Bellevue, Wash. – July 21, 2023 – Today, The Pokémon Company International announced
exciting updates coming to Pokémon UNITE to celebrate its 2nd Anniversary. Since its launch in
2021, Pokémon UNITE has amassed over 100 million downloads worldwide, and 56 playable
Pokémon have joined the fray. To celebrate two years of exhilarating Pokémon UNITE battles, a
brand-new type of battle and a fan-favorite returning Pokémon are available now!
Mewtwo Joins the Fray! Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo X
The Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo is now available in Pokémon UNITE. Mewtwo can Mega Evolve
into Mega Mewtwo X during battle and can use its attacks in quick succession to attack relentlessly.
Players can get a Unite license for Mega Mewtwo X at no cost in the Mewtwo’s Crystal Cave
Challenge event that is currently underway.
Additionally, the Unite license for Mega Mewtwo Y is scheduled to become available in mid-August,
giving Trainers additional ways to play as this fan-favorite Pokémon.
A New Type of Battle: Panic Parade
Different from the standard 5-on-5 battle format, Panic Parade has players work together to protect
Tinkaton from an onslaught of attacks from panicking Pokémon. Some defeated Pokémon can even
be called back for a burst of help in battle!
Event periods:
- First event: Friday, 21 July, at 8:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. PST to Tuesday, 1 August, at 7:59 p.m. EST/4:59 p.m. PST
- Second event: Friday, 4 August, at 8:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. PST to Monday, 7 August, at 7:59 p.m. EST/4:59 p.m. PST
- Third event: Friday, 11 August, at 8:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. PST to Monday, 14 August, at 7:59 p.m. EST/4:59 p.m. PST
- Fourth event: Friday, 18 August, at 8:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. PST to Monday, 21 August, at 7:59 p.m. EST/4:59 p.m. PST
Battle Pass 17, Captain Style: Zacian Begins
Battle Pass 17 is also now available. Players can get the adorable Marine Style: Greedent and the
chivalrous Captain Style: Zacian Holowear—as well as Captain Set Trainer fashion items—from this
season’s premium pass.
Event period: Friday, 21 July, at 8:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. PST to Monday, 11 September, at 7:59 p.m. EST/4:59 p.m. PST
Additional Events
- A new ranked match season is also underway. Season period: Thursday, 20 July, at 12:00 a.m. EST/9:00 p.m. PST to Monday, 11 September, at 7:59 p.m. EST/4:59 p.m. PST
- WCS Prediction Event: Players can predict the top-ranked teams for the Pokémon World Championships 2023 and win fantastic rewards. This is a great opportunity to obtain popular Trainer fashion items. Available Friday, 28 July, at 3:00 a.m. EST/12:00 a.m. PST to Friday, 11 August at 7:59 p.m. EST/4:59 p.m. PST
To learn more about Pokémon UNITE, please visit Pokemon.com/Unite.
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About Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.com.
TiMi Studio Group:
TiMi Studios, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, is a leading global video game development team headquartered in Shenzhen, China, with offices in Los Angeles, Shanghai and Chengdu, China. TiMi strives to create high-quality, high-fidelity and highly accessible games across a wide variety of genres. Founded in 2008, TiMi has developed a string of hit titles including Honor of Kings, Speed Drifters, CrossFire: Legends, Arena of Valor and most recently, Call of Duty: Mobile. To learn more about TiMi, follow us on Twitter @timistudios and Facebook @timistudiosofficial.