Best Attackers to use in Pokemon Unite Season 22

As Season 22 of Pokemon Unite progresses, certain attackers have distinguished themselves as particularly potent. As an attacker, your role is to stay in the backline and deliver substantial damage. However, it's crucial to constantly stay aware of your positioning since you tend to be more vulnerable. If you're looking to play this role in Pokemon Unite, there's no dearth of options to pick from.

Here’s an in-depth look at some of the best attackers you can utilize to climb the ranks, especially when playing solo in Pokemon Unite. These picks, builds and strategies will help sharpen your gameplay and give you the edge you need in battle.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.

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Cramorant, Sylveon, and five other best Attackers to use in Pokemon Unite Season 22

1) Cramorant

Cramorant in Pokemon Unite (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Cramorant has long been a high-skill player’s choice in Pokemon Unite, consistently performing well. Recent buffs and an impressive win rate make it one of the top attacker picks in Season 22. A significant part of its success is due to its move, Dive, which allows Cramorant to bounce around the battlefield, evading threats or initiating fights. Cramorant can use Dive combined with both Hurricane or, more effectively, Air Slash.

For optimal performance, it is recommended to play with seven black and six green emblems. As for items, Energy Amplifier and Slick Spoon are essential. Additional options like Buddy Barrier, Choice Specs, and Shell Bell also work well. The Eject Button is a must-have battle item to maximize the effectiveness of Cramorant’s Unite move.

Early game strategy involves dominating the lane to reach level five quickly and then using the Unite move aggressively during fights, making Cramorant a formidable attacker.

2) Sylveon

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Sylveon stands out as a top-tier attacker in Pokemon Unite Season 21. Known for its versatility, Sylveon can switch between Hyper Voice and Mystical Fire build based on the opponent's composition. The Mystical Fire and Draining Kiss build has cemented its position as an effective harasser this Season, constantly pressuring the enemy team. For held items, Slick Spoon, Focus Band, and a defensive item like Muscle Band or Resonant Guard are recommended to sustain its presence on the battlefield.

Popular battle items for Sylveon include X Speed, Eject Button, Full Heal, and Potion. Potion is a more surprising, yet effective pick, complementing its highest HP as an Attacker. Emblem-wise, running six green and six white maximizes HP, enhancing Sylveon’s offensive tank playstyle.

Prioritizing early-level gains, Sylveon becomes a relentless force in the enemy's face, making it one of the most aggressive and annoying attackers to counter in the game.

3) Armarouge

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Armarouge is a strong addition to the game and can be considered a solid A or A+ tier Pokemon, especially when using the Flame Charge and Fire Spin combo. This combination seems to outperform Psyshock and Armor Cannon in many situations.

Flame Charge paired with Fire Spin allows you to stack damage with auto-attacks, and Fire Spin benefits from this, enabling you to deal extra burst damage and chase down opponents. Additionally, Flame Charge increases your defenses by providing a shield, making Armarouge feel like an improved version of Petal Dance Venusaur in the current meta.

The only downside to Armarouge is its Unite Move, which isn't as powerful as some might expect. However, its regular moves more than makeup for it.

Regarding items, there are various viable builds. Shell Bell and Cursed Item can work well, but Slick Spoon is almost essential for maximizing damage. You could also experiment with auto-attack builds by using Muscle Band and Rapid-Fire Scarf to reduce the downtime of Fire Spin.

That said, you don't have to rely on this playstyle - Focus Band or Choice Specs are also solid options. As long as you understand how the items interact with the build, you'll be in good shape. For Emblems white-green or green-black combinations can enhance its performance depending on the moveset.

The key with Armarouge is reaching level 11, where you hit a significant power spike. Whether you're using the long-range Armor Cannon or chasing down opponents with Fire Spin, reaching this level is crucial. In terms of the Unite Move, one of the best strategies is to use it early in a battle, and then rush in to engage your opponents.

4) Mewtwo Y

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Returning to the game, Mewtwo Y is expected to be a dominant force among EX Pokemon. Its optimal item setup includes Muscle Band, Rapid-Fire Scarf, and Slick Spoon, with X Attack as the battle item. This setup enhances Mewtwo Y’s auto-attack capabilities, allowing it to deal tremendous damage, especially when Mega Evolved. Emblems for Mewtwo Y should be seven red and four white, a build rarely used but highly effective for this powerful attacker.

Preferred moves are Teleport and Future Sight, enabling Mewtwo Y to control space and deal substantial damage. The key to playing Mewtwo Y lies in maintaining proper spacing to avoid being easily targeted. As it faces new meta threats, including Pokemon like Tyranitar and Suru Edge, Mewtwo Y will need to adapt, but it remains a top contender.

5) Miraidon

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Miraidon also enters the Rank games (with the EX Pokemon allowed in Ranked games once again) with a build focusing on Electro Drift and Parabolic Charge, shifting away from the previously favored Charge Beam and Thunder due to their nerfs. This move set provides strong execution, a dash, and substantial tankiness for an attacker. Item options include Slick Spoon, Curse Incense, Wise Glasses, or Choice Specs, with some players opting for Aeos Cookie for added defenses.

Emblems for Miraidon are six green, seven black, and two white, balancing HP and damage. Miraidon’s playstyle involves close engagement with opponents, leveraging its bulk and sustain to dominate encounters. Although it might face counters, Miraidon remains a powerful pick, offering teams a robust option among the EX Pokemon.

6) Delphox

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Delphox is outstanding this season, thanks to its impressive damage and versatile crowd control abilities. The ideal moveset includes Fire Spin and Fire Blast. Start with Fire Spin to chase down enemies and potentially stun them, then follow up with Fire Blast, which inflicts damage and slows movement in a wide linear path.

To maximize Delphox's damage output, equip it with items like Choice Specs, Slick Spoon, and Wise Glasses. For the Boost Emblem loadout, use 7 Black Emblems to reduce move cooldowns and 6 Green Emblems to enhance Special Attack, boosting overall move damage.

A key highlight of Delphox is its Unite Move, which features a large area of effect (AOE) and one of the shortest cooldowns in the game. The Unite Move becomes even more powerful with the Energy Amplifier, allowing for quicker readiness in crucial battles.

Choosing the right attacker in Pokemon Unite Season 22 depends not only on your personal playstyle but also on mastering specific builds and strategies tailored to each Pokemon’s strengths.

By understanding and leveraging these aspects, you can have a significant impact on games, pushing for victories even in solo queue situations.

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Edited by Siddharth Satish