Highlights

  • Pokemon Unite is offering a free character license as a special holiday treat for players.
  • Players can choose one license from a selection of 20 Pokemon by using the code "SURPRISE23" in the Gift Exchange section of the game.
  • Players who already own the licenses are not left out, as they will be eligible for an alternative reward of 1,000 coins.

To celebrate the Holidays, Pokemon Unite is preparing to gift a special treat to players by offering a character license, marking a high point in the game's festive season offerings. This giveaway is part of a string of exciting events rolled out by the developers which kicked off at the start of the month and adds yet another way to obtain a Pokemon license for free.

In its latest update, Meowscarada made its debut in Pokemon Unite all the way from the Paldea region. Alongside that, special modes such as Snowball Battle in Shivre City were also unveiled, which allows players to turn KO'd characters into snowmen. Additionally, the festive Holiday Balls event is currently in progress, offering players a chance to earn 10 Holiday Bells daily, up to a total of 100. The enthusiasm among fans was palpable with these rewards, and it appears that the developers have even more surprises lined up for them.

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Pokemon Unite Holiday Celebration Free Character License

  • Absol
  • Azumarill
  • Blastoise
  • Charizard
  • Cinderace
  • Clefable
  • Cramorant
  • Dodrio
  • Garchomp
  • Gardevoir
  • Greedent
  • Greninja
  • Lucario
  • Pikachu
  • Sableye
  • Snorlax
  • Talonflame
  • Venusaur
  • Zeraora
  • Zoroark

In a recent tweet, the developers announced that players will have the opportunity to choose one license from a selection of 20 Pokemon, which they will receive for free. In order to get the rewards, players need to head to the Gift Exchange section in the game and use the code "SURPRISE23". Players who already own the licenses are not left out, as they will be eligible for an alternative reward of 1,000 coins. The list includes several exciting Pokemon suitable for various lanes, yet it's worth noting that some of these can already be acquired for free, effectively narrowing down the pool of options.

Many fans have expressed disappointment regarding the reward for players who already own all the Pokemon Unite character licenses, pointing out that receiving a character license typically offers significantly more value. It's important to highlight that players are not able to select a character they already own and receive its equivalent value in return. Many players feel that such an option would potentially have provided a reward several times greater than the 1,000 coins that players are currently limited to.

The silver lining, however, is that the license being offered is a permanent one. This means that players don't have to worry about losing access to the character, ensuring that they can own it indefinitely. As far as the best choices go, it narrows down to what character licenses players are missing. Among the noteworthy choices available in the list are Absol, Dodrio, Zoroark, and Clefable. Although these rewards might not appear substantial to long-time players, they certainly provide significant value to newcomers and those looking to bolster their lineup with some powerful characters.