Pokémon Unite Has Been Updated, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Alongside the new update introducing Greedant and some Halloween content, the latest update for the Nintendo Switch and mobile MOBA Pokémon Unite also includes a lot of balancing.
As usual, some Pokémon have been nerfed, while others have received stat increases. This latest update bumps the game build-up to Version 1.2.1.8 and also includes bug and text fixes, event and shop updates, and more.
Here are the patch notes in full, courtesy of the official game site:
Ver. 1.2.1.8
Halloween in Mer Stadium!
Mer Stadium takes on a fun new look for a limited time! During this time, pumpkins can be used in place of battle items in Mer Stadium. Toss these pumpkins at opposing Pokémon to stick them on those Pokémon’s heads!
Trick or UNITE!
- Bug Fixes
- Text Fixes
- Event Updates
- Shop Updates
If the app has not been updated on your device, please restart the app to apply this update.
Changes have been made to some Pokémon stats and moves to adjust the balance of Unite Battles.
Details
Pikachu: Thunder
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Pikachu: Volt Tackle
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Slowbro: Amnesia
- Cooldown reduced.
- HP restoration increased.
Gengar
Blastoise: Hydro Pump
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
Blastoise: Water Spout
Blastoise: Unite Move: Hydro Typhoon
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.
Venusaur: Giga Drain
- Effects on the user weakened.
- HP restoration decreased.
Venusaur: Solar Beam
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Lucario
- The following stats have been decreased: Attack
Lucario: Steadfast
Lucario: Unite Move: Aura Cannon
Garchomp: Basic Attack
- Basic attack speed increased.
Garchomp: Dragon Rush
- Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Zeraora: Wild Charge+
Cramorant: Dive
Talonflame: Gale Wings
Absol: Sucker Punch
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.
- Effect that makes goal zones defenseless strengthened.
What do you think of this latest update – have you tried it out on Nintendo Switch or mobile yet? Has your favourite been nerfed or buffed? Leave a comment down below.