How to Add and Invite Friends

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.

Friend Request Board

How to Add Friends on Mobile

Add Friends Using Trainer ID

Add Friends Using Trainer ID
1	In the Main Menu, go to the Trainer Menu. Then, select Friends.
2	Click Friend Search. Then input the Trainer Code.
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.
4	A prompt will pop up, confirming that the friend request has been sent.

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.
2	Go to Friend Search, then tap the QR Scanner icon beside the input bar.
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.
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)

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.
2	Tap on the QR Code icon.
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)

Use 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

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

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 Using Trainer ID

Add Friends Using Trainer ID
1	In the Main Menu, Press ZL to access the sidebar. Then, select Friends.
2	Go one option down to Friend Search. Then Press X.
3	Enter the Trainer ID of the player you want to add then select OK.
4	Select the trainer, then click 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.
2	Go one option down to Friend Search. Then Press X.
3	Press the - button to bring up all your Nintendo Switch friends who have a Pokemon UNITE account.
4	Select the trainer, then click Add Friend.

Send Friend Request After a Match

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

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

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

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.
2	Choose a game mode.
3	Click the + icon or the two person symbol on the left.
4	A menu will pop up, showing all you friends. Select a player, then select Invitation. An invitation will be sent to your friend.

How to Invite Friends on the Nintendo Switch

Steps
1	Go into the lobby.
2	Choose a game mode.
3	Select any of the plus icons. Then, select Invite Friend.
4	A menu will show listing all you friends. Select a player, then select Invitation. An invitation will be sent to your friend.

Everyone Must Unlock the Game Mode

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

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

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

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	-