Pokemon Unite is a new foray for the Pokemon franchise. While this is the first time Pokemon has entered the MOBA space, the goal of the game is very familiar - collect lots of Pokemon and train them in battle. Pokemon Unite features a wide range of Pokemon from across the series's history, including some that were very difficult to get in the past. This short guide will explain how to get Zeraora in Pokemon Unite so that trainers can use the mythical Pokemon on their team.
Zeraora is a mythical Pokemon that made its debut in the movie The Power of Us. As part of a promotional event, Zeraora was then available for download for a limited time on the Pokemon games Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. As an event-only Pokemon, Zeraora is highly coveted but extremely hard for trainers to get their hands on. In Pokemon Unite, Zeraora retains its status as an elusive creature that is only available during a limited window.
How to Get Zeraora in Pokemon Unite
Zeraora is available as a launch bonus for Pokemon Unite. Any player who logs in before Tuesday, August 31st, can claim the mythical Pokemon. After this initial launch window, Zeraora will be unavailable unless a future event brings it back again. Any gamers on the fence should consider downloading the game to claim Zeraora since Pokemon Unite is free to play.
For gamers who play Pokemon Unite during the event period, claiming Zeraora is very easy. It only requires navigating a couple of menus.
From the main Pokemon Unite screen, players should open the sidebar menu. On the Nintendo Switch version, this is done by pressing the X button. From there, it's possible to navigate to the Mail menu.
Under System Messages, players will see important notifications about the state of the game and current events. During the launch period of Pokemon Unite, this will include a Launch Bonus message. After selecting the Launch Bonus, trainers will be able to claim the Unite License: Zeraora. Simply by claiming a license, players will be able to unlock a Pokemon as their playable character during battles.
Zeraora is classified as a Melee and Speedster type. It is also considered to be Expert-level in terms of how difficult it is to use during gameplay. Players who get the hang of complex mechanics like upgrading items in Pokemon Unite will have no problem utilizing Zeraora to its fullest, though.
Players who are just getting started in Pokemon Unite will have an important decision to make. While Zeraora is a guaranteed acquisition that will bring players far in their trainer career, there is the matter of choosing which Pokemon to unlock first. It won't be possible to rely on Zeraora alone, so players will need to make a wise decision when it comes to adding other Pokemon to their team.
Pokemon Unite is available now for Nintendo Switch, with a mobile version in the works.