V1.16.2.6

1.16.2.6
Release Date	October 17, 2024
Previous	v1.16.1.4
Next	v1.16.2.7

v1.16.2.6 titled "Freezing Rush" is a version update for Pokemon UNITE. This update was mostly for the debut release of Darkrai.

Update Times

Ver. 1.16.2.6	UTC	PDT	JST
October 17, 2024	7:00 am	11:00 pm	4:00 pm

Added

Pokemon

Darkrai

Changes

Buffs

Image	Pokemon	Changelog
	Alolan Ninetales	Stat Changes Defense increased from 35~175 to 35~225 (Level 1~15) Sp. Def increased from 27~135 to 27~175 (Level 1~15) Snow Warning Cooldown decreased from 8s to 4s. (-4s) Avalanche Cooldown decreased from 8s to 7.5s. (-0.5s) Blizzard Cooldown decreased from 8s to 7.5s. (-0.5s)
	Blastoise	Stat Changes Defense increased from 100~600 to 100~650 (Level 1~15) Sp. Def increased from 70~420 to 70~455 (Level 1~15) Hydro Pump Cooldown decreased from 7.5s to 7s. (-0.5s) Surf Cooldown decreased from 9s to 8.5s. (-0.5s) Rapid Spin Defense/Sp. Def. increased by 50%
	Lucario	Quick Attack Cooldown decreased from 9s to 7.5s. (-1.5s)
	Machamp	Close Combat Cooldown decreased from 8.5s to 7s. (-1.5s) Barrage Blow Punches are now performed immediately upon activation. Defense/Sp. Def. increased from 200 to 250. (+50) Movement speed buff increased from 5% to 10%. (+5%) Attack speed buff decreased from 30% to 25%. (-5%) Duration decreased from 10s to 8s. (-2s)
	Snorlax	Block Defense bonus increased from 25% to 35%. (+10%) Sp. Def bonus increased from 25% to 35%. (+10%) Flail Time for which movement speed increases changed from 2s to 3s. (+1%) Movement speed buff increased from 70~30% to 80~40% (10% decrease every 0.5s) Avalanche Cooldown decreased from 12s to 10.5s. (-1.5s)
	Zoroark	Night Slash Cooldown decreased from 9s to 8s. (-1s) Night Slash Cooldown decreased from 8s to 7s. (-1s) Feint Attack Damage increased by 9%.

Nerfs

Image	Pokemon	Changelog
	Armarouge	Armor Cannon Damage reduced by 10%. Psyshock Cooldown decreased from 8s to 7s. (-1s) Fire Spin Movement will now increase when you use a move. When moving towards a Pokemon on the opposing team, the movement speed will increase even more. When a move hits, Armarouge will now gain a shield that can stack up to 6 times. Defense/Sp. Def will no longer increase when hitting an opponent Pokemon with a move. Fire Spin+ Now gains a shield when using a move. Movement speed no longer increases when hitting a move. Flame Charge Shield reduced by 50%.
	Charizard	Standard Attack Additional damage dealt to burned opponents reduced by 50% (total damage reduced by 9%) Fire Blast Slow effect decreased from 35% to 30%. (-5%) Seismic Slam Energy required increased by 20%.
	Cramorant	Dive Cooldown increased from 1.5s to 2s. (+0.5s) Time to replenish a charge increased from 5s to 6s. (+1s)
	Delphox	Mystical Fire Damage reduced by 8%. Fire Blast Damage dealt when hit by fire reduced by 10%. Fire Blast+ Damage dealt when hit by fire reduced by 9%.
	Dragapult	Phantom Force Attack increase when defeating an opponent decreased from 10 to 6 (up to 10 times).
	Dragonite	Standard Attack Duration of Electricity effects on opposing Pokemon decreased from 0.6s to 0.5s (-0.1s) Outrage Enhanced normal attack damage decreased by 10%.
	Gyarados	Dragon Breath Attack speed buff decreased from 60%, 80%, 100% to 40%, 55%, 70% (hits 1,2,3 enemies). Bounce Cooldown increased from 7.5s to 8.5s. (+1s) Damage decreased by 10%.
	Mamoswine	Icicle Crash Damage decreased by 10%. Earthquake Cooldown increased from 7.5s to 9s. (+1.5s)
	Urshifu	Standard Attack (Rapid-Strike Style) Damage decreased by 10%. Surging Strikes Damage increased by about 5%.