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Snowball Battle in Shivre City Event Guide (2023)

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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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Snowball Battle in Shivre City Duration

2023 Snowball Battle in Shivre City Duration

Start December 7, 2023
End December 31, 2023
12:00AM UTC
Event End

2022 Duration

Start December 1, 2022
End December 26, 2022
12:00AM UTC

2021 Duration

Start December 15, 2021
End January 17, 2022
12:00AM UTC

Snowball Battle in Shivre City List of Rewards

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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

List of Unique Battle Items

Pokemon UNITE - Take Down Delibird

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!

List of All Battle Items

Battle Items Effects
Pokemon UNITE - Electro WallElectro 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
Pokemon UNITE - Gravity SmokeGravity 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 UNITE - Pokemon PropellerPokemon Propeller Propels the user forward into a dash, shoving any opposing Pokemon hit by the dash until they hit an obstacle.
Pokemon UNITE - RepositionerRepositioner 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
Pokemon UNITE - SnowballPokemon UNITE - Snowball in Use
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.
Pokemon UNITE - Teleport ButtonTeleport 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.

2021 Battle Items

Battle Items Effects
Pokemon UNITE - Goal Zone BoosterGoal 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.
Pokemon UNITE - Gravity SmokeGravity 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
Pokemon UNITE - Magnet PullerMagnet 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 UNITE - Pokemon PropellerPokemon Propeller Propels the user forward into a dash, shoving any opposing Pokémon it hits.
Pokemon UNITE - Recovery BombRecovery 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.
Pokemon UNITE - RepositionerRepositioner 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
Pokemon UNITE - Returning SmokeReturning 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
Pokemon UNITE - SnowballPokemon UNITE - Snowball in Use
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.
Pokemon UNITE - Unite Ball ChargerUNITE 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.

Best Battle Items Use

S Rank Icon
Pokemon UNITE - Teleport Button
A Rank Icon
Pokemon UNITE - SnowballPokemon UNITE - Electro WallPokemon UNITE - Gravity Smoke
B Rank Icon
Pokemon UNITE - Pokemon PropellerPokemon UNITE - Repositioner

S Tier Battle Items

Battle Item Explanation
Pokemon UNITE - Teleport Button 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!

A Tier Battle Items

Battle Item Explanation
Pokemon UNITE - Snowball 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!
Pokemon UNITE - Electro Wall 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!
Pokemon UNITE - Gravity Smoke 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.

B Tier Battle Items

Battle Item Explanation
Pokemon UNITE - Repositioner 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 UNITE - Pokemon Propeller 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.

SS Tier Icon
Pokemon UNITE - Returning Smoke
S Rank Icon
Pokemon UNITE - Snowball Pokemon UNITE - Repositioner Pokemon UNITE - Unite Ball Charger.png Pokemon UNITE - Goal Zone Booster.png
A Rank Icon
Pokemon UNITE - Recovery BombPokemon UNITE - Gravity Smoke Pokemon UNITE - Magnet Puller.png
B Rank Icon
Pokemon UNITE - Pokemon Propeller

SS Tier Battle Items

Battle Item Explanation
Pokemon UNITE - Returning Smoke 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!

S Tier Battle Items

Battle Item Explanation
Pokemon UNITE - Snowball 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!
Pokemon UNITE - Repositioner 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.
Pokemon UNITE - Unite Ball Charger.pngUNITE 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!
Pokemon UNITE - Goal Zone Booster.pngGoal 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!

A Tier Battle Items

Battle Item Explanation
Pokemon UNITE - Recovery Bomb 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.
Pokemon UNITE - Gravity Smoke 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.
Pokemon UNITE - Magnet Puller.pngMagnet 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!

B Tier Battle Items

Battle Item Explanation
Pokemon UNITE - Recovery Bomb Pokemon Propeller Pokemon Propeller takes the last spot in the tier list simply because its function is outclassed by the other battle items.

Best Pokemon to Use

Dragonite and its Global UNITE Move

Dragonite ImageDragonite

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

Pokemon with Area of Effect Moves

Venusaur ImageVenusaur Blastoise ImageBlastoise Charizard ImageCharizard

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!

Pokemon with AoE Disables

Crustle ImageCrustle Snorlax ImageSnorlax Wigglytuff ImageWigglytuff Mr. Mime ImageMr. 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!

Pokemon with High Damage Capabilities

Greninja ImageGreninja Mew ImageMew Urshifu ImageUrshifu Tsareena ImageTsareena

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!

Tips for Snowball Battle in Shivre City

Special Game Mode for Shivre City

Shivre City

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

Reposition with Jump!

Pokemon UNITE - Reposition with Jump!

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 Will Turn Into Snowmen!

Pokemon UNITE - Snoball Event Turn Opponents into Snowman

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!

Take Down CPU Opponents for Easier Completion

Critical Hit Guide

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

Play with Teammates!

Pokemon UNITE - Team Composition

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
Pokemon UNITE - Final Friend Request Board IconFriend Request Board Pokemon UNITE - Final General Discussion Board IconGeneral Discussion Board

Snowball Battle in Shivre City Update Changes

Changes Introduced in Update 1.8.1.2

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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)

Tweaks Introduced in Update 1.3.1.8

A plethora of tweaks for this game mode is deployed in this patch. Here are the details:

  • When snowmen melts in Snowball Battle in Shivre City, the Pokemon will be in a protected state for a short time.
  • The melting time for snowmen is shortened.

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)

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Solo Challenge Events

Event Name End Date
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Current Ranked and Battle Pass Seasons

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Repeating Events

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Available everyday.
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Codes can be redeemed.
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(no deadline)
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(no deadline)
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Comment

4 Anonymousalmost 3 years

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?

3 Anonymousalmost 3 years

Ah thank god i just thought my game had glitched out or was hacked haha

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