Pokémon Unite Tier and Pokémon List: All-Rounder, Attacker, Defender, Speedster and Supporter tier lists explained

Pokémon Unite tier list explained

Pokémon in Pokémon Unite are divided into five categories - All-Rounder, Attacker, Defender, Speedster and Supporter. Despite this, there are still a number of Pokémon which stand out against the rest.

Here are the top tier Pokémon for Pokémon Unite, along with their categories, based upon our experience with the game:

• Lucario - All-Rounder
• Cramorant- Attacker
• Blastoise - Defender
• Zeraora- Speedster
• Blissey - Supporter

Below you'll find tier lists for each Pokémon category, which contain more information about the individual Pokémon, and, please remember, these are subjective, so you may have different preferences.

All-Rounder tier list for Pokémon Unite

All-Rounder Pokémon in Pokémon Unite have a close balance of offense and endurance, which helps make them reliable fighters.

At the time of writing, there are four All-Rounder Pokémon in the game - Charizard, Machamp, Lucario and Garchomp. Charizard is one of the Pokémon Unite licenses you can choose from after completing the tutorial.

Here is the tier list, going from highest to lowest, for All-Rounder Pokémon in Pokémon Unite:

Pokémon	Stats	Notes
Lucario		Thanks to a high Mobility stat, Lucario can rush up to Pokémon and unleash powerful attacks like Extreme Speed, which deals a good amount of damage very quickly, and Bone Rush, which makes it easier to perform other moves.
Machamp		With a strong basic attack, backed with some powerful moves, Machamp can break through the enemies defences and cause a lot of damage.
Garchomp		The downside to Garchomp is that it takes a while to evolve; when it is ready, however, it provides a variety of powerful moves, which can easily destroy foes and wild Pokémon.
Charizard		With a rather uninspired moveset and a strength which only comes into play during the last stages of the match, mostly thanks to its Unite Move, Charizard is the weakest of the All-Rounders.

Attacker tier list for Pokémon Unite

Even though they have low endurance, Attacker Pokémon in Pokémon Unite are the creatures which can deal a heavy amount of damage to their opponents - be it in close combat or at a distance.

At the time of writing, there are six Attacker Pokémon to choose from - Venusaur, Pikachu, Alolan Ninetales, Gardevoir, Greninja, Sylveon, Cinderace and Cramorant. Pikachu is one of the Pokémon Unite licenses on offer after you complete the tutorial.

Below you can find the Attacker tier list, going from highest to lowest, for Pokémon Unite:

Pokémon	Stats	Notes
Cramorant		Practise makes perfect when it comes to Cramorant, but, once you've mastered this blue bird, you'll become a near unstoppable force.
Pikachu		Thanks Pikachu's long range and ability to stun, it's quite for causing damage to lone Pokémon. Pikachu also is ideal for newcomers.
Sylveon		Sylveon has a great balance of offensive and defensive stats; its attacks allow Sylveon to lower a foe's stats while restoring its own health.
Alolan Ninetales		Alolan Ninetales can freeze nearly every enemy in its track, forcing them to stand still as it knocks down their health - just make sure you keep an eye on that health bar!
Cinderace		With the combined power of long range attacks, high Mobility and the ability to burn opponents, Cinderace can be a deadly force on the battlefield. Just make sure you aim your attacks correctly!
Gardevoir		Gardevoir does require an amount of practise, but, once mastered, it's powerful ranged attacks allows you to cut through both wild and enemy Pokémon. This, in the right hands, makes it a terrifying force in the final minutes of a match.
Greninja		Greninja is very weak in the early stages of a match, so, if this is your preferred choice, focus on levelling up quickly to unleash those powerful moves, backed by the Mobility stat, during the end game.
Venusaur		Oddly for Pokémon with the ability to evolve in Unite, Venusaur becomes less useful as the match progresses. Still, you can use to grab some goals early on.

Defender tier list for Pokémon Unite

Defender Pokémon, as the name suggests, are designed to protect their fellow teammates from attacks in Pokémon Unite.

At the time of writing, there are three Defender Pokémon on offer - Blastoise, Slowbro, Snorlax, Mamoswine, Crustle and Greedent - and Snorlax is one of the Pokémon Unite licenses you can choose from after completing the tutorial.

Here you'll find the Defender tier list for Pokémon Unite and, please remember, that this is subjective:

Pokémon	Stats	Notes
Blastoise		Blastoise may seem weak in the early game, but, once you've learned Surf and have access to its Unite Move, you'll discover its the master of crowd control. A master Blastoise player can easily turn the tide of a match.
Snorlax		Through the power of Block and Yawn, Snorlax can bring your opponents to heel and help your team completely invade a goal. It's even got the Endurance stat to back it up.
Crustle		With the right moveset Curstle can become the bane of your enemies - use it to unleash quick attacks and divide up the opposing team.
Greedent		While Greedent has the endurance and mobility of a great defender, it's let down by having moves which are tricky to aim and a reliance on berries.
Mamoswine		Mamoswine's ability to freeze enemies, momentarily decreasing their movement speed, allows it to act as both a crowd controller and a full force attacker.
Slowbro		With moves like Surf and Telekenesis, Slowbroke allows you to take control of a fight, opening the way your teammates to score goals and kills.

Speedster tier list for Pokémon Unite

Speedster Pokémon in Pokémon Unite are known for their high mobility and offence stats, which allows them to both quickly defeat wild Pokémon and score goals.

At the time of writing, there are four Speedster Pokémon to choose from - Gengar, Absol, Talonflame and Zeraora. You have the option to obtain the Talonflame Pokémon Unite license after completing the tutorial.

It's important to note that Zeraora is only available for a limited-time after the game's release, so you might not be able to add it to your collection.

This is our Speedster tier list for Pokémon Unite, going from highest to lowest, and remember - this list is subjective:

Pokémon	Stats	Notes
Zeraora		Zeraora's Unite Move, Plasma Gale, not only causes a lot of damage to nearby enemies, but allows you to enjoy a boost to it's basic attack. Backed up its high Mobility, you can easily use Zeraroa to cross the map and attack the enemy before they're properly prepared.
Absol		Thanks to moves like Psycho Cut or Sucker Punch, Absol can easily be the master of critical hits. The trick to playing as Absol is to stay on the move, because standing still can get you killed easily.
Talonflame		If you want Talonflame to be truly effective, you need to spend the early match levelling it up and hope your team has the ability to take the advantage. Doing so will grant you access to good moves like Fly!
Gengar		While Levitate makes Gengar very fast out of combat, it has to be at least level 7 to be considered a dangerous force on the battlefield with Dream Eater or Hex. You will also want to stay clear of any opposing Supporter Pokémon.

Supporter tier list for Pokémon Unite

Supporter Pokémon in Pokémon Unite have the ability to heal allies and attack opponents using status conditions to assist their teammates in defeating their opponents.

At the time of writing, there are three Supporter Pokémon available - Wigglytuff, Mr. Mime, Blissey and Eldegoss, which is one of the Pokémon you can choose upon completing the tutorial.

Below you can find the Supporter tier list for Pokémon Unite, which is organised from highest to lowest and is subjective:

Pokémon	Stats	Notes
Blissey		Blissey is the perfect Pokémon for providing healing support in Pokémon Unite and, in addition, it can boost damage. You will, however, to fight alongside an ally to ensure you make the most of Blissey.
Wigglytuff		Love status effects? Then you'll love Wigglytuff! It has the ability to both Stun and put enemies to Sleep, making it perfect for crowd control.
Mr. Mime		Mr. Mime's ability to create barriers makes it perfect for dividing up the enemy team and pushing them away from your goals.
Eldegoss		Eldegoos saw its usefulness fall with the arrival of Blissey. While it still provides useful heals, it doesn't have the same power as it once had.

Need help deciding which Pokémon to choose? Check out our Pokémon Unite tier list and build guides for - Pikachu, Snorlax, Gardevoir, Cinderace, Greninja, Gengar, Blissey, Lucario and Absol. You can also learn more about the Ranked system, Fair-Play Points and how to surrender a match.

Pokémon list: How to unlock Pokémon in Pokémon Unite explained

At the time of writing, there are 21 playable Pokémon in Pokémon Unite, including the limited-time Zeraora.

You can earn new Pokémon Unite licenses by completing specific challenges, levelling up your Trainer level and purchasing them using one of the in-game currencies from the Unite Battle Committee.

Upon completing the tutorial, you'll also be given the choice of four Pokémon licenses - Charizard, Pikachu, Snorlax, Eldegoss and Talonflame. You'll receive whichever license you picked for free, while the others will be purchasable from one of the in-game shops.

Zeraora is also the first limited-time Pokémon in the game and you can earn it by playing Pokémon Unite during a specific time period.

Below, in National Pokédex order, you can find all of the Pokémon currently available in Pokémon Unite:

• Venusaur
• Charizard
• Blastoise
• Pikachu
• Alolan Ninetales
• Wigglytuff
• Machamp
• Slowbro
• Gengar
• Mr. Mime
• Snorlax
• Blissey
• Gardevoir
• Absol
• Garchomp
• Lucario
• Mamoswine
• Crustle
• Greninja
• Talonflame
• Sylveon
• Zeraora
• Cinderace
• Greedent
• Eldegoss
• Cramorant

Have fun in Pokémon Unite!