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Pokemon UNITE - Version 1.21.1.2 Patch Notes

Get the latest details on Pokemon UNITE's 1.21.1.2 Patch Update, released on December 4, 2025! Learn all balance changes, including buffs, nerfs, and bug fixes for Nintendo Switch and Mobile.

Version 1.21.1.2 Release Date and Time

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Update Announcement

A server update was made on December 4, 2025 at 4PM UTC.

Ver. 1.21.1.2 UTC PDT JST
Dec. 4
2025
4:00AM 8:00PM
(Prev. Day)
1:00PM

How to Update

Restart the app on your device to apply the update.

How to Update: Downloading and Installing Updates

1.21.1.2 Patch Note Summary

Summary of Changes

  • A new feature—License Journeys—is now available!
  • Ranked matches have been revamped!
  • Kyogre descends upon Theia Sky Ruins!
  • Main menu appearance changed!
  • Discounted items now available in the Special Shop!
  • Shop Updates
  • Event Updates
  • Bug Fixes
  • Text Fixes

Buffed Pokemon

Glaceon ImageGlaceon Gyarados ImageGyarados Ho-oh ImageHo-oh
Mega Mewtwo X ImageMega Mewtwo X Mega Mewtwo Y ImageMega Mewtwo Y Scizor ImageScizor
Tyranitar ImageTyranitar - -

Tweaks / Bug Fixes

Dhelmise ImageDhelmise
(Tweaks)
Mamoswine ImageMamoswine
(Tweaks)

Nerfed Pokemon

Alolan Raichu ImageAlolan Raichu Clefable ImageClefable Darkrai ImageDarkrai
Latias ImageLatias Suicune ImageSuicune -

Battle / Held Item Changes

Assault Vest.pngAssault Vest
(Buff)
Choice Scarf.pngChoice Scarf
(Buff)
Amulet Coin.pngAmulet Coin
(Buff)
Drive Lens.pngDrive Lens
(Nerf)
Accel Bracer.pngAccel Bracer
(Nerf)
Slow Smoke.pngSlow Smoke
(Buff)
Goal Hacker.pngGoal Hacker
(Buff)
Full Heal.pngFull Heal
(Nerf)
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Version 1.21.1.2 Detailed Patch Notes

Pokemon Buffs

Glaceon

PokemonChanges
Glaceon ImageGlaceon Stat Buff
• HP increased from 3200–6350 to 3200–6700
• Defense increased from 35–225 → 70–275
• Sp. Def. increased from 25–180 → 64–230

• Damage increased by 10%.

• Cooldown decreased from 8.5s to 7.5s.
• Sp. Atk buff duration increased from 3s to 4s.

• Damage increased by 20%.

Gyarados

PokemonChanges
Gyarados ImageGyarados
• Shield amount increased by 30%.
• Damage increased by 10%.

• Basic Attack / Boosted Attack damage increased by 15%.

Ho-Oh

PokemonChanges
Ho-oh ImageHo-oh
• Required energy decreased from 120,000 to 100,000 (~17% decreased).

Mega Mewtwo X

PokemonChanges
Mega Mewtwo X ImageMega Mewtwo X Stat Buff
• HP increased from 3500–7800 to 3600–8200.
• Attack increased from 170–500 to 210–540.
• Defense increased from 90–430 to 110–480.
• Sp. Def. increased from 90–340 to 110–390.

• Changed so that the Mega gauge is not lost when knocked out.

• Movement speed buff increased from 20% to 30%.
• Damage buff increased from 10% to 20%.

• Damage buff increased from 20% to 30%.

Mega Mewtwo Y

PokemonChanges
Mega Mewtwo X ImageMega Mewtwo X Stat Buff
• HP increased from 3400–6500 to 3400–6800.
• Sp. Atk. increased from 150–780 to 200–830.
• Defense increased from 50–200 to 84–250.
• Sp. Def. increased from 50–180 to 82–230.

• Changed so that the Mega gauge is not lost when knocked out.

• Cooldown decreased from 11s to 10s.
• Movement speed buff increased from 10% to 30%.
• Damage buff increased from 10% to 20%.

• Damage buff increased from 15% to 30%.

• Cooldown decreased from 11s to 10s.

Scizor

PokemonChanges
Scizor ImageScizor Stat Buff
• HP (Scyther) increased from 3100–6450 to 3200–6800.
• Defense (Scyther) increased from 45–300 to 92–360.
• HP (Scizor) increased from 3100–6450 to 3200–6800.
• Defense (Scizor) increased from 45–5570 to 92–620.
Standard Attack Image
Standard Attack

• Boosted Attack (Scizor): Defense buff increased from 40% to 50%.

• HP recovery increased by 10%.

Tyranitar

PokemonChanges
Tyranitar ImageTyranitar
• Additional damage increased by 35%.

• Cooldown decreased from 11s to 10s.
• Shield amount increased by 20%.

Pokemon Tweaks / Bug Fixes

Dhelmise

PokemonChanges
Dhelmise ImageDhelmise
• Cooldown reduced from 6s to 5s.
• Damage increased by 10%.
• Third hit area of effect increased from 2.3m to 3.3m.
• Dhelmise can now move while using Whirlpool

• Hitbox diameter increased from 1m to 1.5m.

• Damage increased by 10%.

• HP recovery decreased by 40%.

Mamoswine

PokemonChanges
Mamoswine ImageMamoswine Stat Buff
• HP increased from 3280–9648 to 3450–9900.
• Defense increased from 85–510 → 108–540.
• Sp. Def. increased from 65–379 → 96–410.

• Damage decreased by 10%.

• Stun duration decreased from 1.5s to 1s.

Pokemon Nerfs

Alolan Raichu

PokemonChanges
Alolan Raichu ImageAlolan Raichu
• Damage decreased by 8%.

Clefable

PokemonChanges
Clefable ImageClefable
• Recovery amount decreased by 5%.

• Shield amount decreased 10%.

Darkrai

PokemonChanges
Darkrai ImageDarkrai
Standard Attack Image
Standard Attack

• Boosted Attack: Damage decreased by 10%.

• Cooldown increased from 4s to 6s.

• Time to recover a use increased from 3s to 4s.

Latias

PokemonChanges
Latias ImageLatias
• Psychic projectile damage decreased by 12%.

• Damage decreased by 10%.

• Shield amount decreased 10%.

Suicune

PokemonChanges
Suicune ImageSuicune Stat Buff
• HP increased from 3250–7400 to 3250–6900.
• Defense increased from 70–340 → 70–290.
• Sp. Def. increased from 60–275 → 60–230.

• Shield amount decreased 10%.

• Damage decreased by 15%.

Battle Item Changes

Accel Bracer.pngAccel Bracer • Cooldown reduction (at Lv.30) reduced from 4.5% to 3%.
Amulet Coin.pngAmulet Coin • Cooldown decreased from 20s to 16s.
Assault Vest.pngAssault Vest • Shield acquisition condition changed to: When not receiving Sp. Atk damage for 15 seconds.
• Changed so that even if a shield remains, the shield amount recovers to max if the above condition is met.
Choice Scarf.pngChoice Scarf • Cooldown decreased from 12s to 8s.
Drive Lens.pngDrive Lens • Cooldown reduction (at Lv.30) reduced from 4.5% to 3%.
Full Heal.pngFull Heal • Cooldown decreased from 55s to 60s.
Goal Hacker.pngGoal Hacker • Cooldown decreased from 90s to 80s.
Slow Smoke.pngSlow Smoke • Duration increased from 3s to 3.5s.

New Feature: License Journey

Pokemon UNITE - License Journeys.png

License Journeys give players a new way to obtain Unite licenses. Multiple times per License Journey, players will choose a Unite license they wish to obtain. Then, they can play the game to accumulate license points toward unlocking that Unite license.

With the introduction of this new feature, Aeos coins will no longer be distributed. Players will be able to exchange previously earned Aeos coins for various items at the limited-time Aeos Coin Exchange.

This will not affect Unite licenses that were obtained before this update.

Kygore Descends on Theia Sky Ruins

Theia Sky Ruins (Kyogre)

The ranked match map will be changed to Theia Sky Ruins (Kyogre). The map features Kyogre as the new boss spawn at the 2-minute mark.

Theia Sky Ruins Guide: New Map and Features

Main Menu Appearance Changed

The home screen design has been updated, giving it a fresh new look and feel.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a bug where quick chat could not be used on ally goal zones.
  • Fixed a bug where, when dealing damage with Garchomp's boosted attack, additional damage or held item damage would occur before the boosted attack damage.
  • Fixed a bug where the second stage of Latias's Dragon Cheer could sometimes be activated even if there were no allies nearby.
  • Fixed a bug where the cooldown of Gengar's Hex was sometimes not reduced even when hitting an opponent with a status condition.
  • Fixed a bug where Vaporeon could move without stopping inside the area of Clefable's Gravity when using Aqua Ring and Flip Turn.
  • Fixed a bug where a blue circle would appear around Glaceon when using Ice Shard.

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