Game Modes: Standard, Ranked, Custom Battle, and Quick Battle | Pokemon UNITE

Standard, Ranked, Custom Battle, and Quick Battle are the four game modes found in Pokemon UNITE. This is a guide on all the available game modes for Unite Battles in Pokemon UNITE. Read on to know what are the different game modes, the difference between each game mode, and more!

Pokemon Unite Game Modes

There are four game modes available, namely Standard Match, Ranked Match, Custom Battle, and Quick Battle.

Trainer Level: How to Raise Fast

Standard Matchmaking

Players	1-10
Match Size	5v5
Requirements	• Complete the Tutorial • Have 60+ Fair-Play Points

Standard matches follow the 5v5 game mode for Pokemon Unite. It is considered as the casual game mode as you are not punished or rewarded for winning or losing. The matchmaking is not strict with skill level and does not take into consideration your rank from Ranked.

Standard Battle Guide and Rules

Ranked Matchmaking

Players	1-10
Match Size	5v5
Requirements	• Reach Trainer Level 6 • Own 5 Unite Licenses • Have 80+ Fair-Play Points

Ranked matches follow the same format at Standard matches but has skill based matchmaking that will match you with players at a similar skill level. These skill levels are represented as ranks. Winning will help increase your rank and losing will decrease it. Because there stakes, it is more competitive than Standard matches.
This match type can be unlocked only at trainer level 6.

Ranked Rewards

MOBAs and other competitive games usually split their Ranked modes into seasons and Pokemon Unite is no different. A season is a limited time where players can try to climb up the rank ladder as high as they can and at the end of that season, receive rewards based on the highest-ranked reached!

Ranks & Ranking System

Custom Battle

Players	1-10
Match Size	5v5, 4v4, 3v3
Requirements	Available at the start

Custom Battles replaced Friendly Matches as part of the 1.4.1.2 Update. It functions the same as Friendly Matches but has some new features added. Players can pick from all maps available and invite as many players or add as many bots to a match as they want.

Custom Battle Guide: Features and How to Play

Quick Battles

Players	1-8
Match Size	3v3, 4v4
Requirements	• Reach Trainer Level 8

Quick Battles are 4v4 or 3v3 matches with a significantly shorter timer. Quick Battles are great for practicing Pokemon and different strategies or just to have a quick game.
The match type can be unlocked only at trainer level 8.
Quick Battle: How to Unlock and Rules

Pokemon UNITE Game Modes Overview

Match Types

Modes
CPU Battle As the name suggests, players can battle with computer controlled opponents or teammates. Players can use this mode to practice their skills or different strategies.
Random Random mode matches players with other players online against other teams. Players can also invite their friends to join their team in this mode.

There are two match types available in Standard and Quick Battles matches: Random, and CPU Battle. They can be chosen in the drop down menu above Start.

Match Types: CPU, and Random

Game Mode Rewards

Match Rewards
Battle Points	Aeos Coins	Aeos Energy

Each game mode has the same rewards for completing a match. But the amount of the rewards can differ based on the game mode and match type chosen.

Game Mode	Reward Amount
Quick Battle	Low
Ranked Battle	High
Standard Battle	High

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	-

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	List of Achievements
Pokemon Points and Battle Ribbons	Season Points and Rewards

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	-