Pokemon Unite makes Blissey even stronger in the latest patch

The Pokemon Company and TiMi Studios announced today that Blissey in Pokemon Unite will be getting a buff with the latest update that is now available for the Nintendo Switch.

Pokemon Unite version 1.1.1.8 will increase the Sp. Def of Blissey. It will also reduce the cooldown of Blissey’s Safeguard while its area of effect will also be increased as well.

Below are the changes, via The Pokemon Company:

UPDATE DATE/TIME

2021-9-8 at 7:00 UTC

POST-UPDATE VERSION

Ver. 1.1.1.8

UPDATE DETAILS

• Bug Fixes
• Text Fixes
• Shop Updates

If the app has not been updated on your device, please restart the app to apply this update.

Changes are being made to some Pokémon stats and moves to adjust the balance of Unite Battles.

BLISSEY

The following stats have been increased:

• Sp. Def

Safeguard:

• Removes all status conditions from the user and the designated ally Pokémon and grants both Pokémon a shield. While these shields are active, the shielded Pokémon become immune to hindrances.
• Cooldown reduced.
• Area of effect increased.

Safeguard+:

• Upgrade: Increases the amount of damage nullified by the shield effect.

Pokemon Unite is available now for Nintendo Switch, with its mobile version arriving on September 22.