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        <title>Alcesius is the best Pokémon...</title>
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        <title>*PLEASE READ* Welcome to the Community!</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 23:14:46 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Version 1.10.1.1 - Patch Notes</title>
        <link>https://community.pokemon.com/en-us/discussion/4329/version-1-10-1-1-patch-notes</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 22:42:12 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>TPCi_GarbageKing</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>It is now possible to update your game to the newest version.</p><p>For a short while, it will still be possible to play the old version of the game, but you will not be able to access certain content.</p><p>Matchmaking will likely take longer on the old version, so updating your game is recommended.</p><h2></h2><h2>_____</h2><h2><strong>Notice regarding a bug </strong></h2><p>We’ve confirmed a bug that, at present, sometimes causes rank protection cards to behave as though they are for the previous season and therefore prematurely expire.</p><p><strong>How rank protection cards and ranked match seasons work</strong></p><ul><li>The period during which rank protection cards are valid is set for each player, and cards are set to expire at the end of the ranked match season that the player is currently participating in. </li><li>After a ranked match season begins, a player’s participation in that season commences when they access the ranked match lobby.</li></ul><p><strong>How rank protection cards are acquired </strong></p><ul><li>Battle Pass Season 15 <ul><li>Battle pass level 4 no-cost reward (×1) </li><li>Battle pass level 36 reward (×1) </li><li>Battle pass level 56 reward (×1)</li></ul></li><li>UNITE Club membership benefit after the game updates on June 8 (×2) </li><li>Battle Pass Season 16 (scheduled to begin on June 12) <ul><li>Battle pass level 4 no-cost reward (×1) </li><li>Battle pass level 36 reward (×1) </li><li>Battle pass level 56 reward (×1)</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Steps that cause the bug to occur </strong></p><ol><li>A player acquires a rank protection card. </li><li>The player accesses the ranked match lobby, commencing their participation in that season. </li><li>Because the rank protection card acquired in step 1 was, at the time of acquisition, considered to be for the previous season, it expires. The rank protection card is automatically deleted, and the player receives one Aeos ticket attached to a mail message.</li></ol><p><strong>Steps that do not cause the bug to occur </strong></p><ol><li>A player accesses the ranked match lobby, commencing their participation in that season. </li><li>Afterward, the player acquires a rank protection card. </li></ol><p>Until this bug is fixed, we ask that players please claim rank protection cards exactly as outlined above.</p><p><strong>Compensation </strong></p><ul><li>All players who obtained a rank protection card and lost it due to the glitch outlined above will receive a new rank protection card as compensation. </li><li>We plan to send this compensation via an in-game mail message within a few days of when Battle Pass Season 16 begins. </li><li>We ask that players please follow the steps outlined above to avoid the bug before they claim rank protection cards from the aforementioned mail message. </li></ul><p><em>Note: Ranked Match Season 12 begins on June 11.</em></p><p><strong>Bug fix timing</strong></p><ul><li>We plan to fix this bug in an update around mid-July.</li></ul><p>How rank protection cards will work once fixed </p><ul><li>The period during which rank protection cards are valid will be set on a per-season basis. They will only be valid in the specific season they are set for. <ul><li><strong>Note</strong>: The set season for a given rank protection card will not change, regardless whether the card is acquired before or after a new ranked match season commences. </li></ul></li><li>Expired rank protection cards will be automatically deleted, and the player will receive 100 Aeos tickets attached to a mail message.</li></ul><p>We apologize for the inconvenience this bug has caused.</p><p><br /></p><h3>_____</h3><p><strong>Update Date/Time </strong></p><p>2023-06-08 at 04:00 </p><p><strong>Post-Update Version </strong></p><p>Ver. 1.10.1.1</p><p><strong>Update Details </strong></p><ul><li>Prize Machine Now Available </li></ul><p>You can obtain prizes by throwing Poké Balls at them until their prize gauge reaches MAX! You can obtain new items as well as some items you may have missed out on in the past. </p><p>(You can use the Prize Machine every day at no cost. Prizes change daily.)</p><ul><li>Results Screen: Battle Reports Improved</li></ul><p>Battle reports have been moved to the results screen, and goal zone destruction information has been added. </p><p>Also, you can now view battle reports from within battle records.</p><ul><li>Menu Screen: Edit Menu Function Added</li></ul><p>An edit function has been added to the menu screen. You can pin a maximum of two buttons to the top of the menu.</p><ul><li>Trainer Info Screen: Replay Function Added </li></ul><p>A replay function has been added. You can now save and play replays.</p><p>You can access even more features by becoming a UNITE Club member.</p><ul><li>Spectating: Screen Improved </li></ul><p>The spectator mode screen has been updated.</p><ul><li>Settings: Surrender Options Added </li></ul><p>An option to automatically oppose a surrender vote has been added (plus other surrender-related settings).</p><ul><li>Matchmaking: Matchmaking Screen Improved </li></ul><p>The design of the matchmaking screen has been updated.</p><ul><li>The Eevee Festival isn’t over yet! (2023-06-08 to 2023-06-22) </li></ul><p>Leafeon joins the fun! </p><p>Bring your friends and battle it out together with different Eevee Evolutions! </p><p>Even more cute Holowear to come!</p><ul><li>UNITE Club Membership Content Updated: </li></ul><ol><li>A function that saves Aeos gems for a short period of time has been added. Up to 200 unclaimed Aeos gems can be saved at a time. </li><li>Up to 20 replays can now be saved.</li><li>Members will receive two rank protection cards every month. Rank protection cards are only valid for the current season. </li></ol><p><br /></p><ul><li>Battle Pass Updates</li><li>Ranked Match Updates </li><li>Shop Updates </li><li>Event Updates </li><li>Bug Fixes </li><li>Text Fixes </li></ul><p>If the game has not been updated on your device, please restart the game to apply this update. </p><p>While the game is updating, you may not be able to connect to the server. If this occurs, please try again later.</p><h2><br /></h2><h2>Adjustment Details</h2><h3>Lapras </h3><p><strong>Whirlpool </strong></p><ul><li>Fixed a bug that caused the move’s effects to persist even after Lapras was knocked out. </li></ul><p><strong>Unite Move: Lapras Express </strong></p><ul><li>Fixed a bug that caused an ally Pokémon’s movement speed to stay increased if that ally was about to return to a goal before being carried by Lapras.</li></ul><h3>Cramorant </h3><p><strong>Boosted basic attacks </strong></p><ul><li>Fixed a bug that caused one single Arrokuda to fly back and forth between multiple opposing Pokémon and deal too much damage.</li></ul><h3>Glaceon </h3><p><strong>Icicle Spear</strong></p><ul><li>Fixed a bug that caused wild Pokémon hit by an ice crystal to take damage not only from the hit but also when the crystal shattered.</li></ul><h3>Clefable </h3><p><strong>Follow Me </strong></p><ul><li>Fixed a bug that sometimes caused provoked Pokémon to deal damage to allies with their moves.</li></ul><h3>Zacian </h3><p><strong>Ability: Intrepid Sword </strong></p><ul><li>Fixed a bug that sometimes caused consumed Aeos energy to return if Zacian used its Unite Move, Sovereign Sword, immediately after using a boosted move.</li></ul><h3>Comfey </h3><p><strong>Ability: Triage </strong></p><ul><li>Fixed a bug that caused Comfey to release from Zoroark if Zoroark used its Ability, Illusion.</li></ul>]]>
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        <title>Version 1.9.2.8 - Patch Notes</title>
        <link>https://community.pokemon.com/en-us/discussion/3877/version-1-9-2-8-patch-notes</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 00:22:19 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>TPCi_GarbageKing</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Update Date/Time </strong></p><p>2023-05-11 at 07:00 a.m. </p><p><strong>Post-Update Version </strong></p><p>Ver. 1.9.2.8</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Update Details </strong></p><ul><li>Pre-Eevee Festival Campaign! (2023-05-11 to 2023-05-24) </li></ul><p>You can obtain Pokémon Face Hat (Eevee) by sharing the Eevee Festival event info on social media. Get in the celebratory spirit ahead of time before the Eevee Festival begins!</p><ul><li>Eevee Festival (2023-05-25 to 2023-06-22)</li></ul><p> Eevee take center stage as the Eevee Festival begins! During the Eevee Festival, there will be all sorts of events through which you can obtain various rewards. The Eevee Special Shop will be loaded with great items, so you can check it out! A new Eevee-themed quick battle will also become available. Experience these cute, fun battles together with everyone!</p><ul><li>Eevee Appeal-o-rama, a new type of quick battle, will be available starting 2023-05-25! </li></ul><p>In Eevee Appeal-o-rama, you can try out the Unite licenses for Eevee’s various Evolutions at no cost. Unite Battles take place in a unique version of Shivre City. You can use Appeal and complete appeal missions to raise your appeal level and increase your goal-scoring speed! Take part in these fun battles with cute Eevee Evolutions!</p><ul><li>Shop Updates </li><li>Event Updates </li><li>Bug Fixes </li><li>Text Fixes </li></ul><p>If the game has not been updated on your device, please restart the game to apply this update. While the game is updating, you may not be able to connect to the server. If this occurs, please try again later. Changes have been made to some Pokémon moves to adjust the balance of Unite Battles.</p><p><br /></p><h2>Adjustment Details</h2><h3>Comfey </h3><p>Floral Healing has been nerfed. Magical Leaf has also been nerfed because Comfey was able to influence its surroundings too much while remaining safe. </p><p><strong>Floral Healing </strong></p><ul><li>Base HP restoration when no flowers are consumed: reduced by 15% </li><li>HP restoration effect boost from Unite Move: 50% → 30% </li></ul><p><strong>Magical Leaf </strong></p><ul><li>Damage: reduced by 25% </li><li>Time that opposing Pokémon are left unable to act: 0.75 sec. → 0.5 sec.</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3>Espeon </h3><p>Psyshock has been nerfed because it was hitting too often and dealing too much damage. </p><p><strong>Psyshock </strong></p><ul><li>Damage: reduced by 17%</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3>Lapras </h3><p>Water Pulse has been nerfed, as it was far too aggressive in nature for the gentle-hearted Lapras. </p><p><strong>Water Pulse</strong></p><ul><li>Damage: reduced by 15%</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3>Cinderace </h3><p>Pyro Ball and Feint have been buffed. Cinderace’s Unite Move, Blazing Bicycle Kick, has been buffed because there were many instances of Cinderace being knocked aside before it was able to kick. </p><p><strong>Pyro Ball </strong></p><ul><li>Damage: increased by 23% </li></ul><p><strong>Feint</strong> </p><ul><li>Cooldown: 11 sec. → 9 sec. </li></ul><p><strong>Unite Move: Blazing Bicycle Kick </strong></p><ul><li>Unite gauge fill speed: increased by about 25% </li><li>When the move is used, the user will now be immune to hindrances.</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3>Scizor </h3><p>Scizor’s boosted basic attacks and Bullet Punch have been buffed so that its high defensive and offensive prowess will better stand out. </p><p><strong>Boosted basic attacks </strong></p><ul><li>Defense increase effect: 25% → 40% (Maximum 75% → 120%) </li></ul><p><strong>Bullet Punch </strong></p><ul><li>Cooldown: 6 sec. → 5 sec.</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3>Goodra </h3><p>Goodra’s Dragon Pulse and Unite Move, Right as Rain, have been buffed so that Goodra will recover more HP. </p><p><strong>Dragon Pulse</strong></p><ul><li>A base amount of HP recovery was added </li></ul><p><strong>Unite Move: Right as Rain </strong></p><ul><li>Unite gauge fill speed: increased by 20%</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3>Glaceon </h3><p>Icicle Spear and Ice Shard have been buffed so that Glaceon will be able to contribute more freely to Unite Battles. </p><p><strong>Icicle Spear </strong></p><ul><li>Cooldown: 5.5 sec. → 5 sec. </li><li>Damage: increased by 8% </li></ul><p><strong>Ice Shard </strong></p><ul><li>Basic attack speed increase: 25% → 50% </li><li>Effect duration: 2 sec. → 2.5 sec. </li></ul><p><strong>Ice Shard+ </strong></p><ul><li>Basic attack speed increase: 50% → 65% </li><li>Effect duration: 2 sec. → 2.5 sec.</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3>Alolan Ninetales </h3><p>Blizzard has been buffed to make it easier for Alolan Ninetales to freeze opponents when using Avalanche and Blizzard at the same time. Alolan Ninetales’s Unite Move, Snow Globe—which is effective against frozen opponents—has been buffed as well. </p><p><strong>Blizzard </strong></p><ul><li>Cooldown: 9 sec. → 7 sec. </li><li>Movement speed decrease: 20% → 35% </li></ul><p><strong>Unite Move: Snow Globe </strong></p><ul><li>Unite gauge fill speed: increased by 20%</li></ul>]]>
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        <title>Version 1.9.1.5 - Patch Notes</title>
        <link>https://community.pokemon.com/en-us/discussion/3222/version-1-9-1-5-patch-notes</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 17:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>TPCi_GarbageKing</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Update Date/Time </strong></p><p>2023-04-04 at 07:00 UTC </p><p><strong>Post-Update Version </strong></p><p>Ver.1.9.1.5 </p><p><strong>Update Details </strong></p><ul><li>Bug Fixes </li><li>Text Fixes </li></ul><p>If the game has not been updated on your device, please restart the game to apply this update. </p><p>While the game is updating, you may not be able to connect to the server. If this occurs, please try again later. </p><p>Changes have been made to some Pokémon stats and moves to adjust the balance of Unite Battles</p><p><br /></p><h2>Adjustment Details</h2><h3>Sableye </h3><p>Because opponents were left hindered for too long when Sableye’s moves were all used on them at once, Knock Off and Confuse Ray have been nerfed.</p><h4>Knock Off </h4><ul><li>Cooldown: 7.5 sec. → 8.5 sec. </li><li>Hindrance effects on opponents: reduced by about 20% overall </li></ul><h4>Confuse Ray </h4><ul><li>Confusion duration: 2.5 sec. → 2 sec.</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3>Zacian </h3><p>Zacian’s mobility has been nerfed so that its opponents can fight back if they work together.</p><h4>Stats </h4><ul><li>Attack: 220–560 → 190–560 (Lv. 1–15) </li></ul><h4>Agility </h4><ul><li>No longer removes hindrances from Zacian </li><li>Cooldown: 9 sec. → 10 sec. • Movement speed increase: 50% → 30%</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3>Mew </h3><p>Mew’s Ability, Synchronize, has been nerfed. Electro Ball and Solar Beam were too powerful compared to other Pokémon’s moves at the start of a Unite Battle, so they have also been nerfed.</p><h4>Ability: Synchronize </h4><ul><li>Move reset cooldown: 20 sec. → 25 sec. </li></ul><h4>Electro Ball </h4><ul><li>Damage: reduced by 10% </li></ul><h4>Solar Beam </h4><ul><li>Cooldown: 9 sec. → 10.5 sec.</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3>Glaceon </h3><p>Damage dealt by Icy Wind was too high and has been nerfed. </p><h4>Icy Wind </h4><ul><li>Damage: reduced by 12%</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3>Trevenant </h3><p>Wood Hammer let Trevenant hinder its opponents too frequently and has been nerfed. Pain Split has also been nerfed so that opposing Pokémon who don’t want to share the damage are able to run away. </p><h4>Wood Hammer </h4><ul><li>Cooldown: 5 sec. → 7 sec. </li></ul><h4>Pain Split </h4><ul><li>Movement speed increase: 45% → 35%</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3>Charizard </h3><p>Charizard’s basic attacks have been buffed. Charizard’s Unite Move, Seismic Slam, has also been buffed. </p><h4>Basic attack </h4><ul><li>Damage: increased by 10% </li></ul><h4>Unite Move: Seismic Slam </h4><ul><li>Unite gauge fill speed: increased by about 10%</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3>Zoroark</h3><p>Night Slash, Feint Attack, and Cut have been buffed so that Zoroark’s performance won’t lag behind other Speedsters’. </p><h4>Night Slash </h4><ul><li>Cooldown: 10 sec. → 8 sec. </li></ul><h4>Night Slash+ </h4><ul><li>Cooldown: 9 sec. → 7 sec. </li></ul><h4>Feint Attack </h4><ul><li>Cooldown: 7 sec. → 6 sec. </li></ul><h4>Feint Attack+ </h4><ul><li>Cooldown: 6 sec. → 5 sec. </li></ul><h4>Cut </h4><ul><li>Cooldown: 5.5 sec. → 4.5 sec</li></ul>]]>
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        <title>Version 1.8.1.7 - Patch Notes</title>
        <link>https://community.pokemon.com/en-us/discussion/2454/version-1-8-1-7-patch-notes</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 02:46:12 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>TPCi_GarbageKing</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Update Date/Time</strong></p><p>2023-02-14 at 07:00 UTC</p><p><strong>Post-Update Version</strong></p><p>Ver. 1.8.1.7</p><p><strong>Update Details</strong></p><p>• Bug Fixes</p><p>• Text Fixes</p><p>If the game has not been updated on your device, please restart the game to apply this update. </p><p>While the game is updating, you may not be able to connect to the server. If this occurs, please try again later. </p><p>Changes have been made to some Pokémon moves to adjust the balance of Unite Battles.</p><p> </p><h2><strong>Details</strong></h2><h3><strong>Comfey</strong></h3><p>Comfey has been comprehensively buffed.</p><p><strong>Triage</strong></p><ul><li>Time it takes to gain one flower: 2 sec. → 1.5 sec.</li></ul><p><strong>Synthesis</strong></p><ul><li>HP restored when at 0 flowers: increased by 40%</li><li>The time between when the move is activated and when HP is restored has been reduced.</li></ul><p><strong>Floral Healing</strong></p><ul><li>HP restored when at 0 flowers: increased by 40%</li><li>The time between when the move is activated and when HP is restored has been reduced.</li></ul><p><strong>Sweet Kiss</strong></p><ul><li>Shield amount when attached to an ally: increased by 50–70%</li><li>Cooldown: 7 sec. → 6 sec.</li></ul><p><strong>Magical Leaf</strong></p><ul><li>Time that opposing Pokémon are left unable to act: 0.5 sec. → 0.75 sec.</li><li>This move now prioritizes attacking Pokémon on the opposing team.</li></ul><p><strong>Grass Knot</strong></p><ul><li>Cooldown: 8 sec. → 6 sec.</li></ul><p><strong>Unite Move: Flowery Fields Forever</strong></p><ul><li>HP recovered: increased by 50%</li><li>Unite gauge fill speed: increased by 20%</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3><strong>Sableye</strong></h3><p><strong>Shadow Sneak</strong></p><ul><li>Fixed a bug where additional damage was dealt twice after Shadow Sneak was used.</li></ul>]]>
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        <title>Version 1.8.1.6 - Patch Notes</title>
        <link>https://community.pokemon.com/en-us/discussion/2071/version-1-8-1-6-patch-notes</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:17:07 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>News &amp; Announcements</category>
        <dc:creator>TPCi_GarbageKing</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<h3><a href="https://community.pokemon.com/en-us/discussion/2072/version-1-8-1-6-patch-notes-discussion#latest" rel="nofollow noopener ugc"><strong>Join the discussion by clicking here!</strong></a></h3><p><strong>Update Date/Time</strong></p><p>2023-01-30 at 11:00 p.m. PST</p><p><strong>Post-Update Version</strong></p><p>Ver. 1.8.1.6</p><p><strong>Update Details</strong></p><ul><li>Shop Updates</li><li>Event Updates</li><li>Bug Fixes</li><li>Text Fixes</li></ul><p>If the game has not been updated on your device, please restart the game to apply this update.</p><p>While the game is updating, you may not be able to connect to the server. If this occurs, please try again later.</p><p>Changes have been made to some Pokémon and moves to adjust the balance of Unite Battles.</p><h2></h2><p><br /></p><h2>Details</h2><h3>Sableye</h3><p>Sableye could too easily use Shadow Sneak to safely hide in stealth, so Shadow Sneak has been nerfed to give Sableye’s targets more opportunity to retaliate.</p><p><strong>Shadow Sneak</strong></p><ul><li>The time it takes from when the move is used until Sableye enters stealth: 0.75 sec. → 1.5 sec.</li><li>Sableye now cannot enter stealth if it is left unable to act between the time Shadow Sneak is used and when stealth begins.</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3>Urshifu (Single Strike Style)</h3><p>So that Urshifu’s fists are used more for offense than defense, Wicked Blow has been nerfed. Ebon Fist’s ability to throw opponents was also too powerful, so it has been nerfed.</p><p><strong>Wicked Blow</strong></p><ul><li>Damage reduction while charging: 30% → 20%</li></ul><p><strong>Wicked Blow+</strong></p><ul><li>Damage reduction while charging: 60% → 40%</li></ul><p><strong>Unite Move: Ebon Fist</strong></p><ul><li>Damage: reduced by 25%</li><li>Now, when no direction is designated, Ebon Fist deals damage to and throws only the designated Pokémon.</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3>Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style)</h3><p>Boosted basic attacks and Surging Strikes have been buffed so that Urshifu can continue attacking without interruption.</p><p>Flowing Fists took too long to reach its full power, so it has been buffed.</p><p><strong>Boosted basic attack</strong></p><ul><li>Move cooldown reduction: 1.5 sec. → 2 sec.</li></ul><p><strong>Surging Strikes</strong></p><ul><li>Cooldown: 13 sec. → 11 sec.</li></ul><p><strong>Unite Move: Flowing Fists</strong></p><ul><li>Number of times the user needs to deal damage in order to increase the follow-up attack’s consecutive blows by one: 3 → 2</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3>Scizor</h3><p>The mobility and attack power of Swords Dance was too strong, so it has been nerfed.</p><p><strong>Swords Dance</strong></p><ul><li>Cooldown: 5 sec. → 6 sec.</li><li>Attack increase: 15% → 12%</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3>Scyther</h3><p>Scyther’s mobility was far too high throughout battle, so Dual Wingbeat, Swords Dance, and Green Illusion Dive have been nerfed.</p><p><strong>Dual Wingbeat</strong></p><ul><li>Cooldown: 5 sec. → 6 sec.</li></ul><p><strong>Swords Dance</strong></p><ul><li>Cooldown: 6 sec. → 7 sec.</li><li>Attack increase: 15% → 12%</li></ul><p><strong>Unite Move: Green Illusion Dive</strong></p><ul><li>Stage one area of effect: reduced by about 30%</li><li>Stage two dash distance: reduced by about 20%</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3>Mr. Mime</h3><p>Mr. Mime has been able to contribute greatly in battle from start to finish. To reduce Mr. Mime’s capability in the second half of battle, Confusion, Power Swap, and Showtime! have been nerfed.</p><p><strong>Confusion</strong></p><ul><li>Damage: reduced by 15% (additional damage dealt when opposing Pokémon hit obstacles was not adjusted)</li></ul><p><strong>Power Swap</strong></p><ul><li>Movement speed increase when linked to ally Pokémon: 15% → 10%</li><li>HP restoration when linked to ally Pokémon: reduced by 15%</li></ul><p><strong>Unite Move: Showtime!</strong></p><ul><li>Damage: reduced by 10%</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3>Clefable</h3><p>Moonlight and Gravity have been buffed so that Clefable can more easily protect its allies.</p><p><strong>Moonlight</strong></p><ul><li>HP restoration: increased by 15%</li></ul><p><strong>Gravity</strong></p><ul><li>Time that opposing Pokémon are left unable to act: 0.5 sec. → 1 sec.</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3>Hoopa</h3><p>Phantom Force has been adjusted to make it easier for Hoopa to warp freely.</p><p>Hyperspace Hole has been buffed because its ability to give an advantage had decreased.</p><p>Rings Unbound was buffed so it can be more easily timed.</p><p><strong>Phantom Force</strong></p><ul><li>The move now targets a designated location instead of a designated Pokémon’s location.</li></ul><p><strong>Hyperspace Hole</strong></p><ul><li>Cooldown: 12 sec. → 10 sec.</li><li>Cooldown before ally Pokémon can return to the warp location: 15 sec. → 10 sec.</li><li>Cooldown before Hoopa and ally Pokémon start recovering HP: 0.5 sec → 0 sec.</li></ul><p><strong>Unite Move: Rings Unbound</strong></p><ul><li>Unite gauge needed: reduced by about 15%</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3>Dragapult</h3><p>The damage dealt by Shadow Ball has been buffed.</p><p><strong>Shadow Ball</strong></p><ul><li>Damage: increased by 12%</li></ul><p><strong>Shadow Ball+</strong></p><ul><li>Damage: increased by 12%</li></ul>]]>
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        <title>Version 1.8.1.4 - Patch Notes</title>
        <link>https://community.pokemon.com/en-us/discussion/1618/version-1-8-1-4-patch-notes</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 04:19:59 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>News &amp; Announcements</category>
        <dc:creator>TPCi_GarbageKing</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Update Date/Time</strong></p><p>2022-12-21 at 11:00pm PT</p><p><strong>Post-Update Version</strong></p><p>Ver. 1.8.1.4</p><p><strong>Update Details</strong></p><ul><li>Battle Pass Updates</li><li>Ranked Match Updates</li><li>Shop Updates</li><li>Event Updates</li><li>Bug Fixes</li><li>Text Fixes</li></ul><p>If the game has not been updated on your device, please restart the game to apply this update.</p><p>While the game is updating, you may not be able to connect to the server. If this occurs, please try again later.</p><p>Changes have been made to some Pokémon and moves to adjust the balance of Unite Battles.</p><h2><strong>Details</strong></h2><h3><strong>Sableye</strong></h3><p>Confuse Ray’s ability to hinder opponents was too powerful and has been nerfed.</p><p><strong>Confuse Ray</strong></p><ul><li>Cooldown: 8 sec. → 10 sec.</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3><strong>Duraludon</strong></h3><p>Dragon Pulse’s ability to concentrate damage was too powerful, while Dragon Tail and Revolving Ruin’s ability to defend the user was too powerful. These have been nerfed accordingly.</p><p><strong>Dragon Tail</strong></p><ul><li>Time it takes to stock one reserve use: 12 sec. → 14 sec.</li><li>Minimum time between uses: 2 sec. → 2.5 sec.</li></ul><p><strong>Dragon Pulse</strong></p><ul><li>Cooldown: 8 sec. → 9 sec.</li><li>Additional damage from damage markers: reduced by 25%</li></ul><p><strong>Revolving Ruin</strong></p><ul><li>Shield effect: reduced by 15%</li><li>Movement speed decrease for opposing Pokémon that touch the burning ring: reduced by about 20%</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3><strong>Dodrio</strong></h3><p>The mobility granted by Agility was too high and has been nerfed. Jump Kick has been buffed to allow Dodrio to leap more during battle.</p><p><strong>Agility</strong></p><ul><li>Cooldown: 10 sec. → 11 sec.</li><li>Increased movement speed effect: reduced by 20%</li></ul><p><strong>Jump Kick</strong></p><ul><li>Cooldown: 7.5 sec. → 6.5 sec.</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3><strong>Azumarill</strong></h3><p>Water Pulse’s offensive and defensive capabilities were too powerful, so it has been nerfed.</p><p><strong>Water Pulse</strong></p><ul><li>Cooldown: 4 sec. → 5 sec.</li><li>Damage: reduced by about 10%</li></ul><p><br /></p><h3><strong>Buzzwole</strong></h3><p>Buzzwole previously took too long to reach its full potential, so its Ability has been adjusted to help it become a more active participant in battle. Certain moves have been nerfed to balance this change.</p><p><strong>Beast Boost</strong></p><ul><li>Now increases the muscle gauge even when Buzzwole deals damage to wild Pokémon</li></ul><p><strong>Lunge</strong></p><ul><li>Time it takes to stock one reserve use: 6 sec. → 7.5 sec. </li></ul><p><br /></p><h3><strong>Cinderace</strong></h3><p>Pyro Ball, which leaves the user very exposed, has been buffed so that it can deal a suitable amount of damage.</p><p><strong>Pyro Ball</strong></p><ul><li>Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon: increased by 8%</li><li><br /></li></ul><h3><strong>Urshifu</strong></h3><p>Liquidation has been buffed so that Rapid Strike Style Urshifu can stay in fights longer.</p><p><strong>Liquidation</strong></p><ul><li>Cooldown: 12 sec. → 10 sec.</li><li>Shield effect: increased by 20%</li></ul><p><strong>Liquidation+</strong></p><ul><li>Cooldown: 10 sec. → 9 sec.</li><li>Shield effect: increased by 20%</li></ul>]]>
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