How to Play Pokemon UNITE: Standard Battle Guide and Rules

This guide will teach players about the basic rules and mechanics of the Standard Battle feature of the game. Read on to learn more on how to play Pokemon UNITE and understand the rules of the trade!

Pokemon UNITE Starter Guides
Beginner's Guide	Standard Battle Rules	Things to Do First

Standard Basic Rules

5v5 Team Battle

Theia Sky Ruins

Remoat Stadium

Matches consist of 2 teams with 5 players each. The game is won by the team who scores higher at the end of the match.

There are two 5v5 maps players can choose from, namely Theia Sky Ruins and Remoat Stadium. These maps share mostly the same features but also have unique ones.

Team Positions and Color

You and your allies will always be on the left side while your enemies will always be on the right side. Your team's Home Base and Goal Zones will be colored Purple while the enemies' Home Base and Goal Zones will be colored Orange.

Map Routes

Top Lane

Central Area

Bottom Lane

There are 3 routes to choose in Unite Battles - the Top Lane, Central Area, and the Bottom Lane. Each of the two lanes has 3 Goal Zones each. This is where most of the attacking and defending goals happen.

The Central Area, on the other hand, is akin to the Jungle in other MOBA games. Here, there are no Goal Zones, but there are special Pokemon that you can defeat to gain useful buffs!

Defeat Wild Pokemon

Defeating Wild Pokemon is the main way to get EXP and Aeos Energy. Doing this will let you learn new moves while accumulating points for you to score at enemy Goal Zones. Note that Wild Pokemon spawns are mirrored for each side of the map, except the Boss Pokemon that appear at a specific time.

Moreover, Wild Pokemon found on Theia Sky Ruins and Remoat Stadium are different, but they mostly function the same.

List of Wild Pokemon and Spawn Times

Score Points to Win

Button to Score	(Hold or Press)

When you have collected some Aeos Energy, you need to go to the enemy's Goal Zone and deposit that Aeos Energy and score points.

The team that scores the most points at the end of the match (ten minutes for a standard match) will be the winner. In a draw, the team that reached the tied score first wins.

Scoring Guide: When to Score Goals

Standard Battle Guide

Standing in Goal Zones Buffs Allies

When players pass through allied Goal Zones, they gain a shield and will slowly regain health over time. This is a good mechanic to remember especially when in team fights.

Flux Zones Boost Movement Speed

Flux Zones appear in areas of the lane between 2 active Goal Zones. Players passing through allied Flux Zones gain a movement speed bonus. On the other hand, players passing through an enemy's Flux Zone will give them a powerful movement speed debuff.

Destroy Goal Zones

A Goal Zone will be destroyed when the number of points scored on it exceed the Goal Zone's point limit. The first set of Goal Zones will disappear after taking in 80 points, the second set of Goal Zones with 100 points, and the final Goal Zone near a team's base can take in an infinite number of points.

Double Points Scored for the Last 2 Minutes

When the match reaches the final 2 minutes, all Aeos Energy deposited during this time is doubled. You can use this mechanic to catch up in case you are behind or to snowball further in the game.

Collect Dropped Aeos Energy

If a player gets taken out, the Aeos Energy they are carrying will be dropped on the ground and any other players can freely pick up the dropped Aeos Energy. Be sure to pick up any Aeos Energy dropped by your teammates so your opponents won't get them.

Defeat Boss Pokemon

Boss Pokemon are Pokemon that have a special function when defeated. These special Pokemon add depth and strategy to every match. Defeating them will be key in getting the upper hand on your opponents!

Objectives Guide: When to Target Bosses

Remoat Stadium

Rotom

Drednaw

Zapdos

There are 3 Boss Pokemon in Remoat Stadium which have their own unique effects when defeated. Rotom and Drednaw are the first to spawn at the 7-minute mark and will respawn after a set time when defeated. Zapdos only spawns during the final two (2) minutes of the game and will not respawn once defeated.

Remoat Stadium Map and Rules

Theia Sky Ruins

Regieleki			Rayquaza
Regice		Regirock		Registeel

As for Theia Sky Ruins, there are 5 Boss Pokemon. Regieleki and Regice (or Registeel or Regirock) will spawn also at the 7-minute mark and will respawn after a set time when defeated. Rayquaza only spawns during the final two (2) minutes of the game and will not respawn once defeated.

Theia Sky Ruins Guide: New Map and Features

Pokemon UNITE Related Guides

List of Game Mechanics

Game Modes and Rules

Game Modes and Rules
Game Modes Explanation	Match Types Explanation
Unite Battle Guide	Ranked Match Guide
Quick Battle Guide	How to Use Training Mode
Fair Play Points Guide	Can Players Use the Same Pokemon?
Tournament Mode Guide	Custom Battle Guide
Draft Pick Guide	Full-Fury Battles Guide

Gameplay Manual Guides

Gameplay Manual Guides
List of Status Effects	Stats Explanation
How to Upgrade Items	Unite Moves Guide
List of Berries and Effects	How To Surrender
Recall Guide and Best Timing	Super Jump Guide
Vision Guide: How Does Vision Work?	Evolution: How to Evolve and Timing
Character Creation Guide	Free Rotation Guide
Microtransactions Guide	Attack Vs. Special Attack
Badge Guide and Explanation	How to Check Team Score
How to Check Leaderboard	Tutorial Missions: Access and Rewards
How to Increase Movement Speed	Critical Hit Guide
How to Use Quick Chat and Pings	How to Use the Camera
How to Cancel Moves	Invincibility Guide
Move Types and When to Use	Grass Guide: How Does Grass Work?
Boosted Attacks Guide	How to Recover HP
How to Check Player Levels and Kills	List of Hidden Mechanics
How to Chat with Friends	Pokemon Points and Battle Ribbons
Season Points and Rewards	Prize Machine

Game Setup Guides

Game Setup Guides
List of Controls	List of Settings
How to Change Your Name	How to Change Your Gender
How to Play Online Multiplayer	How to Add Friends
Language Settings	How to Use Voice Chat and Best Apps
Do You Need Nintendo Online?	Server Reset Time
How to Create a New Account	Can You Delete an Account?
Player Count and Limit	Can You Play Offline?
How to Reduce Lag	What Happens When You Go AFK
How to Play with Bots	How to Check Match History
Battle Screen and Menus Explanation	Spectator Mode
How to Update the Trainer Card	Squads Guide
Friendship Points Guide	-