Pokemon UNITE Patch 1.2.1.8 Full Notes and Updates

The Pokemon UNITE patch 1.2.1.8 full notes have dropped, revealing a ton of adjustments for various Pokemon in the game. A few bug fixes for the ongoing Halloween event have also been implemented. Players will have to download the Pokemon UNITE patch 1.2.1.8 update and restart the app afterwards in order to play the game. The Pokemon UNITE patch 1.2.1.8 update is relatively small compared to other patch updates as it is mostly just about balance changes and bug fixes for the game along with refinement for the ongoing in-game event, the Pokemon UNITE Halloween Festival.

Pokemon UNITE patch 1.2.1.8: Bug Fixes

Halloween in Mer Stadium!

Mer Stadium takes on a fun new look for a limited time! During this time, pumpkins can be used instead of battle items in Mer Stadium. Toss these pumpkins at opposing Pokémon to stick them on those Pokémon’s heads!

The Pokemon UNITE Halloween Festival event is currently ongoing and will last until 7th Nov 2021.

Trick or UNITE!

A few bug fixes and content updates have been added. However, TiMi Studios did not reveal the specific details about the bug fixes and updates.

• Bug Fixes

• Text Fixes

• Event Updates

• Shop Updates

Pokemon UNITE patch 1.2.1.8: Pokemon Balance Changes

Various Pokemon received a few balance changes to help them keep up with the current meta of the game. One of the most overpowered Pokemon in the game, Venusaur also received major nerfs to his survivability in exchange for a bit of firepower.

Pikachu

Thunder

• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.

Volt Tackle

• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.

Slowbro

Amnesia

• Cooldown reduced.

• HP restoration increased.

Gengar

Base Stats

• Stat Increase

Blastoise

Hydro Pump

• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.

Water Spout

• Cooldown reduced.

Unite Move: Hydro Typhoon

• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.

Venusaur

Giga Drain

• Effects on the user weakened.

• HP restoration decreased.

Solar Beam

• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.

Lucario

Base Stats

• Attack increased

Steadfast

• Stat Decreases

Unite Move: Aura Cannon

• Bug Fixes

Garchomp

Basic Attack

• Basic attack speed increased.

Dragon Rush

• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.

Zeraora

Wild Charge+

• Bug Fixes

Cramorant

Dive

• Bug Fixes

Talonflame

Gale Wings

• Bug Fixes

Absol

Sucker Punch

• Bug Fixes

Pokemon UNITE patch 1.2.1.8: Stadium Changes

Various neutral Pokemon in the stadium have also received a few adjustments to their stats.

Remoat Stadium: Zapdos

• Aeos energy provided when defeated decreased.

Remoat Stadium: Drednaw

• Effect when defeated weakened.

• Exp. Points provided when defeated decreased.

Remoat Stadium: Rotom

• The following stats have been increased: Attack, HP

• Movement speed changed.

• The effect that makes goal zones defenseless strengthened.

It will be interesting to see how much of an impact this patch update will have for the current meta of Pokemon UNITE.