"Underwhelming Mimikyu BP skin": Pokemon Unite players disappointed with latest Battle Pass

The highly anticipated Season 27 of Pokemon Unite's Battle Pass (BP) officially launched on October 24, 2024, bringing in new rewards and cosmetics for players to unlock. Running until December 5, 2024, the Battle Pass offers players the chance to earn various items, including the new Mimikyu holowear skin.

However, despite the excitement surrounding Mimikyu's inclusion, many players have expressed disappointment with the skin's quality, sparking widespread discussion within the community.

The main post that kicked off the discussion was made by NorgesTaff, who expressed frustration over the Mimikyu skin.

"Underwhelming Mimi BP skin."

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As an avid Mimikyu player, NorgesTaff was hoping for something more impressive. While they admitted that the cosmetic itself looks visually appealing, they found the lack of distinctive effects - such as special sound or move animations - underwhelming.

For them, this was a dealbreaker:

"I would have bought the BP to get this if they’d put more effort into the effects. Not now though."

This sentiment reflects the growing concern among players that recent holowear releases lack the flair and creativity once associated with higher-tier skins in Pokemon Unite.

NorgesTaff also highlighted a broader trend, suggesting that purple-tier holowears, which are supposed to be among the more extravagant cosmetics, have become less impressive over time. This feeling of declining quality in holowear offerings has resonated with other community members.

Several other players chimed in to share their own frustrations about the state of holowear in Pokemon Unite.

LazyNinja_69 echoed the sentiment, noting that holowears in general have lost their appeal:

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This suggests a general dissatisfaction with the direction the game’s cosmetic offerings are taking. Players are finding it hard to justify spending real money or in-game currency on items that feel lackluster.

SnooSquirrels7982 expressed a separate but related frustration about the lack of attention given to certain roles in the game

Post by NorgesTaff stirred a heated discussion regarding in-game skins (Image via Reddit)

This highlights an ongoing concern in the community regarding the unequal distribution of cosmetics across different Pokemon roles. Many players feel that Supporter Pokemon, a crucial role in the game, are often overlooked when it comes to premium cosmetic offerings.

Returning to the initial post, NorgesTaff expanded their critique by comparing Pokemon Unite’s holowear to cosmetics in other MOBAs.

Pokemon Unite often gets compared to other MOBAs in various aspects (Image via Reddit)

This raises the issue of value, as players often feel they aren’t getting their money’s worth.

pokemonfitness1420, a first-time Battle Pass buyer, purchased it for the Mimikyu skin due to their love for the Pokemon. However, even they were disappointed by how it stacked up against previous offerings.

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This is notable because even new or casual players are noticing the drop in quality, which could affect future BP purchases.

Also read: Pokemon Unite Season 27 Battle Pass - All rewards and prices

Various ways to obtain holowears in Pokemon Unite

Some most liked holowears in the game (Image via The Pokemon Company)

For players looking to enhance their Pokemon with holowear, there are several methods available in Pokemon Unite:

Battle Pass (BP): Each season’s BP offers exclusive holowear as rewards for progressing through the tiers, but players need to purchase the premium pass to unlock these items.
Shop purchases: Many holowear skins can be bought directly from the in-game shop using Aeos Gems, the game's premium currency.
Gacha events: Special gacha-style events occasionally provide players with the chance to earn high-tier holowear, although the odds can be low, and the cost in gems can be significant.
Events and giveaways: Occasionally, holowear is distributed through limited-time events or as part of special giveaways. These can be free or require some level of participation to unlock.

Also read: How to get Darkrai in the game

While there are multiple ways to acquire holowear, the growing disappointment with recent skins like Mimikyu’s raises questions about the future direction of cosmetics in Pokemon Unite.

Players are hopeful that the developers will take note of the feedback and invest more effort into creating exciting and dynamic holowear that justifies the price.

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Edited by Abu Amjad Khan