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Pokemon UNITE Version 1.23.3.9 Enduring Formation Part 2 Patch Notes

Pokemon UNITE's 1.23.3.9 patch update (Enduring Formation Part 2)—released on July 16, 2026—brings balance changes, an updated move UI, and bug fixes! This guide covers all Pokemon buffs and nerfs, and item changes of the update.

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Version 1.23.3.9 Release Date and Time

Version 1.23.3.9 Release Date and Time

Update Announcement

A server update was made on July 16, 2026 at 7AM UTC.

Ver. 1.23.3.9 UTC PDT JST
July 16
2026		 7:00 AM 11:00 PM
(prev. day)		 4:00 PM

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1.23.3.9 Patch Note Summary

Summary of Changes

  • Balance updates
  • Move UI Adjustments
  • Shop updates
  • Event updates
  • Bug fixes
  • Text fixes

Buffed Pokemon

Aegislash ImageAegislash Clefable ImageClefable Gyarados ImageGyarados
Skeledirge ImageSkeledirge Quaquaval ImageQuaquaval Umbreon ImageUmbreon

Nerfed Pokemon

Feraligatr ImageFeraligatr SirfetchSirfetch'd Suicune ImageSuicune
Sylveon ImageSylveon Typhlosion ImageTyphlosion -

Item Changes

Rescue Hood.pngRescue Hood
(Buff)		 Choice Scarf.pngChoice Scarf
(Buff)		 Rocky Helmet.pngRocky Helmet
(Buff)

Version 1.23.3.9 Detailed Patch Notes

Pokemon Buffs

PokemonChanges
Aegislash ImageAegislash
Wide Guard Image
Wide Guard
• Shield amount increased by 10%.
• Cooldown decreased from 8.5s to 8s.
Clefable ImageClefable
Gravity Image
Gravity
• Start-up time before move activation has been shortened.
Gyarados ImageGyarados
Bounce Image
Bounce
• Shield amount increased by 10%.
• Damage increased by 15%.
• Duration opponents are thrown increased from 0.5s to 0.7s.
Aqua Tail Image
Aqua Tail
• Damage increased by 10%.
Skeledirge ImageSkeledirge
Hyper Voice Image
Hyper Voice
• Range increased from 9m to 10m.
Snarl Image
Snarl
• Start-up time and recovery time of Snarl has been reduced.
Quaquaval ImageQuaquaval
Moxie Image
Moxie
• Spinning Edge damage increased by 10%.
Low Sweep Image
Low Sweep
• The move execution speed has been increased.
Umbreon ImageUmbreon
Wish Image
Wish
• Damage reduction rate increased from 15% to 20%.
Wish Image
Wish +
• Damage reduction rate increased from 25% to 30%.
Snarl Image
Snarl
• Shield amount increased from 15% to 20% of max HP.
• Shield duration increased from 2s to 3s.
Moonlight Prance Image
Moonlight Prance
• Energy requirement decreased from 100,000 to 90,000.

Pokemon Nerfs

PokemonChanges
Feraligatr ImageFeraligatr
Big Jaw Bite Image
Big Jaw Bite
• Energy requirement increased from 80,000 to 90,000.
• Damage when no Fang marks from Crunch are applied decreased by 20%.
SirfetchSirfetch'd
Detect Image
Detect
• Distance traveled when not blocking an attack has been adjusted to be the same as when an attack is blocked.
Suicune ImageSuicune
Whirlpool Image
Whirlpool
• Cooldown increased from 7.5s to 8s.
Ice Beam Image
Ice Beam
• Charge recovery time increased from 7.5s to 8s.
Endless Ice Spikes Image
Endless Ice Spikes
• Energy requirement increased from 90,000 to 100,000.
Sylveon ImageSylveon
Hyper Voice Image
Hyper Voice
• Damage dealt when hitting from a distance decreased by 8%.
Typhlosion ImageTyphlosion
Flame Wheel Image
Flame Wheel
• Cooldown increased from 7.5s to 8.5s.
• Shield amount decreased by 10%.

Item Changes

Rescue Hood.pngRescue Hood • Increase to healing and shield effects granted to other ally Pokémon increased from 11%/14%/17% to 17%/20%/23%.
Choice Scarf.pngChoice Scarf • Cooldown before the effect can trigger again decreased from 8s to 6s.
Rocky Helmet.pngRocky Helmet • Damage dealt to nearby opposing Pokémon increased from 1.2%/1.5%/1.8% to 1.9%/2.2%/2.5% of own max HP.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a bug where the HP recovery effect of Yveltal's Ability: Dark Aura would trigger multiple times if its immediate knock out effect was activated during the timing when certain Unite Move effects—such as those of Machamp or Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style)—remained active even after being knocked out.
  • Fixed a bug where a goal would be scored instantly if an ally Pokémon knocked out Kyogre while a goal was being charged.
  • Fixed a bug where opposing Pokémon put in a state of fear by Skeledirge's Snarl would move toward Skeledirge under specific conditions.

Move UI Adjustment in Battle Prep Screen

Selection Screen
New Selection Screen UI.png
Move Screen
New Move Screen.png

To address player concerns regarding UI during each match, adjustments have been made to the move selection UI for Battle Prep screen:

  • Currently selected move sets for the chosen Pokémon will now be displayed on the battle preparation screen
  • Players can tap the designated area or press the corresponding button to open the move selection screen directly for smoother adjustments.

Do You Think the Changes Are Justified?

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(August 7, 2023)		 Version 1.11.1.8
(August 15, 2023)

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(July 3, 2023)

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(April 4, 2023)
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(May 11, 2023)
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