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Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh Soars into Pokémon UNITE to Celebrate 3rd Anniversary
New Battle Pass, Activities and Celebratory Game Mode Also Available Now
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July 19, 2024
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The Pokémon Company :
London, United Kingdom – 19 July 2024 – Today, the Pokémon Company International announced that exciting in-game events and activities are now available to mark the third anniversary of Pokémon UNITE on both Nintendo Switch™ systems and mobile devices.
Ho-Oh Joins the Fray in Pokémon UNITE
Fan-favourite Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh makes its Pokémon UNITE debut today as a ranged Defender. Ho-Oh’s exciting Ability, Regenerator, allows it to gradually recover HP if it does not take damage from Pokémon on the opposing team for a set amount of time.
Ho-Oh’s moves will keep players on their toes the entire match, and its Unite Move, Rekindling Flame, allows it to spread its wings wide and consume all the Aeos energy in its possession to revive knocked-out allied Pokémon. The more Aeos energy Ho-Oh consumes, the more ally Pokémon are revived and returned to battle.
Time-Limited Events to Celebrate Three Years of Pokémon UNITE
Trainers can take part in a host of thrilling activities to celebrate three years of Pokémon UNITE, including:
Ho-Oh Commemorative Event (From 19 July at 00:00 UTC to 11 August at 23:59 UTC) – Trainers can obtain one free die each day during the event period. Roll the die to advance a number of spaces on a game board, then complete the corresponding mission on space you land on to be able to roll another die. Trainers who collect 1000 Divine Forest coins can exchange these coins for Ho-Oh’s Unite license!
Panic Parade Revival (From 19 July at 00:00 UTC to 4 September at 23:59 UTC) – The thrilling tower-defense game mode returns! Protect Tinkaton from an onslaught of attacks from advancing wild Pokémon. Some Pokémon can even be called back to provide a quick burst of help to turn the tide of battle! [1]
Charizard Unite License Distribution (From 19 July at 00:00 UTC to 2 September at 23:59 UTC) – Trainers can obtain either a Charizard-themed hat fashion item, Charizard’s Unite license, or 100 Aeos coins the first time they log in during the event period. Only one of these three choices can be obtained per account log-in during the event period.
New Battle Pass (From 21 July at 00:00 UTC to 4 September 23:59 UTC) – This latest Battle Pass is themed around black flames. Trainers can celebrate Pokémon UNITE’s anniversary in style and obtain the regal Dark Lord Style: Charizard holowear by purchasing the premium pass and levelling up.
For more information, please visit Pokemon.com/uk
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[1] Divine Forest coins can only be used between 19 July at 00:00 UTC to 11 August at 23:59 UTC. Divine Forest coins which are not used within this period will expire.
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, 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, please visit www.pokemon.co.uk
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