How to Use Quick Chat and Pings

Quick chats are a great way for players to communicate with their team instantly. This is a guide on the quick chat and ping mechanic in Pokemon UNITE for the Nintendo Switch and Mobile. Read on to learn how to use quick chat and pings, when to use them, and more!

Newest Quick Chat Additions!

Recent Quick Chat Update

Pokemon Unite has come out with an update for the Quick Chat system!

You can now replace the pre-set quick chat pings with a wide variety of options for Attacking, Defending, and general Communication.

Quick Chat Replacements

The newest addition for Quick Chat replacements are listed below as follows;

How to Use Quick Chat

There are a total of 8 Quick Chat Prompts players can use to communicate with their teammates. Using them will send an alert to your teammates, notifying them of your current position on the map.

Mobile Quick Chat Controls

Mobile Icon Quick Chat

Select and drag the Speech Bubble icon to your Pokemon's move or Battle Item to alert your teammates that it is still in cooldown or ready to use. You can also drag the icon to your Aeos Energy pool to alert the team of how much Energy you have.

Nintendo Switch Quick Chat Controls

How to Use Quick Chat
1	Press the Up () button to open the chat wheel.
2	ᆞUse the Right analog stick () to choose a prompt. ᆞPress R or ZR to alert the team if your move is available. ᆞPress Y to alert the team of how many Aeos Energy you currently have.
3	Release the analog stick to select the prompt.

Quick Chat Icon Prompts

Icon	Prompt
	Retreat!
	Keep the Pressure On!
	Gather Here!

The three icons at the top of the quick chat wheel offer essential communication for the whole team. They have a distinct color and an assigned symbol, which players can easily recognize while in the heat of battle. Generally, they are key prompts that players would often use in competitive games.

Quick Chat Basic Prompts

The remaining prompts are more straightforward. They are mainly used to notify your allies where you are or where you are headed on the map. Moreover, it can inform the team of any available Unite Moves, which is good to know before clashing with the opponent!

How to Use Map Pings

Pings offer more specific prompts compared to a quick chat. They are used to alert the team on certain areas of the map and are especially helpful in rallying teammates when fighting taking on Objective Pokemon. Keep in mind that giving out a ping takes more time compared to using quick chats.

Map Pings Controls

Mobile Map Pings

Nintendo Switch Map Pings

How to Ping On Nintendo Switch
1	Press the Minus () button on your controller to expand the mini map.
2	Use the Right analog stick () to move the Green pointer to a location.
3	Press the A () button to ping the map.

Map Pings Icon Prompts

Pointer Location	Prompt
Selecting yourself or a teammate.	This Pokemon needs backup!
Selecting an enemy Pokemon.	Let's attack this Pokemon!
Selecting an allied Goal Zone.	Defend our Goal Zone!
Selecting an enemy Goal Zone.	Score some goals!
Selecting an objective Pokemon.	Let's defeat this Pokemon together!
Selecting anything else.	Check it out!

When to Use Quick Chat and Pings

Getting Into Position

Prompt	When to Use
Gather here	ᆞWhen you want to take a Wild Pokemon objective. ᆞWhen you want to go for a full team attack at your location. ᆞWhen you want to score points together at a specific Goal Zone.
Headed to top/central area/bottom!	ᆞNotifying the team where you are going. ᆞWhen coming in to give support or do a gank.
This Pokemon needs backup!	ᆞWhen a teammate is alone in a lane.
Defend our Goal Zone!	ᆞWhen you see an unprotected allied Goalo Zone.
Let's defeat this Pokemon together!	ᆞUse to rally teammates to capture Objective Pokemon.

Fighting Opponents

Prompt	When to Use
Keep the pressure on	ᆞInforms teammates that you want to maintain a push. ᆞ When you want to score points together at a specific Goal Zone.
Unite Move ready to go!	ᆞA way to tell your teammates that you are ready for a clash.
Let's attack this Pokemon!	ᆞWhen you want your team to focus attacking a specific opponent.
Score some goals!	ᆞTargeting a specific enemy Goal Zone
Check it out!	ᆞPoint out enemies hiding in the tall grass.
Move is ready to go!	ᆞTell your teammates that you Pokemon's move is available for the fight.

Losing a Fight

Prompt	When to Use
Retreat	ᆞWhen you know you cannot win the fight. ᆞWhen your team is coming to save you but you know it is not worth it. ᆞ When you feel that the team is over extending.
I need backup	ᆞWhen you need support fighting enemies ᆞWhen you want help trying to score a goal.

Quick Chat and Pings Tips

Pre-Match Lobby Quick Chat

A quick chat is also available while in the character select screen. This set of quick chats can range from simple greetings like hello to game-specific information like what lane or role you plan to take.

Mobile Pre-Match Lobby Quick Chat

Nintendo Switch Pre-Match Lobby Quick Chat

Input	Press the () button to bring up the quick chat menu.

Quick Chat 5 Second Interval

After making a quick chat or ping, you will have to wait for 5 seconds before you can make another. This is likely to prevent this mechanic from being spammed. So, be careful with giving out prompts as you may confuse your teammates!

Quick Chat Has Local Translation

For both in-game and pre-game lobby quick chats, the game will automatically translate the prompt into the user's local language settings.

What are Quick Chat and Pings?

Quick chats and pings are a fast and easy way to communicate with your team. They can range from telling your team to fall back from a losing fight to asking them to explore certain parts of the map. All quick chats and pings you make are only seen by your teammates.

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	-