Pokemon Unite Reveals Next Pokemon Joining the Roster

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Nintendo and TiMi Studios have lifted the veil off the next Pokemon being added to Pokemon Unite. Fans will soon have a new creature to take into Pokemon Unite’s hectic team battles, and judging by said announcement, it won’t be long now before it’s added to the roster.

It’s been a busy few months for the Pokemon MOBA. In the wake of Pokemon Unite’s first anniversary back in July, TiMi Studios has expanded the game’s lineup of playable pocket monsters several times. August saw the additions of the Ultra Beast Buzzwole and Tyranitar, while September saw Mew, Dodrio, and Scizor added throughout the month.

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And now fans have a clearer idea of what the roster expansions will look like for October, as Nintendo and TiMi have revealed that Zoroark is the next Pokemon slated to be added to Pokemon Unite. As with previous reveals, details are scarce at the moment, with the announcement merely stating that Zoroark will be coming to the game “very soon,” though the inclusion of jack-o-lanterns and candy in the reveal artwork suggests that the Dark-type Pokemon will be available in time for Halloween.

While the official announcement is staying mum on details, a recent datamine from ElChicoEevee, a reliable source of Pokemon leaks, provides details on how Zoroark will play in Pokemon Unite. Both Zoroark and the unevolved form it begins matches as, Zorua, will be melee attackers with moves based on creating illusions to confuse opponents.

Said moves include Illusion, which lets Zoroark take the form of wild Pokemon or enemy players until it attacks or takes damage; Shadow Claw, a dash attack that either stuns or throws enemies depending on whether they’re hit in the middle or end of the dash; and