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Pokémon MOBA game, Pokémon UNITE, is launching a new game mode that finally incorporates an element from the Pokémon RPG games. This game mode, Catch 'Em Battles, will be available in-game alongside the latest game update for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices.
Developer TiMi Studio Group has yet to release the patch notes for v 1.5.1.6, which sees several Pokémon's abilities getting nerfed or buffed. We've covered what trainers need to know about the latest game mode and detailed the latest patch notes for Pokémon UNITE.
Pokémon UNITE v 1.5.1.6 update – New Catch 'Em Battles game mode
The latest game update, v 1.5.1.6, for Pokémon UNITE will implement a new game mode, Catch 'Em Battles, announced on the official Pokémon website. The accompanying trailer provided trainers with some gameplay footage on how the mode will function, which is reported to be in rotation from launch until 27th June 2022.
Catch 'Em Battles is a 4v4 game mode which allows Pokémon trainers to catch wild Pokémon before using them in battle at the Aeos Stadium. Should trainers weaken a wild Pokémon during a battle, they can use their Pokéball to catch 'em and add to their team.
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With the wild Pokémon caught, they can rotate their battle party roster by pressing the allocated button to access the Pokémon. This gives trainers the advantage of switching between Pokémon during battles, especially between low and full health.
The developer hasn't detailed whether the new Pokémon will be introduced in this game mode as the game recently added Espeon early this month. If not, the current Pokémon roster may be featured as wild Pokémon for this game mode.
Pokémon UNITE v 1.5.1.6 update – Patch notes
The v 1.5.1.6 game update for Pokémon UNITE includes a host of balance changes to several Pokémon, including Lucario, Cinderace and Blastoise. This will see either movesets getting buffed or nerfed, first reported by notable Pokémon source, Serebii.
Below, we've detailed the complete patch notes for the Pokémon UNITE v 1.5.1.6 game update:
| Move/Ability | Change | Values | |||
| Previous | New | ||||
| Crustle | |||||
| X-Scissor | Cooldown decreased | 9 Seconds | 7 seconds | ||
| Blastoise | |||||
| Rapid Spin | Effects on Pokémon weakened | ||||
| Hydro Pump | Cooldown decreased | 8.5 Seconds | 7.5 seconds | ||
| Hydro Typhoon | Damage decreased | 2023 | |||
| Greninja | |||||
| Surf | Damage decreased | 1575 | 1402 | ||
| Smokescreen | Bug fixes for effects not triggering | ||||
| Lucario | |||||
| Extreme Speed + | Move downgrade | ||||
| Power-Up Punch | Bug fix for damage | ||||
| Hoopa | |||||
| Hyperspace Fury | Damage decreased | 226 per hit 1582 total |
160 per hit 1120 total |
||
| Psybeam | Damage decreased | 2046 | 1841 | ||
| Rings Unbound | Damage decreased | ||||
| Cinderace | |||||
| Blaze Kick | Damage decreased | 1002 1125 with burn |
752 875 with burn |
||
| Pyro Ball + | Effect on user strengthened | ||||
| Feint | Movement speed increase strengthened | ||||
| Azumarill | |||||
| Stats | Increased | ||||
| Aqua Tail | Damage Increased | 534 first & second hit 1068 final hit |
502 first & second hit 1055 final hit |
||
| Play Rough | Damage Increased | 180 per hit 540 total |
358 per hit 1074 total |
||
| Gardevoir | |||||
| Evolution | Level Changed | 9 | 8 | ||
| Confusion | Damage increased | 1152 | 1430 | ||
| Psyshock | Damage increased | 1247 First Hit 1306 Second Hit 1365 Third Hit 3918 total |
1404 First Hit 1470 Second Hit 1537 Third Hit 4411 total |
||
| Tsareena | |||||
| Stat | Attack increased | 440 | 460 | ||
| Slowbro | |||||
| Scald | Damage Increased | 546 three hits 1843 total 105 per burn 2163 afterburn |
669 three hits 1843 total 128 per burn 2263 afterburn |
||
| Scald | Movement Speed Decrease Strengthened | ||||
| Scald | Attack Decrease Strengthened | ||||
| Slowbeam | UNITE Move Charge Rate increased | ||||
| Venusaur | |||||
| Solar Beam | Damage Increased | 10290 (Max) | 10655 (Max) | ||
| Blissey | |||||
| Egg Bomb | Damage Decreased | 1446 | 1108 | ||
| Egg Bomb | Cooldown decreased | 7.5 seconds | 2 seconds | ||
| Soft-Boiled | Cooldown decreased | 2 seconds | 2 seconds | ||
| Aegislash | |||||
| Sacred Sword | Duration of effects on opponents reduced | ||||
| Mr Mime | |||||
| Showtime! | Duration of effects on opponents increased | ||||
| Dragonite | |||||
| Stat | Attack increased | 495 | 520 | ||
The Pokémon UNITE v 1.5.1.6 game update is now live for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. The 4v4 Catch 'Em Battles game mode is also available now for the MOBA game.
For more gym battle content, check out our section dedicated to the latest Pokémon news, updates, guides, features, and more.
Featured image courtesy of TiMi Studio Group / The Pokémon Company.
