Pokemon Unite Tier List [2024]

This tier list showcases the top Pokémon to use in Pokémon UNITE. Discover which Pokémon are considered top tier in the current meta following the release of Ho-Oh and the latest balance update as of July 16, 2024.

Pokemon Unite Tier List

The list includes:

  • Top Pokémon: Find out which Pokémon are leading in effectiveness right now.

  • Recommended Purchases: Learn which Pokémon are worth buying based on their performance.

  • Lane & Role Tier Lists: See the best Pokémon to optimize your gameplay for each lane and role.

This post will help you choose the best Pokémon for competitive play and make informed decisions about your team setup.

Pokémon UNITE Main Tier Lists

Pokémon UNITE Main Tier Lists

Explore our comprehensive tier lists for Pokémon UNITE, tailored to various aspects of the game:

  • Pokémon Tier List: Rankings of Pokémon based on their overall performance and effectiveness.

  • Held Items Tier List: Evaluation of held items and their impact on gameplay.

  • Battle Items Tier List: Assessment of battle items and their strategic value.

  • Solo-Queue Tier List: Best Pokémon and strategies for solo queue matches.

  • Low-Elo Tier List: Top Pokémon and strategies for players in lower Elo brackets.

  • Free Character Tier List: Rankings of free-to-play characters and their effectiveness.

These lists are designed to assist you in making the best choices for your Pokémon team and gameplay strategy.

Best Pokémon Tier List

Best Pokémon Tier List

Here is our updated tier list for the best Pokémon in Pokémon UNITE:

  • OP Tier: Zacian
  • SS Tier: Blissey, Ceruledge, Ho-oh, Inteleon, Leafeon, Mega Mewtwo X, Mimikyu, Miraidon, Slowbro
  • S Tier: Alolan Ninetales, Blastoise, Blaziken, Buzzwole, Chandelure, Clefable, Comfey, Crustle, Dragapult, Espeon, Gardevoir, Gyarados, Hoopa, Mega Mewtwo Y, Meowscarada, Mew, Sylveon, Trevenant, Umbreon, Urshifu, Venusaur, Zoroark
  • A Tier: Absol, Aegislash, Cinderace, Decidueye, Delphox, Dodrio, Eldegoss, Falinks, Gengar, Glaceon, Goodra, Greninja, Lapras, Lucario, Mamoswine, Metagross, Pikachu, Sableye, Scizor, Snorlax, Tyranitar, Wigglytuff, Zeraora
  • B Tier: Azumarill, Charizard, Cramorant, Dragonite, Greedent, Machamp, Mr. Mime, Talonflame, Tsareena
  • C Tier: Duraludon, Garchomp

Tier List Evaluation Complete!

Tier List Evaluation Complete

With the release of version 1.15.1.2 and the introduction of Ho-Oh on July 19, our tier list evaluation is now complete. Here’s a summary of the latest updates and changes:

  • Version 1.15.1.2: Check out the new patch notes for details on the latest changes and updates.

  • Ho-Oh Builds & Guide: Explore the new builds and strategies for Ho-Oh.

Upcoming Pokémon

Upcoming Pokémon
  • Armarouge: Announced at the 2024 Pokémon World Championships.

  • Darkrai: Also set to join the game soon.

  • Psyduck: Another new addition to Pokémon UNITE.

Stay tuned to where these new Pokémon will land on the tier list!

Ho-Oh Enters SS Tier

Ho-Oh Enters SS Tier

Ho-Oh has greatly impacted Pokémon UNITE and is now ranked in the SS Tier. Here’s why Ho-Oh stands out:

  • High Durability and Damage: Ho-Oh excels in both durability and damage, which is rare. It performs well from the early game and scales nicely into the late game.

  • Versatile Kit: Ho-Oh combines elements from other Pokémon, such as unobstructed movement and self-buffing, but also features unique abilities.

  • Unite Move – Rekindling Flame: This move can revive knocked-out allies during battles, a first in the game. It adds significant value to Ho-Oh in team fights.

  • Stat and Move Strengths: Ho-Oh has strong stats and move choices. However, its Unite Move requires Aeos Energy, which could impact scoring points and overall team strategy.

Despite this, Ho-Oh is a top-tier choice, particularly as a Defender, due to its battle versatility.

Tier List Explanation

SS Tier

SS Tier
  • Blissey
    Best Lane:
    Bot
    Summary: Blissey excels as a support Pokémon with reliable healing, shielding, and buffing abilities. It has the highest HP in the game, making it effective against burst-damaged Pokémon. However, it relies heavily on being with another Pokémon and struggles alone.
  • Ho-Oh
    Best Lane: Top/Bot
    Summary: Ho-Oh is a versatile and powerful Pokémon with a strong early-game presence and decent late-game scaling. Its Unite Move, Rekindling Flame, allows it to revive allies, making it a game-changer.
  • Ceruledge
    Best Lane: Any
    Summary: Ceruledge is a formidable brawler who can weaken opponents’ defenses or deal true damage. It can buff itself and use its Unite Move to stun multiple opponents, making it potent in team fights. It requires high skill to maximize its potential.
  • Leafeon
    Best Lane:
    Any Lane
    Summary: Leafeon is a top-tier Speedster with exceptional burst damage. It moves quickly across the map with its dash moves and high movement speed, making it a great jungler. Its burst damage and scaling make it one of the best Pokémon in the game.

  • Mega Mewtwo X
    Best Lane:
    Any
    Summary: Mega Mewtwo X is an All-Rounder with balanced damage, durability, and mobility stats. It increases its Attack, Defense, and Sp. Def. stats through combat allow it to evolve and reach full strength.

  • Mimikyu
    Best Lane:
    Top/Bot
    Summary: Mimikyu is a unique All-Rounder with deceptive strength. Despite its small size and unusual appearance, it is lethal due to its diverse moves and abilities. It is well-balanced with no major weaknesses.
  • Miraidon
    Best Lane: Any
    Summary: Miraidon is a powerful Attacker who adapts its role depending on its moveset. Whether it learns Charge Beam or Electro Drift, it excels as a primary damage dealer. It requires skill to play effectively but makes a significant impact in games.
  • Slowbro
    Best Lane: Top
    Summary: Slowbro is a durable Defender that excels in crowd control and removing opponents from fights. It uses Telekinesis and Amnesia to disrupt enemies and absorb damage, though it lacks offensive capabilities.
  • Zacian
    Best Lane: Jungle
    Summary: Zacian combines strength, durability, and speed. Its ability, Intrepid Sword, boosts its moves and adds effects. However, it can only equip two Held items due to its unique item, Rusted Sword, which does not provide stat bonuses or passive effects.

OP Tier

OP Tier
  • Zacian
    Best Lane:
    Jungle
    Summary: Zacian blends strength, durability, and speed. Its ability, Intrepid Sword, enhances its moves and triggers additional effects. Zacian’s agility and Dash moves make him a powerful All-Rounder. However, it can only use two Held items because its unique item, Rusted Sword, provides no stat bonuses or passive effects, limiting its potential builds.

S Tier

S Tier
  • Blastoise
    Best Lane: Top/Jungle
    Summary: Blastoise excels in damage and crowd control while tanking hits. It uses Rapid Spin and Water Spout for high damage and Hydro Typhoon for crowd control. Its main drawback is its slow scaling, peaking only at level 9.
  • Gyarados
    Best Lane: Top/Bot
    Summary: Gyarados has high potential but requires filling its effort gauge to evolve and unlock its main moves. Its performance is unpredictable, relying on how quickly it can evolve.
  • Clefable
    Best Lane: Top/Bot
    Summary: Clefable is a strong support Pokemon, offering healing and disruption. Its Moonlight and Draining Kiss provide healing and damage. Its damage output and move cooldowns could be better.
  • Blaziken
    Best Lane: Any
    Summary: Blaziken is a powerful brawler that relies on combo moves. Its Unite Move allows for various combos, and its ability, Blaze, boosts its damage. Its combo-based gameplay is complex and vulnerable to disables.
  • Sylveon
    Best Lane: Top/Bot
    Summary: Sylveon combines offense and defense with moves that enhance its damage and sustain. It can recover HP with Draining Kiss but needs proper setup to maximize damage.
  • Mew
    Best Lane: Any
    Summary: Mew’s Move Reset mechanic allows for flexible gameplay. It can switch between damage and support roles. Mastering Mew’s mechanics offers a strong advantage.
  • Comfey
    Best Lane: Top/Bot
    Summary: Comfey is a versatile supporter, attaching itself to allies to provide healing and shielding. Its unique gameplay relies heavily on the strength of its allies, which can limit its effectiveness.
  • Gardevoir
    Best Lane: Top
    Summary: Gardevoir delivers high burst damage from a long range. Its Unite Move offers excellent crowd control. More mobile opponents can exploit its fragility and lack of mobility.
  • Alolan Ninetales
    Best Lane: Top
    Summary: Alolan Ninetales offers a strong mix of support and damage. Its Aurora Veil provides both offensive power and support. It can freeze enemies with its attacks and Unite Move. However, its effectiveness drops in the late game, making it harder to maintain its damage output.
  • Mega Mewtwo Y
    Best Lane: Any
    Summary: Mega Mewtwo Y is a balanced ranged Attacker with increased damage and attack speed. Its moves offer a great mix of damage, mobility, and utility.
  • Umbreon
    Best Lane: Top/Bot
    Summary: Umbreon is a versatile Defender who can weaken and stun opponents. It can steal shields and support allies while tanking damage and healing itself.
  • Trevenant
    Best Lane: Top/Bot
    Summary: Trevenant is durable and offers crowd control. Its ability to recover HP while dealing damage makes it a strong frontliner. However, it also damages itself, which can be a vulnerability.

  • Zoroark
    Best Lane: Jungle
    Summary: Zoroark is a top Speedster with high mobility and deadly combos. Its Illusion ability adds strategic depth. Mastery of Zoroark’s controls leads to strong gameplay.
  • Dragapult
    Best Lane: Jungle
    Summary: Dragapult deals fast, ranges damage and has stealth capabilities. Its Phantom Force increases damage with each knockout. Its charge is Unite Move, which offers new interactions with items.
  • Hoopa
    Best Lane: Top/Bot
    Summary: Hoopa offers strong utility and strategic advantages with its warping mechanics. It boosts team offense and helps control lanes effectively.
  • Buzzwole
    Best Lane: Jungle/Bot
    Summary: Buzzwole is a top-tier All-Rounder with moves that isolate and disable enemies. It has HP recovery and Beast Boost bonuses. Its move range and aiming could improve, but it deals great damage effectively.
  • Espeon
    Best Lane: Bot
    Summary: Espeon provides reliable burst damage and tenacity. Its Magic Bounce passive helps negate hindrances. It lacks mobility, which limits its effectiveness as an Attacker.
  • Crustle
    Best Lane: Top/Bot
    Summary: Crustle is a flexible Defender that can swap between defense and attack. Its Rock Tomb and Shell Smash allow for adaptable gameplay. It is less effective as a pure damage dealer or tank.
  • Mega Mewtwo X
    Best Lane: Any
    Summary: Mega Mewtwo X is a great All-Rounder with a balance of damage, durability, and mobility. It increases its stats through combat, allowing Mega to evolve and reach its full potential.
  • Mew
    Best Lane: Any
    Summary: Mew offers a flexible playstyle with its Move Reset mechanic. It can adapt to various roles and is effective in damage and support. Mastery of Mew’s unique mechanics can lead to a dominant performance.

A Tier

A Tier
  • Absol
    Lane:
    Jungle
    Role: The Executioner
    Absol excels at physical damage. With a high critical hit rate and dash moves like Midnight Slash, it can quickly eliminate opponents. It shines in early to mid-game but struggles in late-game against stronger foes.

  • Aegislash
    Lane:
    Jungle
    Role: A Technical Sword to Wield
    Aegislash is a skilled duelist who can switch between offense and defense. Mastering its sword and shield mechanics can make it a decisive choice, though it requires skill to use effectively.

  • Cinderace
    Lane:
    Top/Bot
    Role: The Ideal Ranged Damage Dealer
    Cinderace is a top late-game carry with rapid attacks and critical hits. It can swiftly handle objectives like Drednaw and Zapdos but needs time to reach its full potential and is vulnerable early on.

  • Decidueye
    Lane:
    Jungle/Bot
    Role: Astonishingly Dangerous
    Decidueye is a strong offensive Pokemon with powerful ranged attacks. It excels at taking objectives but lacks mobility, making it vulnerable in tight spots.

  • Delphox
    Lane:
    Top/Jungle
    Role: Blazing Power
    Delphox offers versatile attacks and support with its disabling moves. Mystical Fire and Fire Spin provide various playstyles, making it a valuable asset in team fights.

  • Dodrio
    Lane:
    Jungle
    Role: A True Speedster
    Dodrio is a fast and elusive Speedster. Its Sprint mechanic enhances its roaming abilities. It’s great for solo scoring and pressuring enemies but is fragile and requires mastering skills.

  • Eldegoss
    Lane:
    Bot
    Role: Shields and Heals Everywhere
    Eldegoss offers a mix of support and offense with ranged attacks. Moves like Pollen Puff and Leaf Tornado provide solid utility, though some hindrance moves may need to be more effective.

  • Falinks
    Lane:
    Any
    Role: Banded for Battle
    Falinks can be complex but impactful. Its gameplay changes based on the moves it learns, making it versatile but requiring skill to use effectively.

  • Gengar
    Lane:
    Jungle
    Role: Your Worst Nightmare
    Gengar is a stealthy assassin with strong damage potential. It excels at applying debuffs and dealing quick damage but needs to improve in late-game team fights.

  • Glaceon
    Lane:
    Bot
    Role: Frost Bite
    Glaceon deals massive ice damage and can block crowd control with Snow Cloak. It’s a powerful Attacker with high survivability.

  • Goodra
    Lane:
    Top/Bot
    Role: The Gooey Dragon
    Goodra is durable and excels in prolonged fights. It can either focus on durability or burst damage but needs to be faster to scale and needs to reach level 8 for its full kit.

  • Greninja
    Lane:
    Jungle
    Role: An Illusive Assassin
    Greninja is a fast Attacker with high mobility and burst damage. It excels in speed and agility but requires effort to reach its full potential.

  • Lapras
    Lane:
    Top/Bot
    Role: An Eerie Threat
    Lapras combines damage and durability. It deals with substantial damage with water pulse and perishes song using bubble beams for healing and shielding. It struggles with low mobility.

  • Lucario
    Lane:
    Top
    Role: Speedy, Tanky, and Powerful!
    Lucario balances speed, durability, and power. It performs well early and scales nicely into the late game, excelling in both duels and team fights.

  • Mamoswine
    Lane:
    Top/Bot
    Role: Crowd Control for Days
    Mamoswine is an excellent disabler with solid crowd control. Its sturdy nature allows it to stay in fights longer, but landing its moves accurately is crucial.

  • Metagross
    Lane:
    Top/Bot
    Role: Sentient Steel
    Metagross is a solid All-Rounder with good tanking and damage capabilities. Its mobility allows for offensive and defensive plays, though its effectiveness depends on hitting targets.

  • Pikachu
    Lane:
    Top/Bot
    Role: High Control, High Damage
    Pikachu offers great damage and stun capabilities throughout the game. Its Unite Move charges quickly, providing frequent power surges.

  • Sableye
    Lane:
    Top/Bot
    Role: Inflict Chaos
    Sableye introduces a unique twist with invisibility and aggressive support. Its utility comes from sneaking and causing disruption but lacks traditional support, heals and shields.

  • Scizor
    Lane:
    Jungle
    Role: Slice and Punch!
    Scizor offers two distinct playstyles as Scyther or Scizor. Each requires a dedicated build, making it versatile but demanding.

  • Snorlax
    Lane:
    Top
    Role: The Colossal Bear
    Snorlax is a durable tank with high defenses and HP. It provides crowd control and can act as a traditional tank or damage dealer, though it lacks unique features compared to other Defenders.

  • Tyranitar
    Lane:
    Jungle/Bot
    Role: The Earth Shaker
    Tyranitar is a powerful front-line Pokemon with high defenses and AoE damage. It excels in team fights and lane control but has reduced damage potential due to recent nerfs.

  • Wigglytuff
    Lane:
    Bot
    Role: Disables, Damage, and tankiness
    Wigglytuff combines durability, utility, and support with its moves. It has defensive, solid team fight abilities but suffers long cooldowns on its Unite Move.

  • Zeraora
    Lane:
    Jungle
    Role: Electrifying Speedster
    Zeraora is a highly mobile Speedster with strong burst potential. Its high-speed moves are effective for ganking but require accuracy to avoid missing targets.

B Tier

B Tier
  • Dragonite
    Lane:
    Jungle/Bot
    Role: Eternal Outrage
    Dragonite is a unique ranged All-Rounder. It offers high burst damage with Hyper Beam or melee attacks with Outrage. Its Unite Move, Draco Impact, lets it quickly support fights or score goals, but its main damage move isn’t available until level 8.

  • Azumarill
    Lane:
    Jungle
    Role: Critical Machine
    Azumarill excels in one-on-one combat with its constant critical strikes from Huge Power. It scales well early but struggles in late-game team fights due to its unique mechanic.

  • Charizard
    Lane:
    Bot
    Role: Fire Hazard
    Charizard is a versatile bruiser with the ability to attack while moving. It needs to reach higher levels to become effective and is vulnerable to disables outside of its Unite Move. However, it can dominate when fully powered.

  • Cramorant
    Lane:
    Top/Bot
    Role: Gatling Beatdown
    Cramorant is a decent Attacker with high damage potential. Its move, offers a unique playstyle, and its Unite Move, Gatling Gulp Missile, is powerful if used well.

  • Greedent
    Lane:
    Jungle
    Role: The Trickiest of Defenders
    Greedent creates chaos with its ability to attract enemy attention and recover HP with Berries. It can deal burst damage with Belch or slow targets with Bullet Seed, but its complex mechanics require skill.

  • Machamp
    Lane:
    Jungle
    Role: Submission!
    Machamp’s buffs and immunities allow it to charge through battles fearlessly. It excels in 1v1 fights but needs a solid early game to maintain its dominance.

  • Mr. Mime
    Lane:
    Bot
    Role: Knows All the Tricks!
    Mr. Mime has seen a resurgence due to a rework that enhanced its gameplay. It now offers new strategies and remains effective in the current meta.

  • Talonflame
    Lane:
    Jungle
    Role: Long Distance Burst or Extreme Elusiveness
    Talonflame is highly mobile and can deal burst damage from a distance. It’s effective at sniping bosses like Zapdos and scoring goals but is fragile and can be easily knocked out if it misses its moves.

  • Tsareena
    Lane:
    Jungle
    Role: All Hail the Queen
    Tsareena’s high sustain and area damage make it tough to fight against. Trop Kick and Stomp offer great survivability, while Queenly Majesty provides consistent area damage and single-target disables.

C Tier

C Tier
  • Garchomp
    Lane:
    Jungle
    Role: Attack Heavyweight
    Garchomp is a strong offensive All-Rounder. It excels with moves like Dragon Claw and Stomp, making it effective in brawls and objectives. However, its low defenses and weak early game can hinder its progress if bullied.

  • Duraludon
    Lane:
    Bot
    Role: Massive Offense
    Duraludon delivers high burst damage and decent utility. Its standard attacks are powerful, making it a solid damage dealer with a level advantage. Despite its Heavy Metal passive, which prevents it from being thrown or shoved, it remains fragile and lacks mobility, making it vulnerable to direct attacks.

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