Pokemon Unite | Complete Guide

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Announced in June 2020, Pokémon Unite pits Pikachu and his friends against each other in League of Legends-style battles, all on Switch and mobile. Nintendo and the Pokémon Company did not go looking for anyone since their partner is Tencent. And the Chinese giant has entrusted the development of the project to TiMi Studios, which we know for Arena of Valor as well as Call of Duty: Mobile.

If you are not familiar with MOBAs or have questions about the economic model, compatibilities or simply how the game works, we have prepared this guide for you to provide you with answers, advice and even guides to becoming the best Trainers.

Pokémon Unite Guide

In this section, you will find our various articles of tips, advice or guides.

Discover the game and its gameplay

The characters

The different roles of the characters

Free character rotation

The Tier List

Character guide (how to play them, with which build):

Items

The different modes

Events

Challenges

Tips

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

What is Pokémon Unite?

Pokémon Unite is a game that belongs to the MOBA genre (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) which is therefore similar to League of Legends, DOTA 2 or Heroes of the Storm. It is therefore a question of making matches between two teams which compete in an arena to score more points than their opponents.

How does a game of Pokémon Unite work?

The duration of the matches and the number of participants depend on the arena. And at each start of the confrontation, the selected Pokémon return to level 1. They will have to relearn their abilities and evolve, if possible for them, by gaining experience points during the encounter. Still, there are a few gear items to mark some progression between matches.

To win the game, you must defeat the wild Pokémon on the map or those controlled by players on the other team. This earns energy that must then be taken to one of the goals located in the enemy's part of the field to convert it into points and add them to the current score of your team.

When will Pokémon Unite be available?

Pokémon Unite | Complete Guide

Pokémon Unite has gone through several beta phases since its announcement, but the official launch takes place in July 2021. More specifically, we learned that it will be available on July 21. But only the Switch version is available at this time. To play on iOS or Android, you will have to wait until September.

Is Pokémon Unite paid or free?

Pokémon Unite corresponds to the economic model that Nintendo calls “Free-to-start”. This means that you can download it and play games without spending a penny, but it will be possible to put money in to speed up the unlocking of certain elements such as playable characters.

Is Pokémon Unite cross-play?

Yes, once the game is available on all planned platforms, it will be entirely possible for Switch players to team up with those or those who will be on mobiles.

Is Pokémon Unite cross-save?

Yes, don't worry, it will be possible to use the same account to play on Switch, iOS and Android while keeping your progress. This can be done using either their Nintendo account or their Trainers Club account.

What are the different cosmetics available?

Pokémon Unite offers two different types of cosmetics. The first and most obvious is Holo-wear. These are the different skins that change the appearance of Pokémon during matches. But it is also possible to customize the appearance of his trainer with various clothes and items.

Is there a Season Pass system?

Yes, Pokémon Unite will offer Season Passes and they will even be available in several versions with a Premium Pass and a Premium Plus Pass, whose content does not change but which more immediately gives certain elements of the pass.

Where does Pokémon Unite take place?

Like all Pokémon spin-offs, this game takes place in a separate new region called Aeos. It gives its name to the energy used during the matches as well as to the different currencies of the game. We will find there Professor Phora who discovered how to use the energy of the region, just like her colleague the Researcher Erbie who developed point the sport practiced.

Is a Nintendo Switch Online subscription required to play?

Pokémon Unite is Free-to-play, so there is no need to pay the subscription to be able to play on Switch.

Which controllers are compatible?

It's still too early to say more about the mobile version of the game, but on Switch, it will be possible to play with a Joy-Con duo or with a Switch Pro controller.

What are the Pokémon present in the game?

The character selection screen has 20 Pokémon when the game is launched, but you must also take into account the evolution system during the matches that allows you to temporarily embody certain pre-evolutions. But you also have to take into account the wild creatures of the different terrains. This is why we have prepared a precise list for you at this address to know exactly who is playable.

Should Pokémon types be taken into account?

No, and happy again, balancing a MOBA is already complicated enough as it is. Pikachu will therefore not do more damage on Amphinobi for example.

Why is Pokémon Unite in English? How to put it in French?

Unfortunately, it is quite normal for the game to be in English and it is not possible to change this at the moment. The French translation will only arrive this fall via an update.