Pokémon UNITE offers several ways to play, from the classic ten-minute match to the five-minute Quick Battle, along with special modes that return throughout events. Here is what each one offers.
The main modes
| Mode | Format | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Battle | 5v5 | 10 minutes | Against the computer, with random players or among friends. The week’s free Pokémon are playable. |
| Quick Battle | 3v3 or 4v4 | 5 minutes | A different stadium each day. Unlocked at Trainer Level 8 according to Serebii. |
| Ranked Battle | 5v5 | 10 minutes | Theia Sky Ruins, owned Unite Licenses only. See our guide. |
| Custom Battle | Free | Varies | Against friends or the computer, on almost all stadiums. |
| Practice | Solo | Free | Try any Pokémon, even without its license. |
Special modes
First to 500
No timer: the first team to reach 500 points wins. At each point threshold, the team chooses an Aeos technology (experience, energy, healing bonuses…) that changes the strategy.
Electrode Volley
A volleyball match: you must make Electrode land on the opposing side. The first team to 3 points, or the one leading after 5 minutes, wins.
Themed battles
Stadium variants for the holidays (snow, Pikachu party, Eevee contest) and modes limited to certain Pokémon.
Eevee Festival
A special Quick Battle reserved for Eevee and its evolutions, with a new visual effect if all five members of a team pick different evolutions.
