Pokémon UNITE Turns 5 — Yveltal Is Free to Unlock Starting Today

Pokémon UNITE reaches its fifth birthday on July 21, and the celebration has already started — Yveltal is in the game today, July 3, and Singapore players can unlock its Unite License for free by clearing event missions. No Aeos Gems required.

Yveltal the Dark-type Legendary Attacker arriving in Pokemon UNITE for the 5th anniversary
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company / TiMi Studio Group

How to Unlock Yveltal for Free in Pokémon UNITE

A limited license event starting today lets you earn Yveltal’s Unite License by completing in-game missions — no spending required. Yveltal is an Attacker focused on long-range damage output; the official Pokémon UNITE Asia website describes it as “particularly strong at dealing damage to opponents from afar,” making it a solid pick for teams that need sustained ranged pressure. The event window is time-limited, so claim it while the missions are live.

Pokémon UNITE―Yveltal, Palkia, Reshiram, and Solgaleo Join the Battle! — via Pokémon Asia ENG on YouTube

Four Legendary Pokémon Through August

Yveltal is just the first. The anniversary roster expansion runs across the whole summer, with each Legendary arriving with its own free-license event:

  • Yveltal (Attacker) — event from July 3
  • Palkia (All-Rounder) — July 17
  • Reshiram (Attacker) — August 7
  • Solgaleo (All-Rounder) — August 21

Each Pokemon arrives with its own standalone event, so the free-license windows are spread across two months. Miss one though and you would need to wait for a rerun — or buy the license outright.

All four Legendary Pokemon joining Pokemon UNITE for the 5th anniversary: Yveltal, Palkia, Reshiram and Solgaleo
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company / TiMi Studio Group

5th Anniversary Event: Full Rewards Breakdown

The main anniversary celebration officially kicks off on July 21 — UNITE’s actual fifth birthday — and extends through September 9 for login bonuses. Here is what is available:

  • Over 5,000 free License Points across anniversary missions and events
  • Cumulative Login Missions (July 1–August 31): log in for any 10 days total to collect stacking prizes
  • Special 5th Anniversary Login Bonus (July 1–September 9): daily gifts for simply logging in — no streak required
  • Season 43 Battle Pass (July 1–August 1): features Regal Style: Pikachu and more License Points than a standard pass
  • Holowear rewards across multiple anniversary events
The Pokémon UNITE 5th Anniversary starts July 21! 🎉 — via Pokémon UNITE on YouTube

Worth Coming Back For?

Four free Legendary licenses plus more than 5,000 License Points is one of the more generous free-to-play windows UNITE has offered since launch. For Singapore players, Pokémon UNITE is available on Nintendo Switch and mobile (iOS and Android). All event mission details and exact start times are posted on the official Pokémon UNITE Asia website — check there for the latest updates as each Legendary’s event window approaches. Browse our other game news on GameTrader for more this week.

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