Pokemon Unite The Roar of Sea and Sky: Winners and losers

Pokemon Unite’s newest patch update, titled The Roar of Sea and Sky, introduces a variety of balance reshuffling, bringing some underused Pokemon into the spotlight. With stat updates, move reworks, and mechanic adjustments, this patch is changing the battlefield in noticeable ways.

Some Pokemon are clear buff beneficiaries while others are pulled back with nerfs due to being overpowered in previous seasons.

Here’s a full breakdown of the biggest winners and losers in Pokemon Unite The Roar of Sea and Sky balance update.

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Major winners in the Pokemon Unite The Roar of Sea and Sky update

Pokemon getting buffed this update (Image via The Pokemon Company)

1) Glaceon: Glaceon finally gets the HP and defensive buff it desperately needed. Additionally, Icicle Spear, Freeze-Dry and Diamond Stage, its Unite Move, hit harder or recharge faster, adding more consistency to its damage output.

2) Mewtwo X: Mewtwo X receives one of the most impactful upgrades this patch. Its core stats have been raised and its moves received buffs. Most importantly, its Mega gauge no longer resets on KO, removing one of the biggest frustrations for players.

3) Mewtwo Y: Like its counterpart, Mewtwo Y gets a variety of stat boosts. It also benefits from the new Mega gauge’s buff, maintaining the pressure even after being KO’d. Shorter cooldowns and stronger effects on Teleport and Recover further makes this Attacker more competitively viable.

4) Ho-Oh: Ho-Oh’s Unite Move, Rekindling Flame, now requires far less energy to activate. This means more frequent ally revives and especially in the crucial late-game teamfight.

5) Scizor & Scyther: Both Scyther and Scizor receive major buffs to HP and Defense, allowing both to brawl a lot longer in clashes. Additionally, Scizor's boosted attack now grants even more Defense, and Dual Wing heals more than before.

6) Gyarados: Gyarados gains stronger shields and more damage from Waterfall, while Dragon Breath buffs both basic and boosted attack damage even further.

7) Tyranitar: After a long stretch of underperformance, Tyranitar finally gets reworked. Dark Pulse significantly dishes out more damage, and Ancient Power now recharges faster and grants bigger shields.

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Minor Buffs in the Pokemon Unite The Roar of Sea and Sky update

1) Dhelmise: Whirlpool sees several upgrades: more damage, faster cooldown, a wider final hit, and most importantly, it can now be used while moving. Anchor Shot on the other hand also gets a wider hitbox. However, Power Whip damage sees a slight nerf, and Seaweed Snare heals less.

2) Mamoswine: Mamoswine gets a decent boost to HP, Defense, and Sp. Def. Though Icicle Crash does a little less damage and Earthquake lands shorter stuns, its increased bulk strengthens its primary role.

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All losers in the Pokemon Unite The Roar of Sea and Sky update

Pokemon getting nerfed this update (Image via The Pokemon Company)

1) Latias: Both its offensive and supportive stats have been toned down. Dragon Pulse and Mist Ball deal less damage, and Dragon Cheer grants a weaker shield.

2) Darkrai: Darkrai’s main gimmick of sleep-loop has been cut down. Its boosted attack deals less damage, Dark Void has a longer cooldown, and Nasty Plot takes longer to recharge.

3) Clefable: Clefable’s signature durability and team disruption have been scaled back. Moonlight heals less, and Follow Me generates a smaller shield.

4) Suicune: Suicune’s overall tankiness takes a large hit. Its HP and defenses drop, Pressure grants a weaker shield, and Avalanche deals less damage.

5) Alolan Raichu: Electro Ball now does slightly less damage.

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