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Pokemon UNITE - Version 1.18.2.6 Patch Notes

Get the latest details on Pokemon UNITE's 1.18.2.6 Patch Update, released on April 24, 2025! Learn all balance changes, including buffs, nerfs, and bug fixes for Nintendo Switch and Mobile.

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Version 1.18.2.6 Release Date and Time

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Update Announcement

A server update will be performed on DATE at TimeInUTC.

Ver. 1.18.2.6 UTC PDT JST
April 24
2025		 7:00AM 11:00PM 4:00PM

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1.18.2.6 Patch Note Summary

Summary of Changes

  • Shop Updates
  • Event Updates
  • Balance Updates
  • Bugfixes

Buffed Pokemon

Buzzwole ImageBuzzwole Dragapult ImageDragapult Dragonite ImageDragonite
Galarian Rapidash ImageGalarian Rapidash Venusaur ImageVenusaur -

Nerfed Pokemon

Absol ImageAbsol Alolan Raichu ImageAlolan Raichu Gengar ImageGengar
Goodra ImageGoodra Leafeon ImageLeafeon Meowscarada ImageMeowscarada
Suicune ImageSuicune Talonflame ImageTalonflame Trevenant ImageTrevenant
Zeraora ImageZeraora - -

Version 1.18.2.6 Detailed Patch Notes

Pokemon Buffs

Buzzwole

PokemonChanges
Buzzwole ImageBuzzwole
Beast Boost Image
Beast Boost
• Gauge depletion delay increased from 5s to 10s.
Standard Attack Image
Standard Attack
• Boosted Attack Healing increased by 30%.
Leech Life Image
Leech Life
• Now grants hindrance resistance.
Lunge Image
Lunge
• Cooldown reduced from 7.5s to 6.5s.

Dragapult

PokemonChanges
Dragapult ImageDragapult Stat Buff
• HP increased from 3000-5500 to 3000-6000 (Lvl. 1-15).
Dragon Dance Image
Dragon Dance
• Cooldown reduced from 12s to 11s.
Phantom Force Image
Phantom Force
• Attack increase per KO increased from 6 to 8.

Dragapult Stat Buff

Lvl HP
5 3318 → 3382
(+1.9%)
10 4122 → 4346
(+5.4%)
15 5500 → 6000
(+9.1%)

Dragonite

PokemonChanges
Dragonite ImageDragonite
Hyper Beam Image
Hyper Beam
• Cooldown reduced from 11.5s to 10.5s.
Outrage Image
Outrage
• Attack speed buff increased from 30% to 35%.

Galarian Rapidash

PokemonChanges
Galarian Rapidash ImageGalarian Rapidash
Pastel Veil Image
Pastel Veil
• Psychic gauge increase speed increased by 43%.
Fairy Wind Image
Fairy Wind
• Base damage increased by 10%.
Smart Strike Image
Smart Strike
• Damage increased by 30%.
Triad Blitz Image
Triad Blitz
• Energy required decreased by 17%.

Venusaur

PokemonChanges
Venusaur ImageVenusaur
Giga Drain Image
Giga Drain
• Healing amount increased by 10%.
Petal Dance Image
Petal Dance
• Movement speed increased from 90-9% to 90-27%.

Pokemon Nerfs

Absol

PokemonChanges
Absol ImageAbsol Feature Removed
• Removed defense penetration.
Night Slash Image
Night Slash
• Cooldown increased from 5s to 5.5s.
Psycho Cut Image
Psycho Cut
• Bonus damage decreased by 17%-9%.

Alolan Raichu

PokemonChanges
Alolan Raichu ImageAlolan Raichu
Stored Power Image
Stored Power
• Bonus damage decreased by 18%.
Psychic Image
Psychic
• Hit damage decreased by 20%.
• Cooldown increased from 7.5s to 9s.
Psychic Image
Psychic +
• Hit damage decreased by 20%.
• Damage over time decreased by 20%.

Gengar

PokemonChanges
Gengar ImageGengar Feature Removed
• Removed defense penetration.

Goodra

PokemonChanges
Goodra ImageGoodra Stat Buff
• HP increased from 3225-9800 to 3225-10300.
Standard Attack Image
Standard Attack
• Boosted Attack: Bonus damage decreased from 5% to 3% of opponent's max HP.
Muddy Water Image
Muddy Water
• Damage reduced 28% - 20%.
Acid Spray Image
Acid Spray
• Throw duration decreased from 1s to 0.75s.

Goodra Stat Buff

Lvl HP
5 4060 → 4122
(+1.5%)
10 6175 → 6398
(+3.6%)
15 9800 → 10300
(+5.1%)

Leafeon

PokemonChanges
Leafeon ImageLeafeon Feature Removed
• Removed defense penetration.

Meowscarada

PokemonChanges
Meowscarada ImageMeowscarada Feature Removed
• Removed defense penetration.

Suicune

PokemonChanges
Suicune ImageSuicune
Pressure Image
Pressure (Bug fix)
• Shield stacking limit reduced from 3 times to 2 times.
Standard Attack Image
Standard Attack
• Boosted Attack: Damage decreased by 15%.
Ice Beam Image
Ice Beam
• Move recharge increased from 6s to 7s.
Icy Wind Image
Icy Wind
• Icicle explosion damage increased by 98%.

Talonflame

PokemonChanges
Talonflame ImageTalonflame Feature Removed
• Removed defense penetration.

Trevenant

PokemonChanges
Trevenant ImageTrevenant
Wood Hammer Image
Wood Hammer
• Damage reduced 29% - 19%.
Curse Image
Curse
• Damage reduced 29% - 24%.
Horn Leech Image
Horn Leech
• Throw duration decreased from 1s to 0.75s.

Zeraora

PokemonChanges
Zeraora ImageZeraora Feature Removed
• Removed defense penetration.
Discharge Image
Discharge
• Damage reduced by 17%-10%.
• Shield amount reduced by 10%.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where Alolan Raichu's Stored Power and Psychic triggered Muscle Band's effect.
  • Fixed an issue where Zacian’s boosted Play Rough did not reduce incoming damage.

Do You Think the Changes Are Justified?

Yes! 11
Votes
Makes no difference. 6
Votes
No. 11
Votes

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(January 9, 2024)		 Version 1.13.1.5
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(April 13, 2023)		 Version 1.9.2.8
(May 11, 2023)
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(September 16, 2022)
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(October 13, 2022)
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(November 16, 2022)

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Version 1.6.1.2
(July 21, 2022)		 Version 1.6.1.3
(July 27, 2022)
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(May 6, 2022)
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(May 16, 2022)		 Version 1.5.1.5
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(June 20, 2022)
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(March 28, 2022)

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(September 27, 2021)
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(September 29, 2021)		 Version 1.2.1.6
(October 08, 2021)
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(November 16, 2021)		 Version 1.2.1.13
(November 18, 2021)
Version 1.2.1.14
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(August 4, 2021)
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