We showcase the strongest fighters in Pokémon Unite and evaluate all 25 Pokémon of the new MOBA in clear tier levels. Additionally, you will receive suggestions for the best items and attacks, so you can create the optimal build for ranked games.
Update from November 4th: Schlaraffel has been included in the tier list and has directly secured the S-rank as a newcomer.
This is what the tier list offers: Are you looking for the best fighter for all situations in Pokémon Unite or want to know which monster is best suited for the expensive license? Then MeinMMO offers you a ranking of all 25 characters in the game. We provide both a tier list and the important classification according to damage type, along with expert builds.
You can easily jump to each Pokémon in the directory and take a look at a strong build suggestion, helping you decide which items to level up and which moves are currently the strongest. Additionally, there are tips and clear graphics.
MeinMMO keeps the tier list fresh and updates it when new balance patches come or new fighters join Pokémon Unite.
All 26 fighters of Pokémon Unite ranked – Tier List October 2021
| S-Tier | Lucario: Allrounder, Melee, Physical Zeraora: Sprinter, Melee, Physical Schlaraffel: Defender, Melee, Physical |
| A-Tier | Liberlo: Attacker, Ranged, Physical Cottomi: Supporter, Ranged, Special Urgl: Attacker, Ranged, Special Bisaflor: Attacker, Ranged, Special Heiteira: Supporter, Melee, Special Pantimos: Supporter, Melee, Special Quajutsu: Attacker, Ranged, Physical Relaxo: Defender, Melee, Physical Fiaro: Sprinter, Melee, Physical Turtok: Defender, Ranged, Special Mamutel: Defender, Melee, Physical Feelinara: Attacker, Ranged, Special |
| B-Tier | Castellith: Defender, Melee, Physical Gengar: Sprinter, Melee, Special Pikachu: Attacker, Ranged, Special Knuddeluff: Supporter, Melee, Special Machomei: Allrounder, Melee, Physical Absol: Sprinter, Melee, Physical Guardevoir: Attacker, Ranged, Special Alola-Vulnona: Attacker, Ranged, Special |
| C-Tier | Lahmus: Defender, Ranged, Special Glurak: Allrounder, Melee, Physical Knakrack: Allrounder, Melee, Physical |
What do the tiers mean? S-Tier is the best level a Pokémon can be assigned. This fighter is the strongest choice and dominates against all enemies. It then descends further – with A-Tier doing everything right and being a clear game recommendation. B- and C-Tier can still perform well in ranked, but you should pay strong attention to your team composition.
Pokémon Unite: Best moves and items for each Pokémon
What is a build? Each Pokémon must choose 2 attacks (moves) when leveling up. You can also choose 3 portable items (from level 10) before battle, which give you advantages and passive bonuses. All 5 options together are called a build.
We now list all 26 fighters from Pokémon Unite along with a suggested build.
Schlaraffel Build
Schlaraffel is an incredibly strong defender that opponents can hardly whittle down. While it is slightly harder to play than others since it drops berries that can heal opponents, it is worth buying the Pokémon if you prefer impactful defenders. It has no trouble protecting a goal on its own.
Best moves for Schlaraffel:
- Rülpser
- Backenstopfer
Select these items:
- Fokusband
- Hilfsbarriere
- Punkthelfer/Muskelband
Feelinara Build
Feelinara is a strong attacker and can annoy opponents with its attacks. It excels in attacking with sound wave while fleeing, as it can move during the attack.
Best moves for Feelinara:
- Schallwelle
- Gedankengut
Select these items:
- Schlaubrille
- Wahlglas
- Hilfsbarriere
Mamutel Build
Mamutel is not only a strong defender but also deals significant damage. Even as Quiekel, it is extremely powerful.
Best moves for Mamutel:
- Eiszahn
- Erdbeben
Select these items:
- Schwächeschutz/Hilfsbarriere
- Fokusband
- Muskelband
Turtok Build
Turtok is a valuable defender in the team and is often brought into battle. Its Unite move is also very reliable and has high penetration.
Best moves for Turtok:
- Hydropumpe
- Surfer/Turbodreher
Select these items:
- Hilfsbarriere
- Fokusband
- Schlaubrille/Punkthelfer
Gengar Build
Gengar is no longer as feared as it once was. After its nerf in patch 1.1.4 and the appearance of several counter-Pokémon, it is no longer the top choice among Junglers. Level this monster quickly in the jungle and eliminate enemies one by one with targeted attacks. You can find a guide with build and play styles for Gengar here.
Best moves for Gengar:
- Matschbombe
- Bürde
Select these items:
- Schlaubrille
- Kampfbrille/Hilfsbarriere
- Wahlglas
Zeraora Build
The event monster Zeraora can quickly win entire team fights. While it can hardly take any damage, it compensates for that with immense damage and the ability to quickly engage and disengage from fights. In the jungle, it heals itself through fighting and is ready for the next gank.
Best moves for Zeraora:
- Voltwechsel
- Ladungsstoß
Select these items:
- Muskelband
- Scharfklaue
- Machtmegafon/Scope-Linse
Lucario Build
Lucario can last-hit any target and surprisingly withstands for a long time, even when the battle seems almost lost. The allrounder feels at home on all lanes, secures the most important objectives, and takes down one enemy after another with its boosted attacks. Those looking for a really strong Pokémon as their main should grab it.
Best moves for Lucario:
- Steigerungshieb
- Knochenhatz
Select these items:
- Muskelband
- Fokusband
- Scharfklaue
Alola-Vulnona Build
Vulnona is probably the best ranged fighter in Pokémon Unite. You can slow down enemies with ice and even freeze them completely. You also have other means to stun and boost your entire team. Additionally, you evolve very early and have the power spike ahead of your opponents.
Best moves for Alola-Vulnona:
- Lawine mit
- Blizzard
or
- Auroraschleier mit
- Zauberschein
Select these items:
- Schlaubrille
- Wahlglas
- Hilfsbarriere
Liberlo Build
Liberlo deals damage to enemies from a distance and becomes really strong in the endgame. You can temporarily make yourself invulnerable, which really helps the fragile dribbler. You fire the burning soccer balls so quickly that enemies can die even while fleeing, or ensure that no one approaches without risk. This Pokémon significantly benefits from your gameplay experience and is becoming increasingly popular among top players.
Best moves for Liberlo:
- Feuerball
- Offenlegung
Select these items:
- Muskelband
- Scharfklaue
- Scope-Linse/Fokusband
Relaxo Build
The sleepy defender is a fortress that the enemy can only overcome with the entire team. No Pokémon has more health, and with your block, you can push enemies off platforms, stun them, or split the team. Your slam launches enemies into the air and gives your team even more time to take out foes.
Best moves for Relaxo:
- Rammboss
- Rückentzug/Gähner
Select these items:
- Schwächeschutz
- Punkthelfer/Hilfsbarriere
- Fokusband
Machomei Build
Machomei does what it looks like: smash everything to bits. The fighter is not stopped by stuns or other disruptive status effects. With its throw, it can take an opponent out of the game briefly, and your high damage can instantly defeat careless enemies.
Best moves for Machomei:
- Kreuzhieb/Nahkampf
- Überroller
Select these items:
- Muskelband
- Fokusband
- Hilfsbarriere/Scharfklaue
Urgl Build
Urgl is a somewhat unusual fighter that can really annoy the opponent when played well. You can deal massive damage and steal wild Pokémon clusters or important objectives alone, giving your team a shield or sending Rotom. With its moves, you can hinder enemies in the end-game and keep them occupied for a long time.
Best moves for Urgl:
- Surfer
- Orkan
Select these items:
- Schlaubrille
- Hilfsbarriere
- Wahlglas
Cottomi Build
The currently only real healer in Pokémon Unite, along with Heiteira, and is one of the best team players. Almost every move gives your teammates health. Cottomi itself survives much longer than one would expect from the fluffy monster, thanks to invulnerability, flying, and healing. While enemies have to go back to base or search for berries to heal, you keep the pressure up consistently.
Best moves for Cottomi:
- Pollenknödel/Grasmixer
- Watteschild
Select these items:
- EP-Teiler/Wahlglas/Schlaubrille
- Muskelband
- Hilfsbarriere
Pikachu Build
Of course, the most famous Pokémon and mascot of the entire franchise is also quite good in Unite. You attack from a safe distance, repeatedly immobilize enemies, and deal significant damage for such a small electric mouse. One could not wish for a better companion on many lanes.
Best moves for Pikachu:
- Elektroball
- Donnerblitz
Select these items:
- Schlaubrille
- Muskelband
- Wahlglas
Absol Build
Absol is the born jungler: You attack from ambush, inflict higher damage, and have absurd crit damage, causing enemies to drop from full health to zero instantly. Dash across the map and look for opponents who are foolish enough to push too far. Unfortunately, it no longer holds up against the tanky meta and often loses late-game fights against attackers supported by Wigglytuff, Snorlax, and Blissey.
Best moves for Absol:
- Verfolgung
- Psychoklinge
Select these items:
- Muskelband
- Scope-Linse
- Scharfklaue
Guardevoir Build
Guardevoir is still quite new, but it is becoming apparent that a really strong ranged fighter has come to Pokémon Unite. You can suck enemies into a black hole and give your team the perfect opportunity for a penta-kill. Especially cool is your passive ability to reflect negative status effects back onto the enemy – take that, Gengar! But be careful, as you evolve late and are fragile.
Best moves for Guardevoir:
- Mondgewalt
- Psychoschock
Select these items:
- Schlaubrille
- Wahlglas
- Hilfsbarriere/Machtmegafon
Knakrack Build
Knakrack is a strong allrounder that can do everything well and deal massive damage that is lethal to multiple enemies. Unfortunately, the ground dragon only becomes really strong late in the game and when fully developed. But a good lane partner can hopefully offset that.
Best moves for Knakrack:
- Drachenstoß
- Drachenklaue/Erdbeben
Select these items:
- Muskelband
- Scharfklaue
- Fokusband
Castellith Build
The inconspicuous defender Castellith is really hard to kill, especially in longer battles. However, it can also sacrifice its high defense and suddenly transform into a fast attacker. Anyone who has ever been continuously shoved away by that bug and died despite the zone’s healing knows that this monster should not be underestimated.
Best moves for Castellith:
- Hausbruch
- Kreuzschere
Select these items:
- Offensivweste/Hilfsbarriere
- Muskelband
- Fokusband
Quajutsu Build
Good Quajutsu players are nearly invincible because they always evade, hide in smoke, and maintain a healthy distance from the opponent. Meanwhile, you keep applying pressure and repeatedly bombard the enemy with damage without getting hit even once. If the opponent gets caught in a longer fight, they will slow down progressively. Greninja has also become very popular in the mid-lane, which makes its early game as Froxy much easier.
Best moves for Greninja:
- Wasser-Shuriken
- Doppelteam
Select these items:
- Muskelband
- Scharfklaue
- Scope-Linse/Hilfsbarriere
Lahmus Build
Lahmus can absorb almost any damage without being affected, making it a good defender. Many of your moves hinder the opponent (where you are almost always immune to such effects) and take them out of the game for a while, making it easier for your team. Lahmus’ Unite move perfectly describes it: You gain a shield, become immobile, and hold the enemy helpless in the air for several seconds while they flee.
Best moves for Lahmus:
- Surfer
- Telekinese/Amnesie
Select these items:
- Fokusband
- Punkthelfer
- Hilfsbarriere
Glurak Build
Glurak lives from critical hits and fire damage from a distance, and its Unite move. Now that the Muscle Band finally works correctly on the Pokémon, it has become a bit better. Its problem is that it only becomes strong late in the game and requires many last-hits. But no opponent wants to fight a Glurak that is fully stuffed with EXP.
Best moves for Glurak:
- Flammenwurf/Feuerschlag
- Feuersturm
Select these items:
- Muskelband
- Scharfklaue
- Scope-Linse/Hilfsbarriere/Fokusband
Pantimos Build
Pantimos is more dangerous than its crazy appearance would suggest. You can throw enemies against objects and inflict significant damage – you conveniently summon the appropriate barricade at the push of a button. It can keep enemies away from your goals, wild Pokémon, or Zapdos with its barriers.
Best moves for Pantimos:
- Konfusion
- Barriere
Select these items:
- Schlaubrille
- Wahlglas/Fokusband
- Hilfbarriere
Knuddeluff Build
Knuddeluff does what all Pokémon fans expect from it: putting enemies to sleep. Thanks to its buff, it has transformed into one of the best Pokémon in the current meta and annoys every Pokémon significantly. It has no trouble defending a goal alone against two opponents in the early and mid-game. With Blissey as a lane buddy, it is difficult to take down.
Best moves for Knuddeluff:
- Duplexhieb
- Walzer/Gesang
Select these items:
- Schlaubrille
- Fokusband
- Hilfsbarriere
Bisaflor Build
Bisaflor can infect entire areas and inflict decent damage from a distance. It is also quite robust and dangerous in close combat. A new popular attack combo has emerged due to the buff.
Best moves for Venusaur:
- Gigasauger
- Blättertanz/Solarstrahl
Select these items:
- Hilfsbarriere
- Schlaubrille
- Wahlglas
Fiaro Build
Fiaro has everything a sprinter needs: high speed and immense damage.
Best moves for Talonflame:
- Aero-Ass
- Fliegen
Select these items:
- Muskelband
- Scharfklaue
- Scope-Linse
Heiteira Build
With Heiteira by your side, you can feel safe especially in the early game. Its fast evolution and healing options make it a great support for all types of lane partners. Especially Pokémon that are a bit weaker at the start, like Knakrack or Machomei, can achieve a lot with Heiteira’s help.
Best moves for Heiteira:
- Eierbombe/Rechte Hand
- Weichei
Select these items:
- Hilfsbarriere
- Fokusband
- Punkthelfer
What do you think of our tier list for Pokémon Unite – do you agree, or have we ranked a really strong pick too low? Where does your main Pokémon rank with us? What builds do you play and recommend? Let us know in the comments.
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