Attention Trainers! A balance update that includes adjustments to battle items is planned to be implemented at 12:00am PT on September 27th, 2024 in Pokémon UNITE. This will also include the release of Elegant Style: Sylveon. Details of this patch have been added to our Pokémon UNITE patch page.

PLAYER WARNING:

The Sylveon Event gacha system used in Pokémon UNITE is extremely predatory. Please be aware that this is gambling and that countries have begun to ban games that use lock box systems like this.

Version 1.16.1.4 - Patch Notes

Update Date/Time: 2024-09-27 at 07:00
Post-Update Version: Ver. 1.16.1.4

Update Details

• New battle item added:
  • Goal Hacker
  • It can be obtained at Aeos Emporium starting 2024-09-27 at 07:00 UTC.
• New lucky ice pops event is underway! You can participate in the event to obtain fabulous rewards!
• The fabulous new Holowear Elegant Style: Sylveon is available now! You can participate in the treasure chest challenge right away to obtain it!
• Shop Updates
• Event Updates

If the app has not been updated on your device, please restart the app to apply this update. While the game is updating, you may not be able to connect to the server. If this occurs, please try again later. Changes have been made to some Battle Items to adjust the balance of Unite Battles.

Buffed Items

To make Unite Battles more strategic and diverse, battle items with lower win and usage rates have been buffed.

• Goal-Getter
  • Cooldown: 75s → 60s
• Slow Smoke
  • Cooldown: 40s → 35s
• Fluffy Tail
  • Cooldown: 25s → 22s

Nerfed Items

To maintain balance with other battle items, items with high win rates have been nerfed.

• Eject Button
  • Cooldown: 75s → 80s
• X Attack
  • Duration: 7s → 6.5s

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where Tsareena and Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style) could use their Unite Moves on opponents in an unstoppable status.
• Fixed an issue where certain Pokémon like Umbreon and Mimikyu could become invulnerable to damage.
• Background music and effects for some home backgrounds have been adjusted.

Source: https://community.pokemon.com/en-us/discussion/13386/version-1-16-1-4-patch-notes