Summary
Pokemon Unitehas revealed the move set for the Fire/Flying-type Legendary Pokemon Ho-Oh, who’s arriving with the game’s third anniversary update on July 19. InPokemon Unite, Ho-Oh will have powerful fire-based abilities that will employ various debuffing effects on enemy Pokemon.
TiMi Studio Group and The Pokemon Company’sPokemon Uniteis a competitive MOBA gamefor Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android platforms. Teams of five players compete to score points, which can be earned by depositing energy into the enemy’s goal zones. This energy is gained by defeating wild Pokemon and opposing team members during the match. Players may earn XP, unlock new abilities, and strengthen their Pokemon, with new playable Pokemon being regularly added to the game.
The Pokemon Company released a newPokemon Unitetrailer that reveals the full move set forLegendary Pokemon Ho-Oh from the Johto region. Firstly, Ho-Oh is a ranged defender with a difficulty level of novice, so newPokemon Uniteplayers shouldn’t have much trouble getting used to the Pokemon’s move set. Ho-Oh has a special healing ability called Regenerator, which gradually recovers HP if the Pokemon doesn’t receive damage for a set amount of time. Ho-Oh’s Fly ability allows the Pokemon to move freely over walls while increasing their movement speed and attack, granting three boosted attacks, and dealing damage to nearby opposing Pokemon after touching down. Further, the Fire Spin ability generates a flaming vortex around Ho-Oh, dealing damage and applying a slowing effect to nearby opponents. Fire Spin also grants a temporary shield that emits a heat wave around Ho-Oh that deals additional damage inside the vortex.
Pokemon Unite Trailer Reveals the Move Set for Ho-Oh
Taking cues fromHo-Oh’s Incinerate ability inPokemon GO, the Pokemon’s Flamethrower ability lets the user spread flames toward opposing Pokemon, lowering the damage values of their attacks and special attacks. The cooldown duration will be increased if the user prolongs the use of Ho-Oh’s Flamethrower, and Pokemon that are burned by the ability will receive a debuff to their movement speed. Burned Pokemon will also leave a scorching trail that damages other opposing Pokemon and lowers their movement speed as well.
Similarly to Fly, the Sky Attack ability sends Ho-Oh soaring through the air. Sky Attack leaves a scorching trail just like the Flamethrower ability, damaging enemies and applying a slowing effect to them. Moreover, Ho-Oh features a useful Unite Attack called Rekindling Flame, which revives nearby fallen Pokemon by spreading feathers and consuming Aeos energy.
With Ho-Oh joining the fray,Pokemon Unite’sthird anniversary updatewill surely shake up the in-game meta.Pokemon Unitereceives new events and updates nearly every month, so players can expect more new Pokemon at a later date.
Pokémon Unite
WHERE TO PLAY
Join Trainers from around the world as they head for Aeos Island to compete in Unite Battles! In Unite Battles, Trainers face off in 5-on-5 team battles to see who can score the most points within the allotted time. Teamwork is key as you and your teammates defeat wild Pokémon, level up and evolve your partner Pokémon, and knock out the opposing team’s Pokémon to prevent them from scoring points. Put your teamwork to the test, and take home the win!BATTLE IN STYLE: Take to the field while looking your best in Holowear! Thanks to a special technology developed using Aeos energy, Trainers can deck out their Pokémon in a variety of holographic outfits—with new styles arriving regularly!UNITE MOVES: Unleash the true power of your Pokémon with Unite Moves! Leverage these all-new Pokémon moves, which are only possible while in Unite Battles, and turn the tide of even the direst situations.RANK UP: Looking to prove how skilled you are? Participate in ranked matches, and earn points as you climb up the global leaderboard!COMMUNICATION IS KEY: Even the most skilled Trainers recognize how important communication is to their team’s success. Leverage signals, quick-chat messages, and—for the first time in a Pokémon title—voice chat to communicate and stay in sync with your team.
