Pokémon Unite celebrates 5th Anniversary with time-limited rewards

Pokémon Unite is already reaching its fifth anniversary on July 21, 2026. To celebrate the special occasion, developers will run a major event that rewards multiple new additions and bonuses throughout the weeks of July and August.

The trailer confirms a selection of new Pokémon joining to celebrate the anniversary: Yveltal, Solgaleo, Palkia, and Reshiram. Each month will feature two new Pokémon, starting with Yveltal and Palkia in July before Reshiram and Solgaleo in August. Anyone who logs in during the campaign can receive multiple new Pokémon and holowear in every class role for free, along with extra rewards, like license points.

The 5th anniversary event will also bring another major battle pass reward for Season 43, featuring Pikachu’s regal style outfit. There’s a lot more support coming to expand Pokémon Unite, including the confirmed Toxtricity.

Brandon Williams

Brandon has played games ever since the PS2 like Ape Escape, Rampage Total Destruction, and Crash Bandicoot. His love for RPGs would only grow once he played Persona 3, which made him try other immersive games like Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne and Xenoblade Chronicles. He continues to play on modern consoles like PS4 and Nintendo Switch 2.