Pokemon Unite guide: How to change trainer name in-game

Pokemon Unite players can use rename cards to change their trainer name (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Trainers in Pokemon Unite may need to change their in-game names for a variety of reasons. In some cases, they may have used the default name that the game gave them. In other cases, they may feel like a change of pace is in order. In most situations, trainers will have to use an item to change their in-game name. This item is known as a rename card and can be purchased from the in-game store along with many other items.

In this Pokemon Unite guide, we will detail the process of changing your in-game name with a rename card.

How to obtain a rename card in Pokemon Unite

A player's trainer card in Pokemon Unite (Image via The Pokemon Company)

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Rename card is a special item that costs 100 Aeos Gems to purchase. This means trainers will likely have to spend real-world currency to obtain them. Once trainers have a rename card, changing their in-game name in Pokemon Unite is incredibly easy and straightforward.

Unfortunately, those who are unable to purchase Aeos Gems may be limited in their ability to change their name. This is why players who join the game should think hard about what they want their name to be, as it isn't cheap to change it.

There may be occasional events or promotions where the developers provide players with extra items. Rename cards could potentially be one of the items.

Steps to change in-game name in Pokemon Unite

Here are the steps to change your in-game name in Pokemon Unite with a rename card:

Enter the in-game shop and head to the Aeos Emporium section.
Select the Items tab and begin to scroll downwards until you find the rename card.
Purchase the rename card. If you don't have enough Aeos Gems, the game should provide you with the option to purchase the gems from the same menu. Otherwise, players can select the plus button next to the gem indicator in the top-right corner.
Once players have their rename card, they can select their trainer icon on the main menu and go to items.
At the items screen, select and use the rename card. Players should now be able to enter their new in-game name as long as it adheres to the game's community guidelines.

Unfortunately, you cannot change your name in Pokemon Unite without the rename card. The only other real alternative would be to create a new account. However, players who do this will lose all of the collective progress they have accrued during gameplay.

That's all there is to changing one's name in Pokemon Unite. As long as players have Aeos Gems available, changing their name is a fairly straightforward procedure.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh