Pokemon Unite Battle Item tier list for December 2024

In the dynamic arena of Pokemon Unite, selecting the right Battle Item can be the difference between victory and defeat. As of December 2024, the strategic use of these items contributes significantly to crafting the perfect build for every Pokemon in the game. This approach has become a cornerstone of competitive play, providing players with the necessary tools to adapt to any situation on the battlefield.

This comprehensive tier list delves into the most effective Battle Items, ensuring you're equipped with the knowledge to enhance your gameplay, whether your goal is to dominate opponents, support your team, or clinch crucial objectives.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the opinions of the writer

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Battle Item tier list for December 2024 in Pokemon Unite

S Tier: Must-have items

S-tier Battle Items in Pokemon Unite (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Eject Button: Despite the recent nerf (increasing its cooldown from 75 seconds to 80), Eject Button remains an indispensable item for many Pokemon. Its ability to reposition during critical moments is unmatched, allowing players to redirect crucial moves, such as Blastoise or Meowscarada’s Unite move, or dodge enemy skills. For that reason, it’s still an S-tier item - mandatory for many characters that rely on this movement flexibility.
Full Heal: Full Heal is critical for certain Pokemon that need to keep moving or attacking without being interrupted. Pokemon like Zoroark or Urshifu benefit greatly from its cleansing effect, ensuring they can continue their combos without being crowd-controlled. It’s a staple item for many, making it a solid S-tier.

A Tier: Very reliable options

A-tier Battle Items in Pokemon Unite (Image via The Pokemon Company)

X Speed: X Speed is a solid A-tier item. It provides a much-needed burst of movement speed, helping Pokemon from any role escape or chase down enemies. With its low cooldown and general utility, it works well on a wide variety of Pokemon.
Potion: Often overlooked, Potion provides a decent heal and is surprisingly strong in clutch moments. It’s a boring pick compared to others, but with proper use, it can turn the tide of battles, especially for bulkier Pokemon that can survive longer engagements.

B Tier: Decent, situational items

B-tier Battle Items in Pokemon Unite (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Goal Getter: Goal Getter received a buff reducing its cooldown from 75 to 60 seconds, which makes it more viable than before. Now, it offers more opportunities for quick scoring, especially during the final stretch of the match. While it’s not as universally effective as other items, it’s creeping up to B-tier status, as you can execute some sneaky scores with proper timing.

C Tier: Highly situational items

C-tier Battle Items in Pokemon Unite (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Slow Smoke: Slow Smoke's cooldown was reduced from 40 seconds to 35, but it still remains highly situational. While it does reduce attack speed and movement speed significantly, its usefulness is limited because Auto Attack-focused Pokemon are not very prevalent in the current meta. Supporters and Defenders might still find some utility, but it doesn't feel crucial.
X Attack: After being nerfed, X Attack's duration was cut slightly, making it even more situational. While it can provide a burst of power for specific Pokemon, most players find better value in items like X Speed or Eject Button. It’s okay in niche scenarios but nothing groundbreaking.
Shedinja Doll: Shedinja Doll can provide some clever outplays by making you temporarily invulnerable, but it’s very situational and often too predictable. You might make a cool play here or there, but in most situations, it’s not going to make the difference between winning and losing.
Goal Hacker: The new Goal Hacker battle item tampering with goal zones sounds exciting on paper, but in practice, it’s less impactful for solo play. With a massive 90-second cooldown, it’s tough to coordinate well with random teammates. If a well-coordinated team puts in the effort to strategize, this item might see some use, but for most players, it feels clunky and unreliable. In solo queue, this new item fits the C-tier, but in some niche and coordinated teams, it might be closer to B or even A-tier if played well.

D Tier: Rarely useful items

D-tier Battle Items in Pokemon Unite (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Fluffy Tail: Despite a small buff in reduced cooldown from 25 seconds to 22, Fluffy Tail still remains highly situational. It works great in specific strategies - like bursting objectives with Stealth Rock Crustle or Discharge Zeraora - but outside of those niche cases, there are better options. A fun item to play around with, but not essential.

While some items received buffs and others were nerfed, the core meta items like Eject Button and Full Heal remain dominant in December 2024. Newer options like Goal Hacker still need time to prove their worth, especially in team play, but they haven’t shaken up the rankings too much just yet.

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Edited by Anirudh Padmanabhan