Pokemon Unite update 1.7.1.9 patch notes: Zoroark, Mew nerf, Eldegross buff & more

❘ Published: 2022-10-27T21:59:24

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The new Pokemon Unite update targets balancing the present meta, while providing essential nerfs to overbearing picks that have been dominating the game. Here is everything to know for Pokemon Unite update 1.7.1.9.

Each update in Pokemon Unite attempts to improve the game, be it through balance, new playable Pokemon or even new cosmetics. They also keep the game feeling fresh, allowing the preexisting player base to further enjoy their gameplay.

Understanding the Pokemon Unite patch notes helps players increase their win rates – which then allows them to climb the ranked ladder. Here are all the changes implemented in the October 27 update.

Pokemon Unite Zoroark releases in 1.7.1.9

The most recent update debuted Zororark, the new attacker in Pokemon Unite. It plays as a melee damage carry, with a rather similar play style to that of Zeraora. But unlike Zeraora, Zoroark has a previous evolution form in Pokemon Unite.

In other words, it starts off weaker, then gets stronger after evolving.

Zoroark is a Speedster that can dash into battle, dance around opponents, and then disappear without a trace. Discover what this tricky Pokémon can do when it joins #PokemonUNITE on October 27! pic.twitter.com/U4lW3jSObh
— Pokémon UNITE (@PokemonUnite) October 25, 2022

What’s changing in Pokemon Unite update 1.7.1.9?

The biggest changes are targeted towards picks that have been overbearing in the meta, while giving weaker picks a fighting chance.

Mew and Aegislash nerfed

The nerfs in this patch are rather substantial, helping mitigate some of the more broken picks in the game. In essence, Mew’s domination should be coming to an end after these nerfs. The Aegislash nerfs also decrease the the sword Pokemon’s overbearing damage.

Mew was arguably overpowered prior to the nerfs

Venusaur and Eldegoss buffed

These two Pokemon have definitely fallen out of prevalence in the past couple of months. Venusaur couldn’t deal enough damage and survive long enough to pull of its signature combos, and Eldegoss was displaced by the newer support Pokemon.

These buffs should help them keep up with their contemporaries.

Pokemon Unite patch notes update 1.7.1.9

Mr. Mime

Confusion

damage decreased 2850 → 1544

Showtime!

damage decreased 3370 → 617 per hit 3085 total

Gengar

Sp Attack

699 → 0660

Shadow Ball

Range decreased

Dream Eater

Range decreased

Hex

Range decreased

Tsareena

Trop Kick

Effect weakened

Absol

Attack

Stat decreased 620 → 610

Sucker Punch

Area of effect decreased

Aegislash

Shadow Sneak

Cooldown increased 5 seconds → 6 seconds

Damage decreased 1009 two hits 2018 total → 761 tweo hits 1522 total

Iron Defense

Cooldown increased 6 seconds → 7 seconds

Sacred Sword

Effect weakened

Mew

Solar Beam

Damage decreased 1022 per hit 3066 total → 924 per hit 2772 total

Effect weakened

Surf

Damage decreased 2451 → 2249

Agility

Effect weakened

Mystical Mirage

Damage decreased 2806 → 2392

Trevenant

Wood Hammer

Effect Strengthened

Cooldown reduced 7 → 6 seconds

Venusaur

Base stats

HP 6321 → 6500
Defense 174 → 225
Sp. Defense 137 → 170

Sludge Bomb

Effects strengthened

Petal Dance

Damage increased

Cooldown decreased 9 seconds → 8 seconds

Verdant Anger

Charge rate increased

Hoopa

Hyperspace hole

Effect weakened

Cooldown reduced 12 seconds → 10 seconds

Trick

Cooldown reduced 9 seconds → 7.5 seconds

Effect strengthened

Dodrio

Drill Peck

Cooldown decreased 7.5 seconds → 6 seconds

Jump Kick

Cooldown decreased 8 seconds → 7.5 seconds

Tri Attack

Effect weakened – heal amount reduced

Eldegoss

Basic attack

Increased movement speed effect on opposing Pokemon

Pollen Puff

Cooldown decreased 6 seconds → 5 seconds

HP Restoration increased

Cotton Guard

Increased shield effect

Cotton Cloud Crash

Charge rate increased

Crustle

Stealth Rock

Cooldown decreased 6 seconds → 5 seconds

Rock Tomb

Effect strengthened

Rubble Rouser

Charge rate increased

Garchomp

Attack

Stat increased 496 → 516\

Dragon Claw

Damage increased 1581 → 800 first hit 958 second hit 1758 total

Clefable

Draining Kiss

Cooldown decreased 7 seconds → 5 seconds

Follow Me

Cooldown decreased 10 seconds → 7.5 seconds

Effect strengthened – shield boosted

Greninja

Water Shuriken

Damage increased 863 per hit 4315 total → 943 per hit 4715 total

Double Team

Damage from doubles increased

Charizard

Seismic slam

Bug fix

Slowbro

Slowbeam

Bug fix