A new 1.2.1.8 update is coming to Pokémon Unite on October 20, 2021, at 7 am UTC. The update includes Halloween-themed new decoration in Mer Stadium, bug fixes, battle items adjustments, and so on. Here’s what coming in the new patch that will hit tomorrow. To activate the update, players will have to restart the game after completing the update.
The 1.2.1.8 update will incorporate new things into the game as well as the Mer Stadium will get a new makeover. If you do not know what are new fashion items, holowears coming with this new update, do check our detailed article on the Pokémon Unite Halloween Festival.
Pokémon Unite October 20, 2021 Update patch notes
Halloween Night in Mer Stadium
Mer Stadium will be specially redesigned for a limited time. The design will be based on a Halloween theme. So, players can use “pumpkins” instead of battle items while playing in this arena. Players will be able to throw pumpkins and put them on their opponent’s Pokémon.
Pokémon Unite October 20, 2021 Update balance changes to Pokémons
To balance the Unite Battles, the update will bring some balance adjustments in battle items. Some of the Pokemon’s abilities and moves are either increased or decreased.
Pikachu (buffed)
One of the battle ability “Thunder Shock” damage is increased. “Volt Tackle” which comes as a choice at level 6, also increased.
| Ability name | Status after update |
| Thunder Shock | Damage increased |
| Volt Tackle | Damage increased |
Slowbro (Adjusted)
“Amnesia” ability has some changes.
| Ability name | Status after update |
| Amnesia | Cooldown time reduced, HP Recovery increased |
Gengar (buffed)
| Stat Buff after level 5 | Damage and recovery will convert with the same value |
Blastoise (nerfed)
The turtle is getting a nerf in Pokémon Unite on October 20, 2021, update after its heavy rampage in the Aeos Island.
| Abilities | Changes |
| Hydro pump | Damage reduced |
| Water Spout | Cooldown time reduced |
| Hydro Typhoon | Damage reduced |
Venusaur (nerfed)
| Abilities | Changes |
| Giga Drain | HP recovery decreased |
| Solar Beam | Damage increased |
Lucario (nerfed)
| Abilities | Changes |
| Basic attack | Decreased |
| Steadfast | The frequency of activation id decreased |
Garchomp (buffed)
| Abilities | Changes |
| Standard Attack | Attack speed increased |
| Dragon Rush | Damage increased |
Bug fixes
- Zeraora Wild Charge bug fixed. Before, it causes more damage that expected when hitting multiple Pokémon.
- Lucario Aura Cannon bug fixed. Before, the damage increased after using Power-Up Punch.
- Cramorant “Dive” bug fixed. Before, Cramorant may not be displayed correctly after the move is used.
- Talonflame “Gale Wings” bug fixed. Before, the effect is not activated when returning after being KO’d.
Pokémon Unite October 20 2021 update other Changes
Zapdos
- The amount of Aeos energy that can be obtained during KO has decreased.
Drednaw
- The amount of shields given to friendly teams when KOing has been reduced.
- Experience points gained when defeated is decreased.
Rotom
- After KOing Rotom, the movement speed, HP, and attack to reach the opponent’s goal have been increased.
- The effect time when the goal area is broken has been extended.
This was a much-needed nerf for Lucario and Venusaur. And probably the Garchomp buff will bring it back to the meta. However, the actual changes will be noticeable once the 1.2.1.8 patch is live in the game.
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