Pokémon Unite will launch its first balance update on August 4, so here’s everything that’s being changed and added with this update! While majorly focusing on nerfs and buffs for a range of characters, there are a few bug fixes being thrown in as well. It’s also worth noting that while the characters receiving a round of buffs and nerfs have been revealed, the exact amount each thing is being changed was not specified. That’s considerably frustrating, but I suppose it’s better than nothing. Without further adieu, here’s everything changing in the August 4 update for Pokémon Unite!
Pokémon Unite August 4 Update Patch Notes
Disclaimer: This patch will go live at 12 AM PT on August 4, or your regional equivalent.
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
Admittedly, the changes in Pokémon Unite’s August 4 balance patch are rather strange. On the one hand, some characters who are considered menaces among the community (looking at you Gengar) are actually receiving buffs primarily. It’s an odd move by Nintendo, though it’s hard to tell exactly what they entail. This brings me on to my next point, being that the details of everything are incredibly vague. Sure, you could say “Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.” but that stat is meaningless without any sort of exact number behind it. This could easily mean either 5%, 50%, or 500%, and we’d have no clue until we hop in-game. And even then, unless you’re already aware of exact stats pre-patch, the best you can do is an estimate. Still, I suppose knowing what’s been changed is better than nothing.
Pokémon Unite is available on Nintendo Switch, with the August 4 patch hitting this Wednesday. For more information regarding this patch, check out the official blog post.
