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Version 1.22.1.8 Patch Note Updates

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Pokemon UNITE - Version 1.22.1.8

Get the latest details on Pokemon UNITE's 1.22.1.8 Patch Update, released on March 19, 2026! Learn all balance changes, including buffs, nerfs, and bug fixes for Nintendo Switch and Mobile.

List of Contents

Version 1.22.1.8 Release Date and Time

Version 1.22.1.8 Release Date and Time.png

Update Announcement

A server update was made on March 19, 2026 at 7AM UTC.

Ver. 1.22.1.8 UTC PDT JST
March 19
2026		 7:00AM 11:00PM (prev day) 4:00PM

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1.22.1.8 Patch Note Summary

Summary of Changes

  • Shop Updates
  • Event Updates
  • Bug Fixes
  • Text Fixes
  • Balance Adjustments

Buffed Pokemon

Chandelure ImageChandelure Dragapult ImageDragapult Dragonite ImageDragonite
Suicune ImageSuicune Venusaur ImageVenusaur -

Nerfed Pokemon

SirfetchSirfetch'd Mega Lucario ImageMega Lucario Meowth ImageMeowth
Zapdos ImageZapdos Vaporeon ImageVaporeon -

Version 1.22.1.8 Detailed Patch Notes

Pokemon Buffs

Chandelure

PokemonChanges
Chandelure ImageChandelure
Infiltrator Image
Infiltrator
• Special Defense ignored per stack increased from 2.5% (Max 8 stacks) to 5% (Max 6 stacks).
Flamethrower Image
Flamethrower
• Damage dealt increased by 8%.
Imprison Image
Imprison
• Cooldown decreased from 9.5s to 8.5s.

Dragapult

PokemonChanges
Dragapult ImageDragapult
Standard Attack Image
Standard Attack
• Boosted Attack: Damage increased by 8%.
Dragon Dance Image
Dragon Dance
• Basic attack damage during the move increased by 11%.
• Boosted attack damage during the move increased by 20%.
Shadow Ball Image
Shadow Ball
• HP recovery increased from 15% of Max HP to 20% of Max HP.
Dreep and Destroy Image
Dreep and Destroy
• Damage increased by 8%.

Dragonite

PokemonChanges
Dragonite ImageDragonite
Dragon Dance Image
Dragon Dance
• Attack increase per stack increased from 8% to 10%.
Hyper Beam Image
Hyper Beam
• Additional damage with 1 Dragon Dance stack increased from 5% of target’s Max HP to 6%.
• Additional damage with 2 Dragon Dance stacks increased from 10% to 12%.
• Additional damage with 3 Dragon Dance stacks increased from 15% to 18%.
• Note: The damage cap against wild Pokémon remains unchanged.

Suicune

PokemonChanges
Suicune ImageSuicune Stat Buff
• HP increased from 3250~6900 to 3250~7200.
• Sp. Def increased from 60~230 to 70~290.
Whirlpool Image
Whirlpool
• Damage increased by 10%.
Ice Beam Image
Ice Beam
• Damage increased by 10%.

Venusaur

PokemonChanges
Venusaur ImageVenusaur
Sludge Bomb Image
Sludge Bomb
• Sp. Def reduction increased from 40% to 50%.
Solar Beam Image
Solar Beam
• Damage increased by 8%.
Solar Beam Image
Solar Beam +
• Cooldown decreased from 8s to 7s.
Verdant Anger Image
Verdant Anger
• Unite Gauge energy required decreased by 10%.

Pokemon Nerfs

Mega Lucario

PokemonChanges
Mega Lucario ImageMega Lucario
Close Combat Image
Close Combat
• Adjustment: While Mega Evolved, the move’s cooldown is now reduced only when hitting Pokémon from the opposing team.

Meowth

PokemonChanges
Meowth ImageMeowth
Feint Attack Image
Feint Attack
• Shield amount decreased by 15%.
Fury Swipes Image
Fury Swipes
• Cooldown increased from 5s to 5.5s.
• Damage decreased by 10%.
Gold Coin Barrage Image
Gold Coin Barrage
• Damage decreased by 10%.

Sirfetch’d

PokemonChanges
SirfetchSirfetch'd
Leaf Blade Image
Leaf Blade
• Damage decreased by 10%.
Detect Image
Detect
• Cooldown increased from 7s to 8.5s.
Brutal Swing Image
Brutal Swing
• Damage increased by 12%.

Vaporeon

PokemonChanges
Vaporeon ImageVaporeon
Hydro Pump Image
Hydro Pump
• Damage decreased by 12%.
Aquamarine Splash Image
Aquamarine Splash
• Damage decreased by 10%.

Zapdos

PokemonChanges
Zapdos ImageZapdos
Zap Cannon Image
Zap Cannon
• Damage decreased by 12%.
Discharge Image
Discharge
• Damage decreased by 15%.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where Meowth’s Feint Attack+ triggered twice upon dealing damage.
  • Fixed an issue where the cooldown of Mega Gyarados’s Waterfall was shorter than Gyarados.
  • Fixed an issue where cooldown reduction effects were not applying to Dragapult’s Unite Move, Meowth’s Pay Day, Suicune’s Ice Beam, and Suicune’s Icy Wind.
  • Fixed an issue where the cooldown reduction for Zapdos’s Thunderbolt+ failed to trigger upon knocking out an opposing Pokémon.

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Version 1.19

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Version 1.18

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Version 1.17

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Version 1.17.1.2
(December 5, 2024)		 Version 1.17.1.5
(December 16, 2024)
Version 1.17.1.6
(December 26, 2024)		 Version 1.17.2.8
(January 16, 2025)
Version 1.17.2.10
(February 6, 2025)		 Version 1.17.2.11
(February 13, 2025)

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(September 27, 2024)
Version 1.16.2.6
(October 17, 2024)		 Version 1.16.2.7
(October 19, 2024)
Version 1.16.2.8
(November 1, 2024)		 Version 1.16.2.9
(November 21, 2024)

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Version 1.15.1.2
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(July 25, 2024)
Version 1.15.1.5
(July 31, 2024)		 Version 1.15.1.7
(Aug. 22, 2024)

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(February 27, 2024)		 Version 1.14.1.4
(March 12, 2024)
Version 1.14.1.5
(April 16, 2024)		 Version 1.14.1.6
(May 13, 2024)
Version 1.14.2.8
(June 6, 2024)		 Version 1.14.2.9
(June 13, 2024)
Version 1.14.2.10
(June 19, 2024)		 -

Version 1.13

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Version 1.13.1.2
(December 5, 2023)		 Version 1.13.1.3
(December 12, 2023)
Version 1.13.1.4
(January 9, 2024)		 Version 1.13.1.5
(January 15, 2024)
Version 1.13.1.6
(February 22, 2024)		 -

Version 1.12

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Version 1.12.1.2
(September 7, 2023)		 Version 1.12.1.3
(September 14, 2023)
Version 1.12.1.4
(October 18, 2023)		 Version 1.12.1.6
(November 13, 2023)

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(July 22, 2023)
Version 1.11.1.7
(August 7, 2023)		 Version 1.11.1.8
(August 15, 2023)

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Version 1.10.1.2
(June 8, 2023)		 Version 1.10.1.3
(June 15, 2023)
Version 1.10.1.4
(June 26, 2023)		 Version 1.10.1.5
(July 3, 2023)

Version 1.9

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Version 1.9.1.2
(February 27, 2023)		 Version 1.9.1.3
(March 3, 2023)
Version 1.9.1.4
(March 8, 2023)		 Version 1.9.1.5
(April 4, 2023)
Version 1.9.2.6
(April 13, 2023)		 Version 1.9.2.8
(May 11, 2023)
Version 1.9.2.9
(May 16, 2023)		 -

Version 1.8

Version 1.8 Patch Notes List
Version 1.8.1.2
(December 1, 2022)		 Version 1.8.1.3
(December 8, 2022)
Version 1.8.1.4
(December 22, 2022)		 Version 1.8.1.5
(January 11, 2023)
Version 1.8.1.6
(January 31, 2023)		 Version 1.8.1.7
(February 14, 2023)

Version 1.7

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(September 2, 2022)		 Version 1.7.1.3
(September 5, 2022)
Version 1.7.1.4
(September 9, 2022)		 Version 1.7.1.5
(September 16, 2022)
Version 1.7.1.7
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(October 13, 2022)
Version 1.7.1.9
(October 27, 2022)		 Version 1.7.1.11
(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)
Version 1.5.2.8
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(January 26, 2022)
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(February 24, 2022)
Version 1.4.1.6
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Version 1.4.1.7
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Version 1.4.1.9
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Version 1.3.1.8
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