Pokemon Unite Reveals Patch Notes for Assault Break Update

The latest update for Pokemon Unite is soon dropping on Nintendo Switch and mobile and bringing new content. With previous updates adding new characters, such as Galarian Rapidash, fans are excited to see what is coming. Suicune is soon joining the roster of Pokemon Unite, scheduled for March 1st, and this update paves the way for the legendary Pokemon. Alongside this, fans can expect more from the Version 1.18.1.2 update. While the update isn’t a massive one, it is sizable enough to make some balance changes and include a new game mode.

The Pokemon Unite patch notes give a detailed list of everything added in the Assault Break update version 1.18.1.2. The bulk of the update seems to address balancing across a variety of Pokemon, but it also adds Holowear and more. The Pokemon Unite servers may be down while the update is pushed through, but will return.

To see everything changing in Pokemon Unite, check out the full patch notes below.

Pokemon Unite Version 1.18.1.2 – Assault Break Update

Update Details

• Holowear Collection Bonus now available! Collect designated Holowear to obtain special Holowear effect sprays!
• Suicune is headed to Aeos Island!
• A new type of battle, First to 500, is available! Dive in and participate to obtain fabulous rewards!
• Remoat Stadium returns to ranked matches! Give it your all, and aim for Master rank!
• From 2025-02-27 at 04:00 UTC to 2025-03-02 at 23:59 UTC, trial Unite licenses for all Pokémon will be available to commemorate Pokémon Day! (Ranked matches excluded.)
• Achievement missions for new Pokémon have been added!
• Shop Updates
• Event Updates

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Balance Updates

To adjust the balance of Unite Battles, changes have been made to Pokémon stats and moves.

Adjustments to Certain Speedster Pokémon

This balance update includes experimental adjustments for select Speedster Pokémon to better define their unique characteristics.

Four Speedsters have been given a new ability that allows them to ignore a portion of the opponent’s Defense and Special Defense, dealing increased damage to opponents with lower defenses. As a result, these Pokémon will be more effective at KO’ing Attackers while still struggling against Defenders, reinforcing the role of Speedsters.

Additionally, due to their low durability affecting win rates, these four Pokémon have received increased defence status.Changes have also been made to stat growth scaling. Some stats that previously increased between Lv.11 to Lv.15 have been redistributed to earlier levels, improving their early to mid-game performance.

Talonflame

Stats

• Defense Penetration: Added 0-60 (Lv.1-15)
• HP: 3024-6300 → 3024-6400 (Lv.1-15)
• Defense: 58-290 → 58-320 (Lv.1-15)
• Special Defense: 40-200 → 40-215 (Lv.1-15)
• Stat Growth Scaling: Adjusted for better early-game performance

Flame Charge

• Movement Speed increase duration: 1.5s → 2.5s

In addition to the Speedster adjustments, Flame Charge’s duration has been extended to enhance Talonflame’s mobility-focused playstyle.

Absol

Stats

• Defense Penetration: Added 0-60 (Lv.1-15)
• HP: 3000-6000 → 3000-6200 (Lv.1-15)
• Defense: 52-259 → 52-300 (Lv.1-15)
• Special Defense: 36-180 → 36-200 (Lv.1-15)
• Stat Growth Scaling: Adjusted for better early-game performance

Night Slash

• Critical hit rate increase: 0.67% → 0.8% (per 1% HP lost, Maximum value unchanged)

In addition to the Speedster adjustments, Night Slash’s critical hit rate scaling has been increased, allowing Absol to deal more burst damage as opponents lose HP.

Meowscarada

Stats

• Defense Penetration: Added 0-60 (Lv.1-15)
• HP: 3100-6300 → 3100-6490 (Lv.1-15)
• Defense: 50-290 → 50-340 (Lv.1-15)
• Special Defense: 40-200 → 40-230 (Lv.1-15)
• Stat Growth Scaling: Adjusted for better early-game performance

Flower Trick

• Damage based on the target’s missing HP: 15% → 18%

In addition to the Speedster adjustments, Flower Trickr’s damage scaling against low-HP opponents has been increased, improving Meowscarada’s ability to secure KOs.

Gengar

Basic Attacks

• Now scales with Special Attack

Stats

• Special Defense Penetration: Added 0-60 (Lv.1-15)
• Attack: 167-364 → 20-115 (Lv.1-15)
• Defense: 52-290 → 52-320 (Lv.1-15)
• Stat Growth Scaling: Adjusted for better early-game performance

In addition to the Speedster adjustments, Gengar’s Basic Attacks now scale with Special Attack, improving its ability to farm wild Pokémon efficiently.

Balance Adjustments

Snorlax

Stats

• HP: 3300-9899 → 3300-10400 (Lv.1-15)

Block

• Shield: 16% increase
• Cooldown: 9s → 8s

Unite Move: Power Nap

• HP recovery: 18% increase

Snorlax’s HP and Unite Move healing, and Block’s shield have increased, making it easier to maintain frontline presence.

Espeon

Future Sight

• Damage: 10% increase
• Cooldown: 8s → 7s

Future Sight had low usage, so its damage and cooldown have been adjusted to make it a more viable option.

Blissey

Helping Hand

• Cooldown: 8s → 9s

Unite Move: Bliss Assistance

• Damage: 20% decrease
• Energy cost: 11% increase

Bliss Assistance’s increased usage significantly boosted Blissey’s win rate. To balance its impact, the move’s power has been reduced.

Tinkaton

Thief

• Damage: 13%–33% decrease
• Movement speed boost when targeting hindered opponents: 60% → 50%

Thief provided both high damage and durability, making it too strong. The boosted attack damage following Thief has been adjusted, and its movement speed bonus against hindered opponents has been reduced to limit its chase potential.

Urshifu

Wicked Blow

• Damage: 8% decrease

Wicked Blow was dealing excessive damage, especially in last hitting wild Pokémon, so its damage has been reduced.

Tsareena

Triple Axel

• Damage: 12% decrease

Tsareena still excelled in damage, mobility, and durability. To reduce its excessive power, Triple Axel’s damage has been nerfed.

Miraidon

Electro Drift

• Damage: 5% decrease

Due to its consistently high pick rate in competitive tournaments, Electro Drift has been nerfed.

Effect Changes

Darkrai

Unite Move: Worst Nightmare

• Reverted to previous visual effect

Following the recent visual effect change, multiple issues arose. To stabilize battles, the effect has been reverted to its previous version.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where CPUs could not properly use certain Pokémon’s moves.