Pokemon UNITE Announces Dragapult and More Exciting Upcoming Events!
The Pokémon Company International has announced several exciting updates coming to Pokemon UNITE. These include a brand new playable Pokemon, the start of a new battle-themed event, a special gift celebration, and more!
As of right now, Pokemon UNITE is currently doing a giveaway of 1000 Aeos Coins and 1 Gold Emblem Box in celebration of the game recently being downloaded over 100 million times globally. Trainers can use the code THANKYOUFOR100MM to receive the reward.
Dragapult is Coming to Pokémon UNITE
The Psueudo-Legendary Stealth Pokémon, Dragapult, will be joining the Pokemon UNITE roster on December 29, 2022, at 7:00 a.m. GMT.
This brings the total count to 47 playable Pokemon, following the addition of Urshifu at the beginning of this month.
The others so far include Clefable, Duraludon, Hoopa, Trevenant, Dragonite, Tsareena, Greedent, Sylveon, Mamoswine, Blastoise, Blissey, Gardevoir, Zeraora, Pikachu, Charizard, Snorlax, Crustyle, Greninja, Eldegoss, Talonflame, Lucario, Venusaur, Mr. Mine, Slowbro, Absol, Machamp, Wigglytuff, Alolan Ninetails, Cramorant, Gengar, Garchomp, Cinderace, Duraludon, Azumarill, Espeon, Delphox, Glaceon, Buzzwole, Tyranitar, Mew, Dodrio, and Scizor.
Dragapult will be an Attacker specializing in tricky maneuvers, such as dashing at t high speeds or hiding to ambush opponents, and its Unite Move, Dreep and Destroy, will feature it launching Dreepy to attack.
Who’s Side Are You On? Red or Blue?
Starting on December 26, 2022, at 12:00 a.m. GMT and running until February 5, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. GMT, Trainers will be able to choose between two teams – the Red Team led by Buzzwole or the Blue Team led by Cinderace – to take part in full-fury battles to earn points for their teams!
The team with the most points at the end of the event will win some special prizes! (TBA)
New Year, New Gifts!
To celebrate the holiday season and the New Year, Pokemon UNITE will allow Trainers to claim special in-game gifts and prizes! These include:
- 7-Day Limited License Special Gifts – Starting from December 24, 2022, at 12:00 a.m. GMT till January 1, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. GMT, a random 7-Day Limited License will be granted to Trainers every day at no extra cost!
- New Year Lucky Wheel – From December 23, 2022, at 12:00 a.m. GMT till 31 December 31, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. GMT, Trainers can earn up to 135 spins for the New Year Lucky Wheel feature! Simply through logging in and winning battles, they can earn points for various prizes starting on January 1 up until January 3, 2023, at 12:59 p.m. GMT.
- New Year’s Celebration – Finally, simply by logging in for seven days between December 26, 2022, and January 31, 2023, Trainers will get one Unite license and one rental Holowear.
Thank you for stopping by Nintendo Link for all of your gaming news and info! What do you think of these announcements? Are you excited to try out any of the new features in Pokemon UNITE and earn special prizes? Let us know which in the comments!
