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Snowball Battle in Shivre City is an event for the 2023 Holiday Festivities in Pokemon UNITE for the Nintendo Switch and Mobile! Learn the start and end dates of this event, the rewards, tips on how to complete this event, the best Pokemon to use, list of new battle items, the best battle items to use, and more!
2023 Holiday Events | |
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Illumination Challenge | Snowball Battle in Shivre City |
List of Contents
Start | December 7, 2023 |
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End | December 31, 2023 12:00AM UTC |
Event End |
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Start | December 1, 2022 |
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End | December 26, 2022 12:00AM UTC |
Start | December 15, 2021 |
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End | January 17, 2022 12:00AM UTC |
Snowball Battle in Shivre City Event works hand-in-hand with Challenge Missions and Rewards. For more information about the missions and the corresponding rewards, check out:
Snowball Battle In Shivre City
Challenge Missions and Rewards
In this game mode, you won't be able to bring your own battle items. Instead, taking down wild Delibirds grants you presents that turns into unique battle items exclusive to this event! They have effects different from the usual Battle Items so use them to your advantage!
Battle Items | Effects |
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Electro Wall | Creates an impenetrable wall of electricity that disappears after a set amount of time. Pokemon from the opposing team that come in contact with the wall are left unable to act. Wall Duration: 5 seconds |
Gravity Smoke | Shoots a puff of smoke that spreads out into a circular cloud if it hits an opposing Pokémon, decreasing the movement speed of opposing Pokémon in the area of effect for a short time. The smoke then pulls all opposing Pokémon in the area of effect to the center of the cloud, leaving them unable to act for a short time. Can be used multiple times until it hits succesfully. Cannot be used on Wild Pokemon. Cooldown: 1.5s |
Pokemon Propeller | Propels the user forward into a dash, shoving any opposing Pokemon hit by the dash until they hit an obstacle. |
Repositioner | Decreases the movement speed of the opposing Pokemon it hits for a short time, and switches the positions of the user and that Pokemon. Can be used multiple times until it hits succesfully. Cannot be used on Wild Pokemon. Cooldown: 1.5s |
Snowball | Has the user become a large snowball and roll, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and throwing them. Press the icon again to cancel. |
Teleport Button | Teleports your Pokemon to a designated area after a set amount of time passes. Channeling Time: ~1 second |
Found other Battle Items?
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These were the items used for the 2021 version of Snowball Battle in Shivre City. Some of them are returning for this year's rerun albeit with some changes.
Battle Items | Effects |
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Goal Zone Booster | Increases the shield and HP recovery effects of an ally goal zone for a short time when used within or near that goal zone. |
Gravity Smoke | Shoots a puff of smoke that spreads out into a circular cloud if it hits an opposing Pokémon, decreasing the movement speed of opposing Pokémon in the area of effect for a short time. The smoke then pulls all opposing Pokémon in the area of effect to the center of the cloud, leaving them unable to act for a short time. Can be used multiple times until it hits succesfully. Cooldown: 1.5s |
Magnet Puller | Launches a magnet that pulls an opposing Pokémon toward the user when it hits and decreases that Pokémon's movement speed for a short time. Can be used multiple times until it hits succesfully. Cooldown: 1.5s |
Pokemon Propeller | Propels the user forward into a dash, shoving any opposing Pokémon it hits. |
Recovery Bomb | Creates a special zone centered on the user that rapidly spreads out and shoves nearby opposing Pokémon. Continually restores the HP of ally Pokémon in the area of effect and increases the melting speed of ally Pokémon in the area of effect that have been turned into snowmen. |
Repositioner | Switches the positions of the user and a Pokémon/ from the opposing team targeted by the user, decreasing the opposing Pokémon's movement speed for a short time. Also grants the user a shield for a short time. Can be used multiple times until it hits succesfully. Cooldown: 1.5s |
Returning Smoke | Shoots a puff of smoke that spreads out into a cloud if it hits an opposing Pokémon, returning all Pokémon from the opposing team in the area of effect to their base. Can be used multiple times until it hits succesfully. Cooldown: 1.5s |
Snowball | Has the user become a large snowball and roll, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and throwing them. Press the icon again to cancel. |
UNITE Ball Charger | Increases the goal-scoring speed charge to its max, adds 10 to total points, and increases the user's movement speed for a short time. |
Battle Item | Explanation |
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Teleport Button | Teleport Button is the best item added in the 2022 rerun of Snowball Battle. This enables multiple Pokemon to easily teleport anywhere on the map, reminiscent to Dragonite's UNITE Move. With how small Shivre City is, this item dominates the current pool of items! |
Battle Item | Explanation |
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Snowball | Snowball is the undisputed best battle item to use in the event. It gives great mobility and acts as a crowd control tool. It's reminiscent of Covet but is much easier to control. But above all, it's extremely fun to use! |
Electro Wall | Electro Wall is a great crowd control tool that can stun multiple enemies when plopped at the right place, and the right time! |
Gravity Smoke | Gravity Smoke is a great tool for controlling enemy movements, especially during teamfights. It's only downside is you won't use it as often compared to other battle items. |
Battle Item | Explanation |
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Repositioner | Repositioner keeps its CC capabilities against opponents, but loses the shield that comes with it. This negatively affected Repositioner's position in our tier list. |
Pokemon Propeller | Pokemon Propeller takes the last spot in the tier list simply because its function is outclassed by the other battle items. The dash that it provided proved too little of an impact during Snowball Battles. |
Battle Item | Explanation |
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Returning Smoke | Returning Smoke is just too good that we have to make a new tier for it! This item can turn the tides of any clash by returning your opponents straight back to their base. Reserve it for when teams are taking Articuno, when in a clash, or when your opponents are defending goal zones! |
Battle Item | Explanation |
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Snowball | Snowball is the undisputed best battle item to use in the event. It gives great mobility and acts as a crowd control tool. It's reminiscent of Covet but is much easier to control. But above all, it's extremely fun to use! |
Repositioner | Repositioner also takes the S tier but is only second to Snowball. What makes this item useful is the huge shield you get after changing positions, allowing you to survive or turn things around. |
UNITE Ball Charger | UNITE Ball Charger makes it so that you can instantly dunk points on your opponents goal zones. This is like a mini-Articuno that's very useful when you're holding a lot of points! |
Goal Zone Booster | Goal Zone Booster is extremely helpful when your main role is defending your own goal zone. Enemies who engage under your goal zone will have a hard time taking you down - enough for your team to go back and back you up after scoring! |
Battle Item | Explanation |
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Recovery Bomb | Recovery Bomb provides an AoE healing good for big fights. But its true usefulness is its ability to hasten the melting process of a snowman when a Pokemon dies. |
Gravity Smoke | Gravity Smoke is a great tool for controlling enemy movements, especially during teamfights. It's only downside is you won't use it as often compared to other battle items. |
Magnet Puller | Much like Gravity Smoke, this item pulls enemies and hinders them - except that it pulls the enemy towards you. For melee Pokemon that relies on enemy isolation, this tool is really good! |
Battle Item | Explanation |
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Pokemon Propeller | Pokemon Propeller takes the last spot in the tier list simply because its function is outclassed by the other battle items. |
Dragonite |
Dragonite is still extremely great to use in this game mode. Shivre City is a small map, much smaller than Remoat Stadium, so its UNITE move's range spans both goal zones! This Pokemon together with the item Teleport Button, you are going to be everywhere in this map!
For Dragonite's best builds, check out our guide here:
Dragonite Guide: Builds and Best Items
Venusaur | Blastoise | Charizard |
Pokemon with Area of Effect (AoE) moves shine the brightest in this event. Most players would get Snowballs that would knock up groups of Pokemon - pair that with AoE damage dealers and you get the perfect setup!
Crustle | Snorlax | Wigglytuff | Mr. Mime |
Defending your goal is one of the more important task in this event! Pure Defenders like Crustle and Snorlax and disabling machines like Wigglytuff and Mr. Mime greatly help in zoning and holding off scoring opponents!
Greninja | Mew | Urshifu | Tsareena |
Aside from defending the goal zone, you can effectively render opponents useless by dishing tons of damage! When they respawn after being turned into a snowman, you can burst them down immediately!
This event is a special game mode for Shivre City! The rules for this event is the same as for Shivre City - the only difference being you are not allowed to equip Battle Items at the start but instead get unique battle items from wild Delibirds all over the map!
To see the rules for normal Shivre City Quick Match, check out this article:
Shivre City Map and Rules
When you are defeated and turned into a snowman, press Jump to hop a short distance and reposition your snowman. This will enable you to change position if you're at a very bad spot! It has a limit though - you can only Jump before you respawn as a Pokemon.
Defeated opponents in this game mode will turn into snowmen, rendering them unable to act for a short amount of time. Be careful, opponents will respawn at the snowman's spot, will be at full health, and their move cooldowns will be reset after they come back from being a snowman! Think of it as if enemies don't respawn in base but on where their snowmen were!
You can opt to play against CPU Opponents to complete this event easier and faster! It will count towards rewards completion!
Match Types:
CPU, Random, and Friendly Match
Playing this event is more fun when done with friends - or friends you have not met yet! Head out to our Message Board to find friends to play with!
Pokemon UNITE Online Boards | |
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Friend Request Board | General Discussion Board |
Update 1.8.1.2 introduced the first rerun of this game mode. It introduced some changes to different Delibird items, and the actions of Snowmen while in that form.
Version 1.8.1.2 Patch Notes
(December 1 2022)
A plethora of tweaks for this game mode is deployed in this patch. Here are the details:
Note: These are translated from the Japanese twitter account. We will update this page when the official English patch notes is out!
Version 1.3.1.8 Patch Notes
(December 28 2021)
Event Name | End Date |
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Psyduck Commemorative Event Pass | November 28, 2024 12:00AM UTC |
Event Pass Missions | November 28, 2024 12:00AM UTC |
Event Name | End Date |
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Eevee Appeal-o-rama | December 6, 2024 12:00AM UTC |
Eevee Festival Challenge | December 6, 2024 12:00AM UTC |
Holowear Bonus Event | December 6, 2024 12:00AM UTC |
Eevee's Daily Walk | December 6, 2024 12:00AM UTC |
Battle Challenge | December 6, 2024 12:00AM UTC |
Event Name | End Date |
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Pokemon TCG Pocket Release Commemorative Event | December 5, 2024 12:00AM UTC |
Event Name | End Date |
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Palace Challenge Missions | December 5, 2024 12:00AM UTC |
Event Name | End Date |
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Solo Challenge | December 5, 2024 4:00AM UTC |
Event Name | End Date |
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Ranked Season 23 | December 5, 2024 3:30AM UTC |
Battle Pass S27 | December 5, 2024 12:00AM UTC |
Event Name | Duration |
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Daily Missions | Resets daily. Available everyday. |
Score Challenge | Available during weekends from Saturday to Monday. |
Intense Battle Training | Available in 2 Weeks |
Total Score Challenge | Available Next Week |
Assist Crash Course! | Available This Week |
UNITE Day Weekend | Available every first wekeend of the month |
Event Name | Duration |
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Gift Code Exchange | Available on all platforms. Codes can be redeemed. |
Returning Player Event | Available for 14 days after returning from a 14 days or more absence from UNITE |
14-Day Welcome Gifts | Log in for 14 days after account creation. |
Beginner Challenge | Activates after Trainer level 3 for only 30 days. |
Super Item Enhancement Missions Event Guide | Available from September 22, 2021 (no deadline) |
Zeraora Mission | Available from September 22, 2021 (no deadline) |
Held Item Enhancement Support Missions | Available from September 22, 2021 (no deadline) |
Max-Grade Trial Campaign Guide | Available from September 22, 2021 (no deadline) |
You can link your account and claim a reward! | Available from November 16, 2021 (no deadline) |
Weekly Log-In Bonus | Log In at least once every week |
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How come the rules for this map are not found in game - why do I have to google to find rules to a new map?