Pokémon Unite: Slowbro and Gardevoir Got Buffed Big Time in Patch 1.5.1.6

Patch 1.5.1.6
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A new update for Pokémon Unite is now available on all platforms. Patch 1.5.1.6 brings some balancing adjustments to certain Pokémon, most notably Gardevoir and Slowbro.

Slowbro got some big buffs in Patch 1.5.1.6. Scald received favorable adjustments, including an increased damage ratio, as well as an increase in base damage.

Gardevoir is another one that got buffed considerably in Pokémon Unite. Some of Gardevoir’s stats got increased, such as its HP, attack, and defense, among others. Gardevoir’s Confusion and Psyshock abilities also now deal slightly more damage. Check out the specifics of their changes and more below.

Patch Notes

Crustle
  • X-Scissor
    • Cooldown reduced to 7 seconds
Blastoise
  • Hydro Pump
    • Cooldown reduced to 7.5 seconds
  • Unite
    • Damage ratio reduced to 164%
    • Damage per level reduced to 22
    • Base damage reduced to 1,040
Greninja
  • Surf
    • Damage ratio reduced to 200%
    • Damage per level reduced to 8
    • Base damage reduced to 370
    • Bonus:
      • Damage ratio reduced to 100%
      • Base damage reduced to 185
Lucario
  • Extreme Speed+
    • Damage increase ratio reduced to 7.5%
Hoopa (Unite)
  • Basic Damage
    • Damage ratio reduced to 50%
    • Damage per level reduced to 5
    • Base damage reduced to 150
  • Hyperspace Fury Damage
    • Damage ratio reduced to 15%
    • Base damage reduced to 40
  • Psybeam Damage
    • Damage ratio reduced to 175%
    • Damage per level reduced to 12
    • Base damage reduced to 590
Cinderace
  • Blaze Kick
    • Damage ratio reduced to 48%
    • Damage per level reduced to 4
    • Base damage reduced to 120
  • Pyro Ball+
    • Other Move cooldown reduced increased to 4 seconds
  • Feint
    • Dodges slightly further
Gardevoir
  • Stats
    • Evolution is now at Level 8
    • Stats at Level 8:
    • HP: 4,247
    • Atk: 187
    • Def: 81
    • SpA: 369
    • SpD: 64
  • Confusion
    • Damage per level increased to 16
    • Base damage increased to 300
  • Psyshock
    • Damage ratio increased to 85.5%
    • Damage per level increased to 10
    • Base damage increased to 409
Slowbro
  • Scald
    • Damage ratio increased to 100%
    • Damage per level increased to 7
    • Base damage increased to 160
    • Burn Damage:
      • Ratio increased to 20%
      • Base increased to 32
    • Burn attack reduction (ratio) increased to 40%
Venusaur
  • Solar Beam (Flat Trigger)
    • Damage ratio increased to 31%
    • Damage per level increased to 6
    • Base damage increased to 250

So, what do you think about the balancing adjustments implemented in this update?

Pokémon Unite Patch 1.5.1.6 is available on Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch.

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