Pokemon Unite has a lot of hidden depth, as players might expect from a MOBA. An aspect of the game that’s causing confusion amongst some fans is the Attack vs Special Attack differences. So, what separates basic physical Attacks and Special Attacks in Pokemon Unite? Here’s an explainer on the Sp. Atk stat in the Pokemon MOBA for Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, Android, and iPhone (iOS).
Pokemon Unite: What is the difference between Attack and Special Attack?
In Pokemon Unite, all Pokemon utilize either the Attack or Special Attack stat. Pokemon with the Sp. Atk stat can exclusively unleash a devastating special move at the end of their basic auto-attack chain. Some items increase the Special Attack value, so purchasing them for an Attack Pokemon (Charizard, for example) has no benefit.
All Attack characters in Pokemon Unite list
- Absol
- Charizard
- Cinderace
- Crustle
- Garchomp
- Greninja
- Lucario
- Machamp
- Snorlax
- Talonflame
- Zeraora
All Special Attack characters in Pokemon Unite list
- Alolan Ninetails
- Cramorant
- Eldegoss
- Gengar
- Mr. Mime
- Pikachu
- Slowbro
- Venusaur
- Wigglytuff
Standard attack moves (not limited abilities) for Attack Pokemon are all physical attacks. When it comes to Special Attack Pokemon, however, the final hit in an auto-attack chain takes on a special effect. This deals more damage as standard, though it can be increased even further through the purchase of Sp. Atk boosting items. Usually, the special attack is the third and final hit in a basic auto-attack combo.
In order to counterbalance these special abilities, Attack Pokemon generally deal more consistent damage without needing to complete a full auto-attack combination. Any players that like to use poking or hit and run tactics might do well to stick with standard Attack stats characters as a result.
Having trouble playing Pokemon Unite online? In that case, check out how to fix the login and server connection errors. It’s also worth knowing how to play the game at 60 FPS on Nintendo Switch.
