Pokémon Unite update makes changes to Snorlax, Greninja, and more
A new update is coming for Pokémon Unite tomorrow, August 18th, that includes several balance changes.
According to the patch notes, Crustle has the cooldown reduced and damage increased of its Stealth Rock move, Garchomp gets a speed change, and the duration of the effect from Slowbro’s surf is being decreased. Additionally, Grininja is receiving some changes, including a downgrade and cooldown increase for Smokescreen and a cooldown reduction and damage increase for Water Shuriken.
Also coming as part of this update is the newest addition to the roster, Blissey. This new Pokémon is a support character who can either heal allies or increase their basic attack speed.
Pokémon Unite is available now on Nintendo Switch.
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