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Later on ten hours of server maintenance, Pokémon Unite re-launched not merely with a new playable Defender, but with significant alterations to many of its Pokémon. The update went live on the morning of January 20, and the MOBA released the details of the nerfs afterward that day. The newest patch offers meaning motion stat and leveling alterations for Dragonite, Tsareena, Gengar, and Decidueye, while almost completely changing the furnishings of Garchomp'southward moves.

Garchomp has by far the biggest alterations, in a way that may brand the Pokémon a more than viable contender in gameplay. For case, using Dig now increases Garchomp's Defense and Special Defense for a short period of time from the get-get, instead of only increasing Speed after usage. The effect is that, during gameplay, Garchomp'southward move ready at present feels much stronger, making the All-Rounder a more viable pick.

Other notable changes include Tsareena's Triple Axel, which has decreased in damage, and Grassy Glide, which now has a longer cooldown and no longer slows downwards enemies. If these hits to Tsareena's central special moves brand it seem like this previously-dominating Pokémon is no longer feasible, however, Tsareena's basic move damage was increased.

Some other large change is that the level at which Gengar learns new moves was most unilaterally pushed up. In addition, Decidueye'south Nock Nock'southward controls have been adjusted and then that the user no longer feels the move is completely beyond their control. A full listing of nerfs for the new patch can be found on Pokémon Unite'south website.