This beginner's guide to Pokémon Unite covers everything you need to know about this multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game, how it differs from other Pokémon titles, and what you actually need to do in each match. The information in this article applies to both the Nintendo Switch and mobile versions.

Pokémon Unite takes inspiration from the main Pokémon video game series, but has a completely different gameplay style and even ignores some basic lore, which can make the experience quite intimidating and confusing for both new and seasoned fans.

The 30 minutes or so of tutorials you’re forced to play through when you first start Pokémon Unite explain many of the core gameplay concepts, but they also throw so much information at you that it’s completely understandable if you’ve forgotten most of what they cover.

Here's what you need to know to play Pokémon Unite.