Pokemon UNITE has a roster of over 20 playable new and upcoming characters to choose from in the new MOBA. From Attackers to All-Rounders, Defenders, Speedsters, and Supporters, there’s a playstyle type for everyone.
After a year of anticipation, Pokemon UNITE puts a new spin on some iconic, fan-favorite characters to play. The free-to-play MOBA is out now on Nintendo Switch and will launch on mobile devices on September 22, 2021.
From currently released characters to road maps that detail new ones (and ones that have yet to be revealed!) each one has something exciting to bring to the table.
Contents
- All playable Pokemon in Pokemon UNITE
- Pokemon being added to UNITE in future updates
- Pokemon UNITE attack types explained
All playable Pokemon in Pokemon UNITE
Split into sections, here is each of the current and upcoming list of ‘mon players can hop into battle as in Pokemon UNITE.
Pokemon UNITE Attackers list
Alolan Ninteales
- Style: Ranged
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Stats: Offense – 8 / Endurance – 3 / Mobility – 3 / Scoring – 5 / Support – 6
- Evolution Levels: Vulpix – Level 4 – Ninetales
Cinderace
- Style: Ranged
- Difficulty: Novice
- Stats: Offense – 8 / Endurance – 3 / Mobility – 6 / Scoring – 5 / Support – 1
- Evolution Levels: Scorbunny – Level 5 – Raboot – Level 9 – Cinderace
Cramorant
- Style: Ranged
- Difficulty: Expert
- Stats: Offense – 8 / Endurance – 6 / Mobility – 6 / Scoring – 3 / Support – 1
Gardevoir
- Style: Ranged
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Stats: Offense – 9 / Endurance – 3 / Mobility – 3 / Scoring – 6 / Support – 3
- Evolution Levels: Ralts – Level 6 – Kirlia – Level 10 – Gardevoir
Greninja
- Style: Ranged
- Difficulty: Expert
- Stats: Offense – 8 / Endurance – 4 / Mobility – 6 / Scoring – 6 / Support – 1
Pikachu
- Style: Ranged
- Difficulty: Novice
- Stats: Offense – 9 / Endurance – 3 / Mobility – 5 / Scoring – 4 / Support – 3
Venusaur
- Style: Ranged
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Stats: Offense – 9 / Endurance – 4 / Mobility – 4 / Scoring – 5 / Support – 2
- Evolution Levels: Bulbasaur – Level 5 – Ivysaur- Level 9 – Venusaur
Pokemon UNITE All-Rounder list
Charizard
- Style: Melee
- Difficulty: Novice
- Stats: Offense – 7 / Endurance – 6 / Mobility – 5 / Scoring – 6 / Support – 1
- Evolution Levels: Charmander – Level 5 – Charmeleon- Level 9 – Charizard
Garchomp
- Style: Melee
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Stats: Offense – 7 / Endurance – 7 / Mobility – 5 / Scoring – 5 / Support – 1
Lucario
- Style: Melee
- Difficulty: Expert
- Stats: Offense – 6 / Endurance – 5 / Mobility – 7 / Scoring – 6 / Support – 1
Machamp
- Style: Melee
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Stats: Offense – 8 / Endurance – 5 / Mobility – 5 / Scoring – 5 / Support – 2
- Evolution Levels: Machop – Level 5 – Machoke – Level 9 – Machamp
Pokemon UNITE Defenders list
Crustle
- Style: Melee
- Difficulty: Novice
- Stats: Offense – 3 / Endurance – 8 / Mobility – 3 / Scoring – 4 / Support – 6
Slowbro
- Style: Ranged
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Stats: Offense – 3 / Endurance – 8 / Mobility – 3 / Scoring – 3 / Support – 8
Snorlax
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- Style: Melee
- Difficulty: Novice
- Stats: Offense – 3 / Endurance – 10 / Mobility – 4 / Scoring – 3 / Support – 5
Pokemon UNITE Speedsters list
Absol
- Style: Melee
- Difficulty: Expert
- Stats: Offense – 7 / Endurance – 4 / Mobility – 8 / Scoring – 5 / Support – 1
Gengar
- Style: Melee
- Difficulty: Expert
- Stats: Offense – 7 / Endurance – 4 / Mobility – 8 / Scoring – 3 / Support – 1
- Evolution Levels: Gastly – Level 5 – Haunter – Level 9 – Gengar
Talonflame
- Style: Melee
- Difficulty: Novice
- Stats: Offense – 5 / Endurance – 3 / Mobility – 10 / Scoring – 7 / Support – 1
- Evolution Levels: Fletchling – Level 5 – Fletchinder – Level 9 – Talonflame
Zeraora
- Style: Melee
- Difficulty: Expert
- Stats: Offense – 7 / Endurance – 3 / Mobility – 8 / Scoring – 6 / Support – 1
* Pokemon unlocked during a limited-time offer
Pokemon UNITE Supporters list
Blissey
- Style: Ranged
- Difficulty: Novice
- Stats: Offense – 2 / Endurance – 7 / Mobility – 3 / Scoring – 3 / Support – 9
- Evolution Levels: Chansey – Level 4 – Blissey
Eldegoss
- Style: Ranged
- Difficulty: Novice
- Stats: Offense – 3 / Endurance – 4 / Mobility – 5 / Scoring – 5 / Support – 8
- Evolution Levels: Gossifleur – Level 5 – Eldegoss
Mr. Mime
- Style: Melee
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Stats: Offense – 3 / Endurance – 8 / Mobility – 2 / Scoring – 3 / Support – 8
Wigglytuff
- Style: Ranged
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Stats: Offense – 3 / Endurance – 5 / Mobility – 5 / Scoring – 2 / Support – 9
- Evolution Levels: Jigglypuff – Level 5 – Wigglytuff
New playable roster characters coming to Pokemon UNITE
When originally announced, TiMi Studio stated that over 40 Pokemon will eventually be playable in UNITE. Gardevoir and Blissey have already been added post-launch, but there are plenty more on the way!
One of the first DLC characters announced by TiMi Studio was the Kanto-region favorite Blastoise, although it’s currently unknown when it will be released or what team role it will fit into.
- Read More: How to play Speedster in Pokemon UNITE
It’s also been confirmed that the Sinnoh region’s wooly Mamoswine and the beloved Fairy-type Eeveelution Sylveon will both be arriving soon.
Pokemon UNITE attack types explained
Pokemon UNITE’s gameplay is centered around 5v5 team-based battles, alongside the five different roles that players can choose from listed above.
Each Pokemon in the game will either be a Ranged or Melee attacker, and will fill one of the following positions on your team: Attacker, All-Rounder, Defender, Speedster, and Supporter.
So, there you have it! That’s everything we know about the current and upcoming playable roster characters in Pokemon UNITE.
Want to become the very best? Check out our other lists and guides below:
All-Rounders: How to play | Attackers guide | How to play Defenders | Supporters guide | How to play Speedsters | Unlocking Zeraora | Held Items & what they do | All Legendary Pokemon in Unite | All maps & battle arenas | Holowear tickets | Obtaining Fashion tickets