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Pokemon UNITE - Speedster Tier List
This is Game8's tier list for the best Speedsters in Pokemon UNITE. Read on to know each Speedster's strengths, weaknesses, and how they measure up against each other in the current meta!

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Speedster Tier List

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SS Tier

Jolteon
Jolteon
Speedster · Sp. Atk · Intermediate

Swift and Evasive
Jolteon’s kit makes it exceptionally agile and hard to contain. Volt Switch not only deals damage and applies jolt counters but also makes Jolteon difficult to target, letting it weave in and out of fights. Pin Missile adds crowd control while spreading jolt counters across multiple opponents, amplifying its pressure in team fights. Meanwhile, Plasma Quintupulse combines damage and counter application with untargetability, giving Jolteon both survivability and burst potential.
Leafeon
Leafeon
Speedster · Attack · Intermediate

Quintessential Speedster
Leafeon embodies the complete Speedster package and is arguably the best in the game. Chlorophyll grants it enhanced movement speed that rivals Dodrio’s Run Away. Aerial Ace and Leaf Blade provide mobility with respectable damage, making them highly effective Speedster tools. Meanwhile, Razor Leaf, Solar Blade, and Emerald Two‑Step give Leafeon an arsenal of top‑tier burst damage comparable to the roster’s strongest Pokemon. On top of this, it boasts the earliest power scaling among Speedsters, reaching its first spike as early as level 4.
Morpeko
Morpeko
Speedster · Attack · Intermediate

Explosive Combos
Morpeko is easily a contender as the best Speedster in the meta, rivaling Leafeon. It ticks all the boxes of an ideal Speedster: it has high mobility and top-tier burst damage. What sets it apart from other Speedsters is its ability to switch between Full Belly Mode and Hangry Mode, restting its move cooldowns and changing their effects accordingly. This unique mechanic allows Morpeko to unleash multiple explosive combos.

S Tier

Darkrai
Darkrai
Speedster · Sp. Atk. · Expert

Isolation Specialist
Darkrai can constantly put targets to sleep then deal a lethal amount of Sp. Atk. burst damage, largely thanks to Bad Dreams. Additionally, it can isolate a target from its allies using Worst Nightmare, forcing them to a duel where Darkrai can deal with them with no interruption. While Darkrai takes a few more steps to knock out opponents, its high damage output makes the setups highly rewarding.

A Tier

Dodrio
Dodrio
Speedster · Attack · Expert

High Movement Speed and Quick Goals
Dodrio’s gameplay emphasizes the impact of high movement speed, diverging from the typical Speedster role by focusing on scoring points throughout the match. While its contribution in teamfights is notably weak, it compensates by constantly pressuring opponents to defend their goals or risk falling behind in points.
Gengar
Gengar
Speedster · Sp. Atk. · Expert

Stealth and Sp. Atk. Burst Damage
Gengar’s Sp. Atk‑based, highly synergistic moves provide a tactical approach to knocking out opponents. It can put a target to sleep with Dream Eater and then burst it down with Shadow Ball, leaving no room to react. Alternatively, it can initiate with Sludge Bomb and overwhelm foes through repeated use of Hex. On top of this, Phantom Ambush grants Gengar stealth, allowing it to approach safely and catch targets off guard.
Meowscarada
Meowscarada
Speedster · Attack · Intermediate

Versatility and Damage
Meowscarada can overwhelm opponents with sheer damage and attack speed using Night Slash, or burst them down with Flower Trick. Each playstyle can be enhanced by trickery through Double Team or the surprise factor of Trailblaze, making Meowscarada a versatile and highly effective Speedster. Additionally, its Floral Flourish deals a massive amount of damage in an area, which is extremely useful in teamfights.
Talonflame
Talonflame
Speedster · Attack · Novice

Starling Speed
Talonflame can deliver a massive burst of damage at blinding speed with Fly or Brave Bird, catching targets off guard. This element of surprise forces opponents to be extremely cautious of their position or risk getting ambushed.
Zeraora
Zeraora
Speedster · Attack · Expert

Elusive Burst Damage
Zeraora’s kit delivers explosive burst damage while also making it difficult to catch, combining lethal offense with elusive mobility. Although the Pokemon requires a decent amount of skill to play effectively, it's easier to use than Speedsters like Zoroark.

B Tier

Absol
Absol
Speedster · Attack · Expert

Inconsistent Damage
Absol’s critical‑hit‑focused gameplay is both its strength and its weakness. While its critical hits can deal massive damage, their reliance on chance makes its overall effectiveness inconsistent. As a result, Absol’s damage output often feels unreliable compared to more stable options like Leafeon.
Meowth
Meowth
Speedster · Attack · Intermediate

Outclassed
Meowth is a decent Speedster on paper but isn't as exceptional compared to ones higher on the list. It's not as explosive as Talonflame or Leafeon, nor as cunning as Gengar or Meowscarada. It's simply outclassed by the others.
Zoroark
Zoroark
Speedster · Attack · Expert

Risky Pick
Zoroark fully meets the Speedster standard, excelling in burst damage and mobility to secure quick knockouts. However, its combos require an incredibly high skill to execute properly, making it a risky pick. There are other Pokemon that can achieve the same result for little to no effort.

C Tier

Galarian Rapidash
Galarian Rapidash
Speedster · Sp. Atk. · Intermediate

Badly Nerfed
Galarian Rapidash has had several changes, both good and bad ones. But the nerfs to Pastel Veil dealt a massive blow to its strength; its shield amount was reduced, the Psychic Counter accumulation speed was cut by half, and the Unstoppable status effect was lowered to just Hindrance Resistance. While its damage output remains roughly the same, it's far from its initial state.

Tier List Criteria

Burst Damage Speedsters are defined by their ability to secure quick knockouts through high burst damage. Pokemon that can swiftly knock out targets with explosive power will be ranked higher on the tier list.
Mobility Speedsters are also expected to have exceptional mobility, enabling them to quickly hunt down targets and dash in for knockouts. Pokemon with superior movement options will be ranked higher on the tier list.
Difficulty When two Pokemon perform at roughly the same power level, the one that's easier to use is always better. We always have to consider the amount of effort it takes to play certain Pokemon into account.

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