Pokemon Unite v1.14.2.10 Scorching Waves: Winners and losers

The Pokemon Unite v1.14.2.10 update will be available on June 19, 2024, 7:00 UTC onwards. The patch aims to balance the title's competitive scene and enhance the gaming experience for all players. While some Pocket Monsters have received tweaks to make them a little more viable, others have been toned down to balance their dominance on Aeos Island.

Here’s a breakdown of the key winners and losers from the game's v1.14.2.10 update.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.

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All winners in Pokemon Unite v1.14.2.10 Scorching Waves

1) Blaziken

Blaziken receives a buff in Pokemon Unite (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Blaziken has received notable buffs to its abilities in the Pokemon Unite v1.14.2.10 update. The healing effect from its Blaze ability has been increased, and the cooldowns for Focus Blast and Blaze Kick have been reduced. This makes Blaziken more formidable in chaining consecutive attacks, solidifying its place as a strong contender in battles.

Blaze: Healing increased to 7% of max HP (normal) and 10% of max HP (under 50% HP).
Focus Blast: Cooldown reduced to 8 seconds.
Blaze Kick: Cooldown reduced to 9 seconds.

2) Slowbro

Slowbro receives a buff in Pokemon Unite (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Slowbro’s defensive capabilities have been significantly improved. The healing effect of Slack Off has been increased, and the cooldown for Surf has been reduced.

Additionally, the burn effect from Scald now reduces the opponent’s attack by 60%, making Slowbro a more resilient defender.

Slack Off: Healing increased to 2% of max HP (6 times).
Surf: Cooldown reduced to 7 seconds.
Scald: Burn effect attack reduction increased to 60%.

3) Mimikyu

Mimikyu receives a buff in Pokemon Unite (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Mimikyu’s durability and survivability have been enhanced. Shadow Claw now heals more, and the cooldowns for Play Rough and Play Rough+ have been reduced, allowing for more frequent defensive states and increased mobility.

Shadow Claw: Healing increased by 20%.
Play Rough: Decrease applied on Movement speed is now increased to 30%, cooldown reduced to 8 seconds.
Play Rough+: Cooldown reduced to 7 seconds.

4) Garchomp

Garchomp receives a buff in Pokemon Unite (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Garchomp’s overall strength has been increased, making it more impactful in battles. The resistance to effects from opponents has been raised, and the damage and cooldowns for its moves have been improved, boosting its presence in fights.

Stats: Reduction rate of effects received increased to 25%.
Earthquake: Damage increased by 15%.
Dig: Damage increased by 10%.
Dragon Rush: Cooldown reduced to 5 seconds.
Dragon Rush+: Cooldown reduced to 4 seconds.

5) Venusaur

Venusaur receives a buff in Pokemon Unite (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Venusaur’s Sludge Bomb has been buffed, making it more effective in battles. The damage on hit, poison damage, and special defense reduction effects have been increased, providing a stronger alternative to Giga Drain.

Sludge Bomb: Damage on hit increased by 20%, poison damage increased by 50%, special defense decrease improved to 40% for 2 seconds.

All losers in Pokemon Unite v1.14.2.10 Scorching Waves

1) Trevenant

Trevenant receives a nerf in Pokemon Unite (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Trevenant has been nerfed to balance its dominance in tournaments. The damage of its Wood Hammer and Curse has been decreased, and the cooldown for Wood Hammer has been slightly increased, making it harder to take down opponents alone.

Wood Hammer: Damage decreased by 18%, cooldown increased to 9 seconds.
Curse: Damage decreased by 25% to 18% (Level 5 to 15).

2) Hoopa

Hoopa receives a nerf in Pokemon Unite (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Hoopa’s healing capabilities have been significantly reduced, making it less effective in enhancing team mobility and support. The healing from Trick and Trick+ has been decreased, impacting its overall utility.

Trick: Healing decreased by 50%.
Trick+: Healing buff to allies decreased by 60%.

3) Leafeon

Leafeon receives a nerf in Pokemon Unite (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Leafeon’s early-game dominance has been curtailed. The damage of Solar Blade and the movement speed increase from Chlorophyll have been reduced, making it less effective in securing last hits and picking up KOs.

Chlorophyll: Movement speed increase reduced to 15%.
Solar Blade: Damage reduced from 13% to 9% (Level 5 to 15).

4) Tyranitar

Tyranitar receives a nerf in Pokemon Unite (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Tyranitar’s durability and damage output have been nerfed. The base stats for attack, damage reduction from Sand Tomb, and damage from Stone Edge have all been decreased, making the critter less overpowering in battles.

Base Stats: Attack reduced to 450 (Level 1 to 15).
Sand Tomb: Damage reduction decreased to 15%.
Stone Edge: Damage decreased by 10%.
Unite Move (Tyrannical Rampage): Damage decreased by 20%.

5) Duraludon

Duraludon receives a nerf in Pokemon Unite (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Duraludon’s overall performance has been adjusted to reduce its monotony in battles. The basic attack speed, enhanced attack additional damage, and the damage from Flash Cannon have been decreased. However, some moves like Dragon Pulse and Stealth Rock have been slightly buffed to maintain balance. This drastically changes the generally playstyle of this license.

Stats: Basic Attack Speed reduced to 60% (Level 15).
Enhanced Attack: Additional damage reduced to 1.5% of max HP (max 500).
Flash Cannon: Attack speed increase, but additional damage reduced to 1.5% of max HP.
Dragon Pulse: Slightly charged damage increased by 14%, fully charged damage increased by 15%.
Stealth Rock: Now gets a shield when shattered rocks hit the opponent. The number of hits before reduced to 2 from 4.
Unite Move (Revolving Ruin): Now knocks back the opponent's Pokemon at the end, damage from the beam increased by 30%, continuous damage from the flame trail decreased by 50%.

The Pokemon Unite Scorching Waves v1.14.2.10 update brings a mix of buffs and nerfs, aiming to balance the game and enhance the competitive experience. While some Pocket Monsters have received pretty noteworthy boosts in power, others have truly made sacrifices to keep battle balance fair. Casual or competitive, this will likely change how players go about playing through strategies.

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