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: Expert
Does not evolve
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
Difficulty: Expert
-- Begins as Froakie
-- Evolves into Frogadier at Level 5
-- Evolves into Greninja at Level 7
Difficulty: Novice
Does not evolve
Difficulty: Intermediate
-- Starts as Eevee
-- Evolves into Sylveon at Level 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
-- Starts as Bulbasaur
-- Evolves into Ivysaur at Level 5
-- Evolves into Venusaur at Level 9
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
Difficulty: Novice
-- Starts as Dwebble
-- Evolves into Crustle at Level 4
Difficulty: Expert
-- Starts as Skwovet
-- Evolves into Greedent at Level 5
Difficulty: Intermediate
-- Starts as Swinub
-- Evolves into Piloswine at Level 6
-- Evolves into Mamoswine at Level 10
Difficulty: Intermediate
-- Starts as Slowpoke
-- Evolves into Slowbro at Level 4
Difficulty: Novice
Does not evolve
Speedsters
Pokémon that have high Mobility and Offense and excel at making quick attacks and scoring points.
Difficulty: Expert
Does not evolve
Difficulty: Expert
-- Starts as Gastly
-- Evolves into Haunter at Level 5
-- Evolves into Gengar at Level 9
Difficulty: Novice
-- Starts as Fletchling
-- Evolves into Fletchinder at Level 5
-- Evolves into Talonflame at Level 7
Difficulty: Expert
Does not evolve
Supporters
Pokémon that provide team support by inflicting status conditions on opponents and by healing allies.
Difficulty: Novice
-- Starts as Chansey
-- Evolves into Blissey at Level 4
Difficulty: Novice
-- Starts as Gossifleur
-- Evolves into Eldegoss at Level 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
Does not evolve
Difficulty: Intermediate
-- Starts as Jigglypuff
-- Evolves into Wigglytuff at Level 4
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
Difficulty: Expert
Does not evolve
Difficulty: Intermediate
-- Starts as Machop
-- Evolves into Machoke at Level 5
-- Evolves into Machamp at Level 9
Difficulty: Expert
-- Starts as Bounsweet
-- Evolves into Steenee at Level 4
-- Evolves into Tsareena at Level 6
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.