This page gives details for Pokemon UNITE's 1.17.2.11 Patch Note update on February 13, 2025. Read on to see all the latest additions and changes to Pokemon UNITE, with all the Buffs, Nerfs, Bug Fixes, and all the balance changes for Switch and Mobile!

Version 1.17.2.11 Release Date and Time

Update Announcement

A server update has been made on February 13, 2025.

How to Update

Restart the app on your device to apply the update.

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1.17.2.11 Patch Note Summary

Summary of Changes

• Balance adjustments
• Matchmaking adjustments

Nerfed Pokemon

Galarian Rapidash

Version 1.17.2.11 Detailed Patch Notes

Pokemon Nerfs

Galarian Rapidash

Pokemon	Changes
Galarian Rapidash	Pastel Veil • Shield amount decreased by 20%. • Effect granted changed from Unstoppable to Hindrance Resistance. • Psychic Counter accumulation speed reduced by 50%.
	Standard Attack • Damage decreased by 10%.
	Dazzling Gleam • Damage decreased by 15%. • Movement speed increase upon hitting an opponent decreased by 33%.
	Smart Strike • Duration of inability to act:changed from 0.8s to 1s.
	Fairy Wind • Reduced the bonus damage granted by Pastel Veil. • Increased damage when movement speed is low. • The total damage when the movement speed is sufficiently high remains unchanged.
	Agility + • HP recovery changed from 2% of max HP every 0.5s to 2% of lost HP every 0.5s.

Matchmaking Updates

Changes have been made to the matchmaking system for Ranked Matches. Below is an overview of the current mechanism and the adjustments being implemented.

In Ranked Matches, the system pairs 10 players using the following process:

Roles

• When matchmaking begins, players are randomly assigned one of two roles: Host or Client.
• The Host creates a matchmaking lobby and searches for nine waiting clients in the matchmaking queue.
• Clients remain in the queue until selected by a Host.

Process

• The Host searches for Clients with a Master Rating within a specific range.
• If 9 Clients cannot be found within a set time, the Host gradually expands the search range to include a wider rating difference.
• The search range expands step by step until a match is successfully made, with a limit on the maximum allowable rating difference.
• Once 10 players have been matched, they are divided into teams of 5 players each to ensure similar average rating values. If pre-made groups exist, the matchmaking system ensures that both teams maintain the same composition (ex: 2+1+1+1 vs. 2+1+1+1).

Changes and Expected Effects

To create a fairer competitive environment, we are reducing the rating range that hosts search for and slowing the speed of the search range's expansion. This will ensure that players with similar ratings are matched more consistently. Due to the significantly reduced rating difference, matchmaking times may be longer.

Therefore, this change will be implemented on a trial basis in select regions where matchmaking has been stable. Five-player teams are excluded from this adjustment, as it would make matchmaking for entire teams considerably more challenging.

After implementation, we will monitor matchmaking times, and if we observe any negative impact on the gameplay experience, we may revert the changes immediately.

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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	Tinkaton	Galarian Rapidash
Suicune	Alolan Raichu	Alcremie	-