Details on changes and adjustments that have come to Pokémon UNITE with the October 20th, 2021 - Version 1.2.1.8 have been announced. Details have been added to our Pokémon UNITE Patches page.

Pokémon UNITE Game Update - October 20th, 2021 - Version 1.2.1.8

Update Details
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

• Stat Increase

Blastoise: Hydro Pump

• Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon decreased.

Blastoise: Water Spout

• Cooldown reduced.

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

• Stat Decreases

Lucario: Unite Move: Aura Cannon

• Bug Fixes

Garchomp: Basic Attack

• Basic attack speed increased.

Garchomp: 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

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.

Source: https://unite.pokemon.com/en-us/news/pokemon-unite-patch-10-20/