Pokemon Unite finally brings the beloved franchise to the MOBA space – and just like any Pokemon game, it has its own take on the genre. Unlike base destruction mechanics of usual MOBAs, Pokemon Unite adds a scoring angle into the mix. Following a three-lane structure, players – who control Pokemon – have to score points on enemy goal posts to win a match.

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Thing is, players have to consider facing both mobs and enemy Pokemon in any particular lane. And like any other MOBA, certain Pokemon do excel performing against other Pokemon types, and even in particular lanes.

The Top Lane in Pokemon Unite consists of a slightly longer path compared to other Lanes. This proves to become a key area of interest for more careful engagements, preferably amongst slower yet sturdier Pokemon. Defense and patience are key here, as the Top Lane is one of the best areas to build Pokemon for the long haul.

Main Characteristics:

• 2 Goals per Team
• Multiple Wild Pokemon
• Rotom: Rotom spawns in this area seven minutes into the match. If acquired, Rotom briefly fights for the Team and walks towards the nearest Goal. Rotom can insta-score for the team for a while.

Best Types:

• All-Rounders: Best equipped in early encounters, All-Rounders work great in the earlier interactions of a match. They're also relatively great to secure the Top Lane due to their secondary role as Attackers.
• Supporters: Given their penchant for buffs and protections, Supporters work well in Top Lane to protect and support the All-Rounder.
• Attackers: Albeit more fit for Bot Lane encounters, an Attacker could be a great companion for the Pokemon there due to their attack strength.

• Type: All-Rounder

A titan in Offense, Charizard is easily one of the more aggressive Pokemon that fits the long game in Top. It boasts decent Endurance and Scoring, alongside middling Mobility, making it quite a reliable asset at Top throughout the game. Sadly, its long evolution time does mean there's not much time left by the time Charmeleon gets to become Charizard. Regardless, its host of AOE attacks make Charizard a considerable threat in teamfights.

• Type: All-Rounder

What Machamp lacks in Support Capabilities, it compensates with impressive Offense. All its attacks serve as great knuckle-busters for aggressive encounters. Its decent Endurance, Mobility, and Scoring make Machamp quite a versatile unit for all sorts of situations. Every third basic attack slows Pokemon down, and its passive increases damage to Pokemon with status conditions. This works well when accompanied by a debuffing Attacker (e.g. Alolan Ninetales).

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• Type: Defender

Slowbro boasts great Endurance and Support, alongside a toolkit that makes it more than capable of doing crowd control. Its abilities allow it to delay an enemy's advance as much as possible, giving teammates time to recuperate and get back to Top Lane for a counter-offensive.

• Type: Attacker

Unlike other Attackers, Alolan Ninetales boasts one of the highest Offense and Support stats in the game. Given its low Endurance and Mobility, Alolan Ninetales might be aggressive but it's definitely not the one to start fights. Its passives and attack effects can slow down or freeze enemies on their tracks – making Alolan Ninetales a great companion to accompany heavier All-Rounders.

Unlike other MOBA, the Mid Lane in Pokemon Unite is a relatively safe zone. It's littered with a lot of Pokemon but there aren't any contested goals. However, given the appearance of Zapdos in the late game, Mid Lane can easily become a contested area if not guarded carefully.

Main Characteristics:

• No Goals
• Ludicolo: When eliminated, Ludicolo gives the Purple Buff which deals higher damage to low-health Pokemon.
• Bouffalant: When eliminated, Bouffalant gives the Orange Buff which slows enemy Pokemon when hit with basic attacks.
• Zapdos: Zapdos spawns at around the two-minute mark. When eliminated, Zapdos gives 20 points to the players.

Best Types:

• Speedsters: Due to their mobility, Speedsters are best equipped for quick skirmishes in Mid Lane before supporting either Lane.

• Type: Speedster

Given the encounter-heavy nature of Mid Lane with Jungle Buffs, Absol's mobile toolkit is perfect to adjust to the situation. Its high Offense and high Mobility works well with its abilities that dish out damage pretty quickly. Ideally, Absol should take down Jungle Pokemon to secure buffs as soon as possible and gank unsuspecting Pokemon in other Lanes.

• Type: All-Rounder

An absolute tank in terms of Offense and Endurance, Garchomp is easily a threat to reckon with in Mid. Its toolkit boasts powerful damaging skills, which compensates for its rather slow evolution time. All first four of its basic attack increases attack speed and provides heal, while its passive can constantly reflect melee damage. This works great when facing more powerful Jungle Pokemon or when having to dash into other Lanes for the assist.

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• Type: All-Rounder

Lucario rules the speed game amongst the All-Rounders, making it capable of tanking the Jungle Pokemon in Mid. Its decent Offense and Scoring capabilities allow it to quickly switch Lanes to steal scores and even eliminate the occasional enemy. Its third basic attack is an AOE that can displace opponents, while its passive grants it a shield and speed boost at half-HP. Consider its mobile moveset, Lucario can quickly eliminate threats at Mid and transition to any Lane.

• Type: Speedster

Gengar's high Offense and Mobility rules the hit-and-run game. Players who take the time to get Gengar to Level 7 will give its toolkit that push that transforms the Pokemon into a mobile powerhouse. Gengar has nasty abilities that poke enemies and at the same time give it a quick exit. This makes Gengar a neat Jungler, with many capabilities of assisting either Lane when needed.

The Bottom Lane in Pokemon Unite consists mostly of a narrower path, providing a slightly faster way to reach the enemy's key points. Given the nature of Bot Lane, it's natural for Trainers to want to send in fast, mobile Pokemon for fast-paced engagements. Pokemon ideal for Bot Lane should prioritize speed and aggression, as this is a Lane that people will keep coming back to.

Main Characteristics:

• 2 Goals Per Team
• Multiple Wild Pokemon
• Drednaw: When eliminated, Dreadnaw gives extra EXP as well as a protective shield.

Best Types: 

• All-Rounders: Given their sturdier nature and decent attack stats, All-Rounders work in the Bot Lane, particularly when fighting the Drednaw.
• Attackers: Aggressive by nature, Attackers work well in the encounter-reliant Bottom Lane. Whereas teamfights are abundant in Top Lane, Bot Lane works well to provide fast EXP due to easier access to Wild Pokemon.
• Support: Given the farming-heavy nature of Bot Lane, the squishier Attackers can benefit from the added help of a Support Pokemon.

• Type: Attacker

Cinderace boasts high Offense alongside a healthy mix of Mobility and Scoring, making it a nasty opponent that can outpace enemies to their own goal. Its toolkit is designed precisely to help Cinderace dish out a lot of damage with a lot of escape opportunities. With the right build, Cinderace's moves synergize with each other very well, allowing it to farm EXP in Bot Lane much faster than anticipated.

• Type: Attacker

Pikachu boasts one of the highest Offense stats in Pokemon Unite. This, on top of its long-ranged specialization, makes Pikachu an annoying opponent in the field. With its toolkit that consists of multiple AOE and direct damage attacks, Pikachu can excel greatly in teamfights. It's rather squishy, though, meaning Pikachu needs to regularly go back to base for heals. When accompanied by the right Support or All-Rounder, Pikachu can just dash in for the kill.

• Type: Support

Despite its low Offense and Mobility, Mr. Mime compensates for its extremely powerful Endurance and Support stats. Mr. Mime needs a bit of practice though, especially given the rather tactical natures of its healing Guard Swap and barrier creation. At the right hands, Mr. Mime can give its Bot Lane ally all the defense they need against harsh enemy resistance.

• Type: Support

Granted, Wigglytuff has one of the lowest Offense stats in the game. However, it rules Support alongside a decent Endurance and Mobility stat. It's more durable and versatile compared to its other companions, with abilities that both dish out damage and buff allies.

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