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This page lists the common MOBA terms used by players in Pokemon UNITE. Read on to learn the different Pokemon terms, Maps terms, Gameplay terms, and more!
List of Contents
These MOBA terms are used to describe player-controlled characters.
Term | Explanation |
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Hero or Champion | Refers to a player-controlled Pokemon |
Glass Cannon | A Pokemon with a high damage output but low Endurance. |
Jungler | A player who mainly stays in the Central part of the arena instead of Lanes. |
Minions | Refers to the Wild Pokemon that spawns all over the map. |
Skills or Abilities | Refers to the Pokemon's moveset. |
Squishy | A vulnerable teammate or enemy with low HP and defenses. |
Tank | Refers to a Pokemon with high defense and endurance that make up the front line during team fights. |
Ultimate | Refers to the Pokemon's Unite Move. |
These MOBA terms are used to describe aspects of the map.
Term | Explanation |
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Bot (Bottom) Lane | Refers to the Bottom path of the arena. |
Bush/Brush | Refers to the patches of grass found in the arena where players can hide themselves in. |
Fog | Refers to the gray areas of the map that are not visible for each team. |
Jungle | Refers to the large open area in Central part of the arena. Often used by Junglers for Farming Wild Pokemon. |
Objectives | Refers to certain targets or locations that are important in helping a team win. Examples in this game include Goal Zones and Boss Pokemon. |
Ping | Refers to tactical alerts placed on the map to give teammates more information. Often used with the Quick Chat mechanic during matches. |
Roam | A term for wandering around the arena to look for opportunities at potential ganking or objective taking. |
Top Lane | Refers to the Top path of the arena. |
Tower | Refers to each team's Goal Zones. |
These MOBA terms are used to describe different game mechanics and features.
Term | Explanation |
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Ace | A term for taking down the entire enemy team within a short span of time. |
AFK | The abbreviation for "away from keyboard". It refers to a player who leaves the game without quitting the match. |
AoE | The abbreviation for "Area of Effect". Refers to Pokemon moves that can hit multiple opponents in an area rather than a single target. |
Backdooring | A term for sneaking into and scoring at the enemy's Goal Zone without alerting enemies to your location. |
Buff | A Status Effect that gives your Pokemon beneficial boost to their performance. |
Cheese | A term for using unconventional strategies, often times with low risk and high reward. |
Cooldown | Refers to the time it takes for moves to recharge before it can be used again. |
Debuff | A Status Effect that negatively impacts your Pokemon's capabilities. |
Early/Mid/Late-Game | Refers to a specific in-game timeframe. • Early-game: 10:00 to 7:01 • Mid-game: 07:00 to 2:01 • Late-game: 2:00 to 00:00 |
Farm | The process of defeating Wild Pokemon for EXP and Aeos Energy. |
Feed | Refers to when a player repeatedly gets taken out by the opponent, giving them easy EXP and points. |
Flank | Refers to attacking an opponent from the sides or behind, cutting off their escape routes. |
Gank | Refers to ambushing an enemy with one or more players. |
Harass | To continuously annoy an enemy player with strong attacks and moves while not allowing them to retaliate. |
Kite | The process of backing away from enemies while simultaneously using ranged attacks. |
Peel | The act of protecting an ally by creating space between them and an enemy. |
Push | A term for moving towards the enemy's Goal Zone. |
Snowball | The process of gaining an advantage early on and capitalizing on it repeatedly until the enemy can no longer fight back properly. |
Teamfight/Clash | The event when the two opposing teams or majority of them engage in a grueling battle. |
Zone/Zoning | A tactic used for stopping enemies from entering a certain area to prevent them from securing objectives and/or gaining EXP. |
Version 1.5 Patch Notes List | |
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Version 1.5.1.2 (April 28, 2022) |
Version 1.5.1.3 (May 6, 2022) |
Version 1.5.1.4 (May 16, 2022) |
Version 1.5.1.5 (May 16, 2022) |
Version 1.4 Patch Notes List | |
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Version 1.4.1.2 (January 20, 2022) |
Version 1.4.1.3 (January 26, 2022) |
Version 1.4.1.4 (February 24, 2022) |
Version 1.4.1.6 (March 11, 2022) |
Version 1.4.1.7 (March 14, 2022) |
Version 1.4.1.8 (March 17, 2022) |
Version 1.4.1.9 (March 18, 2022) |
Version 1.4.1.10 (March 28, 2022) |
Version 1.3 Patch Notes List | |
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Version 1.3.1.2 (December 9, 2021) |
Version 1.3.1.4 (December 10, 2021) |
Version 1.3.1.6 (December 14, 2021) |
Version 1.3.1.7 (December 20, 2021) |
Version 1.3.1.8 (December 28, 2021) |
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Version 1.2 Patch Notes List | |
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Version 1.2.1.3 (September 22, 2021) |
Version 1.2.1.4 (September 27, 2021) |
Version 1.2.1.5 (September 29, 2021) |
Version 1.2.1.6 (October 08, 2021) |
Version 1.2.1.7 (October 13, 2021) |
Version 1.2.1.8 (October 20, 2021) |
Version 1.2.1.10 (October 26, 2021) |
Version 1.2.1.11 (November 10, 2021) |
Version 1.2.1.12 (November 16, 2021) |
Version 1.2.1.13 (November 18, 2021) |
Version 1.2.1.14 (November 30, 2021) |
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Version 1.1 Patch Notes List | |
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Version 1.1.1.3 (July 28, 2021) |
Version 1.1.1.4 (August 4, 2021) |
Version 1.1.1.5 (August 6, 2021) |
Version 1.1.1.6 (August 18, 2021) |
Version 1.1.1.7 (September 1, 2021) |
Version 1.1.1.8 (September 8, 2021) |
Server Maintenance | End Time and Date |
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April 27 Maintenance | April 28, 2022 7:00AM UTC |
January 19 Maintenance | January 20, 2022 7:00AM UTC |
December 8 Maintenance | December 9, 2021 7:00AM UTC |
Mobile Release Maintenance | September 21, 2021 12:00AM PT |
Maintenance Schedules and End Times
Version 1.5.1.5 Details NEW
Updated 5/17/2022
Desync bug now fixed!
Espeon Blasts into Battle! NEW
Updated 5/22/2022
Espeon joins the UNITE roster last May 16!
Espeon Event is Live! NEW
Updated 5/23/2022
Participate in the event to get a FREE Espeon UNITE License!
UNITE Membership Guide NEW
Updated 5/22/2022
UNITE Club Membership is available now!
Version 1.5.1.3 Details NEW
Updated 5/16/2022
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Pokebuki Events are Here!
Updated 5/20/2022
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Updated 5/22/2022
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