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Pokemon UNITE welcomes Greedent into the MOBA as its Halloween event arrives on October 20th

Pokemon UNITE welcomes Greedent into the MOBA as its Halloween event arrives on October 20th

Halloween drops early tomorrow in Pokemon UNITE as TiMi Studio Group adds a new playable monster and other in-game goodies in time for the spooky season. The latest patch for the 5-on-5 strategic team battle game adds not only action and adrenaline but also tricks and treats when the Halloween event starts on October 20th.

Pokemon UNITE fans can expect a whole lotta surprises in store for the latest update of the MOBA, which includes a totally revamped arena filled with pumpkins and festive decor. From the official teaser trailer, it appears there will be a handful of extra gear too, along with cosmetics for Trainers like Pikachu pumpkin headgear and a candy bag. We get to see Lucario sporting a Zorro-esque outfit as well, plus Blastoise in a firefighter costume and Charizard in an adorable knit hat.

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Meanwhile, the battles themselves will also enjoy a Halloween-themed upgrade as a new game mode will apparently turn monsters into pumpkins in the midst of a heated match. Of course, the highlight of the reel is the introduction of squirrel Pokemon Greedent, who will likely spit seeds like it's nobody's business on the battlefield. Can that special move stand up against Lucario shooting a giant pumpkin and bulldozing anyone who gets in the way?

The Pokemon UNITE Halloween Festival starts October 20th, but if you want to get a headstart before all the festivities begin, you can download Pokemon UNITE on the Google Play Store for Android devices or on the iOS App Store as a free-to-play game with in-app purchases. You can also have a look at the teaser trailer embedded above to get a feel of the gameplay.

Are you looking for more games of the same genre? Why not take a gander at our list of the top 12 best MOBA games for iPhone and iPad (iOS)?

Catherine Dellosa
Catherine Dellosa
Catherine plays video games for a living and writes because she’s in love with words. Her Young Adult contemporary novel, For The Win: The Not-So-Epic Quest Of A Non-Playable Character, is her third book published by Penguin Random House SEA - a poignant love letter to gamer geeks, mythological creatures, teenage heartbreak, and everything in between. She one day hopes to soar the skies as a superhero, but for now, she strongly believes in saving lives through her works in fiction. Check out her books at bit.ly/catherinedellosabooks, or follow her on FB/IG/Twitter at @thenoobwife.