The latest Pokemon Unite update (Ver.1.17.2.10) was released on February 6, 2025, at 07:00 UTC, bringing a new wave of balance changes and improvements to the game. This includes adjustments to multiple Pocket Monsters to ensure a more balanced gameplay experience.Alongside these balance tweaks, the update also introduces shop and event updates. Players experiencing connection issues while the game updates should restart their app. Below are the details of all the major balance changes.Pokemon Unite Unison Strike 2 patch notes (Ver.1.17.2.10): Balance updates1) TrevenantPain SplitDamage: 20%/30%/40% of damage taken → 25%/35%/45%HP recovery amount: 12% increasePain Split was not providing enough value in extended battles, making it difficult for Trevenant to maintain pressure in prolonged fights. To enhance its defensive capabilities, both its damage share ratio and healing effect have been buffed.2) Ho-OhStatsDefense: 90–480 → 90–540 (Lv. 1–15)Special Defense: 70–385 → 70–420 (Lv. 1–15)FlamethrowerHP recovery: 20% increaseFire SpinShield: 20% increaseDespite its high durability and healing abilities, Ho-Oh lacked sufficient defensive power in the current meta. To improve its frontline sustainability, its stats and healing/shielding effects have been buffed.3) CramorantStatusAttack Speed: 1.1–1.5 → 1.1–1.6 (Lv. 1–15)SurfCooldown: 8s → 7.5sHurricaneCooldown: 8s → 7.5sCramorant’s attack speed and mobility-based playstyle made it challenging to keep up with opponents, leading to a low win rate. The creature's battle endurance has improved by buffing its attack speed and move cooldowns.4) InteleonSnipe ShotDamage: 10% increaseLiquidationDamage: 6% increaseCooldown: 6.5s → 6sThe damage of Snipe Shot and Liquidation was insufficient, causing Inteleon’s win rate to drop. By increasing their damage and lowering Liquidation’s cooldown, Inteleon’s impact as an Attacker has been enhanced.5) Mewtwo YPsystrikeDamage: 5% decreasePsystrike had both high damage and a strong hindrance effect that significantly impacted opponents' mobility, making it difficult for them to counterattack. To balance this, its damage has been nerfed.6) TsareenaTriple AxelDamage: 8% decreaseTriple Axel provided strong attack power, mobility, and healing, allowing Tsareena to sustain fights effectively. To balance this, its damage has been nerfed.7) PsyduckSurfDamage: 15% decreasePsychicDamage: 10% decreaseSurf and Psychic were too powerful due to their combination of hindrance and damage, making Psyduck overly strong as a Supporter. To balance this, their damage has been nerfed.8) GarchompStats:Critical hit rate: 10% → 5% (Lv. 5–8), 20% → 10% (Lv. 9–15)Garchomp’s high attack speed allowed it to land many hits quickly, naturally increasing the occurrence of critical hits and resulting in excessive damage output. To balance this, its critical hit rate has been nerfed.Also read: Everything to know about Galarian Rapidash in Pokemon UniteThe latest Pokemon Unite update makes significant adjustments to the game’s balance, addressing underperforming Pocket Monsters like Ho-Oh and Cramorant while nerfing overpowered ones like Mewtwo Y and Garchomp. These changes are expected to shake up the meta and encourage diverse team compositions in ranked battles.Make sure to restart your game if you haven’t received the update yet and stay tuned for more Pokemon Unite news.Also read: Pokemon Unite Galarian Rapidash: Best moveset, builds, items, and moreCheck out our other Pokemon Unite articles:Pokemon Unite update (January 16, 2025): Unison Strike patch notes revealed (Ver.1.17.2.8)v1.17.2.8 Unison Strike: Winners and losersPokemon Unite Season 29 Battle Pass: All rewards and pricesUnite license tier listUnite Solo Queue licenses tier listBest Build for every Unite licenseBest Boost Emblems in the gameHeld Item tier listBattle Item tier list5 major Unite highlights from 2024