Pokemon Unite has been out for less than two weeks, however, probably unsurprisingly due to the license, has already started to build up quite the following.

The Pokemon MOBA offers a low barrier to entry for everybody, however, comes chocked with a range of characters and deep and varied gameplay.

As with all games of this ilk, Pokemon Unite will need regular updates in order to keep the game balanced for everybody.

The latest of which is happening soon. Here are all the details on the August 4 Pokemon Unite update including the nerfs and buffs, plus when and how you can update the game.

When is the Pokemon Unite Update and How to Update the Game.

The Pokemon Unite update will be taking place on August 4 at 7 am UTC (12 am PT/3 am ET/8 am BST).

Updating the game is incredibly simple and players will simply need to restart the title after that time for the changes to take effect. Hopping back to the Switch home screen and pressing X on the icon is the easiest method.

Pokemon Unite August Update Buffs

A few Pokemon will receive buffs as part of this upcoming update, including fan-favourite Charizard. Here are all of the details regarding the buffs:

Charizard

  • Flamethrower: Cooldown reduced. Effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened.
  • Fire Punch: Effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened.
  • Fire Blast: Cooldown reduced. Effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened.

Talonflame

  • Acrobatics: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
  • Aerial Ace: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
  • Aerial Ace+: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
  • Fly: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.

Venusaur

  • Sludge Bomb: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased. Effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened.
  • Petal Dance: Move Upgrade
  • Solar Beam: Cooldown reduced.
  • Unite Move: Verdant Anger Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.

Absol

  • Basic Attack: Bug Fixes
  • Night Slash: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
  • Sucker Punch: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.

Wigglytuff

  • The following stats have been increased: Defense, Sp. Def, HP
  • Double Slap: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased. Effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened.
  • Sing: Effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened.
  • Dazzling Gleam: Bug Fixes

Pokemon that Have Received Both Nerfs and Buffs in the August 4 Unite Update

Eldegoss

  • Cotton Guard: Cooldown lengthened. HP restoration decreased.
  • Cotton Spore: Cooldown reduced. Effects on opposing Pokémon strengthened. This move’s Defense, Sp. Def increase has been strengthened.
  • Unite Move: Cotton Cloud Crash HP restoration decreased.
  • Overall: NERF

Cinderace

  • The following stats have been decreased: Attack
  • Blaze Kick: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
  • Feint: Move Downgrade
  • Pyro Ball: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
  • Overall: NERF

Gengar

  • Basic Attack Bug Fixes
  • Shadow Ball: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
  • Hex: Move Downgrade
  • Dream Eater: Move Upgrade
  • Overall: BUFF

Zeraora

  • Spark Bug Fixes
  • Wild Charge: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased. Cooldown reduced.
  • Unite Move: Plasma Gale Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
  • Overall: Balanced

Cramorant

  • Whirlpool: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
  • Dive: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
  • Overall: Balanced

Machamp

  • Basic Attack Bug Fixes
  • Cross Chop: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
  • Close Combat: Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
  • Overall: Balanced

Analysis

Overall, this is probably a good move for the meta. I'm sure people would have preferred if Zeraora would have received more of a nerf but other than that, there can be no major complaints.

Venusaur was one of the most underpowered Pokemon, so it will be interesting to see if it starts to take its place in the meta now.

Other Pokemon Unite Patch Notes

Here are the remaining confirmed patch notes for the update:

  • Bug Fixes
  • Text Fixes

Lucario

  • Power-Up Punch Bug Fixes
  • Bone Rush Bug Fixes

Greninja

  • Basic Attack Bug Fixes

Alolan Ninetales

  • Snow Warning Bug Fixes