle
• Fixed an issue where after hatching an Egg and tapping into AR+ camera mode, the Trainer would have their Egg inventory overlay persist instead
• Fixed a bug where Trainers who had not yet constructed a Rocket Radar themselves could still see the Rocket Radar in the in-game shop
• Fixed an issue where the title of some badges would cut off in specific languages instead of wrapping
• Fixed a bug where Shiny Deoxys did not appear in the Shiny category of the Pokédex
• Fixed a bug where Buddy Flying Pokémon were obscured by the “Play” button
• Fixed a bug where the AR safety warning would appear every time a Pokémon hid in the bushes
• Fixed a bug where a Trainer could get stuck in an infinite loop when trying to submit a AR Scanning Field Research task
• Fixed a bug where Trainers using Pokémon GO Plus to catch Pokémon did not receive event Catch XP bonuses or Stardust multipliers.

Sources: https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?s=release-notes-known-issues&f=0-213-release-notes&l=en&p=web, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pok%C3%A9mon-go/id1094591345/ and https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nianticlabs.pokemongo&hl=en&gl=us

Niantic has released Pokémon GO Android Version 0.211.3 and iOS Version 177.3 on June 22nd, 2021. The patch includes updates and seems to help alleviate the lag and frame rate issues many players were experiencing over the past week.

Pokémon GO - Android Version 0.211.3 / iOS Version 177.3

Trainers, there’s always something new in Pokémon GO!

• Together We Raid: Experience our biggest update to raids yet, including gameplay changes, visual updates, and new ways to see your achievements in raids.
• Get ready for a musical summer—Pokémon GO Fest 2021 is coming soon!

Sources: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pok%C3%A9mon-go/id1094591345/ and https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nianticlabs.pokemongo&hl=en&gl=us

The Pokémon HOME app has announced that there will be compatibility changes for the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME for the planned June 2021 update. Support for older versions of Android and iOS will no longer be supported.

Pokémon HOME - June 2021 Update Notification

Thank you very much for your continued support of Pokémon HOME. This notice is to inform you that the planned June update will end support for Pokémon HOME on the following mobile operating systems and devices.

Android 5
iOS 9
iOS 10
iOS 11
iPhone 5s
iPhone 6

Note: To check what OSes are compatible with your device, please consult sources such as the device manufacturer's official website. Following the update, there may be other devices on which Pokémon HOME may function imperfectly or stop working entirely. It may take time for Pokémon HOME to become compatible with newly released OSes.

Customers considering changing devices should link Pokémon HOME to a Nintendo Account in order to carry over their information. You can see whether you have already linked to a Nintendo Account by opening the Options menu and checking the Account tab.

We hope you continue to enjoy Pokémon HOME!

Pokémon HOME - Version 1.4.0 - June 17th, 2021

The details of the Pokémon HOME - Version 1.4.0 update for smartphones have been announced.

What's New

- Pokédex features have been expanded, allowing you to view Pokémon's appearances from various angles.
Note: This feature does not apply to certain forms of Pokémon.
- The Catch Calendar feature has been added to the main menu, allowing you to view your Pokémon in order of the dates on which they were caught.
- New icons for user profiles have been added.
- Announcement display has been improved.
- Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2021/06/210618_at01.html

Pokémon Masters Update 2.6.0 is now out and new features have been added to the game including: improvements to the Sync Grid, New Themes, Improvement to the display during battle and Improvements to how recommended types are displayed. Our Pokémon Masters patches page has been updated with the details of this update.

Pokémon Masters - Update 2.6.0

A new version of the app has been released today. Please update your app to the latest version. Note: Changes will be reflected after updating to Ver. 2.6.0 or higher. Note: The exact time the update becomes available may differ for each player. Note: Please try again later if the update is not available.

Update Details

• Made improvements to the Sync Grid.
• New Themes will be added to some Sync Pairs and Theme Skill types will be increased. Scheduled Date/Time: February 25, 2021 at 10:00 p.m.
• Added an auto-convert feature for duplicate Medals. Note: Any duplicate Medals you receive will automatically be converted into 10 Power-Ups with the same number of ★s.
• Improved the display during battle to always show stat changes (in stat ranks) for Sync Pairs.
• Improved how recommended types are displayed on the battle preparation screen.
• Revised the description text for First Aid 2, Amped Up 2, and Amped Up 4. Also changed First Aid 2 to First Aid 4 on Sygna Suit Grimsley & Sharpedo’s Sync Grid since the amount recovered was less than anticipated. As compensation for this issue, 800 non-paid gems have been sent to all players.
• Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_3020_1W_1

New and Improved Sync Grid!

Sync Grid Feature Updated! New features have been added to the Sync Grid, making it easier to use. Here’s what the update has to offer. We hope you find it useful!

Select Multiple

By tapping Select Multiple on the Sync Grid screen, you can switch to the select multiple mode. The select multiple mode lets you select multiple tiles and activate them all at the same time.

Auto-Convert

Added an Auto-Convert Co-op Sync Orb feature that automatically turns Co-op Sync Orbs into the exact amount of custom Sync Pair Sync Orbs required when you don’t have enough to activate tiles. Note: You can turn the auto-convert Co-op Sync Orb feature on and off using the Auto button on the bottom right of the Sync Grid screen.

Individual Reset

Added a button to reset activated tiles individually. If you reset a tile, other tiles that require it to activate will also be reset. Note: You can still reset all tiles at once using Reset All.

Preset Grids

Up to 4 different Sync Grids with activated tiles can be saved as presets for each Sync Pair. They can be accessed from the top right button on the Sync Grid screen or the button in the Sync Pair details. Select one of the preset grids and tap the Use Grid button to switch to those settings. You can use the Overwrite button to copy the contents of the current sync grid to another preset grid. The four preset grids can be named using the button at the top of the preset screen.

Other Updates

• Coins are no longer required to reset tiles.
• If a tile requires a certain Move level before it can be activated, that level will now be displayed on the tile.
• You can now pinch to zoom in and out on the Sync Grid screen.
• Shortened the loading times for activating and resetting tiles.
• The Sync Orb icon displayed on the Sync Pair list screen in the Sync Grid previously would only appear if you had the minimum amount of custom Sync Orbs required to activate a tile. Now, the icon will also appear if you have enough Co-op Sync Orbs.

Known Issues

The following issues have been confirmed in the most recent update. They will be fixed in a future update. We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused.

• When the player selects a grid skill in select single mode without having enough energy to activate it, the energy amount is displayed in white.Note: It should be displayed in red.In the same situation as above, the OK button at the bottom turns gray and cannot be pressed.Note: The button should be active, and when pressed, it should prompt a dialogue box about insufficient energy.
• When the player selects multiple grid skills in select multiple mode without having enough energy to activate them, some of the energy amounts in the selected grid skills list (displayed in red) are difficult to see. Note: They should be outlined in black.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_3020_1W_2

Niantic has posted the release notes for the Pokémon GO version 0.201 update which was released on February 22nd, 2021.

Pokémon GO - Version 0.201 Android / 1.167 iOS Release Notes

Note: For Apple Users, this release will show as version 1.167 in the App Store.

Release notes may be posted before the release is available to all players. Please check your app store for the latest version of Pokémon GO available to you.

Updates

• Trainers are now able to transfer Legendary and Mythical Pokémon when selecting multiple Pokémon by enabling the functionality in the game settings.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue in which the Hero and Purifier badges showed as locked in the Team GO Rocket post-battle summary screen.
• Mitigated an issue in which the Pokéball thrown may freeze mid-air after being thrown.
• Fixed an issue that would cause the Pokémon inventory search input to be cleared after accessing a Pokédex entry through the Pokémon’s detail menu.
• After scanning a PokéStop for an AR scanning Field Research task, Trainers are now returned to the Field Research page instead of the scan page.
• Fixed an issue in which the previously used Battle Party would not be loaded in Team GO Rocket battles immediately after app start.

Source: https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?s=release-notes-known-issues&f=0-201-release-notes&l=en&p=web

A new update for Pokémon HOME is now available for the iOS and Android versions. Our Pokémon HOME Patches page has been updated with the details.

Pokémon HOME - Version 1.3.2 - Patch Notes

• A "Receive all Pokémon" feature has been added to the Wonder Box.
• The date a Pokémon was first met is now displayed in its Trainer notes.
• From the "OT" (Original Trainer) field in a Pokémon's detailed information, you can now search for Pokémon with the same original Trainer.
• You can now specify "Language" and "Poké Ball" when searching for Pokémon.
• You can now arrange your list of Pokémon in the same order used by your Pokémon Boxes in the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME.(Note: This option will be available only for users who have linked to the Nintendo Switch version.)
• Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.

Sources: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.pokemon.pokemonhome&hl=en_CA&gl=US and https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pok%C3%A9mon-home/id1485352913

Pokémon Masters Update 2.5.0 is now out and new features and bug fixes have been added to the game including: the Sync Move voice-over for Dawn & Turtwig, fixed an issue with Auto-Incubate, fixed an issue with accuracy, and other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.

Our Pokémon Masters patches page has been updated with the details of this update.

Pokémon Masters - Update 2.5.0 - Update Notification

A new version of the app has been released today. Please update your app to the latest version. Note: Changes will be reflected after updating to Ver. 2.5.0 or higher. Note: The exact time the update becomes available may differ for each player. Note: Please try again later if the update is not available.

Update Details

• Changed the Sync Move voice-over for Dawn & Turtwig.
• Fixed an issue in which attacking with the Move, Solar Beam while the Weather is Hail or a Sandstorm would cause damage to be taken from the Weather. Note: Damage from the Weather is still taken while the user is getting ready to attack after selecting Solar Beam.
• Fixed an issue in which Auto-Incubate does not work correctly under certain conditions. In conjunction with this fix, we will make some adjustments to the important information concerning the Eggcelerator Pass on January 28, 2021. Users who had a vaild Eggcelerator Pass while the issue was occurring will receive 300 Non-paid Gems starting January 28, 2021.
• Fixed an issue in which accuracy would not be properly calculated in the following situations.
• When a Sync Pair with raised accuracy attacks a Sync Pair that has lowered evasiveness and also has the Nimble Footed or Enlightenment Passive Skills, including those learned via Lucky Skill.
• When a Sync Pair with raised evasiveness is attacked by a Sync Pair that has lowered accuracy and also has the Mind’s Eye or Enlightenment Passive Skills, including those learned via Lucky Skill. As compensation for this issue, 300 non-paid gems have been sent to all players.
• Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.

Sources: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_3010_1W_1