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Pokemon UNITE - List of Defenders: All Defender Pokemon

This is a list of all Defender Pokemon in Pokemon UNITE. Learn the attack type and rating of each Defender Pokemon together with their best build, moves, and items.

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List of All Defenders

Pokemon Rating Attack Type
Blastoise Image Blastoise S Rank Icon Ranged
Special
Crustle Image Crustle B Rank Icon Melee
Physical
Goodra Image Goodra A Rank Icon Melee
Special
Greedent Image Greedent B Rank Icon Melee
Physical
Lapras Image Lapras S Rank Icon Ranged
Special
Mamoswine Image Mamoswine A Rank Icon Melee
Physical
Slowbro Image Slowbro SS Rank Icon Ranged
Special
Snorlax Image Snorlax S Rank Icon Melee
Physical
Trevenant Image Trevenant S Rank Icon Melee
Physical
Umbreon Image Umbreon S Rank Icon Melee
Physical

Upcoming Defenders

There are currently no confirmed upcoming Pokemon for this role.

Defenders have high Endurance and excel at protecting allies and hindering opponents.

Defender Guide: How to Play Defenders

Defender Builds

Jump to a Pokemon
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Best Build for All Pokemon

Blastoise Best Build

Rapid Spin Build
Blastoise ImageBlastoise Held Items:
Choice Specs.pngChoice Specs
Wise Glasses.pngWise Glasses
Sp. Atk. Specs.pngSp. Atk. Specs

Battle Item:
X Speed.pngX Speed
Moveset:
Water Spout ImageWater Spout
Rapid Spin ImageRapid Spin
Item Effects
(at Level 30)		 Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +102
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Jungle Recommendation Yes Jungle
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Green Boost Emblem Green x6
White Boost Emblem White x4
 Positive Stats:
• HP
• Sp. Atk
Free Negative Stats:
• Attack
• Movement Speed
• Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.
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Blastoise Guide: Builds and Best Items

Crustle Best Build

Brawler Build
Crustle ImageCrustle Held Items:
Weakness Policy.pngWeakness Policy
Assault Vest.pngAssault Vest
Rocky Helmet.pngRocky Helmet

Battle Item:
Potion.pngPotion
Moveset:
Shell Smash ImageShell Smash
X-Scissor ImageX-Scissor
Item Effects
(at Level 30)		 Recommended Lane
Attack: +15
Defense: +51
Sp. Def: +51
HP: +630
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Brown Boost Emblem Brown x6
White Boost Emblem White x4
 Positive Stats:
• HP
• Attack
Free Negative Stats:
• Sp. Atk
• Movement Speed
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.
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Crustle Guide: Builds and Best Items

Greedent Best Build

Score Stack Build
Greedent ImageGreedent Held Items:
Attack Weight.pngAttack Weight
Aeos Cookie.pngAeos Cookie
Buddy Barrier.pngBuddy Barrier

Battle Item:
Potion.pngPotion
Moveset:
Belch ImageBelch
Covet ImageCovet
Item Effects
(at Level 30)		 Recommended Lane
Attack: +18
HP: +690
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Jungle Recommendation Yes Jungle
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Brown Boost Emblem Brown x6
White Boost Emblem White x4
 Positive Stats:
• HP
• Attack
Free Negative Stats:
• Sp. Atk
• Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.
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Greedent Guide: Builds and Best Items

Mamoswine Best Build

Tank Build
Mamoswine ImageMamoswine Held Items:
Score Shield.pngScore Shield
Focus Band.pngFocus Band
Buddy Barrier.pngBuddy Barrier

Battle Item:
Full Heal.pngFull Heal
Moveset:
Icicle Crash ImageIcicle Crash
High Horsepower ImageHigh Horsepower
Item Effects
(at Level 30)		 Recommended Lane
Defense: +30
Sp. Def: +30
HP: +900
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
White Boost Emblem White x6
Any Color Boost Emblem Any Color x4
 Positive Stats:
• HP
Free Negative Stats:
• Sp. Atk
• Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.
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Mamoswine Guide: Builds and Best Items

Slowbro Best Build

Scald Soaker Build
Slowbro ImageSlowbro Held Items:
Choice Specs.pngChoice Specs
Slick Spoon.pngSlick Spoon
Focus Band.pngFocus Band

Battle Item:
Eject Button.pngEject Button
Moveset:
Scald ImageScald
Amnesia ImageAmnesia
Item Effects
(at Level 30)		 Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +69
Defense: +30
Sp. Def: +30
HP: +210
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Green Boost Emblem Green x6
White Boost Emblem White x4
 Positive Stats:
• HP
• Sp. Atk
Free Negative Stats:
• Attack
• Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.
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Slowbro Guide: Builds and Best Items

Snorlax Best Build

Frontline Build
Snorlax ImageSnorlax Held Items:
Focus Band.pngFocus Band
Buddy Barrier.pngBuddy Barrier
Weakness Policy.pngWeakness Policy

Battle Item:
Eject Button.pngEject Button
Moveset:
Heavy Slam ImageHeavy Slam
Block ImageBlock
Item Effects
(at Level 30)		 Recommended Lane
Attack: +15
Defense: +30
Sp. Def: +30
HP: +660
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Blue Boost Emblem Blue x4
Purple Boost Emblem Purple x4
White Boost Emblem White x2
 Positive Stats:
• HP
• Defense
• Sp. Def
Free Negative Stats:
• Sp. Atk
• Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.
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Snorlax Guide: Builds and Best Items

Trevenant Best Build

Crowd Control Build
Trevenant ImageTrevenant Held Items:
Attack Weight.pngAttack Weight
Aeos Cookie.pngAeos Cookie
Focus Band.pngFocus Band

Battle Item:
X Speed.pngX Speed
Moveset:
Wood Hammer ImageWood Hammer
Horn Leech ImageHorn Leech
Item Effects
(at Level 30)		 Recommended Lane
Attack: +18
Defense: +30
Sp. Def: +30
HP: +240
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Brown Boost Emblem Brown x4
White Boost Emblem White x6
 Positive Stats:
• HP
• Attack
Free Negative Stats:
• Sp. Atk
• Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.
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Trevenant Guide: Builds and Best Items

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Top 5 Master Rank Picks & Win Rate

All data is based on Season 19 Master Rank Top 100.
Last Updated: June 4, 2024
Pokemon Tier Most Played % Average Win %
Pokemon UNITE - ZoroarkZoroark S Tier 15% 74.33%
Pokemon UNITE - Blaziken IconBlaziken S Tier 8.3% 66.80%
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Pokemon UNITE - Trevenant IconTrevenant S Tier 8.3% 76.40%
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