When is Darkrai coming in Pokemon Unite?

The mysterious Dark-type Pokemon, Darkrai, is set to debut in Pokemon Unite on October 17, 2024, perfectly coinciding with the arrival of Halloween. This much-anticipated release closely follows Armarouge, another popular addition to the game's expanding roster. As part of an in-game Halloween event, the game will also feature special Holowear to help players get into the spooky spirit.

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Darkrai's arrival in Pokemon Unite: A Special Attacking Speedster

We initially got a glimpse into what we can expect from Darkrai at the Closing Ceremony of the Pokemon World Championships. The trailer also revealed its arrival in the game around this month, now confirmed to be October 17, 2024.

According to the limited information provided, Darkrai will likely be a Special Attack damage-dealing Speedster.

This role fits the Pokemon’s elusive and swift nature, with teleportation mechanics allowing it to quickly move across the battlefield. Darkrai will likely deal high burst damage from a distance, making its Special Attack stat a key asset in its gameplay.

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Darkrai's playstyle in Pokemon Unite: Hit-and-run tactics

Darkrai as shown in recent Unite teasers (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Darkrai’s gameplay appears to be centered around agility and deception. As a Speedster, Darkrai will likely lay down portals on the battlefield, allowing it to teleport between locations and strike enemies unexpectedly.

This "hit-and-run" style of play adds a new dimension to the Speedster role, which already focuses on high mobility and burst damage. Darkrai will offer a unique take on the category, further enhancing the variety of playstyles available for Speedsters.

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Halloween-themed release

Given its eerie nature and its introduction in October, Darkrai’s Dark typing makes it an ideal candidate for a Halloween-themed release. Players can expect Darkrai to play a central role in the Halloween event, adding both thematic and gameplay excitement to the game.

As such, Darkrai’s arrival in Pokemon Unite is one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Fans of the game, especially those who enjoy high-mobility, burst-damage Pokemon, should keep an eye on the game on October 17, 2024.

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