Buddy Barrier Nerfed! Version 1.5.1.2 Patch Notes (April 28 Update)

This page gives details for Pokemon UNITE's 1.5.1.2 Patch Note update on April 28th. Read on to see all the latest changes to Pokemon UNITE, with all information on the latest buffs and nerfs, new Ranked season, Battle Pass, and events coming to the game.

Version 1.5.1.2 Update Release Date and Release Time

Update Announcement

A server update was performed on April 28, 2022 at 7:00AM UTC

Planned Date/Time: April 28, 2022 at 7:00AM UTC / 12:00 AM PST

How to Update

Restart the app on your device to apply the update.

How to Update: Downloading and Installing Updates

Version 1.5.1.2 Update Patch Note Summary

Summary of Changes

• Balance Changes
• Bug Fixes
• Text Fixes
• New Ranked Season
• New Battle Pass Season
• New Flower Event details
• Pokemon Unite Day announcement
• UNITE Membership details

Buffed Features

Aegislash	Cramorant	Greninja
Trevenant	Zeraora	-

Tweaks and Bug Fixes

Azumarill (Bugfixes)

Blissey (Tweaks)

Greedent (Tweaks)

Nerfed Features

Alolan Ninetales	Duraludon	Lucario
Hoopa	Talonflame	-

Held Item Changes

Buddy Barrier (Nerf)	Score Shield (Nerf)	-

Version 1.5.1.2 Update Patch Note Updates

Buffed Features

Aegislash

Pokemon	Changes
Aegislash	Standard Attack • Increased Sword Forme Boosted Attack damage. • Increased Shield Forme Boosted Attack healing.
	Sacred Sword • Damage increased from 566/1699 to 600/1801 (+6%). • Move effect strengthened.

Cramorant

Pokemon	Changes
Cramorant	Air Slash • Number of blades is increased from 4 to 5.
	Gatling Gulp Missile • Damage increased from 1188 to 1262 (+6%). • Cooldown decreased from 134s to 124s (+7%).

Greninja

Pokemon	Changes
Greninja	Waterburst Shuriken • UNITE Move Cooldown Reduced from 163s to 134s (-18%).

Trevenant

Pokemon	Changes
Trevenant	Branch Poke • Damage increased from 374 to 485 (+30%). • Slow effect strengthened. • Now restores HP when the move hits. • Move text effect changed to: Has the user jab in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon and decreasing their movement speed for a short time when it hits. At the same time, the user's HP begins to gradually recover for a short time.
	Curse • Damage to opponents increased from 3889 to 4433 (+14%). • Effects on Trevenant by this move is decreased.
	Pain Split • HP restoration increased.
	Phantom Forest • Cooldown decreased from 134s to 112s (-16%).

Zeraora

Pokemon	Changes
Zeraora	Discharge • Shield effect strengthened.

Tweaks and Bugfixes

Azumarill

Pokemon	Changes
Azumarill	Bubble • Bug Fixed on the decreased movement speed effect.
	Whirlpool • Bug Fixed on damage.
	Aqua Tail • Faster Normal Attacks • Wider Range • Furthest Range Hit Increases Damage and Heals HP • Changed move description to: Increases the speed and area of effect of the user's next three basic attacks. If these basic attacks hit from a distance, they also deal increased damage and restore the user's HP.

Blissey

Pokemon	Changes
Blissey	Soft-Boiled • Move text changed to: Throws an egg to an ally Pokemon, restoring its HP as well as the user's. A maximum of two uses can be kept in reserve for this move. If the user also learns Egg Bomb, the maximum number of uses that can be kept in reserve increases to four. In that case, this move and Egg Bomb share the same pool of uses kept in reserve. • Can now carry up to 4 charges if Egg Bomb is the other move. Shares charges with Egg Bomb
	Soft-Boiled + • Upgrade now learned at level 10 (Previously level 12)
	Egg Bomb • Move text changed to: Hurls an egg at the designated location. The egg then explodes, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and throwing them. A maximum of two uses can be kept in reserve for this move. If the user also learns Soft-Boiled, the maximum number of uses that can be kept in reserve increases to five. In that case, this move and Soft-Boiled share the same pool of uses kept in reserve. • Can now can carry up to 2 charges. Goes up to 4 charges if Soft-Boiled is your other move. Shares charges with Soft-Boiled
	Egg Bomb + • Upgrade now learned at level 12 (Previously level 10)
	Safeguard + • Upgrade now learned at level 10 (Previously level 12)
	Helping Hand + • Upgrade now learned at level 12 (Previously level 10)

Greedent

Pokemon

Changes

Greedent

Covet • Move text changed to: Has the user run with all its might, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits and throwing them. The user then becomes resistant to hindrances for a short time. While running, the user drops Berries from its body. If the user eats a dropped Berry, its movement speed is increased for a short time. The more Berries the user eats, the more its movement speed is increased. In addition, Tackle, Belch, or Bullet Seed can also be used while the user is running. Using this move will reset the cooldown of Tackle or Belch.

Nerfs

Alolan Ninetales

Pokemon	Changes
Alolan Ninetales	Blizzard • Duration of effects on opposing Pokemon increased. • Area of effect increased.
	Aurora Veil • The healing effect of Boosted Attacks has been reduced. • Movement speed bonus has been reduced.

Duraludon

Pokemon	Changes
Duraludon	Dragon Pulse • Damage decreased from 371 / Marked: 4341 to 251 / Marked: 3372 (-22%)
	Stealth Rock • Effects adjusted

Hoopa

Pokemon	Changes
Hoopa	Trick • Area of effect decreased. • Cooldown increased from 7.5s to 9s.
	Trick + • HP restoration decreased.
	Shadow Ball • Effects on opposing Pokemon decreased.
	Phantom Force • Cooldown reduced from 5.5s to 4.5s • Effects on opposing Pokemon strengthened.

Lucario

Pokemon	Changes
Lucario	Extreme Speed • Damage decreased from 1502 to 1383 (-8%).

Talonflame

Pokemon	Changes
Talonflame	Brave Bird • Damage decreased from 2800 to 2618 (-7%). • Cooldown decreased from 87s to 100s.
	Flame Sweep • Damage decreased from 3370 to 3016 (-11%)

Held Item Changes

Buddy Barrier

Battle Item	Changes
Buddy Barrier	• Bonus HP decreased from 600 to 450 (-25%) • Shielding effect decreased from 20%/30%/40% to 15%/20%/25%

Score Shield

Battle Item	Changes
Score Shield	• Cooldown increased from 5s to 20s • The amount of shield now increases according to the Pokemon's level.

UNITE Ranked Season 4

A new ranked season will come with the new update! This time, the reward for reaching the expert class is an exclusive Holowear for Mamoswine.

Check out the page below for more details!

Season 4 Ranked Details

Battle Pass Season 7

The newest Battle Pass season will also come with this update, entitled Eosuza Battle Story! This time, players will beable to get premium Holowear for Blastoise and Charizard.

Season 7 Battle Pass: Latest News and Start Date

Pokebuki Events

Pokebuki Events
Flower Coin Exchange
Daily Gardening (DONE)	Daily Missions (DONE)	Daily Gift (DONE)	Unite with Everyone (DONE)

Starting on April 28, players will be able to collect Flower Coins in the new event to exchange for various in-game rewards and items. The event will run until June 12, 2022. The main reward for the first half of the event, which will end on May 19, is a new Holowear for Trevenant!

Pokemon UNITE Day Announced!

Pokemon UNITE Day is a new campaign that will run during the first weekends of every month starting May 7, 2022. Throughout this time, all Pokemon Unite licenses can be used for free. Additionally, players will be able to enjoy extra Aeos Coins and Aeos Energy for each completed battle.

Check out our page below for more details!

Pokemon UNITE Day

UNITE Membership Announced!

The UNITE Membership is an upcoming service that lets players join a membership for a monthly fee of ¥1,150. Members will be able to use special Holowear, unite license trials, discounts on Trainer Fashion, and other exclusive rewards. There is no word yet on when the service will start. We will provide information as soon as it is available!

For more information on the service and its rewards, check out our page below!

UNITE Membership: How to Join and Benefits

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Gardevoir	Blissey	Blastoise	Mamoswine
Sylveon	Greedent	Decidueye	Tsareena
Dragonite	Trevenant	Aegislash	Duraludon
Azumarill	Espeon	Delphox	Glaceon
Buzzwole	Tyranitar	Mew	Dodrio
Scizor	Clefable	Zoroark	Sableye
Urshifu	Dragapult	Comfey	Goodra
Lapras	Chandelure	Umbreon	Leafeon
Inteleon	Mewtwo	Blaziken	Mimikyu
Meowscarada	Metagross	Gyarados	Miraidon
Falinks	Ceruledge	Ho-Oh	Armarouge
Darkrai	Psyduck	-