Unite Battle

Unite Battle (Japanese: ユナイトバトル Unite Battle) is a form of in Pokémon UNITE.
==Terminology==
Unite Battles are introduced as a form of Pokémon battle in this quote from Professor Phorus:
* "Here on Aeos Island, we have unique Pokémon battles known as Unite Battles [...]"
==Gameplay==
Players compete in Unite Battles, where two teams attempt to score points in the opposing team's goals while guarding their own. To score, players collect Aeos energy by defeating wild Pokémon or members of the enemy team, which they must then bring to an opposing goal. The team with the highest score after ten minutes wins; if there is a tie, the team that reached the tied score first wins.
There are also "objective" Pokémon, which have more health than other wild Pokémon and have multiple to use against players. Objective Pokémon appear at specific times in the match. The team that deals the last hit to an objective Pokémon gets a benefit based on the species. Typically, objective Pokémon are a focal point for team battles between multiple players. 
Pokémon begin a match at level one in their least evolved form (discounting baby Pokémon) and gain experience gradually over time, a process which is sped up by defeating wild Pokémon. As Pokémon gain experience and level up, they learn new moves that they then have access to for the rest of the battle, and Pokémon with evolutions (besides and ) evolve as well, much like in the core series. Initially, a Pokémon has two moves and the player chooses which one to keep; the move that they did not choose is then unlocked at Level 2 or 3. These moves are upgraded at proceeding levels with the player choosing one of two moves to replace the move with. When the Pokémon reaches Level 8 or 9, it unlocks its Unite Move, a separate, powerful attack that must charge over time.
When a player is in a goal zone of an opposing team, they may attempt to score. Scoring spends the Aeos energy the Pokémon is holding and adds those points to the team. Players must charge up before successfully scoring, with more time being required proportional to the amount of Aeos energy being used while being reduced if multiple Pokémon are scoring at the same goal zone simultaneously. A score attempt can be blocked if the Pokémon takes damage, cancelling the goal attempt. Scoring depletes the health of goal zones, and when the health of a score zone is empty, it is destroyed. The goal zone closest to a team's base cannot be destroyed under normal circumstances, and exists throughout the game. Points earned through scoring are doubled during the last stretch of the game, which is known as the Final Stretch and starts when there are 2 minutes remaining in Standard Battles or 1 minute remaining in Quick Battles.
Each team has a base, where each member of the team starts a Unite Battle from and reappears at after being knocked out. One action that players can perform is Returning, also known as To Base. After a certain amount of time is spent standing in place, the Pokémon will be warped to its team's base. However, moving or taking damage will cancel the charge. On certain stages, To Base is not usable.
Participating in Unite Battles will earn the player Battle Points, Aeos coins, and (after reaching Trainer Level 6) Aeos energy. By spending coins, energy, and other currencies, the player can unlock Pokemon and customization options.
==Battle modes==
===Casual Battle===
Casual Battle is the default game mode and has two types of matches within its umbrella: Random Match and CPU Match. They are both 10 minute 5-on-5 matches that take place in either Remoat Stadium or Theia Sky Ruins. Players may play solo or form in groups of any size.
Random Matches will randomly match players of comparable skill into two teams. CPU Matches will randomly match one team of five against a team of CPUs.
===Ranked Battle===
Ranked Battles are unlocked at Trainer level 6. Ranked mode can be entered with at least 5 Pokémon Unite Licenses. They are 10 minute 5-on-5 matches that take place in Theia Sky Ruins (formerly Remoat Stadium prior to Theia Sky Ruins' addition). Players may play solo or form in groups of two, three, or five. Team members must be within similar ranks to each other. Players can only use Unite Licenses that they own in this mode. (Trial licenses are not allowed to be used in Ranked Battle.)
Starting in Ranked Match Season 18, when players reach the Master rank, if all of the players matched have 1400 master points or higher, Pokemon will be selected through a draft system in which both teams ban two Pokémon from usage in the match and then both teams take turns choosing Pokémon in a 1-2-2-2-2-1 format, where one team gets to choose the first Pokémon, then the teams alternate between choosing 2 Pokémon at a time, then the other team gets the last pick. Players may also choose to request to switch picking positions with an ally. All Pokémon can only be picked once, meaning that both teams may not have the same Pokémon.
Starting in Ranked Match season 19, draft pick now occurs at Master 1200, and EX Pokémon licenses are banned. This was changed once again in Ranked Match season 20, where draft pick was reverted to occurring at Master 1400, and only one EX Pokémon license was allowed per team. In Ranked Match season 21, draft pick once again occurred at Master 1200, and up to four EX Pokémon licenses were allowed per team. As EX Pokémon licenses were removed starting in season 22, all Pokémon who formerly had the EX label are allowed in all future seasons.
Rank 	Rank 	Rank 	Rank 	Rank 	Rank
 	 	 	 	 	
Beginner Rank 	Great Rank 	Expert Rank 	Veteran Rank 	Ultra Rank 	Master Rank
 	 	 	 	 	0-99999
Class 1 - 5 	Class 1 - 5 	Class 1 - 5 	Class 1 - 5 	Class 1 - 5 	–
 	 	 	 	 	Points (0-99999)
Ranked Frame 	Ranked Frame 	Ranked Frame 	Ranked Frame 	Ranked Frame 	Ranked Frame
 	 	 	 	 	
Ranked Season Rewards	Ranked Season Rewards	Ranked Season Rewards	Ranked Season Rewards	Ranked Season Rewards	Ranked Season Rewards
Aeos ticket ×2,000 	Aeos ticket ×4,000 	Aeos ticket ×6,000 	Aeos ticket ×10,000 	Aeos ticket ×15,000 	Aeos ticket ×20,000
The amount of Master rank points gained depends on the player's current ranking:
* Under 1200: 15-16
* 1200-1300: 10-12
* 1300-1500: 8-10
* 1500-1600: 7-9
* 1600+: 6-8
===Quick Battle===
Quick battles are unlocked at level 4. They are shorter than Standard Battles at 5 minutes with 4 vs 4 or 3 vs 3 matches and take place in either Mer Stadium, Shivre City, or Auroma Park. The Quick Battles' maps rotate daily, allowing players to only choose from one available Quick Battle map at a time. Each map has modified rules, but adheres to the basic concepts of defeating wild Pokémon to earn Aeos energy and scoring at a goal zone.
====Boss Rush====
Boss Rush is a limited-time event mode that is treated as a type of Quick Battle but plays very differently from the other Quick Battle maps. They are the same time length as regular Quick Battles at 5 minutes, however instead of facing other players, 5 players are pitted against 3 Aeos energized Boss Pokémon from various other maps in the game. The first boss is a Regular Boss Pokémon, the next is a Super Boss Pokémon, and the last is the Hyper Boss Pokémon. The first two are selected from a pool of 2 or 3 different possible bosses, while the last one is always the same boss. The boss Pokémon in question vary each time the event is brought back. The player Pokémon level up as each boss reaches a certain health threshold, as well as when a boss is defeated. When the bosses reach this threshold, 50% health for the Regular and Super bosses and 25% health for the Hyper boss, they become enraged. The goal of Boss Rush is to defeat each boss before time runs out. The players can speed up this process by using moves with a hindrance or binding effect, which will fill up a stun gauge. When full, the Boss Pokémon will be stunned for a short time and damage dealt to it will be increased. There are also 3 difficulty options, Casual, Intermediate, and Extreme, each harder than the last. The Intermediate difficulty increases the Boss Pokemon's Sp. Defense stat, while the Extreme difficulty increases both their Sp. Defense and Sp. Attack stats.
====Panic Parade====
Panic Parade is a limited-time event mode that is treated as a type of Quick Battle but plays very differently from the other Quick Battle maps. Unlike any other mode in the game, there is no time limit at all, this is due to the fact that instead of facing other players, 5 players are tasked with defending from various waves of wild Pokémon. Tinkaton starts off as a and evolves as more waves are cleared alongside the players. If Tinkaton faints, the match ends. The number of waves depends on the difficulty chosen, with there being only 5 waves in the Casual difficulty, 10 waves in the Intermediate difficulty, 12 waves in the Expert difficulty, and 15 waves in the Extreme difficulty. 
All waves have a predetermined set of wild Pokémon that appear, though there are also certain playable Pokémon that appear as wild Pokémon, while some of these are also predetermined per wave, others are randomly determined, some of which when defeated, will replace the player's currently held battle item and can be summoned to assist the player by using their Unite Move. The player cannot choose their own battle item in this mode, as special battle items can instead be obtained by defeating that appear during most waves that do not count towards the wave's completion. 
This mode also features a unique upgrade system known as the Aeos Shooter. During the event's duration, a special Event Point Shop is added to the menu in which the player can buy various upgrades that increase the power of the player's Pokémon, these include an Attack Boost, a Sp. Attack Boost, an Attack Speed Boost, a Critical-Hit Rate and Damage Boost, a Recovery Effect Boost, Move Cooldown Reduction, an HP Boost, and a Movement Speed Boost. These upgrades are bought using Event Points that are obtained through playing the mode, with more points being given out the more waves are cleared. Each upgrade has 5 levels that upgrade the stat further, however the price increases the higher the level, going from 50 points to 100 points, then 200, to 400, then finally 600 points.
===Custom Battle===
In Custom Battles, any stage can be chosen across both Casual, Ranked, and Quick Battles and the player is given the option to either invite friends to join or add computer players to fill in spots for each team. Uniquely in this mode, teams can have any amount of players and the positions of each player can be swapped before starting the battle, including swapping teams entirely. The player can also set up to 5 players as admins, who do not participate in the battle, but can instead spectate the battle. Once the battle starts, it is possible for players to leave the battle if they desire, being the only type of battle where this is possible. Custom Battles do not count towards progression for any missions, achievements, or events and are not counted towards the player's overall win rate.
====Tournament Mode====
Separately from regular Custom Battles is a tournament mode, which can be accessed from the main menu, rather than the Lobby like the other modes. These function the same as Custom Battles but with the added option to turn on Custom Rules. These rules include allowing all players access to all held items, all held items at max grade, all Unite licenses, and all items, as well as being able to choose the server used for connecting to other players. In this mode, only Theia Sky Ruins can be picked with either regular rules or draft pick rules.
=== 500-Point Battle ===
500-Point Battle is an upcoming casual battle mode to be added in Spring 2025. In this mode, there is no time limit and the goal for both teams is to score 500 points before the other team does. Unlike other modes in the game, players may see their team scores. A unique version of Remoat Stadium will be the only map available in this mode. The most notable difference in this version of Remoat Stadium is that defeating does not immediately cause all goal zones to become defenseless, and it will instead travel towards goal zones to apply the effect, similarly to or .
As teams score points, once certain point thresholds are reached, players may use a selection of buffs known as Aeos Technology to power up their Pokémon.500-Point Battle Announcement at 2024 Pokémon World Championships
==Pokémon==
To play as a certain Pokémon, players need to obtain the UNITE license for that Pokémon. Players can use Pokémon with trial Unite licenses in all modes except for Ranked Battle. When starting a match, players start as the base evolutionary stage of the Pokemon selected, and can level up and evolve as the match progresses.
==Moves==
Each Pokémon has certain moves available. They are able to use several moves from the core series games, with certain differences in gameplay between those games and Pokémon Unite. In addition, the Unite Moves are powerful moves unique to Pokémon UNITE.
==Basic attacks==
Each Pokémon has a basic attack separate from its moves. Basic attacks can be used freely and do not have cooldowns, but are not as strong as moves.
==Items==
There are several items available.
==Stages==
Unite Battles take place in various places on Aeos Island due to the Aeos energy that is found there. The Aeos Research Institute studies Aeos energy and is headed by Professor Phorus with help from her research partner, Erbie, who organizes the battles.
Image	Stage 	Details
 	Remoat Stadium 	Duration: 10 MinutesPlayers: 5 VS 5Five goals per teamUsed in Casual Battle
 	Auroma Park 	Duration: 5 MinutesPlayers: 3 VS 3Two shared goal zonesUsed in Quick Battle
 	Shivre City 	Duration: 5 MinutesPlayers: 4 VS 4One goal zone eachUsed in Quick Battle
 	Mer Stadium 	Duration: 5 MinutesPlayers: 4 VS 4Three goal zones per teamUsed in Quick Battle
 	Theia Sky Ruins	Duration: 10 MinutesPlayers: 5 VS 5Five goals per teamUsed in Casual Battle and Ranked Battle
Event Stages
Image	Stage 	Details 	Map available
 	Halloween in Mer Stadium 	Duration: 5 MinutesPlayers: 4 VS 4Three goal zones per teamAll players are given a special Pumpkin Toss battle itemUsed in Quick Battle 	October 20, 2021 - November 7, 2021October 27, 2022 - November 17, 2022October 19, 2023 - November 12, 2023October 19, 2024 - November 12, 2024
 	Remoat Stadium(Snow and Ice) 	Duration: 10 MinutesPlayers: 5 VS 5Five goals per teamUsed in Casual Battle 	December 9, 2021 - January 16, 2022December 1, 2022 - January 2023
 	Snowball Battle in Shivre City 	Duration: 5 MinutesPlayers: 4 VS 4One goal zone eachBeing defeated turns the player into a snowmanUsed in Quick Battle 	December 15, 2021 - January 16, 2022December 1, 2022 - December 26, 2022December 7, 2023 - December 28, 2023December 5, 2024 - December 31, 2024
 	Full-Fury Battle in Mer Stadium 	Duration: 5 MinutesPlayers: 4 VS 4Three goal zones per teamMove cooldowns are heavily reducedUsed in Quick Battle 	Every two weeks on weekends from Saturday to Monday (February 24, 2022 - April 11, 2022)Every weekend from December 30, 2022 to January 30, 2023Every weekend from September 16, 2023 to October 16, 2023Every weekend from January 30, 2025 to February 24, 2025
 	Catch 'Em in Mer Stadium 	Duration: 5 MinutesPlayers: 4 VS 4Three goal zones per teamCan catch certain wild Pokémon to temporarily play as themUsed in Quick Battle 	May 30, 2022 - June 27, 2022
 	Boss Rush in Auroma Park 	Duration: 5 MinutesPlayers: 5 VS 3 Boss(Araquanid, Avalugg, Drednaw, Zapdos, Articuno, Regigigas)(Araquanid, Avalugg, Drednaw, Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Zacian) 	Regigigas:July 21, 2022 - July 24, 2022July 31, 2022 - August 7, 2022August 14, 2022 - August 21, 2022December 17, 2024 - December 24, 2024Zacian:February 26, 2023 - March 5, 2023March 12, 2023 - March 19, 2023March 26, 2023 - April 2, 2023December 30, 2024 - January 6, 2025
 	Pika Party in Mer Stadium 	Duration: 5 MinutesPlayers: 4 VS 4Three goal zones per teamCan only play as PikachuUsed in Quick Battle 	August 4, 2022 - September 1, 2022June 23, 2023 - July 21, 2023June 22, 2024 - July 19, 2024
 	Legacy Trainer Showdown in Theia Sky Ruins 	Duration: 10 MinutesPlayers: 5 VS Leon, Korrina, Cynthia, Raihan, and GreenOpponents always use Charizard, Lucario, Garchomp, Duraludon, and Blastoise respectivelyFive goal zones per teamUsed in Casual Battle 	September 9, 2022 - October 6, 2022 (Leon leading)April 20, 2023 - May 21, 2023 (Cynthia leading)Solo Challenge (CPU Match only):December 7, 2023 - January 15, 2024 (Cynthia leading)January 16, 2024 - February 26, 2024 (Leon leading)February 27, 2024 - April 17, 2024 (Cynthia leading)Alternates between Leon and Cynthia leading every two months
 	Eevee Appeal-o-rama in Shivre City 	Duration: 5 MinutesPlayers: 4 VS 4One goal zone eachCan only play as EeveelutionsUsed in Quick Battle 	May 25, 2023 - June 23, 2023November 14, 2024 - December 6, 2024
 	Panic Parade in Shivre City 	Duration: No Time Limit(Match ends when either Tinkaton faints or all waves are cleared)Players:5 and VS 5 Waves of Wild Pokémon (Casual)5 and Tinkaton VS 10 Waves of Wild Pokémon (Intermediate)5 and Tinkaton VS 12 Waves of Wild Pokémon (Expert)5 and Tinkaton VS 15 Waves of Wild Pokémon (Extreme)	July 21, 2023 - July 31, 2023August 4, 2023 - August 6, 2023August 11, 2023 - August 13, 2023August 18, 2023 - August 20, 2023December 12, 2023 - February 24, 2024February 27, 2024 - March 23, 2024July 19, 2024 - September 4, 2024
 	Full-Burst Battle! Dragon Dustup in Mer Stadium	Duration: 5 MinutesPlayers: 4 VS 4Three goal zones per teamCan only play as -type PokémonMove cooldowns are heavily reducedUsed in Quick Battle 	May 16, 2024 - June 13, 2024
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