Pokémon Unite is a multiplayer online battle arena that launched on July 21, 2021, for the Nintendo Switch and on September 22, 2021, for iOS and Android. The game was developed by TiMi Studio Group and published by The Pokémon Company. This unique addition to the Pokémon franchise brings MOBAs to a new audience.
While Pokémon Unite received mixed reviews, it won “Mobile Game of the Year” at the D.I.C.E 25th Annual Awards in 2022. The game also won the Game of the Year in Google Play’s Game Awards for 2021.
Pokémon Unite Premise
Pokémon Unite takes place on a mythical island called Aeos Island which rests in unexplored frontiers of the ocean. The game featured two teams of five Pokémon face off in a battle to see not only who is stronger but who can be tactical in outmaneuvering their opponent. Each match lasts a total of ten minutes and the team with the highest overall score wins.
Unlike previous games in the Pokémon franchise, there are none of the traditional Pokémon “types” or elemental advantages. Now Pokémon are categorized in Battle Types: Attacker, Defender, Speedster, Supporter, and All-Rounder.
Unlike other MOBAs, Pokémon Unite does not offer an in-game scoreboard. Instead, it encourages the teams with phrases like “We’re in the lead!” and “We’re struggling to keep up!” With faster matches and simpler gameplay, this Pokémon-based MOBA makes the genre more digestible for newer players or those who found other battle arenas too complex and discouraging.
Pokémon Unite Main Character
Pokémon Unite lets the player create their trainer at the beginning of the game with multiple different faces, hairstyles, and other customizing options. However, the real focus of the game is the Pokémon the player controls. The player starts with a relatively weak Pokémon but they have the opportunity to gain new “moves” and grow stronger. This is done by capturing wild Pokémon, helping their teammate defeat wild Pokémon, and knocking out an enemy player’s Pokémon. With over 50 playable Pokémon and 5 Battle Types, there is bound to be a Pokémon players will feel drawn to. Each one is unique with its own move set and ultimate ability known as their “Unite Move”.
Pokémon Unite Series
Pokémon Unite is a stand-alone spinoff game with no prequels or sequels at this point in time. The developer however has a very long history of making games in a multitude of different genres. If the gameplay in Pokémon Unite interests you, you should check out some of TiMi Studio’s other games.
| Title | Year of Release |
| QQ Three Kingdoms | 2007 |
| QQ Speed (GKART/Speed Drifters) | 2008 |
| The Legend of Dragon | 2010 |
| The King of Dazzling Fighters/ King of Combat | 2011 |
| Assault Fire | 2012 |
| Age of Gunslingers | 2013 |
| We Match | 2013 |
| We Run | 2013 |
| We Fight | 2014 |
| We Drift | 2014 |
| Let’s Catch Demons Together!/ Let’s HuntMonsters | 2014 |
| Eliminator Alliance | 2014 |
| Fantasy Fighters | 2014 |
| Crossfire Legends | 2015 |
| Honor of Kings | 2015 |
| Arena of Valor | 2016 |
| King of Chaos | 2017 |
| QQ Speed: Mobile/ Garena Speed Drifters | 2017 |
| The Legend of Dragon: Mobile | 2018 |
| Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds: Army Attack | 2018 |
| The King of Fighters: Destiny | 2018 |
| Contra Returns | 2018 |
| Battle Through the Heavens | 2019 |
| Saint Seiya: Awakening | 2019 |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | 2019 |
| Pokémon Unite | 2021 |
| Age of Empires: Return to Empire | 2022 |
Pokémon Unite Cheat Codes
Unfortunately for players, Pokémon Unite does not have any in-game cheat codes. Most modern-day games have long abandoned the cheat code system, especially for multiplayer games. Cheats present an unfair advantage during matches. There are also no cheat trainers available.
While there are no cheat codes available, there are special redemption codes that can offer unique in-game cosmetics and coins. As of the publishing date of the article, these are the current active and expired Pokémon Unite codes.
Active Pokémon Unite codes:
- UNITE2ND815: One-day Cinderace limited trial and three-day Tuxedo style Holowear rental
Expired codes:
- 2NDANNIVERSARY
- 3A8YJ500XR
- THANKYOUFOR100MM
- UNITE1STKR
- EEVEE0700
- PDAY23EU
- POKEMONDAY23
- POKEMONDAY
- February2023
- UNITE1IN
- January2023
- UNITE2022
- UNITE1ST
- WORLDS2022
How to redeem Pokémon Unite codes:
- Launch Pokémon Unite on your Nintendo Switch, iOS, or Android device.
- Open the events menu (calendar icon) in the lobby.
- Go to the Daily Events tab.
- Scroll down to Gift Exchange on the left side of the screen and click on it.
- Press the Exchange button.
- Here you will enter any active codes.
- Enjoy your free Pokémon Unite extras!
Pokémon Unite Achievements
Although there are no cheats, players can still spend their time achievement hunting. Each achievement has three different tiers to unlock: Beginner, Expert, and Master. All three of the tiers reward the player when completed. The various items that are rewarded could be Aeos tickets, Aeos coins, Holowear tickets, and more.
The achievements are broken down into two different types. Trainer Achievements are unlocked by completing tasks related to battles, strategies, social achievements, and challenges. Pokémon Achievements reward players for completing tasks in matches with specific Pokémon.
| Trainer Achievements | Requirement |
| 3-KO Streak | Knock out 3 opposing Pokémon in a row a total of 1/3/5 time |
| 4-KO Streak | Knock out 4 opposing Pokémon in a row a total of 1/3/5 time |
| 5-KO Streak | Knock out 5 opposing Pokémon in a row a total of 1/3/5 time |
| Trendsetter | Obtain 5/15/30 fashion items |
| Unite License Collector | Obtain 5/15/30 Unite licenses |
| Rising Trainer | Reach Trainer Level 10/20/40 |
| Held Item Collector | Upgrade 3/5/8 held items to grade 30 |
| MVP | Become the MVP 5/20/100 times |
| Daring Fighter | With 10% or less remaining HP, knock out a total of 3/10/20 opposing Pokemon |
| Quick Battle | In Quick Battle, win 20/80/240 battles |
| Team Player | Team up with your friends and win 50/150/300 times |
| Celebrated Player | Receive praise (“Good job!”) on the battle results screen 100/300/500 times |
| Catch ‘Em | In Catch ‘Em, win 10/40/120 battles |
| Sticker Collector | Participate in UNITE Squad events and obtain 1/2/3 sticker set |
| Scorer | Score 100/150/200 or more points in a single battle |
| Fast Scorer | Score a total of 100/400/800 or mroe points in goal zones made defenseless by Rotom |
| Finisher(Zapdos) | Deal the final blow to Zapdos a total of 3/10/20 times |
| Gourmand | Pick up a total of 100/300/600 Sitrus Berries or Salac Beries |
| Goal Blocker | Block a total of 5/15/30 goals |
| Superjump Attacker | Using the superjump springboard, land near and throw a total of 50/150/300 opposing Pokemon |
| Auroma Park | In Auroma Park, win 10/40/120 battles |
| Shivre City | In Shivre City, win 10/40/120 battles |
| Mer Stadium | In Mer Stadium, win 10/40/120 battles |
| Drednaw Defeater | Defeat Drednaw with your team a total of 30/100/200 times |
| Legendary Giant Defeater | Defeat a Legendary Giant (Regirock, Regice, Registeel, or Regieleki) with your team a total of 30/100/200 times. |
| Finisher (Rayquaza) | Deal the final blow to Zapdos a total of 3/10/20 times |
| Battle Ribbon Collector | Obtain a green/blue/gold battle ribbon with any Pokemon |
| Blue Battle Ribbon Collector | Obtain a blue battle ribbon with a total of 4/6/8 or more Pokemon |
| Gold Battle Ribbon Collector | Obtain a gold battle ribbon with a total of 2/3/4 or more Pokemon |
| Gold Emblem Collector | Collect a total of 5/15/25 gold boost emblems that each featuer a different Pokemon |
| Green Battle Ribbon Collector | Obtain a green battle ribbon with a total of 5/10/15 or more Pokemon |
| Pokémon Emblem Collector | Collect a total of 20/50/150 boost emblems of different Pokemon |
| Single Season Points | Participate in battles and earn 6,600/13,500/55,000 or more season points during a single season |
| Total Season Points | Earn 13,500 or more season points in a single season (2/5/8 seasons total) |
| Pokémon Achievements | Requirement |
| Egg Bomb (Blissey) | Throw 2 or more Pokemon from the opposing team at the same time with Egg Bomb or Egg Bomb+ (10/20/40 times total) |
| Draining Kiss (Clefable) | In a single battle, hit 2 Pokemon from the opposing team at the same time with Draining Kiss or Draining Kiss+ 5 times (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Floral Healing (Comfey) | In a single battle, while having 8 flowers, restore HP or grant a shield to an ally Pokemon using Floral Healing or Floral Healing+ 8 or more times (10/20/40 times total) |
| Cotton Guard (Eldegoss) | In a single battle, protect ally Pokemon with cotton created with Cotton Guard or Cotton Guard+ 15 or more times (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Shadow Ball (Hoopa) | In a single battle, together with an ally Pokemon linked by Trick or Trick+, unleash a total of two shadowy blobs at once with Shadow Ball or Shadow Ball+ and hit Pokemon from the opposing team, leaving them unable to act, 3 times. (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Power Swap (Mr. Mime) | In a single battle, create a link between an ally Pokemon or a Pokemon from the opposing team by using Power Swap or Power Swap+, and preserve the link for a total of 30 or more seconds (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Shadow Sneak (Sableye) | In a single battle, while in stealth after using Shadow Sneak or Shadow Sneak+, hit Pokemon from the opposing team with a boosted attack 20 or more times (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Sing (Wigglytuff) | Put 2 or more Pokemon from the opposing team to sleep at the same time with Sing or Sing+ (10/20/40 times total) |
| Sacred Sword (Aegislash) | Throw 2 or more Pokemon from the opposign team at the same time with Sacred Sword or Sacred Sword+. (10/20/40 times total) |
| Aqua Tail (Azumarill) | In a single battle, after using Aqua Tail or Aqua Tail+, hit Pokemon from the opposing team from a distance with boosted basic attacks 15 or more times (5/10/20 battles) |
| Battle Style Change (Blaziken) | After using a Unite Move, knock out Pokemon from the opposing team within 4 seconds a total of 40/80/160 times. |
| Leech Life (Buzzwole) | In a single battle, hit 5 or more Pokemon from the opposing team with Leech Life or Leech Life+ while the muscle gauge is charged to 6. (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Burn (Charizard) | In a single battle, hit Pokemon from the opposing team with a basic attack after leaving them burned with Flamethrower 20 or more times (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Outrage (Dragonite) | In a single battle, knock out Pokemon from the opposing team while rampaging under the effect of Outrage or Outrage+ 4 or more times (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Boosted Attack (Garchomp) | In a single battle, knock out 3 or more Pokemon from the opposing team with a boosted attack (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Extreme Speed (Lucario) | In a single battle, hit marked Pokemon from the opposing team with Extreme Speed or Extreme Speed+ to reset the move’s cooldown 15 or more times (5/10/20 battles in total) |
| Dynamic Punch (Machamp) | Hit 2 or more Pokemon from the opposing team at the same time with Dynamic Punch or Dynamic Punch+ (10/20/40 times total) |
| Battle Style Change (Mega Mewtwo X) | Knock out 1 Pokemon from the opposing team using UNITE Moves (40/80/160 times total) |
| Double Hit (Scizor) | In a single battle, knock out Pokemon from the opposing team marked with Double Hit or Double Hit+ to reset move cooldowns 10 or more times (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Triple Axel (Tsareena) | Hit a total of 4 or more Pokemon from the opposing team with a single usage of Triple Axel or Triple Axel+ (10/20/40 times total) |
| Dark Pulse (Tyranitar) | Hit 2 or more Pokemon from the opposing team at the same time with a single usage of Dark Pulse or Dark Pulse+. (10/20/40 times) |
| Wicked Blow (Urshifu) | After charging power with Wicked Blow or Wicked Blow+, land a critical hit on 2 or more Pokemon from the opposing team in the center of the area of effect at the same time (10/20/40 times total) |
| Sovereign Sword (Zacian) | Use a boosted UNITE Move 1 time (40/60/160 times total) |
| Snow Warning (Alolan Ninetails) | In a single batlle, freeze Pokemon from the opposing team with Snow Warning 8 or more times (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Overheat (Chandelure) | Knock out Pokemon from the opposing team with the follow-up attack of Overheat or Overheat+ (20/40/80 times total) |
| Blaze (Cinderace) | In a single battle, deal additional damage to Pokemon from the opposing team with Blaze 20 or more times (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Surf (Cramorant) | In a single battle, hit Pokemon from the opposing team with Surf or Surf+ a total of 5 or more times (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Spirit Shackle (Decidueye) | Hit 2 Pokemon from the opposing team at once with a single usage of Spirit Shackle or Spirit Shackle+ (5/10/20 times total) |
| Fire Blast (Delphox) | In a single battle, hit Pokemon from the opposing team with the delayed explosion following Fire Blast or Fire Blast+ a total of 8 or more times. (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Dragon Dance (Dragapult) | In a single battle, knock out Pokemon from the opposing team while using Dragon Dance or Dragon Dance+ to reset the move’s cooldown 4 or more times (5 battles total) |
| Dragon Pulse (Duraludon) | In a single battle, knock out Pokemon from the opposing team with Dragon Pulse or Dragon Pulse+ 3 or more times. (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Psyshock (Espeon) | In a single battle, incapacitate Pokemon from the opposing team with Psyshock or Psyshock+ a total of 15 or more times. (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Future Sight (Gardevoir) | In a single battle, hit Pokemon from the opposing team with Future Sight or Future Sight+ delayed explosions to reduce the move’s cooldown 10 or more times (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Icicle Spear (Glaceon) | In a single battle, knock out 3 or more Pokemon from the opposing team with Icicle Spear or Icicle Spear+. (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Surf (Greninja) | In a single battle, knock out 3 or more Pokemon from the opposing team with Surf or Surf+ (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Snipe Shot (Inteleon) | Knock out Pokemon from the opposing team with Snipe Shot or Snipe Shot+ (40/80/160 times total) |
| Light Screen (Mew) | Hit 2 or more Pokemon from the opposing team at the same time with a single use of Electro Ball, Solar Beam, or Surf boosted by Light Screen. (10/20/40 times total) |
| Electro Ball (Pikachu) | In a single battle, knock out Pokemon from the opposing team with Electro Ball or Electro Ball+ a total of 2 or more times (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Hyper Voice (Sylveon) | In a single battle, hit Pokemon from the opposing team from afar with Hyper Voice or Hyper Voice+ and deal a total a 10,000 or more damage (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Giga Drain (Venusaur) | In a single battle, hit Pokemon from the opposing team a total of 30 or more times with Giga Drain or Giga Drain+ (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Hydro Pump (Blastoise) | Show 2 or more Pokemon from the opposing team at the same time with Hydro Pump or Hydro Pump+ (10/20/40 times total) |
| X-Scissor (Crustle) | In a single battle, show Pokemon from the opposing team into an obstacle 2 or more times with X-Scissor or X-Scissor+ (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Power Whip (Goodra) | Pull 2 or more Pokemon from the opposing team toward you using Power Whip or Power Whip+ (10/20/40 times total) |
| Belch (Greedent) | In a single battle, hit Pokemon from the opposing team 10 or more times with Blech or Belch+ while running under the effect of Covet or Covet+ (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Perish Song | Knock out Pokemon from the opposing team with perish Song or Perish Song+ (40/80/160 times total) |
| Icicle Crash (Mamoswine) | In a single battle, freeze Pokemon from the opposing team 2 or more times by shattering the icicle dropped by Icicle Crash or Icicle Crash+ (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Oblivious (Slowbro) | In a single battle, recover 5000 or more HP with Oblivious (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Heavy Slam (Snorlax) | Throw 2 or more Pokemon from the opposing team at the same time with Heavy Slam or Heavy Slam+ (10/20/40 times total) |
| Wood Hammer (Trevenant) | Hit 2 or more Pokemon from the opposing team at the same time with the follow-up attack of Wood Hammer or Wood Hammer+, leaving them unable to act. (10/20/40 times total) |
| Foul Play (Umbreon) | After hitting Attacker or Speedster Pokemon from the opposing team with the first stage of Foul Play or Foul Play+, knock out Pokemon from the opposing team with the second stage of Foul Play or Foul Play+ (20/40/80 times total) |
| Pursuit (Absol) | In a single battle, reduce the cooldown of Pursuit or Pusuit+ 10 or more times by attacking a Pokemon from the opposing team from behind after using the move. (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Drill Peck (Dodrio) | Shove 2 or more Pokemon from the opposing team at the same time with Drill Peck or Drill Peck+ while sprinting (10/20/40 times total) |
| Hex (Gengar) | In a single battle, attack Pokemon from the opposing team afflicted by a status condition with Hex or Hex+ to reduce the move’s cooldown 20 or more times (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Razor Leaf (Leafeon) | Use Razor Leaf or Razor Leaf+ and hit one Pokemon from the opposing team with all five leaves to gain a shield (80/100/120 times total) |
| Brave Bird (Talonflame) | In a single battle, hit Pokemon from the opposing team with a boosted attack after landing a hit with Brave Bird or Brave Bird+ to reduce the cooldown of Aerial Ace, Aerial Ace+, Flame Charge, or Flame Charge+ 5 or more times (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Discharge (Zeraora) | In a single battle, pull in 2 or more Pokemon from the opposing team with Discharge or Discharg+ (5/10/20 battles total) |
| Night Slash (Zoroark) | Hit 2 or more Pokemon from the opposing team at the same time when slashing the ground while landing with Night Slash or Night Slash+ (10/20/40 times) |
Pokémon Unite Cheat Codes FAQ
Does Pokémon Unite have cheat codes?
No, a built-in cheat code system and cheat trainers are unavailable for Pokémon Unite. A cheat code system in a multiplayer game would give certain players an unfair advantage.