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First to 500 Game Mode Guide

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Pokemon UNITE - First to 500

First to 500 is a new game mode introduced on February 27, 2025 in Pokemon UNITE. Read on to learn the mechanics of First to 500, how to play First to 500, and more!

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First to 500 Mechanics

Race to 500 Points

First to 500 Objective

As the name of the game mode suggests, the first team to score 500 points will win the match.

Aeos Technology System

Aeos Technology Mechanic

Aeos technology is a system exclusive to First to 500 game mode. At the start of battle, players will be able to select one of three (3) random pieces of Aeos technology, and they'll do so again when their team scores a total of 50, 100, 200, and 350 points.

Aeos technologies grants Pokemon special effects that heavily impact the match's outcome.

Aeos Techonogies Available from the Start

Aeos Technology Description
Aeos Technology - Goal LevelerGoal Leveler Level up immediately and whenever you score. (60s cooldown)
Aeos Technology - Speed KOsSpeed KOs Basic attacks immediately KO wild Pokemon, granting +100% Exp. Points. (45s cooldown)
Aeos Technology - KO LevelerKO Leveler Level up immediately and whenever you defeat an opposing Pokemon. (30s cooldown)
Aeos Technology - Solo Exp. Points UpSolo Exp. Points Up +60% Exp. Points for defeating wild Pokemon solo.
Aeos Technology - Passive Exp. Points UpPassive Exp. Points Up +100% passive Exp. Points. +200% if lowest level on team.
Aeos Technology - Shared GrowthShared Growth +50% passive Exp. Points for defeating wild Pokemon with an ally.

Aeos Techonogies at 50 Team Points

Aeos Technology Description
Aeos Technology - Energy ThiefEnergy Thief Basic attacks steal 20% of opponents' Aeos energy. (10s cooldown)
Aeos Technology - Full EnergyFull Energy Immediately max out held Aeos energy.
Aeos Technology - Aeos Energy AidAeos Energy Aid Wild Pokemon drop +0% Aeos energy if you have none.
Aeos Technology - Energy MagnetEnergy Magnet Collect Aeos energy from farther away and +100% more off the ground.
Aeos Technology - Aeos Energy UpAeos Energy Up +100% Aeos energy for defeating wild Pokemon.
Aeos Technology - Energy GeneratorEnergy Generator +2 Aeos energy every 10s. +4 every 10s if have less than 20.
Aeos Technology - Energy RefillEnergy Refill Score within 30s of KOing an opponent to regain the scored Aeos energy.
Aeos Technology - Energy InsuranceEnergy Insurance Lose no Aeos energy when knocked out

Aeos Techonogies at 100 Team Points

Aeos Technology Description
Aeos Technology - Map SprinterMap Sprinter Move 40% faster when leaving combat.
Aeos Technology - Hindrance CancelerHindrance Canceler Lose all hindrances every 10s and become unstoppable for 1s.
Aeos Technology - GoalkeeperGoalkeeper Shield effects in ally goal zones are 50% stronger.
Aeos Technology - Cooldown CoolerCooldown Cooler Move cooldowns -10%. Each time you score, -5% more (max -25%).
Aeos Technology - Battle Item StockBattle Item Stock Stock 2 battle item uses.
Aeos Technology - Extended AurasExtended Auras Auras from defeating wild Pokemon last longer and aren't lost when knocked out.
Aeos Technology - Battle RecoveryBattle Recovery 100% of max HP restored for defeating wild Pokemon.
Aeos Technology - True SightTrue Sight Field of vision widens. Stealthed opponents are visible every 10s.
Aeos Technology - Energy ShieldEnergy Shield For every 1 Aeos energy you collect, gain a shield effect of 1% max HP (max 35%).
Aeos Technology - Energy ClashEnergy Clash +25% damage to opponents that have less energy than you.

Aeos Techonogies at 200 Team Points

Aeos Technology Description
Aeos Technology - Insta-GoalInsta-goal Score the next goal instantly.
Aeos Technology - Goal PostedGoal Posted While scoring, take -25% damage, and attacks don't interrupt.
Aeos Technology - Speedy ScorerSpeedy Scorer Score 100% faster.
Aeos Technology - Energy CapacityEnergy Capacity Hold up to 100% more Aeos energy.
Aeos Technology - Double PointsDouble Points Score double points with the next goal.

Aeos Techonogies at 350 Team Points

Aeos Technology Description
Aeos Technology - Emergency RecoveryEmergency Recovery Recover HP when low. (60s cooldown)
Aeos Technology - Turbo Unite MoveTurbo Unite Move Unite Move instantly charges by 50% and can charge 100% extra.
Aeos Technology - Full-Power BoostFull-Power Boost Deal +50% damage when HP is over 90%.
Aeos Technology - Damage ReductionDamage Reduction Take -10% damage, plus -5% for each nearby opponent.
Aeos Technology - HP Recovery FieldHP Recovery Field You and nearby ally with lowest HP recover 4% HP.

How to Play First to 500

Focus on Scoring

Just as with a normal match, players should focus more on scoring throughout the game instead to knocking out opponents since the goal of the game mode is to score 500 points first.

Moreover, focusing on scoring allows players to unlock more Aeos technologies for their team, which could further establish their lead or give them a chance to turn the tides of the match.

However, knocking out opponents is still an effective strategy in winning matches as it allows players to easily score points.

Keep Taking Rotoms

The most effective strategy in First to 500 is to keep taking Rotoms that spawn around the map. Doing so allows players to pressure their opponents by forcing them to defend their goal zones from Rotom.

In the event that Rotom successfully breaks an enemy goal zone, players should take advantage of the effect and score as many points as possible while the effect lasts.

Also Spawns on Destroyed Goal Zones

One important thing to note is that Rotoms will also spawn on destroyed goal zones, so it's also crucial for players to destroy their opponents' goal zones while also defending their own.

Choose an Aeos Techonology Carefully

Choosing the proper Aeos technologies for the Pokemon and the situation can also have an impact on the game's outcomes. There are Aeos technologies that can further push a winning team's aggression and lead or help the losing team turn the tides of the battle.

Learn Each of Them First

It's best to read and understand each Aeos technology first before joining a match, allowing the players to carefully plan which ones they'll take during the game. They can be seen in the Battle Guide screen under the Aeos Technology tab.

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