Pokémon Unite, the new MOBA-style entry to the Pokémon franchise, allows players to pick up one of several Pokémon and join in with 3v3, 4v4 or 5v5 team battles.
List of Playable Pokémon
Currently, there are 30 playable Pokémon in Pokémon Unite, as of December 20, 2021.
These are divided into five role types.
Attackers
Pokémon that have low Endurance and excel at dealing heavy ranged damage to opponents.
Difficulty: Intermediate
-- Starts as Alolan Vulpix
-- Evolves into Alolan Ninetales at Level 4
Difficulty: Novice
-- Begins as Scorbunny
-- Evolves into Raboot at Level 5
-- Evolves into Cinderace at Level 7
Difficulty: Intermediate
-- Begins as Rowlet
-- Evolves into Dartrix at Level 4
-- Evolves into Decidueye at Level 7
Difficulty: Intermediate
-- Starts as Ralts
-- Evolves into Kirlia at Level 6
-- Evolves into Gardevoir at Level 10
Defenders
Pokémon that have high Endurance and excel at protecting allies and hindering opponents.
Difficulty: Intermediate
-- Starts as Squirtle
-- Evolves into Wartortle at Level 5
-- Evolves into Blastoise at Level 9
Speedsters
Pokémon that have high Mobility and Offense and excel at making quick attacks and scoring points.
Difficulty: Expert
-- Starts as Gastly
-- Evolves into Haunter at Level 5
-- Evolves into Gengar at Level 9
Supporters
Pokémon that provide team support by inflicting status conditions on opponents and by healing allies.
All-Rounders
Pokémon that have balanced Offense and Endurance and are highly tenacious fighters.
Difficulty: Novice
-- Starts as Charmander
-- Evolves into Charmeleon at Level 4
-- Evolves into Charizard at Level 9
-- Starts as Dratini
-- Evolves into Dragonair at Level 5
-- Evolves into Dragonite at Level 10
Difficulty: Intermediate
-- Starts as Gible
-- Evolves into Gabite at Level 6
-- Evolves into Garchomp at Level 10
This article will be updated as more Pokémon are added to the roster.
As with all MOBA-type games, good synergy with your teammates is important in getting those Pokémon Unite victories. However, choosing the best Pokémon is also key, so we've put together this tier list to help you choose.