Here’s the deal with Sylveon in Pokémon Unite

On Tuesday, Pokémon Unite saw the debut of its latest partner pokémon, Sylveon. Unite’s first eeveelution is none other than the adorable fairy type, a ranged attacker with some interesting abilities.

Sylveon has arrived in #PokemonUNITE, along with the Poncho Style Holowear and a matching Trainer outfit! pic.twitter.com/SYcCeFMpyD

— Pokémon UNITE (@PokemonUnite) October 6, 2021

“Sylveon has arrived in #PokemonUNITE, along with the Poncho Style Holowear and a matching Trainer outfit,” the Pokémon Unite account tweeted on Tuesday.

Though it may take a while to actually be able to queue with Sylveon thanks to the new monster hype, if you’re looking to build out your roster on attack, there’s plenty to learn about the eeveelution. Here’s everything you need to know about Sylveon in Pokémon Unite.

Sylveon cost in Pokémon Unite

To obtain the Unite License for Sylveon in Pokémon Unite, you’ll need to fork over either 10,000 Aeos Coins or 575 Aeos Gems.

Sylveon’s Pokémon Unite Info

Offense: 3.5 stars
Endurance: 1.5 stars
Mobility: 1.5 stars
Scoring: 3.5 stars
Support 3.5 stars

Sylveon is a ranged attacker and a special attacker, rather than a physical attacker. Basically, this means that it relies on its special attack stat in order to attack. With that in mind, you’re going to want to build Sylveon out to maximize that, while compensating for its lower mobility and endurance. Speaking of which…

Item Build for Sylveon in Pokémon Unite

Sylveon is somewhat similar to other ranged special attackers, like Ninetales or Cramorant. When you acquire its Unite License, it will come pre-equipped with at least two held items, depending on which ones you currently own and what level they’re currently at (mine started with the Score Shield and Rocky Helmet). If you have a build for this style of fighter that you already like, it’ll probably be easiest to outfit Sylveon with that.

If you’re not quite sure, try to equip items that emphasize the eeveelution’s strengths and make up for its weaknesses. Items like the Eject Button or Float Stone can help with Sylveon’s less than stellar mobility. To help with its lackluster endurance, you can try out the Focus Band or Assault Vest.

Sylveon’s Pokémon Unite Moves

Adaptability

Every time the pokemon deals or receives damage, its Sp. Atk is increased for a short time. This is Eevee’s passive.

Pixilate

Every time the pokemon deals or receives damage, its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def are increased for a short time. This is Sylveon’s passive.

Basic move

Eevee: Becomes a boosted attack every third attack, dealing increased damage when it hits.

Sylveon: Becomes a boosted attack every third attack, dealing increased damage and increasing the user’s movement speed for a short time when it hits.

Swift

Shoots star-shaped rays at opposing pokémon, dealing damage to them.

• Unlocks: Up to level four
• Move type: Ranged
• Cooldown: seven seconds

Mystical Fire

Has the user create four small flames while advancing in the designated direction. The flames shoot toward opposing pokemon one by one, dealing damage and decreasing the opposing pokemon’s sp. Atk. for a short time when they hit. Each time a flame hits, it reduces the cooldown of this move.

• Unlocks: at level four, choose between this and Hyper Voice
• Move type: Dash
• Cooldown: seven seconds
• Upgrade: increases the number of flames by one

Hyper Voice

Unleashes an attack of multiple sound waves that deal damage when they hit. The damage they deal increases the farther the target is from the user. Every time a sound wave hits, the next sound wave’s damage increases.

• Unlocks: at level four, choose between this and Mystical Fire
• Move type: Area
• Cooldown: five seconds
• Upgrade: increases the number of sound waves by one

Baby Doll Eyes

Has the user stare at an opposing pokemon with is baby-doll eyes, dealing damage and decreasing the opposing pokemon’s attack and movement speed for a short time when this move hits.

• Unlocks: up to level six
• Move type: Ranged
• Cooldown: five seconds

Draining Kiss

Has the user blow a kiss at an opposing pokemon that goes back and forth between the user and the opposing pokemon multiple times. When the kiss touches the user, it restores its HP. When it hits the opposing pokemon, it deals damage to it and decreases its movement speed for a short time. If the user and the opposing pokemon move too far away from each other, the kiss will disappear faster than normal.

• Unlocks: at level six, choose between this and Calm Mind
• Move type: Sure Hit
• Cooldown: ten seconds
• Upgrade: increases the amount of HP this move restores

Calm Mind

Has the user quietly focus its mind and calm its spirit to increase its Sp. Atk, Sp. Def. and movement speed for a short time.

• Unlocks at level six, choose between this and Draining Kiss
• Move type: Buff
• Cooldown: ten seconds
• Upgrade: one time only while using this move, if the user is hit by an opposing pokemon’s move, the damage is completely nullified and the user is granted a shield

Unite Move: Fairy Frolic

Has the user jump into the air and briefly become invincible. The moment the user lands, it deals damage to the opposing pokemon in the area of effect and restores its own HP. For a short time afterward, a set percentage of damage dealt by the user is converted into HP for the user.

• Move type: Buff

Sylveon’s Holowear in Pokémon Unite

Sylveon currently has one holowear style available: Poncho Style. As the name indicates, it gives Sylveon a little yellow poncho and matching foot cuffs. You can grab this outfit for your Sylveon for 400 Aeos Gems.

Players can also snag a matching jacket and backpack through the Aeos Energy system.