Miraidon is now the newest Pokémon to join the ever-increasing character fray of Pokémon Unite. It is a new Attacker-type Pokémon which specializes in Ranged damage combat attack type. Miraidon is also a highly offensive and mobile Pokémon which is capable of easily dominating on the battlefield. This guide will let you know about Miraidon in Pokémon Unite, its abilities, best items, and team compositions.
Previously, we have discussed how to master playing with other Pokémon like Pikachu, Mamoswine, Eldegoss, Zeraora, Blissey, Charizard, Snorlax, Tsareena, Decidueye, Dragonite, Talonflame, Cinderace, Greninja, Gardevoir, Venusaur, Wigglytuff, Trevenant, Gengar, Lucario, Aegislash, Crustle, Hoopa, Garchomp Absol, Alolan Ninetales, Duraludon, Cramorant, Blastoise, Slowbro, Machamp, Mr. Mime, Greedent, Azumarill, Sylveon and Gyarados. Therefore, one must make sure to check those guides as well. For now, let’s focus on.
Miraidon: In-game Cost
Miraidon is an exclusive Unite license currently available for free in the Miraidon’s Sandwich Challenge Event. Via the event, Players can get a free Miraidon UNITE License by completing the challenge. Players get free dice daily which is rolled and used in the event to advance squares and complete the board. On completing the board, players would be able to obtain Miraidon’s exclusive Unite license.
Pokémon Unite Miraidon Movesets
Basic Attack
Deals damage to opposing Pokemon.
Passive – Hadron Engine
When the Pokémon with this Ability hits a Pokémon from the opposing team with a move, it creates an Electric Terrain. The Pokémon can consume a portion of its collected Aeos energy to expand the area of the Electric Terrain it creates. If the Pokémon with this Ability or its allies are within the Electric Terrain, their attacks deal additional damage and they cannot be put to sleep. Electric Terrain strengthens ally team goals and weakens opposing team goals. The Ability goes on cooldown after it’s triggered.
Ability 1 – Thunder Shock
Has the user send a jolt of electricity in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits.
Ability Choices at Level 5
At Level 5 Miraidon would have to choose either of the following abilities:
| Charge Beam | Electro Drift |
|---|---|
| Has the user charge power before firing an electric beam in the designated direction. If this move hits opposing Pokémon, the user’s Sp. Atk. is increased for a short time, and the user stores electric power. If the user stores electric power twice within a short time, it can use a boosted version of Charge Beam. The boosted version has the user continuously fire an electric beam in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect. A maximum of 2 uses can be kept in reserve for this move. | Has the user race forward in the designated direction while spinning, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in its path. The user also stores electric power. If the user stores electric power twice within a short time, it can use a boosted version of Electro Drift. The boosted version has the user do a spinning attack aimed at the designated opposing Pokémon, dealing damage to any opposing Pokémon it hits. This move deals increased damage if the opposing Pokémon’s remaining HP is low. A maximum of 2 uses can be kept in reserve for this move. |
| Upgrade: Decreases the time it takes to store a use of this move | Upgrade: Decreases the time it takes to store a use of this move. |
Ability 2 – Thunder Wave
Has the user discharged electricity at the designated opposing Pokémon, dealing damage and leaving them paralyzed.
Ability Choices at Level 6
At Level 7, either of these two moves becomes available.
| Thunder | Parabolic Charge |
|---|---|
| Has the user summon a cloud in the skies above that drops wicked thunderbolts. The summoned cloud moves slowly toward the nearest opposing Pokémon, dropping thunderbolts whenever a set amount of time passes. The thunderbolts deal damage and apply a slowing effect to opposing Pokémon they hit. | Has the user flood the area around it with electricity, dealing damage and applying a slowing effect to opposing Pokemon it hits. If this move hits opposing Pokemon, the user recovers HP and also recovers 1 stored use of either Charge Beam or Electro Drift. The more opposing Pokémon the move hits, the more HP the user recovers. |
| Upgrade: Strengthens the slowing effect applied to opposing Pokémon when they are hit by lightning. | Upgrade: Grants the user a shield when this move is used. |
Unite Move – Bright Future Meteor Storm
Has the user called down 5 meteorites in a row, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon they hit. If a meteorite hits an opposing Pokemon, the next meteorite to fall will deal increased damage. The final meteorite deals higher damage in a wider area of effect and throws opponents.
If the user stays underwater for a set amount of time, it creates a whirlpool where it surfaces, applying a continuous slowing effect to opposing Pokémon it hits. If the user stays underwater for an even longer amount of time, it creates a waterspout where it surfaces, throwing opposing Pokémon it hits.
Best items for Miraidon in Pokémon Unite
Further in this guide, we will discuss the best-held items for Miraidon in Pokémon Unite, as well as its best battle item.
Best Held Items
| Item(s) | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Scope Lens | Scope Lens makes Miraidon’ attacks deadlier through increased critical-hit rate and damage, which works nicely with Dragon Breath’s buff. |
| Sp. Attack Specs | This item increases MIraidon’s attack speed whenever he scores a goal. |
| Choice Specs | Choice Specs is a good choice as it increases Miraidon’s attack damage, the more his his attack speed is. |
Besides the above-suggested builds, a Miraidon player may also use the following item builds:
- Attack Weight, Slick Spoon, and Sp. Attack Specs
- Curse Bangle, Curse Incense, and Charging Charm
Best Battle Items
- Eject Button: It helps Miraidon to quickly move to a designated place when retreating or chasing opponents.
- Full Heal: It removes all Crowd-control effects and debuffs on Gyarados and also increases his critical hit rate and damage whilst the item is active.
- X Speed: This item further complements and increases Miraidon’s overall movement speed, making him highly mobile
Pokémon Unite Miraidon: Gameplay Tips
Our Pokémon Unite Miraidon Guide will now discuss how to play and achieve a perfect game plan for the Pokémon, across the game. The following division has two sections of the early and late game, which players must make sure to read, till the end.
Early Game
Since Miraidon doesn’t evolve, he is pretty much strong right from the start. In terms of laning, players could either go Top or Bottom Lane, or even the Jungle Lane.
Players should focus on farming to level up Miraidon to further unlock new powerful combos. It is best to prioritize and upgrade Thunder Wave as it serves as a crowd control and damage-type move. Whereas, Aqua Tail proves to be an indeed useful move against enemy Pokemon or in Boss fights as it deals continuous AOE damage to surrounding targets.
Since the top lane is preferable for Gyarados, players should take on Rotom and also score as many goals as possible. This would help them level up as fast as possible and target opponent attackers. Early in the game, players should use Miraidon to mark and take down enemy Speedsters’ main or Support role Pokémon to further delay their evolution and levelling.
Late Game
A couple of levels later at Level 7, a choice has to be made between either Thunder or Parabolic Charge. Thunder is highly recommended as it allows Miraidon to easily deal damage to enemy targets whilst efficiently slowing them down.
However, Parabolic Charge can be a useful pick especially when faced with multiple enemy Pokémon targets as it helps maximize HP recovery from each Pokémon. Do choose according to the game plan. The Unite move can also be very useful during the Zapdos’ fight to kill and steal, as it can help him maim and target enemy main damage dealers with each summoned meteorites.
Positioning of Myraidon
The best path for Myraidon would be the top or Jungle Lane. Players should Focus on farming lane Aipoms and Audinos.
The cluster of Combees and Vespiqueen should be hunted down as much as possible to allow for increased exp and easy Level up. The attacking capabilities of Miraidon shouldn’t be wasted targeting enemy main roam player units, except when assisting your allied speedster.
Miraidon with other Pokémon
Our Pokémon Unite Miraidon guide will also talk about the relationship between Miraidon and other Pokémon.
Best synergies with Miaraidon
Miraidon is a Pokémon who would need an adventure partner to be an attacker.
| Pokémon | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Mamoswine | The freezing moves and high endurance is a perfect companion for Miraidon |
| Snorlax | The shielding moves on opponents would help Miraidon have some kills. Snorlax being a defender would also take in a lot of damage. |
| Comfey | Would help Miraidon heal after battles besides also providing speed boosts or shields. |
Pokémon which are strong and weak against Miraidon
| Pokémon that Miraidon counters | Pokémon that counter Miraidon |
|---|---|
| Igglytuff | Zoroark |
| Aegislash | Talonflame |
| Pikachu | Zoroark |
| Charizard | Zeraora |
| Cramorant | Slowbro |
Final Thoughts
Players must keep all the valuable points in mind while playing with Miraidon. It is indeed a gifted attacker that sure would change the tide of the battle with its powerful attacks.
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