Pokemon UNITE

How to Add and Invite Friends

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Want to play Pokemon UNITE with friends and family? Read this guide to learn how to add friends, how to invite and play with friends, how to find your trainer ID for the Nintendo Switch and Mobile, and more! Experience the fun and joy of playing with friends and family!

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If you are looking to play with fellow Trainers who also use our guides, you can check out our Friend Request Board! For all other discussions about Pokemon UNITE, feel free to check out all our message boards in this link.

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How to Add Friends on Mobile

Add Friends on Mobile
Using Trainer ID
Using QR Code
Use Nearby Share
Send Friend Request After a Match

Add Friends Using Trainer ID

Add Friends Using Trainer ID
1 In the Main Menu, go to the Trainer Menu. Then, select Friends.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Add Friends - Select Friends in the Trainer Menu (Mobile)
2 Click Friend Search. Then input the Trainer Code.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Add Friends - Input Code (Mobile)
3 Press the Magnifying Glass button and the Trainer you are looking for will pop up. Add the trainer by pressing the purple silhouette icon with a + symbol next to it.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Add Friends - Adding Searched Friend (Mobile)
4 A prompt will pop up, confirming that the friend request has been sent.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Add Friends - Friend Request Sent (Mobile)

Add Friends Using QR

Add Friends Using QR Scanner (Only Works for Mobile)
1 In the Main Menu, go to the Trainer Menu. Then, select Friends.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Add Friends - Select Friends in the Trainer Menu (Mobile)
2 Go to Friend Search, then tap the QR Scanner icon beside the input bar.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Add Friends Using QR - Tap the QR Scanner Icon
2.1 If a prompt appears asking your permission to access your phone's camera, select any of the allow options.
You can select While using this app to always allow Pokemon UNITE to access your camera when needed.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Add Friends Using QR - Allow Access to Camera
3 Simply scan the QR code of a player. It should look like the image below.
(We've intentionally blurred some parts of the image)
Pokemon UNITE - How to Add Friends - QR Sample

Generate Your QR Code

How to Generate Your Profile's QR Code (Only Works for Mobile)
1 In the Main Menu, go to the Trainer Menu. Then, tap on your Trainer Profile.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Generate Your QR - Tap on Your Trainer Profile.png
2 Tap on the QR Code icon.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Generate Your QR - Tap the QR Code Icon.png
3 You can now share this image for other players to add you as a friend using via QR.
(We've intentionally blurred some parts of the image)
Pokemon UNITE - How to Add Friends - QR Sample

Use Nearby Share

Pokemon UNITE - Nearby Share

Playing with people connected to the same internet connection is also an option on Mobile! You just have to connect via Bluetooth or the local wifi you are using. From there you can initiate a Local Area Network or LAN and play with other trainers connected to the same connection.

Send Friend Request After a Match

Pokemon UNITE - Send Friend Request After a Match

Similar to the Nintendo Switch, you can also send friend requests to other trainers you played within the results screen after a match. Firstly, you need to select the purple menu icon at the bottom right corner of the screen to bring up the match details. Then, on the Overview tab, simply tap on the friend request icon beside the player you want to add.

A message prompt will show up, confirming that you have successfully added the trainer. If it doesn't pop up immediately, perhaps your device has run in some connectivity issues.

New Way to Add Friends After a Match

Pokemon UNITE - Send Friend Request in Victory Screen

You can now also send friend requests to your teammates in the victory screen. Just tap the add friend icon on top of the player to send a request.

How to Add Friends on Nintendo Switch

Add Friends on Nintendo Switch
Using Trainer ID
Add Existing Nintendo Switch Friends
Send Friend Request After a Match

Add Friends Using Trainer ID

Add Friends Using Trainer ID
1 In the Main Menu, Press ZL to access the sidebar. Then, select Friends.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Add Friends Using Trainer ID - Select Friends in the Main Menu
2 Go one option down to Friend Search. Then Press X.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Add Friends Using Trainer ID - Select Friend Search
3 Enter the Trainer ID of the player you want to add then select OK.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Add Friends Using Trainer ID - Enter the Player ID
4 Select the trainer, then click Add Friend.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Add Friends Using Trainer ID - Select Add Friend

Add Existing Nintendo Switch Friends

Add Nintendo Switch Friends
1 In the Main Menu, Press ZL to access the sidebar. Then, select Friends.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Add Existing Nintendo Switch Friends - Select Friends in the Main Menu
2 Go one option down to Friend Search. Then Press X.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Add Existing Nintendo Switch Friends - Select Friend Search
3 Press the - button to bring up all your Nintendo Switch friends who have a Pokemon UNITE account.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Add Existing Nintendo Switch Friends - Bring up all your Nintendo Switch Friends Who have a Pokemon UNITE Account
4 Select the trainer, then click Add Friend.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Add Existing Nintendo Switch Friends - Choose the Account and Select Add Friend

Send Friend Request After a Match

Pokemon UNITE - Send Friend Request After a Match (Switch)

You can also send friend requests to the trainers you played within the results screen after the match. Simply select the player you wish to add as a friend and select Add Friend to send a request. If you want to keep playing with a trainer, send them a friend request!

New Way to Add Friends After a Match

Pokemon UNITE - Send Friend Request in Victory Screen (Switch)

You can now also send friend requests to your teammates in the victory screen. Just select the add friend icon beside the player to send a request.

How to Find Trainer ID

Pokemon UNITE - Registration Trainer ID

Each player will get a unique 7-character code called the Trainer ID after creating their Pokemon UNITE account. It is used to add trainers in-game.

How to Find Trainer ID in Mobile

Clicking your icon from the Main Menu leads you to the Trainer Menu. From there, on the right side is your trainer profile. On the bottom left is where you can find your Trainer ID! Send this to friends and other Trainers who want to add you.

How to Find Trainer ID in Nintendo Switch

Pokemon UNITE - Trainer ID Profile

To view your Trainer ID, press the L button in the main menu to access your Trainer Information. Your Trainer ID is the combination of numbers and letters above your name.

How to Invite Friends

How to Invite Friends on Mobile

Steps
1 Enter a Lobby.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Invite Friends on Mobile - Enter a Lobby
2 Choose a game mode.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Invite Friends on Mobile - Choose a Game Mode
3 Click the + icon or the two person symbol on the left.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Invite Friends on Mobile - Click the Plus Icon
4 A menu will pop up, showing all you friends. Select a player, then select Invitation. An invitation will be sent to your friend.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Invite Friends on Mobile - Select a Friend to Invite

How to Invite Friends on the Nintendo Switch

Steps
1 Go into the lobby.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Invite Friends on Nintendo Switch - Enter a Lobby
2 Choose a game mode.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Invite Friends on Nintendo Switch - Choose a Game Mode
3 Select any of the plus icons. Then, select Invite Friend.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Invite Friends on Nintendo Switch - Select the Plus Icon
4 A menu will show listing all you friends. Select a player, then select Invitation. An invitation will be sent to your friend.
Pokemon UNITE - How to Invite Friends on Nintendo Switch - Choose a Friend to Invite

Everyone Must Unlock the Game Mode

Game Mode Availability
Standard Battle Available from the start.
Ranked Match Unlocked at Trainer Level 6 and above.
Quick Battle Unlocked at Trainer Level 8 and above.

You cannot invite your friends to a Ranked Match nor Quick Battle if they have not unlocked those modes yet. Standard Battle is the only mode that you and your friends can join together immediately. It is best to raise your trainer level fast to unlock all modes.

Trainer Level: How to Raise Fast

Use the Lobby ID

Pokemon UNITE - Ask for Lobby ID

You can join a match even if you are not friends with the host by asking for the 8-digit Lobby ID of their match. Once obtained, you can enter the lobby ID in the Lobby Search on the home screen.

How to Play Online Multiplayer

How to View All Friends

Pokemon UNITE - Friends List

You can view all the players you added in the Friends menu. You can also see their current level, and if they are online, offline, or currently in a match.

500 Friend Limit

Each player can only add up to 500 trainers to their friends list. It is a high number, so feel free to send friend requests to other trainers you want to play with!

Pokemon UNITE Related Guides

Pokemon UNITE - Game Mechanics Partial Banner

List of Game Mechanics

Game Modes and Rules

Game Modes and Rules
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Quick Battle.pngQuick Battle Guide How to Use Training Mode.pngHow to Use Training Mode
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Pokemon UNITE - Tournament Mode Partial Banner.pngTournament Mode Guide Pokemon UNITE - Custom Battle Partial Banner.pngCustom Battle Guide
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Gameplay Manual Guides

Gameplay Manual Guides
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How to Upgrade Items.pngHow to Upgrade Items Unite Moves Guide.pngUnite Moves Guide
List of Berries and Effects.pngList of Berries and Effects How to Surrender.pngHow To Surrender
Recall Guide and Best Timing.pngRecall Guide and Best Timing Super Jump Guide.pngSuper Jump Guide
Visision Guide.pngVision Guide: How Does Vision Work? Evolution How to Evolve and Timing.pngEvolution: How to Evolve and Timing
Character Creation Guide.pngCharacter Creation Guide Free Rotation Guide.pngFree Rotation Guide
Microtransactions Guide.pngMicrotransactions Guide Attack Vs. Special Attack.pngAttack Vs. Special Attack
Badge Guide and Explanation.pngBadge Guide and Explanation How to Check Team Score.pngHow to Check Team Score
How to Check Leaderboard.pngHow to Check Leaderboard Tutorial Missions Access and Rewards.pngTutorial Missions: Access and Rewards
How to Increase Movement Speed.pngHow to Increase Movement Speed Critical Hit Guide.pngCritical Hit Guide
How to Use Quick Chat and Pings.pngHow to Use Quick Chat and Pings How to Use the Camera.pngHow to Use the Camera
How to Cancel Moves.pngHow to Cancel Moves Invincibility Guide.pngInvincibility Guide
Move Types and When to Use.pngMove Types and When to Use Grass Guide How Does Grass Work.pngGrass Guide: How Does Grass Work?
Boosted Attacks Guide.pngBoosted Attacks Guide How to Recover HP.pngHow to Recover HP
How to Check Player Levels and Kills.pngHow to Check Player Levels and Kills List of Hidden Mechanics Partial Banner.pngList of Hidden Mechanics
How to Chat with Friends Partial BannerHow to Chat with Friends Pokemon UNITE - Pokemon Points and Battle Ribbons Partial Banner.pngPokemon Points and Battle Ribbons
Pokemon UNITE - Season Points and Rewards Partial BannerSeason Points and Rewards Pokemon UNITE - Prize Machine Partial BannerPrize Machine

Game Setup Guides

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

Comment

10 Anonymousover 1 year

The 500 friends limit is simply not true. It's 200 and always has been. If 500, please share how

1 Anonymousabout 3 years

Noice

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