UNITE World Championships 2023 Analysis

Want to know a quick summary of the things that happened in the Pokemon UNITE World Championships 2023? Read on to see the most used Pokemon, the Pokemon with the best win rate, the most used battle and held items, lanes for each Pokemon, where to watch the stream, as well as highlights that defined this tournament!

Game8 Notes

Only Day 2 matches (Championship Bracket) were recorded in this analysis page. Day 1 results are not included.

Championship Series Summary

Luminosity Reigns as 2023 World Champions!

Luminosity members from starting from far left: elo, Overlord, Kyriaos, Slash, and Rhinne

Luminosity Gaming, who were the first world champions, reigned once again and is Pokemon UNITE's 2023 World Champions, making them the first back-to-back champions!

Luminosity's Winning Team Composition

Team Member	Pokemon	Lane
slash	Umbreon	Bottom
Rhinne	Zacian	Top
Overlord	Zoroark	Jungle
kyriaos	Mew	Bottom
elo	Comfey	Top

This is Luminosity's team comp that won them their second World Championships. It's a powerful, snowballing team comp filled with hard hitters and top-tier Pokemon.

Luminosity's Winning Builds

In the final game that cemented Luminosity's position in history as World Champions once again, these are the Pokemon builds they used:

Kyriaos' Mew

Kyriaos' Mew
Mew	Player: Kyriaos Team: Luminosity Lane: Bottom
Most Used Moves	Solar Beam Electro Ball Light Screen Agility
Held Items	Choice Specs Wise Glasses Slick Spoon
Battle Item	Eject Button

Slash's Umbreon

Slash's Umbreon
Umbreon	Player: Slash Team: Luminosity Lane: Bottom
Move Choice	Foul Play Snarl
Held Items	Exp. Share Focus Band Aeos Cookie
Battle Item	X Speed

Rhinne's Zacian

Rhinne's Zacian
Zacian	Player: Rhinne Team: Luminosity Lane: Top
Move Choice	Sacred Sword Agility
Held Items	Rusted Sword Scope Lens Rapid-Fire Scarf
Battle Item	Eject Button

Overlord's Zoroark

Overlord's Zoroark
Zoroark	Player: Overlord Team: Luminosity Lane: Jungle (Central Area)
Move Choice	Feint Attack Shadow Claw
Held Items	Focus Band Attack Weight Weakness Policy
Battle Item	X Speed

Elo's Comfey

Elo's Comfey
Comfey	Player: Elo Team: Luminosity Lane: Bottom
Move Choice	Floral Healing Grass Knot
Held Items	Muscle Band Exp. Share Buddy Barrier
Battle Item	X Speed

Championship Bracket Result

World Championships Prize Allocation

Meta Highlights

Inteleon Debut

Inteleon makes its debut in the competitive scene. It garnered an impressive 41% pick rate, making it one of the most used Pokemonin the tournament, and a 36.4% win rate. The Pokemon was mainly played as a typical damage dealer and had a decent performance. It's well known for dealing tons of critical-hit damage and its unique camouflage mechanic.

Inteleon Guide: Best Builds and Moveset

Zacian Debut

Zacian also makes its competitive debut in the World Championships. Although the Pokemon was released early in the year (February 27, 2023), it was never picked in any tournament after its release due to how broken it was back then. However, after receiving numerous nerfs, it looks like it's balanced enough to be played competitively.

The Pokemon's excellent performance throughout the tournament was everything that's expected from a high-calibur Pokemon.

Zacian Guide: Best Builds and Moveset

Eeveelution Meta

The eeveelutions continue to be a meta pick in tournaments. Their early-game scaling and ease-of-use are what makes these Pokemon such a great and reliable pick.

Eeveelution	Pick Rate	Win Rate
Umbreon	41%	51.5%
Leafeon	29%	36.4%
Glaceon	23%	27.3%

Leafeon Debut

Leafeon makes its competitive debut in the World Championships. The Pokemon has been a top-tier pick in casual games since its arrival but was never picked in tournaments succeeding its release. It had a decent 29% pick rate that did fairly well with a 36.4% win rate. It was mostly played using Solar Blade as its primary damage move with Leaf Blade as its complimentary move.

Leafeon Builds: Guide and Moveset

Defender Meta

Defenders have been at the forefront of the meta in the World Championships, taking five (5) spots out of the top 10 most picked Pokemon in the tournament. Although they are not as sought after as damage dealers, the plays they create have been crucial in winning teamfights, which often ultimately leads to a team's victory.

Pokemon	Pick Rate	Win Rate
Umbreon	41%	51.5%
Blastoise	36%	27.3%
Lapras	27%	33.3%
Slowbro	26%	12.1%
Trevenant	24%	30.3%

List of Defenders: All Defender Pokemon and Best Builds

Hoopa Meta

Hoopa is one of the most consistent Supporter picks throughout the tournament, garnering an impressive 32% pick rate and 36.4% win rate. The mobility and utility it gives its team via its portals is what makes the Pokemon a unique and effective pick.

Hoopa Guide: Builds and Best Items

Blissey Meta

Blissey is not a stranger to the competitive scene and has always been the best healer in the game, and it showed why in this tournament. The Pokemon is the most picked and most successful Supporter in the tournament, amassing a 36% win rate and a 36.4% win rate. Its high HP and arsenal of healing, buffing, and cleansing moves makes the Pokemon such a high-value pick.

Blissey Guide: Builds and Best Items

Picks and Win Rates (2023 World Championships)

Pokemon	Most Picked %	Win Rate %
Inteleon	41%	36.4%
Umbreon	41%	51.5%
Blastoise	36%	27.3%
Blissey	36%	36.4%
Zacian	33%	27.3%
Hoopa	32%	36.4%
Leafeon	29%	36.4%
Lapras	27%	33.3%
Slowbro	26%	12.1%
Trevenant	24%	30.3%
Alolan Ninetales	23%	12.1%
Glaceon	23%	27.3%
Zoroark	14%	12.1%
Eldegoss	12%	6.1%
Urshifu	12%	21.2%
Clefable	11%	6.1%
Comfey	11%	18.2%
Mew	11%	12.1%
Delphox	9%	6.1%
Buzzwole	6%	3%
Dodrio Goodra	6%	6.1%
Venusaur	6%	12.1%
Espeon	5%	3%
Gardevoir	5%	6.1%
Scizor	5%	3%
Machamp	3%	3%
Cramorant	2%	3%
Lucario Snorlax Talonflame	2%	0%

Game8 Notes

Inteleon and Umbreon are the most picked Pokemon for the 2023 World Championships, garnering a pick rate of 41%. However, Umbreon was the most successful not just from the two but for the entire tournament also.

Pokemon not shown here were not picked during the 2023 World Championships.

Pokemon Ban Rates (2023 World Championships)

Pokemon	Ban Rate %
Lapras	45.5%
Urshifu	39.4%
Slowbro Zoroark	27.3%
Inteleon Leafeon	15.2%
Hoopa Umbreon	12.1%
Scizor	6.1%

Game8 Notes

Lapras is the most banned Pokemon in the 2023 World Championships. The Pokemon's high durability and strong AoE moves makes it such a threat during teamfights.

Pokemon not shown here were not picked during the 2023 World Championships.

Most Picked Battle Item (2023 World Championships)

Battle Item	Most Picked %
Eject Button	57%
X Speed	27.3%
Full Heal	8.5%
Shedinja Doll	3.3%
Slow Smoke	2.1%
Potion	1.5%
X Attack	0.3%

Game8 Notes

Eject Button is the most picked Battle Item in the tournament with X Speed following behind. This means that teams generally value mobility over anything else. However, with disablers being meta picks, Full Heal is also a great option.

Battle Items not shown here were not picked during the 2023 World Championships.

Most Picked Held Item (2023 World Championships)

Held Item	Most Picked %
Focus Band	52.1%
Exp. Share	40%
Slick Spoon	36.4%
Buddy Barrier	22.1%
Choice Specs	21.2%
Energy Amplifier	17%
Muscle Band	16.4%
Wise Glasses	15.2%
Attack Weight	13.9%
Sp. Atk. Specs	11.8%
Razor Claw	9.1%
Scope Lens	7.3%
Weakness Policy	7%
Aeos Cookie	6.7%
Shell Bell	5.8%
Float Stone	4.5%
Rapid-Fire Scarf	3.3%
Rescue Hood	2.1%
Assault Vest	1.5%

Game8 Notes

Focus Band is the most picked Held Item in the tournament, showing how teams value durability and survivability, particularly during teamfights. Exp. Share comes in second, suggesting that teams also value leveling up as fast as possible.

Held Items not shown here were not picked during 2023 World Championships.

Pokemon Lane Picks

Pokemon	Top %	Jungle %	Bot %
Alolan Ninetales	--	--	100%
Blastoise	70.8%	--	29.2%
Blissey	83.3%	--	16.7%
Buzzwole	100%	--	--
Chandelure	--	--	100%
Clefable	100%	--	--
Comfey	100%	--	--
Cramorant	--	--	100%
Delphox	--	100%	--
Dodrio	--	100%	--
Eldegoss	100%	--	--
Espeon	--	--	100%
Gardevoir	--	33.3%	66.7%
Glaceon	--	100%	--
Goodra	100%	--	--
Hoopa	100%	--	--
Inteleon	11.1%	7.4%	81.5%
Lapras	77.8%	--	22.2%
Leafeon	15.8%	26.3%	57.9%
Lucario	100%	--	--
Machamp	100%	--	--
Mew	--	--	100%
Scizor	--	100%	--
Slowbro	11.8%	--	88.2%
Snorlax	--	--	100%
Talonflame	--	100%	--
Trevenant	12.5%	--	87.5%
Umbreon	18.5%	--	81.5%
Urshifu	--	100%	--
Venusaur	--	75%	25%
Zacian	54.5%	40.9%	4.5%
Zoroark	--	100%	--

Where to Watch World Championships 2023

The Pokemon UNITE World Championship Series was livestreamed on August 11 & August 12, 2023! The stream started on 12:00AM UTC!

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February Finals (North America)	February Finals (Europe)
March Finals (North America)	March Finals (Europe)
Aeos Cup (North America)	Aeos Cup (Europe)
April Finals (North America)	April Finals (Europe)
May Finals (North America)	May Finals (Europe)
Regional Finals Group Stage (North America)	Regional Finals (Europe)
Regional Finals (North America)	-

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