Vs. AI: How to Play With Bots | Pokemon UNITE

Playing with bots is a great way to practice your skills in Pokemon UNITE. Read on to know what bots are, how to play with bots (AI), how to set up bot matches, and more!

How to Play With Bots

Use Friendly Match Type

You can play with bots by selecting the Friendly Match game mode. Here, you have full control on how many bots you want for both teams. Additionally, you can invite your friends to populate the other slots.

Use CPU Match Type

CPU Match is another way to play with bots. Here, you are paired with real people online going up against bots.

Cannot Have Bot Allies

You can only be paired up with other people online or with friends you have invited in the lobby.

Not Available in Ranked Battles

Bot matches are only available for Standard or Quick Battles. You will get an error message when switching to Ranked Battle while in a Friendly Match.

For more information on Rank Battles, check out our guide!

Rank Battles Guide

How to Set Up Bot Matches

Friendly Match lets you decide how many bots will be present during the match. Use this to set up your own team combinations!

Any Combination of Allies and Enemies

Friendly Match bots lets you play with any number of allies or enemies you want. You can have full 5 vs 5 matches, or even asymmetrical ones if you want a handicap. Want to set up a one vs five match? Go ahead!

Adding Bots in the Lobby

To add bots in the lobby, select the icon located beside the last slot at the right. Selecting the button at the top will add one ally, while selecting the button at the bottom will add one enemy.

Removing Bots in the Lobby

To remove bots in the lobby, select the icon of the trainer you want to remove and select Remove From Lobby.

Cannot Choose Bot Pokmeon

You will not be able to choose the bot's Pokemon. Bot Pokemon will always be random every match.

What are Bots?

Playing With Bots

Bots are Pokemon that are controlled by an AI in place of a player. You can play with or against them in certain game modes. Bots are labeled as Trainer during battles.

Does Not Provide Rewards

Bot matches do not give Aeos Coins and Aeos Energy after the match. Moreover, it does not give experience to your trainer, nor counts as an actual battle.

No Penalty For Leaving

Unlike normal online battles with other players, you can leave a bot match any time without getting penalized. Simply go to the System Settings tab after opening the in-game menu and press the press the leave match button. Doing end the match immediately, you do not have to surrender.

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All Game Mechanics

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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
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	List of Achievements
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
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Battle Screen and Menus Explanation	Spectator Mode
How to Update the Trainer Card	Squads Guide
Friendship Points Guide	-