Pokémon Unite Typhlosion Guide: Best Builds, Held Items, Moveset and Gameplay Tips

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Typhlosion is the newest Attacker-type Pokémon to join the Pokémon Unite roster this April.
It will be releasing on April 24th, 2026 and will be available for free in its exclusive event.
Typhlosion uses its flaming attacks to burst down enemies on the battlefield

Okay, so Typhlosion just dropped in Pokémon Unite, and I’m already checking it out! It’s a ranged Attacker, meaning it’s all about dealing damage from a distance. I’ve been testing it, and it’s seriously good at chipping away at opponents with fire attacks, and its Unite Move is a huge area-of-effect blast. I’m putting together a guide to cover everything you need to know – its abilities, the best items to build, and what team comps it works best in. Get ready to learn how to dominate with Typhlosion!

We’ve previously covered strategies for playing with a wide variety of Pokémon, including 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, Gyarados, Miraidon, Falinks, Ceruledge, Ho-Oh, Darkrai, Armarouge, Psyduck, Galarian Rapidash, Suicune, Alolan Raichu, Alcremie, Latios, Latias, and Pawmot, as well as Empoleon, Mega Lucario, Mega Charizard X, Dhelmise, Vaporeon, Meowth, Zapdos, Moltres, and Articuno. Please refer to those guides for help with those Pokémon. Now, let’s move on to strategies for using Typhlosion.

Typhlosion: In-game Cost

You can get a free Unite license for Typhlosion during its special commemorative event.

Pokémon Unite Typhlosion Movesets

Basic Attack

We will update these ability details when the Pokémon releases on April 24th, 2026.

Passive – Blaze

Typhlosion gets angrier as it battles, and this anger powers it up. Once its rage reaches its highest point, its Special Attack and moves become stronger, and those moves recharge faster. After reaching peak rage, it needs time to calm down before it can get angry again.

This Pokémon begins as Cindaquil and evolves into Quilava at levels 1 through 6. It then fully evolves into Typhlosion at level 7.

Ability 1 – Ember

This move lets the user shoot small flames at up to two opponent Pokémon. If used at its maximum range, it can hit up to three opponents and may burn them.

Ability Choice at Level 5

At Level 5, Typhlosion will be able to use the following ability:

Flame Wheel

Typhlosion surrounds itself with flames and rushes into battle, damaging any Pokémon it touches and preventing them from moving. It also gains a protective shield and its next attack is significantly strengthened.

When Typhlosion attacks, it leaps into the air and slams down, damaging the target and slowing down nearby opponents. If Typhlosion hits an enemy Pokémon while landing from this jump, that Pokémon will be knocked back.

Ability 2 – Tackle

Typhlosion attacks by rushing forward and colliding with the opponent, inflicting damage and slowing them down. It also gains a temporary shield during the attack.

Using this move powers up the user’s next attack. If used at maximum range, it also prevents the opposing Pokémon from acting on their next turn.

Ability Choice at Level 7

At Level 7, Typhlosion will be able to use the following ability:

Eruption

Typhlosion attacks by blasting flames into the air three times in a powerful burst. These flames then fall down, damaging nearby opponents. When Typhlosion is extremely angry, it launches even more flames with each attack.

Unite Move – Explosive Heat Haze

Typhlosion attacks by creating a powerful shock wave with its fiery fur, hitting and pushing back nearby opponents. After the initial blast, the area around it becomes covered in intense flames, continuously damaging any Pokémon caught within.

Typhlosion can disappear into intense flames, making it difficult to target for opponents outside the fire. This ability can really turn the tide of battle, particularly later in the game.

Best Items for Typhlosion in Pokémon Unite

This guide will cover the best items to equip on Typhlosion in Pokémon Unite, and also recommend the best battle item for it.

Best Held Items

Item(s)	Benefits
Wise Glasses	This held item greatly boosts Typhlosion’s Sp. Atk on the battlefield.
Choice Specs	It gives Typhlosion more Sp. Attack while enhancing its damage output as well.
Shell Bell	It provides extra sustain and Sp. Attack for Typhlosion.

Besides the above-suggested builds, you can also use the following item builds:

Wise Glasses, Slick spoon, and Energy Amplifier
Scope Lens, Drive Lens, and Muscle Band.

Best Battle Items

Eject Button: It helps Typhlosion to reposition in dire moments, great for offensive or defensive uses.
X Attack: This Battle item grants a massive boost to Typhlosion’s Sp. Atk, enhancing its damage output especially when using its Unite Move.

Pokémon Unite Typhlosion Gameplay Tips

This guide will teach you how to play Typhlosion effectively in Pokémon Unite and create a winning strategy. We’ll break down the game into early and late stages, so be sure to read the entire guide to learn everything you need to know.

Early Game

When playing Typhlosion, it’s best to choose the Jungle or Top Lane. Early in the game, focus on safely earning gold and applying pressure from a distance. Use your Ember ability to hit several enemies at once and inflict burn damage, particularly when they’re close together. Stay as far away from opponents as possible to consistently deal damage to multiple targets.

Use the Tackle move to quickly move around the battlefield, either by attacking enemies or getting away from them. It also provides a protective shield to help you survive. Because Typhlosion isn’t very durable, stay behind your teammates and avoid running too far ahead. This will allow you to activate your passive ability, Peak Rage, more often and increase your damage.

Mid and Late Game

When Ember reaches Level 5, it evolves into Flame Wheel, and Tackle becomes Eruption at Level 7. This combination is Typhlosion’s main attack strategy, providing speed, strong single-target damage, and the ability to control a wide area. Use Flame Wheel to quickly move in, damage an enemy, and gain a temporary shield, then follow up with Eruption to hit multiple opponents with a fiery blast.

Okay, so when I’m really going for it, my Eruption gets way more powerful with each flame, which is awesome in team fights or when we’re battling over objectives. And Typhlosion’s Unite move, “Explosive Heat Haze,” is a game-changer in those big late-game fights when everyone’s clumped together. It does a ton of damage, knocks enemies back, and leaves behind this burning zone that keeps hurting them – seriously, it’s a huge help for taking objectives!

When Typhlosion is engulfed in flames, it’s more difficult for opponents to target, significantly improving its survivability in battle. This lets it consistently deal damage without becoming the primary target, giving your team a considerable edge, particularly when fighting over important objectives like Goal Zones, Groudon, and Regieleki.

Positioning of Typhlosion

Typhlosion works best in the Top or Jungle lanes. This lets you quickly gather resources and move between lanes to support your teammates.

Typhlosion with other Pokémon

This guide to playing Typhlosion in Pokémon Unite also explains how Typhlosion compares to other Pokémon in the game.

Best synergies with Typhlosion

Typhlosion works best on teams with Pokémon that focus on defense or providing support, as these partners can offer crucial help and protection in tough battles.

Pokémon	Benefits
Slowbro	Snorlax’s highly disruptive abilities alongside Typhlosion’s offensive attacks and abilities would be quite powerful working together.
Snorlax	Snorlax can provide extra crowd control and disables, for Typhlosion’s making it easier to dominate core team fights.
Articuno	The AOE Freezing/Slow debuffs from Articuno’s abilities will really combo well alongside Typhlosion’s Unite move.

Pokémon that are strong and weak against Typhlosion

Pokémon that Typhlosion counters	Pokémon that counter Typhlosion
Decidueye	Zoroark
Cinderace	Snorlax
Eldengoss	Talonflame
Cramorant	Zeraora
Gardevoir	Slowbro

Final Thoughts

When playing Typhlosion in Pokémon Unite, remember that it’s a strong attacker with many abilities designed to defeat opponents. Focus on using its powerful offense to take down enemies.

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2026-04-23 05:44