Here's all of the playable Pokémon characters in Pokémon Unite
Pokemon Unite is officially out for the Nintendo Switch now. While it won't be releasing for Android devices until later this year in September 2021, fans can already begin to look ahead to figure out which potential Pokemon they'll want to use in what promises to be one of the best Android games out.
For those unaware, Pokemon Unite pits teams of five trainers against each other, each armed with just a single Pokemon. Pokemon can evolve, hold items to improve their standing, and even learn new moves during battle. Here are all of the Pokemon Unite playable Pokemon characters so far.
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- Roles and Battle Type systems
- Are more Pokemon coming?
- Pokemon licenses
- Are any Pokemon free?
Only 21 Pokemon are currently available in the game, each broken up by one of five types - Attacker, All-Rounder, Defender, Speedster, and Supporter. More Pokemon are set to arrive in the future, but these all will definitely be available when the game launches on Android devices in September. As is the case with many other multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games, a Pokemon Unite tier list also exists, giving you the chance to see which Pokemon is the best.
- Pikachu (Attacker)
- Charizard (All-Rounder)
- Snorlax (Defender)
- Crustle (Defender)
- Greninja (Attacker)
- Eldegoss (Supporter)
- Talonflame (Speedster)
- Lucario (All-Rounder)
- Venusaur (Attacker)
- Mr. Mime (Supporter)
- Slowbro (Defender)
- Absol (Speedster)
- Machamp (All-Rounder)
- Wigglytuff (Supporter)
- Alolan Ninetales (Attacker)
- Cramorant (Attacker)
- Gengar (Speedster)
- Garchomp (All-Rounder)
- Cinderace (Attacker)
- Zeraora (Speedster)
- Gardevoir (Attacker)
Pokemon Unite is different from normal Pokemon games in that the battle system focuses on which Battle Type your Pokemon is rather than what elemental or attacks they know. During each match in Pokemon Unite, your Pokemon will grow as you fight with them, leading to temporary evolutions that can help take down your enemies.
In Pokemon Unite, there are five Battle Types:
Attacker: Pokemon with low Endurance that excel at dealing heavy ranged damage to opponents.
- Pikachu
- Greninja
- Venausaur
- Alolan Ninetales
- Cramorant
- Cinderace
- Gardevoir
Speedster: Pokemon that have high Mobility and Offense and excel at making quick attacks and scoring points.
- Zeraora
- Talonflame
- Absol Gengar
All-Rounder: Pokemon that have balanced Offense and Endurance, and are highly tencious fighters.
- Charizard
- Lucario
- Machamp
- Garchomp
Defender: Pokemon that have higher Endurance and excel at protecting their allies and stopping opponents.
- Snorlax
- Crustle
- Slowbrow
Supporter: Pokemon that provide team support by inflicting status conditions on opponents and healing allies in a fight.
- Eldegoss
- Mr. Mime
- Wigglytuff
Currently, only 21 Pokemon are available to play with in Pokemon Unite, but more are planned to be added in the future. For now, only Blastoise - a defender type - is planned for future release.
Pokemon licenses
In order to use a Pokemon in matches of Pokemon Unite, you'll need to have a license to use it. These Pokemon licenses can be purchased in-game by either spending Aeos Coins or Aeos Gems. Aeos Coins are earned by simply playing the game, with Gems able to be purchased with real-world money to fast track the ability to play with certain Pokemon. The prices for each Pokemon licenses are as follows:
| Pokemon | Aeos Coins | Aeos Gems |
|---|---|---|
| Absol | 10,000 | 575 |
| Alolan Ninetales | 8,000 | 460 |
| Charizard | 6,000 | 345 |
| Cinderace | 8,000 | 460 |
| Cramorant | 8,000 | 460 |
| Crustle | 8,000 | 460 |
| Eldegoss | 6,000 | 345 |
| Garchomp | 10,000 | 575 |
| Gardevoir | 8,000 | 460 |
| Gengar | 10,000 | 575 |
| Greninja | 10,000 | 575 |
| Lucario | 10,000 | 575 |
| Machamp | 8,000 | 460 |
| Mr. Mime | 8,000 | 460 |
| Pikachu | 6,000 | 345 |
| Slowbro | 6,000 | 345 |
| Snorlax | 6,000 | 345 |
| Talonflame | 6,000 | 345 |
| Venasaur | 8,000 | 460 |
| Wigglytuff | 8,000 | 460 |
While Pokemon licenses are available to buy, not every Pokemon in Pokemon Unite requires you to spend currency. Currently, 12 Pokemon can be acquired for free, with five of them being the starters you get when you first play the game. It's important to note, though, that some Pokemon are only available during limited-time events, so make sure you grab them when you can before they're no longer available for free.
| Pokemon | How to get it |
|---|---|
| Zeraora | Play Pokemon Unite before Aug. 31 and make sure to claim Zeraora. Unclear if it'll be available for Android players once available. |
| Slowbro | Awarded after reaching Trainer Level 2. You have to claim it to add it to your roster. |
| Venasaur | Awarded after reaching Trainer Level 5. You have to claim it to add it to your roster. |
| Alolan Ninetales | Log in to Pokemon Unite on two different days. Rewarded as part of the 14-Day Welcome Gifts. It won't join your roster until you claim it. |
| Cinderace | Log in to Pokemon Unite on eight different days. Rewarded as part of the 14-Day Welcome Gifts. You must remember to claim Cinderace in order to use it. |
| Greninja | Rewarded on the 14th day of logging in to Pokemon Unite. Rewarded as part of the 14-Day Welcome Gifts. Make sure to claim Greninja after you unlock it. |
| Crustle | Part of the Beginner Challenge awarded after completing all 7 Day Missions. Crustle won't join your team until you claim it. |
| Eldegoss | Can be chosen as a Starter. |
| Snorlax | Can be chosen as a Starter. |
| Pikachu | Can be chosen as a Starter. |
| Charizard | Can be chosen as a Starter. |
| Talonflame | Can be chosen as a Starter. |
While not every Pokemon is available for free, a ton of them still are, so if you're diving into Pokemon Unite for the first time during its launch window, make sure to grab as many free Pokemon as you can. Zeraora is able to be claimed until Aug. 31, 2021, so you still have some time to go out and grab that one. Remember, you must head into the game's menu and claim any and all Pokemon you unlock in order to keep them, so don't forget.
Pokemon Unite
Free w/ IAPs at Google Play Store
Slated for September 2021 release, Pokemon Unite is sure to be the next big addiction for Trainers around the world.