Pokémon Unite: All Pokémon you can have in your party
Pokémon Unite is a free-to-play online multiplayer battle arena game for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Players engage in 5-v-5 battles with Pokémon of different battle types to see who will win. But which Pokémon can you use? Here are all of the playable Pokémon characters we know of so far.
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Pokémon Unite roster
Roster
Roles & Battle Type system
Coming soon
Pokémon License prices
Free Pokémon
Pokémon Unite roster
Here are all of the playable characters (we know of so far) and their roles. There is also a Pokémon Unite tier list that shows which Pokémon are higher ranking than others. There are also some special Pokémon skins that can make these fighters look different.
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)
Roles & Battle Type System
Unlike core Pokémon games, Pokémon Unite’s battle system focuses on Battle types rather than Elemental types. During each battle, Pokémon can grow as they fight and can even temporarily evolve.
There are five different Battle Types:
Attacker: Has low Endurance and excels at dealing heavy ranged damage to opponents.
Pikachu
Greninja
Venausaur
Alolan Ninetales
Cramorant
Cinderace
Gardevoir
Speedster: Has high Mobility and Offense and excels at making quick attacks and scoring points.
Zeraora
Talonflame
Absol
Gengar
All-Rounder: Has balanced Offense and Endurance and are highly tenacious fighters.
Charizard
Lucario
Machamp
Garchomp
Defender: Has high Endurance and excels at protecting allies and hindering opponents.
Snorlax
Crustle
Slowbrow
Supporter: Provides team support by inflicting status conditions on opponents and by healing allies.
Eldegoss
Mr. Mime
Wigglytuff
Pokémon Unite: Pokémon Licenses coming soon
There are currently only 20 playable Pokémon characters in Pokémon Unite, but more will be added to the roster as time goes on. So far, here are all of the Pokémon we know for sure are on their way.
Blastoise (Defender)
Pokémon Unite License Prices
To use a Pokémon in battle, you will need to have its Pokémon License. You can purchase these in the shop by either spending Aeos Coins or Aeos Gems. Aeos Coins are earned as you play, while Aeos Gems can only be purchased with real-world money. Here’s the price for each license.
Pokémon
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
Pokémon Unite: All Pokémon you can get for free
There are currently 12 Pokémon that you can get for free. However, five of these are starters. If you get one of the starters the rest are closed to you and must be purchased. Some of them are only free during a limited-time event.
Pokémon
How to get it
Zeraora
Play Pokémon Unite before Aug 31 and then make sure to claim Zeraora.
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 Pokémon 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 Pokémon 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 Pokémon 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.
Get out there, champ
To do well in Pokémon Unite, you’ll need to keep Battle Types in mind and use your Pokémon to score points. It will help to have a diverse group of creatures on your team. As time goes on, more Pokémon might get added to this list, and we’ll update it if that happens.
