With the release of Pokemon Unite, a whole new group of gamers are going to get a taste of a MOBA for the first time ever. This is no ordinary Pokemon game, as it features a completely different format, battle system, and objective, but we are here to lead you through. In this guide we're talking about the offensive-minded character of Pokemon Unite, the Attacker types. Seven different Pokemon from across the franchise's history make up this class, focusing on dealing damage quickly and often. If being in the heat of battle is your style, then the Attacker is for you.
Alolan Ninetales
Alolan Ninetales is classified as an Attacker, but "disruptor" may be a better term. A lot of its moveset revolves around using the environment to its advantage, whether it's blocking paths with Avalanche or creating Blizzard cyclones. Its ability to freeze opponents in place with successful attacks is a boon as well, as it can then get in close to frozen opponents and let the passive Snow Warning take effect. Add the protection of Aurora Veil for it and its teammates and you'll be in business. While some Attackers take a more direct and easier approach to dealing damage, Alolan Ninetales's unpredictable moveset makes it a good choice if you're looking for a more unconventional Pokemon to take into battle..
Role: Attacker
Style: Ranged
Difficulty: Intermediate
Stats:
- Offense - 8
- Endurance - 3
- Mobility - 3
- Scoring - 5
- Support - 6
Evolution levels: Alolan Vulpix Start | Alolan Ninetales at Lvl. 4
Special Moves:
- Powder Snow - Direct ranged attack that decreases movement speed of opponents it damages. Cooldown is 5 seconds. Upgrades at Lvl. 4 to one of the following:
- Avalanche - Forms an icy wall that cannot be passed through, dealing damage to opponents near it when it collapses. At Lvl. 11 it decreases movement speed of damaged opponents.
- Dazzling Gleam - Attacks with a cone-shaped beam that damages and stuns opponents. 7.5 second cooldown. At Lvl. 11 damage dealt and stun time is increased.
- Icy Wind - Gust of cold wind that decreases movement speed of opponents it damages. Cooldown is 8 seconds. Upgrades at Lvl. 6 to one of the following:
- Blizzard - An icy cyclone deals damage over time to all opponents inside of it while also decreasing movement speed and shoving opponents back. If the move hits an obstacle, it will split to either side of it and create two smaller cyclones. 11 second cooldown. At Lvl. 13 the time between hits while the cyclone is active is decreased.
- Aurora Veil - Creates aurora force field that decreases damage dealt to all allies inside. Also increases Alolan Ninetales's movement speed and boosts all basic attacks. 13 second cooldown. At Lvl. 13 damage to allies is decreased further.
- Passive Skill: Snow Warning - Temporarily freezes opponents after consecutive successful special moves and boosted basic attacks. Opponents who get too close to Alolan Ninetales take damage and have movement speed decreased.
- Unite Move: Snow Globe - Snow and ice attack that deals area-of-effect damage to opponents. Damage is increased if the opponent is Frozen.
Cinderace
You may look at Cinderace's Endurance stat below and wonder if it can stay alive long enough to have any effect on a match. If so, you are underestimating a truly amazing Attacker. Cinderace's ability to inflict burns on opponents with Ember and Pyro Ball gives it a big advantage, slowing chipping away their health. Meanwhile Feint is a potential momentum-shifting move, as it can instantly change Cinderace from being stunned or knocked into the air to invincible with increased speed. We wouldn't recommend leading Cinderace into battle alone--that's when the low endurance will rear its ugly head--but with a Defender or Supporter next to it there are few Attackers that can be as dangerous as Cinderace.
Role: Attacker
Style: Ranged
Difficulty: Novice
Stats:
- Offense - 8
- Endurance - 3
- Mobility - 6
- Scoring - 5
- Support - 1
Evolution levels: Scorbunny Start | Raboot at Lvl. 5 | Cinderace at Lvl. 7
Special Moves:
- Ember - Small flame attack damages one opponent and burns them, inflicting damage for the opponent's next three actions. Cooldown is 6 seconds. Upgrades at Lvl. 7 to one of the following:
- Pyro Ball - Ball of fire shot in a straight line, damaging and inflicting a Burn on every Pokemon it hits. Cooldown is 7 seconds. At Lvl. 11 Cinderace's basic attacks reduce this move's cooldown up to three times.
- Blaze Kick - A dive kick targeted at a designated area that knocks opponents back and inflicts a burn. Cinderace returns to its original position after the move is complete. Cooldown is 8 seconds. At Lvl. 11 basic attack speed is increased if this hits.
- Low Sweep - Low sweep attack that damages opponents. Cinderace's next boosted basic attack will cause reduced movement speed. Cooldown is 7.5 seconds. Upgrades at Lvl. 8 to one of the following:
- Flame Charge - Charges into enemies and deals damage. Cinderace's next basic attack range and damage are increased. 6 second cooldown. At Lvl. 13 basic attack speed is increased.
- Feint - Increases Cinderace's movement speed and makes it temporarily invincible. Can be activated to cancel hindrances affecting Cinderace. 11 second cooldown. At Lvl. 13 Cinderace's next three basic attacks restore health.
- Passive Skill: Blaze - When Cinderace is at half health Critical Hit damage is increased, Special Moves boost Basic Attacks, and successful attacks add a stack of flames to opponents resulting in a burst of damage on the fifth stack.
- Unite Move: Blazing Bicycle Kick - Giant fireball is kicked to a selected location, causing area-of-effect damage to opponents. Temporarily increases Cinderace's speed.
Cramorant
Cramorant should always be at the front of the group. Its attacks can target multiple Pokemon at a time and inflict status effects, while its passive skill Gulp Missile offers an extra automatic counter hit to whichever enemy attacks it first. So long as Cramorant stays in the area of its own attacks, it can continuously reload that passive skill and always have a counter on tap. Its decent endurance makes it a better frontline candidate than other Attackers. With its strong Offense and no evolutions it will be dealing a ton of damage for the entire match. Cramorant is the kind of Pokemon that can set the tone early in a match and never let up, making it a force to be reckoned with.
Role: Attacker
Style: Ranged
Difficulty: Expert
Stats: