Pokémon Unite has just released its latest version, with the patch notes detailing many balance adjustments to Pokémon like Alolan Ninetales and Greedent. Moreover, several bug fixes have arrived to resolve issues with Pokémon move interactions. In this guide, you can find all the updates and changes, so you can figure out if your main Pokémon just got nerfed or buffed.

Pokémon Unite version 1.2.1.11 Patch Notes and Guide

Pokémon balance changes (buffs and nerfs to moves and stats)

Greedent

Players have taken a quick fancy to the latest Pokémon to arrive in Unite already, as Greedent turned out to be quite a dominant pick. The developers took notice of this, though, and hit the new addition with some heavy nerfs to tone down its kit a fair bit. That said, the squirrel can still be quite strong, as one of its moves, Bullet Seed, did get buffed to compensate.

  • Belch [nerf] – longer cooldown; lower damage dealt to opposing Pokémon
  • Bullet Seed [buff] – higher damage dealt to opposing Pokémon
  • Cheek Pouch [nerf] – lower amount of HP restored from the Berries dropped by Greedent
  • Covet [bug fix] – fixed an issue where players could activate Belch more times than normal during Covet
  • Stuff Cheeks [nerf] – weaker shield effect
  • Unite Move: Berry Belly Flop [bug fix] – fixed unintended effects when using Berry Belly Flop while on the jump pad

Alolan Ninetales

Alolan Ninetales is arguably popular among fans, especially as it is a semi-decent ranged attacking option. However, admittedly, the kit has proven rather on the weaker side so far. Many tier lists would not have Ninetales high up on the list, and even maxed out Wise Glasses before couldn't quite compete with the Atk options and even some all-arounders were performing much better offesnively. To become a designated attacker in team comps, Ninetales needs to be a bit stronger to be viable compared to other options.

It comes as a welcome update that the developers are finally tuning up Alolan Ninetales. What's even more positive, they are increasing the Special Attack (Special Attack) stat as a whole. This means the buff will apply directly to all of the Pokémon's moves and make it much stronger overall.

  • Stats [buff] – higher Sp. Atk
  • Blizzard [buff] – shorter cooldown; higher damage dealt to opposing Pokémon

Gardevoir

Another ranged Pokémon in Gardevoir will be getting a buff, though perhaps not as drastic as Ninetales. It's definitely a much-needed change though. Only Psychic is getting an upgrade, and there aren't direct buffs to her damage output, but since the move is considered her main attacking ability, it's a beneficial change for all Gardevoir users out there.

  • Psychic [buff] – shorter cooldown; increased secondary effects (slows opposing Pokémon)

Pokémon bug fixes

Garchomp

Nothing major for Garchomp, but a very specific bug was emerging upon interacting with Zeraora.

  • Rough Skin [bug fix] – fixed bug that caused Rough Skin to return more damage than normal when Garchomp is hit with Zeraora's Wild Charge

Pikachu

Nothing major for fan-favorite Pikachu, but the bug fix may be good for any players who were finding it difficult to pull off move combos. This should help dish out proper damage in combat.

  • Thunder [bug fix] – fixed bug where players couldn't activate Thunder after using Thunderbolt, Thunder, and Basic Attacks in quick succession (in other words, the autos were canceling the use of Thunder)

Sylveon

Nothing major for Sylveon, either. That said, the bug fix would help with the Pokémon's sustained health and survivability. This could prove crucial in extended fights, perhaps surviving on slivers of health, and staying out on the map for longer.

  • Unite Move: Fairy Frolic [bug fix]- fixed issue with no HP recovery after using Fairy Frolic

Item changes

Besides Pokémon themselves, the items also got hit with changes—and good ones—to help you out in battle.

  • Potion [buff] – higher amount of healing given.
    The potion already acts a safe choice for many players, but this update may make the item even more viable for various kits and even more beginner-friendly, too.
  • X Speed [buff] – increased speed boost.
    X items aren't too popular in the first place because of their combat-oriented nature and long-ish cooldowns. The buff to X Speed could make it more viable for mobility-oriented Pokémon like Talonflame and for chasing after and locking down opponents, especially when they're on extremely low health and trying to retreat to their goal zones.
  • Full Heal [bug fix] – fixed a bug where using Full Heal failed to cure the poison status
    As every trainer would know, Full Heal should as the name suggests be capable of curing everything. Just a standard bug fix, though perhaps critical if you're up against the likes of Gengar and Venosaur and for any other Poison types that the developers might introduce in the near future.