Halloween Event and Balance Patch! Version 1.2.1.8 (October 20 Update)

A new Halloween Patch Update (Version 1.2.1.8) has released on October 20, 2021 for Pokemon UNITE for the Nintendo Switch and Mobile! Check out this article to know more about the Halloween event, all the nerfs and buffs to Venusaur, Lucario, and Blastoise, and more!

Version 1.2.1.8 Release Date and Release Time

Update Announcement

A server update was performed on October 20, 2021 at 1:00 am PST.

Ver. 1.2.1.8	JST	UTC	PST
October 20, 2021	4:00 pm	7:00 am	1:00 am

How to Update

Restart the app on your device to apply the update.

How to Update: Downloading and Installing Updates

Version 1.2.1.8 Patch Notes Summary

Summary of Changes

• New Halloween theme for Mer Stadium!
• Balance Patches for Lucario, Venusaur, Blastoise, and more!
• New Halloween themed Holowear and Trainer Outfits
• New Pokemon Greedent arrives during the Event!
• Shop Updates
• Bug Fixes
• Text Fixes

Buffed Features

Pikachu	Slowbro	Gengar
Garchomp	-	-

Tweaks

Zeraora (Bugfix)	Cramorant (Bugfix)	Talonflame (Bugfix)
Absol (Bugfix)	-	-

Nerfs

Blastoise

Venusaur

Lucario

Others

Zapdos (Nerf)

• Amount of Aeos energy obtained when defeated is decreased.

Drednaw (Nerf)

• Amount of shields given to the team that defeats Drednaw is decreased.
• Experience points gained when defeated is decreased.

Rotom (Buff)

• When Rotom is defeated, it gains increased movement speed, HP, and attack until it reaches the opponent’s goal.”
• Extended the effect time that the opponent's goal zone is charged.

Version 1.2.1.8 Patch Notes Updates

Buffs

Pikachu

Pokemon	Changes
Pikachu	Thunder • Damage dealt increased from 2947 to 3290 (+11.6%).
	Volt Tackle • Damage dealt increased from 1015 to 1480 (+46%).

Slowbro

Pokemon	Changes
Slowbro	Amnesia • Cooldown reduced from 11s to 8s. • HP Recovery increased.

Gengar

Pokemon	Changes
Gengar	Stat Buff • When Gengar reaches level 5, it will recover HP every time it deals special attack damage:
Move	Damage	Recovery	Rate
Shadow Ball	1169	146	12%
Dream Eater	2776	347	12%
Hex	1495	186	12%
Sludge Bomb	722	90	12%

Garchomp

Pokemon	Changes
Garchomp	Standard Attack • Attack Speed increased.
	Dragon Rush • Damage is increased from 549 to 912 (+66%)

Tweaks

Zeraora

Pokemon	Changes
Zeraora	Wild Charge + • Fixed a bug that causes more damage that expected when hitting multiple Pokemon

Cramorant

Pokemon	Changes
Cramorant	Dive • Fixed a bug where Cramorant may not be displayed correctly after the move is used.

Talonflame

Pokemon	Changes
Talonflame	Gale Wings • Fixed a bug where the effect is not activated when returning after being KO'd.

Absol

Pokemon	Changes
Absol	Sucker Punch • Bug Fixes

Nerfs

Blastoise

Pokemon	Changes
Blastoise	Hydro Pump • Damage decreased from 1598 to 1460 (-9%).
	Water Spout • Cooldown reduced from from 11s to 7.5s.
	Hydro Typhoon • Damage is decreased from 3368 to 2666 (-21%).

Venusaur

Pokemon	Changes
Venusaur	Giga Drain • HP recovery is decreased from 683 to 610 (-11%). • Damage reduction decreased from 40% to 35%.
	Solar Beam • Damage is increased from 7790 to 10290 (+32%)

Lucario

Pokemon	Changes
Lucario	Standard Attack • Attack damage is decreased from 440 to 429 (-3%)
	Steadfast • Activation frequency is decreased from 30s to 60s.
	Aura Cannon • Fixed a bug where the damage is increased after using Power-Up Punch.

Other

Zapdos Nerf

Defeating Zapdos will still give the player who dealt the final hit 30 Aeos Energy. However, their teammates will now get 15 Aeos Energy instead of the previous 20. It may not seem much of a decrease, but if you consider that scored points are doubled in the final stretch of the match, that is almost a 40 point reduction.

Zapdos Guide: Buff and How to Steal

Drednaw Nerf

Defeating Drednaw now gives almost half the shields compared to last time. Also, the EXP bonus has been decreased slightly, but it is still worth contesting for.

Drednaw Buff and Spawn Time

Rotom Buff

Rotom now charges an enemy goal zone for 24 seconds compared to the previous 14 seconds. It also received a movement speed, HP, and attack buff, making it a more formidable boss Pokemon compared to before.

Rotom Buff and Spawn Time

Halloween Festival Will Run from Oct. 20 to Nov. 7

According to the official Twitter account of Pokemon UNITE, the Halloween event will run from October 20, 2021 to November 7, 2021. Don't miss your chance to participate in the festivities!

Three Events For the Halloween Festival

Halloween Log-In Bonus Event

Pumpkin Exchange Event

Halloween in Mer Stadium

Maximize Rewards In This Event!
Halloween Festival Event Guide

Greedent Has Arrived!

The cuddly Greedent arrives in Aeos Island on October 20 together with the Halloween update! Don't let your guard down though as it can spook you when you least expect it!

Greedent Guide: Builds and Best Items

New Halloween Themed Holowear

Your Pokemon is also slated to join the Halloween festivities! New Halloween-themed Holowear will be available in the store when the update drops. Some other non-Halloween Holowear are also slated to be released so keep an eye out!

Holowear List: All Pokemon Skins and Costumes

New Halloween Themed Trainer Outfits

Of course, your Trainer is not left behind! Some new Trainer outfits will be available in the Shop to spice up your Halloween fashion game! Look out for these items!

Fashion List: All Trainer Skins and Clothing

What Do You Think of the Halloween Update So Far?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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Gardevoir	Blissey	Blastoise	Mamoswine
Sylveon	Greedent	Decidueye	Tsareena
Dragonite	Trevenant	Aegislash	Duraludon
Azumarill	Espeon	Delphox	Glaceon
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Darkrai	Psyduck	-