Summary
Confirming previous leaks,Pokemon Unitehas revealed that Armarouge, Darkrai, and Psyduck will be the next Pokemon to join the game.Pokemon Uniteis a MOBA with a 5v5 experience, similar to other famous titles such asLeague of LegendsandMobile Legends: Bang Bang, in which the aim is to score as many points as possible within the time limit.
To do this,Pokemon Uniteplayers have a roster of 65 Pokemon to choose from. The game features several fan-favorite Pokemon such as Garchomp, Mimikyu, and Greninja, withHo-Oh beingPokemon Unite’s latest addition. Now, with the end of the Pokemon World Championships 2024,Pokemon Unitehas confirmed that three more monsters are on their way to Aeos Island.
Pokemon Unitehas announced that Armarouge, Darkrai, and Psyduck will be joining the game’s roster. The new trailer confirms that Armarouge,one of Charcadet’s evolutions, will be available forPokemon Uniteplayers on September 12. Armarouge will be an Attacker, one of the roles inPokemon Unitethat is characterized by having low durability but being able to deal high damage to opponents from a distance. Although the trailer doesn’t give many details about Armarouge’s move set, it does indicate that its Unite Move will be Armor Cannon, one of the skills Armarouge learns inPokemon Scarlet and Violetwhen it hits level 62.
New Pokemon Arriving in Pokemon Unite
The second addition toPokemon Unitewill be Darkrai, theMythical Pokemon from Gen 4, which will arrive in October at a date yet to be revealed. Darkrai will be a Speedster, meaning its main lane will be the jungle. The trailer doesn’t detail the Pokemon’s abilities, but a leak previously shared revealed Darkrai’s move set, including its Unite Move, which will be called Worst Nightmare and will send an opponent into a nightmare. Psyduck rounds off the list and will be added in November with no set date, increasing the list of Supports available inPokemon Unite.
Pokemon Unitecelebrated its third anniversary this year with rewards for players such as a free Charizard license. But in addition to the arrivals of Armarouge, Darkrai, and Psyduck, there’s more in store for players. Until August 26,Pokemon Uniteis holding a special sale on Holowear and licenses for Pokemon that appeared in the World Championship. In the future,Pokemon Unitewill get a new game mode, in which two teams will compete in a match with no time limit, where the first team to reach 500 points wins.
Pokémon Unite
WHERE TO PLAY
Join Trainers from around the world as they head for Aeos Island to compete in Unite Battles! In Unite Battles, Trainers face off in 5-on-5 team battles to see who can score the most points within the allotted time. Teamwork is key as you and your teammates defeat wild Pokémon, level up and evolve your partner Pokémon, and knock out the opposing team’s Pokémon to prevent them from scoring points. Put your teamwork to the test, and take home the win!BATTLE IN STYLE: Take to the field while looking your best in Holowear! Thanks to a special technology developed using Aeos energy, Trainers can deck out their Pokémon in a variety of holographic outfits—with new styles arriving regularly!UNITE MOVES: Unleash the true power of your Pokémon with Unite Moves! Leverage these all-new Pokémon moves, which are only possible while in Unite Battles, and turn the tide of even the direst situations.RANK UP: Looking to prove how skilled you are? Participate in ranked matches, and earn points as you climb up the global leaderboard!COMMUNICATION IS KEY: Even the most skilled Trainers recognize how important communication is to their team’s success. Leverage signals, quick-chat messages, and—for the first time in a Pokémon title—voice chat to communicate and stay in sync with your team.
