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Pokemon UNITE - List of Defenders: All Defender Pokemon

This is a list of all Defender Pokemon in Pokemon UNITE. Learn the attack type and rating of each Defender Pokemon together with their best build, moves, and items.

All Pokemon Roles
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List of All Defenders

Pokemon Rating Attack Type
Articuno Image Articuno S Rank Icon Ranged
Special
Blastoise Image Blastoise S Rank Icon Ranged
Special
Crustle Image Crustle B Rank Icon Melee
Physical
Goodra Image Goodra B Rank Icon Melee
Special
Greedent Image Greedent C Rank Icon Melee
Physical
Ho-oh Image Ho-oh S Rank Icon Ranged
Physical
Lapras Image Lapras A Rank Icon Ranged
Special
Mamoswine Image Mamoswine S Rank Icon Melee
Physical
Slowbro Image Slowbro SS Rank Icon Ranged
Special
Snorlax Image Snorlax A Rank Icon Melee
Physical
Trevenant Image Trevenant S Rank Icon Melee
Physical
Umbreon Image Umbreon S Rank Icon Melee
Physical
Vaporeon Image Vaporeon S Rank Icon Ranged
Special

Upcoming Defenders

There are currently no confirmed upcoming Pokemon for this role.

Defenders have high Endurance and excel at protecting allies and hindering opponents.

Defender Guide: How to Play Defenders

Defender Builds

Jump to a Pokemon
ArticunoArticuno BlastoiseBlastoise CrustleCrustle GoodraGoodra
GreedentGreedent Ho-ohHo-oh LaprasLapras MamoswineMamoswine
SlowbroSlowbro SnorlaxSnorlax TrevenantTrevenant UmbreonUmbreon
VaporeonVaporeon

Best Build for All Pokemon

Articuno Best Build

Tank Build
Articuno ImageArticuno Held Items:
Slick Spoon.pngSlick Spoon
Focus Band.pngFocus Band
Vanguard Bell.pngVanguard Bell

Battle Item:
Eject Button.pngEject Button
Moveset:
Blizzard ImageBlizzard
Ice Beam ImageIce Beam
Item Effects
(at Level 30)		 Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +35
Defense: +35
Sp. Def: +35
HP: +770
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Green Boost Emblem Green x6
White Boost Emblem White x6
 Positive Stats:
• HP
Free Negative Stats:
• Attack
• Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.
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Articuno Guide: Builds and Best Items

Blastoise Best Build

Hydro-Surf
Blastoise ImageBlastoise Held Items:
Slick Spoon.pngSlick Spoon
Energy Amplifier.pngEnergy Amplifier
Focus Band.pngFocus Band

Battle Item:
Eject Button.pngEject Button
Moveset:
Hydro Pump ImageHydro Pump
Surf ImageSurf
Item Effects
(at Level 30)		 Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +35
Defense: +35
Sp. Def: +35
HP: +245
Cooldown: -5.20%
Unite Move Charge Rate: +7%
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Green Boost Emblem Green x6
White Boost Emblem White x6
 Positive Stats:
• HP
• Sp. Atk
Free Negative Stats:
• Attack
• Movement Speed
• Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.
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Blastoise Guide: Builds and Best Items

Crustle Best Build

X-Scissor (Damage) Build
Crustle ImageCrustle Held Items:
Attack Weight.pngAttack Weight
Weakness Policy.pngWeakness Policy
Focus Band.pngFocus Band

Battle Item:
Eject Button.pngEject Button
Moveset:
Shell Smash ImageShell Smash
X-Scissor ImageX-Scissor
Item Effects
(at Level 30)		 Recommended Lane
Attack: +38.5
Defense: +35
Sp. Def: +35
HP: +235
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Brown Boost Emblem Brown x6
White Boost Emblem White x6
 Positive Stats:
• Attack
• Critical-Hit Rate
Free Negative Stats:
• Sp. Atk
• Movement Speed
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.
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Crustle Guide: Builds and Best Items

Goodra Best Build

Dragon Pulse Build
Goodra ImageGoodra Held Items:
Choice Specs.pngChoice Specs
Slick Spoon.pngSlick Spoon
Focus Band.pngFocus Band

Battle Item:
Potion.pngPotion
Moveset:
Dragon Pulse ImageDragon Pulse
Acid Spray ImageAcid Spray
Item Effects
(at Level 30)		 Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +79
Defense: +35
Sp. Def: +35
HP: +245
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Green Boost Emblem Green x6
White Boost Emblem White x6
 Positive Stats:
• HP
• Sp. Atk
Free Negative Stats:
• Attack
• Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.
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Goodra Guide: Builds and Best Items

Greedent Best Build

Scorer Build
Greedent ImageGreedent Held Items:
Attack Weight.pngAttack Weight
Aeos Cookie.pngAeos Cookie
Focus Band.pngFocus Band

Battle Item:
X Speed.pngX Speed
Moveset:
Bullet Seed ImageBullet Seed
Stuff Cheeks ImageStuff Cheeks
Item Effects
(at Level 30)		 Recommended Lane
Attack: +21
Defense: +35
Sp. Def: +35
HP: +280
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Brown Boost Emblem Brown x6
White Boost Emblem White x6
 Positive Stats:
• HP
• Attack
Free Negative Stats:
• Sp. Atk
• Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.
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Greedent Guide: Builds and Best Items

Ho-Oh Best Build

Sacred-Flamethrower Build
Ho-oh ImageHo-oh Held Items:
Attack Weight.pngAttack Weight
Curse Bangle.pngCurse Bangle
Focus Band.pngFocus Band

Battle Item:
Potion.pngPotion
Moveset:
Flamethrower ImageFlamethrower
Sacred Fire ImageSacred Fire
Item Effects
(at Level 30)		 Recommended Lane
Attack: +49
Defense: +35
Sp. Def: +35
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Brown Boost Emblem Brown x6
White Boost Emblem White x6
 Positive Stats:
• HP
• Attack
Free Negative Stats:
• Sp. Atk
• Movement Speed
• Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.
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Ho-Oh Guide: Builds and Best Items

Lapras Best Build

Water Pulse Build
Lapras ImageLapras Held Items:
Slick Spoon.pngSlick Spoon
Aeos Cookie.pngAeos Cookie
Focus Band.pngFocus Band

Battle Item:
Potion.pngPotion
Moveset:
Water Pulse ImageWater Pulse
Bubble Beam ImageBubble Beam
Item Effects
(at Level 30)		 Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +35
Defense: +35
Sp. Def: +35
HP: +525
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Green Boost Emblem Green x6
White Boost Emblem White x6
 Positive Stats:
• HP
• Sp. Atk
Free Negative Stats:
• Attack
• Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.
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Lapras Guide: Builds and Best Items

Mamoswine Best Build

Tank Build
Mamoswine ImageMamoswine Held Items:
Exp. Share.pngExp. Share
Focus Band.pngFocus Band
Buddy Barrier.pngBuddy Barrier

Battle Item:
Eject Button.pngEject Button
Moveset:
Icicle Crash ImageIcicle Crash
High Horsepower ImageHigh Horsepower
Item Effects
(at Level 30)		 Recommended Lane
Defense: +35
Sp. Def: +35
Movement Speed: +175
HP: +805
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Brown Boost Emblem Brown x6
White Boost Emblem White x6
 Positive Stats:
• HP
Free Negative Stats:
• Sp. Atk
• Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.
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Mamoswine Guide: Builds and Best Items

Slowbro Best Build

Scald Soaker Build
Slowbro ImageSlowbro Held Items:
Drive Lens.pngDrive Lens
Slick Spoon.pngSlick Spoon
Focus Band.pngFocus Band

Battle Item:
Eject Button.pngEject Button
Moveset:
Scald ImageScald
Amnesia ImageAmnesia
Item Effects
(at Level 30)		 Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +63
Defense: +35
Sp. Def: +35
HP: +245
Cooldown: -3.50%
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Green Boost Emblem Green x6
White Boost Emblem White x6
 Positive Stats:
• HP
• Sp. Atk
Free Negative Stats:
• Attack
• Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.
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Slowbro Guide: Builds and Best Items

Snorlax Best Build

Tank Build
Snorlax ImageSnorlax Held Items:
Exp. Share.pngExp. Share
Focus Band.pngFocus Band
Buddy Barrier.pngBuddy Barrier

Battle Item:
Eject Button.pngEject Button
Moveset:
Heavy Slam ImageHeavy Slam
Block ImageBlock
Item Effects
(at Level 30)		 Recommended Lane
Defense: +35
Sp. Def: +35
Movement Speed: +175
HP: +805
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Brown Boost Emblem Brown x6
White Boost Emblem White x6
 Positive Stats:
• HP
Free Negative Stats:
• Sp. Atk
• Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.
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Snorlax Guide: Builds and Best Items

Trevenant Best Build

Pain Split Build
Trevenant ImageTrevenant Held Items:
Attack Weight.pngAttack Weight
Aeos Cookie.pngAeos Cookie
Focus Band.pngFocus Band

Battle Item:
X Speed.pngX Speed
Moveset:
Wood Hammer ImageWood Hammer
Pain Split ImagePain Split
Item Effects
(at Level 30)		 Recommended Lane
Attack: +21
Defense: +35
Sp. Def: +35
HP: +280
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Brown Boost Emblem Brown x6
White Boost Emblem White x6
 Positive Stats:
• HP
Free Negative Stats:
• Sp. Atk
• Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.
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Trevenant Guide: Builds and Best Items

Umbreon Best Build

Tank-Support Build
Umbreon ImageUmbreon Held Items:
Exp. Share.pngExp. Share
Resonant Guard.pngResonant Guard
Focus Band.pngFocus Band

Battle Item:
Eject Button.pngEject Button
Moveset:
Mean Look ImageMean Look
Wish ImageWish
Item Effects
(at Level 30)		 Recommended Lane
Defense: +35
Sp. Def: +35
Movement Speed: +175
HP: +805
HP Recovery: +21
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Brown Boost Emblem Brown x6
White Boost Emblem White x6
 Positive Stats:
• HP
• Attack
Free Negative Stats:
• Sp. Atk
• Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.
▲ Back to List ▲

Umbreon Guide: Builds and Best Items

Vaporeon Best Build

Tank Build
Vaporeon ImageVaporeon Held Items:
Slick Spoon.pngSlick Spoon
Tenacity Belt.pngTenacity Belt
Focus Band.pngFocus Band

Battle Item:
Eject Button.pngEject Button
Moveset:
Muddy Water ImageMuddy Water
Flip Turn ImageFlip Turn
Item Effects
(at Level 30)		 Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +35
Defense: +35
Sp. Def: +35
HP: +245
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Green Boost Emblem Green x6
White Boost Emblem White x6
 Positive Stats:
• HP
• Sp. Atk
Free Negative Stats:
• Attack
• Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.
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Vaporeon Guide: Builds and Best Items

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