Pokémon UNITE Held Items: List, Effects and Best Picks by Role

Before every match, each Pokémon can carry up to three held items. They raise its stats and add passive effects. Choosing them well is often the difference between a Pokémon that survives the fight and one that falls in the first exchange.

Slots

3 held items per Pokémon

Unlock

all three slots at Trainer Level 10

Purchase

at the Aeos Emporium, with Aeos Tickets

Upgrade

with Item Enhancers, up to max level

Free

Leftovers, from the start

Offensive items

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  Muscle Band

  Basic attacks also deal 3% of the target's HP as damage.

  Attack +15 · Attack Speed +7.5%AttackerAll-Rounder
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  Curse Bangle

  Physical damage reduces healing received by the target by 30%, for longer with basic attacks.

  Attack +24AttackerFast
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  Slick Spoon

  Special attacks ignore 20% of the opponent's Sp. Def.

  HP +210 · Sp. Atk +30Attacker
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  Curse Incense

  Special damage reduces healing received by the target by 30%, for longer with basic attacks.

  Sp. Atk +39Attacker
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  Rapid-Fire Scarf

  After three basic attacks, attack speed increases by 30% for a short time.

  Attack +12 · Attack Speed +9%AttackerFast
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  Razor Claw

  The basic attack that follows a move deals at least 20 more damage and slows the target in melee.

  Attack +15 · Critical-hit rate +2.1%FastAll-Rounder
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  Drive Lens

  Each opposing KO increases Sp. Atk by 1.2% (half for an assist).

  Sp. Atk · CooldownAttacker
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  Scope Lens

  Increases the critical damage of basic attacks, based on Attack.

  Critical-hit rate +6% · Critical damage +12%AttackerFast
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  Choice Specs

  Moves deal at least 60 more damage, based on Sp. Atk.

  Sp. Atk +39Attacker
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  Wise Glasses

  Increases Sp. Atk by 7%.

  Sp. Atk +39Attacker
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  Charging Charm

  Movement and basic attacks build up energy that, once full, adds heavy damage to the next attack.

  Attack +15 · Movement Speed +120FastAll-Rounder
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  Energy Amplifier

  For 4 seconds after the Unite Move, damage increases by 21%.

  Unite Move charge rate +6% · Cooldown −4.5%AttackerAll-Rounder
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  Accel Bracer

  Each opposing KO increases Attack by 1.2% (half for an assist).

  Attack · CooldownAll-RounderFast

Survival items

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  Leftovers

  Out of combat (8 seconds without taking damage), the Pokémon regenerates 2% of its HP.

  HP +240 · HP Recovery +9DefenderSupporter
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  Focus Band

  When its HP is low, the Pokémon recovers 14% of its HP over 3 seconds.

  Defense +30 · Sp. Def +30DefenderAll-Rounder
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  Rocky Helmet

  After taking a certain amount of damage, deals 5% of their max HP to nearby opponents.

  HP +270 · Defense +42Defender
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  Drain Crown

  Physical basic attacks heal 10% of the damage dealt.

  HP +120 · Attack +18All-RounderFast
• 
  Shell Bell

  Hitting with a move restores 75 HP plus 40% of Sp. Atk.

  Sp. Atk +24 · Cooldown −4.5%AttackerAll-Rounder
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  Assault Vest

  Out of combat (8 seconds without taking damage), a shield absorbs 15% of special attacks.

  HP +270 · Sp. Def +42DefenderAll-Rounder
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  Weakness Policy

  Each hit taken increases Attack by at least 3% for 3 seconds, stacking more and more.

  All-RounderDefender

Goal-related items

These items grow stronger with every goal scored or make scoring easier: they reward players who score often.

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  Aeos Cookie

  Each goal scored increases max HP by 200, up to 1,200 extra HP.

  HP +240DefenderAll-Rounder
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  Attack Weight

  Each goal scored increases Attack by 12, up to 72 points.

  Attack +18AttackerAll-RounderFast
• 
  Assault Glasses

  Each goal scored increases Sp. Atk by 16, up to 96 points.

  Sp. Atk +24Attacker
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  Amulet Coin

  Defeated wild Pokémon give twice as much Aeos energy, and the Pokémon scores faster.

  HP · Movement SpeedFastAll-Rounder
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  Score Shield

  When scoring, the Pokémon gains a shield equal to 10% of its max HP; while it holds, nothing can interrupt the Pokémon.

  HP +450DefenderAll-Rounder

Support and mobility items

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  Buddy Barrier

  The Unite Move gives the Pokémon and the weakest ally a shield equal to 40% of max HP.

  HP +600SupporterDefender
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  Rescue Hood

  Healing and shields given to allies are 10% more effective.

  Defense +30 · Sp. Def +30Supporter
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  Resonant Guard

  Dealing damage gives the Pokémon and nearby allies a shield (10-second cooldown).

  HP +450 · HP Recovery +18DefenderSupporter
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  Exp. Share

  The Pokémon continuously gains experience if it is the lowest level on the team, but gains less from shared KOs.

  HP +240 · Speed +150SupporterDefender

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  Choice Scarf

  Three basic attacks in a row on an opponent increase movement speed by 40% for a short time.

  Attack Speed · Movement SpeedFast
• 
  Float Stone

  Out of combat (8 seconds without taking damage), movement speed increases by 20%.

  Attack +24 · Speed +120FastAll-Rounder

Our starter combinations

These common combinations are good starting points. Adapt them to your Pokémon and your playstyle.

• The five rolesAttacker, All-Rounder, Speedster, Defender, Supporter: who does what in a team.
• Battle itemsPotion, Eject Button, Fluffy Tail…: the 10 battle items and when to use them.
• EmblemsEmblems, their colors and the combination bonuses.