The Water-type sniper has arrived in the game and becomes the 3rd water-type starter in the game. Before Mewtwo arrives later this month, let us take a look at the basics of this sniper. In this Pokémon Unite Inteleon guide, we have entirely discussed how to play with Inteleon, the attacker, from start to end. One must make sure to read till the end.
Inteleon: In-game cost
Inteleon is available in the Pokémon Unite Committee for 575 Aeos gems. The exchange for coins would only be possible after 1 week from its release, for either 12000 or 14000 Aeos coins.
Inteleon: Evolution
| Type 1 | Type 2 | Type 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Lv 1 (Sobble) | Lv 5 (Drizzile) | Lv 7 (Inteleon) |
Pokémon Unite Inteleon Guide: Inteleon and its movesets
As expected, Inteleon has a combination of Water-type and several other types of moves, which proves how flexible Inteleon was in terms of movesets, in the anime. Here are the details of those movesets in Pokémon Unite.
Basic Attack
It becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing increased damage with an increased critical-hit rate.
Passive- Sniper
The Pokémon deals increased damage to opposing Pokemon when it lands a critical hit. When the Pokémon is near a wall, it becomes camouflaged and opposing Pokémon are unable to target it. The Pokémon gains one critical counter whenever a set amount of time passes while camouflaged (up to a maximum of 3 counters). When a critical counter is consumed, the Pokémon’s next basic attack or move that has a set chance of becoming a critical hit is guaranteed to be a critical hit.
Ability 1- Tearful Look
- Type-
- CD-
Ability 1 upgrades at Level 5
At Level 5, the move evolves into either of these 2 moves based on the choice:
Ability 2- Water Gun
- Type- Ranged
- CD- 7s
The skill will see the Pokémon squirting water, dealing damage to the opposing Pokémon it hits. This move has a set chance of becoming a critical hit.
Ability 2 upgrades at Level 7
At Level 7, Water Gun evolves into either of these 2 moves, based on choice.
Unite Move- Azure Spy Vision
For a short time, enables the user to see nearby Pokemon that are in stealth or hiding in tall grass. Also doubles the user’s critical-hit rate, and the user gains one critical counter whenever a set amount of time passes. Shield granted, movement speed and basic attack speed increased for a short time, after using the move.
Best items for Inteleon in Pokémon Unite
Further in this guide, we will discuss the best-held items for Inteleon in Pokémon Unite, as well as its best battle item.
Best held Items
| Item | Why is it useful |
| Scope Lens | It increases Inteleon’s critical-hit damage, which works extremely well with the Pokemon’s critical counter-play style. |
| Slick Spoon | Supplies Inteleon with a nice amount of Sp. Atk. and allows it to ignore a portion of an opponent’s Sp. Def. |
| Wise Glasses | Wise Glasses provides Inteleon with a large Sp. Atk. boost thanks to its additional percentage of bonus effects. |
Based on gameplay and suggestions from many sources, these 3 may be the best item build for Inteleon. However, players can also try the following builds.
- Wise Glass, Slick Spoon, Choice Specs
- Energy Amplifier, Choice Specs, Scope Lens
- Slick Spoon, Energy Amplifier, Scope Lens
Best Battle Items
- X Speed– It allows Inteleon to move faster as it moves around the map, especially when moving from wall to wall to keep its camouflage active.
- Eject Button– It gives Inteleon more mobility on top of its dash moves for offensive and defensive uses.
Pokémon Unite Inteleon Gameplay Tips
Our Pokémon Unite Inteleon guide includes the perfect game plan for the early and late games during the Unite battles.
Early Game
Farm exp. and secure as many wild Pokemon to level up quickly. If enemies are aggressively pushing early game, assist allies in defending the lane. Otherwise, assist allies in pushing lanes, score some points, and get to level 5 quickly. Learn Water Gun first and secure Xatu quickly then learn Tearful Look upon reaching level 3. Clear the first wave of jungle camps and reach level 5 as soon as possible and learn Fell Stinger or Acrobatics. Help the top lane first by securing Altaria and Swablus, getting kills, and scoring points.
Late Game
Inteleon is equipped with two powerful burst attacks and both are different from each other in terms of cooldown, damage dealt, and speed. Liquidation is a rapid-fire type of burst attack where Inteleon shoots rapidly at a single enemy. It has a better potential of dealing enough damage, than Snipe Shot, hence choose wisely. Whereas, Snipe Shot is a very slow but powerful move, opposite to what Liquidation does and is perfect if one does love sniping enemies from a safe distance. It’s akin to a very powerful shotgun with very slow reload times. snipe from being close to walls for better results.
Start a combo by quickly moving near a wall using Fell Stinger, which will trigger Sniper’s camouflage and critical counter mechanic, then immediately start charging Snipe Shot while aiming for the target. Use the Unite move Azure Spy Vision during teamfights and Rayquaza spawn. Initiate a teamfight by sniping or kiting an enemy Pokemon hiding in the tall grass. One can let their teammates know by pinging on the map to gather at the enemy’s hiding spot and plan an ambush on them to secure the teamfight.
Positioning of Inteleon
Try to go to the mid lane initially, to level up quickly, atleast to Level 7 at the earliest. Players can then switch between lanes.
Inteleon with other Pokémon
Our Pokémon Unite guide will also look at the combination of Inteleon with other Pokémon during Unite battles.
Best Synergies with Inteleon
| Pokémon | Synergy Benefits |
| Slowbro | Inteleon works well with allies that are equipped with disabling and hindrance abilities, just like Slowbro, since this gives Inteleon more time to position itself and burst enemies down from a safe distance. |
| Umbreon | The same reason what makes Slowbro a better partner. |
| Chandelure | Pokémon like Chandelure is equipped with powerful attacks that they can unleash from a safe distance and help Inteleon in pushing lanes and dominating goal zones. |
Pokémon which are strong and weak against Inteleon
| Strong against | Weak against |
| Duraludon | Gardevoir |
| Dragapult | Absol |
| Decidueye | Urshifu |
| Delphox | Zeraora |
| Cinderace | Decidueye |
Pokémon Unite Inteleon Guide: Tips, tricks and strategies
This guide will also discuss some tips and tricks for playing the defender Inteleon in Pokémon Unite.
- Camouflage near walls with Sniper, the ability. Stay near walls to gain critical hit stacks.
- Fell Stinger is best used for clinging onto walls to gain critical stacks.
- Partnering Acrobatics with Liquidation is great because Inteleon gets a critical stack by using Acrobatics, and using Liquidation means hitting an enemy consecutively with critical hits per shot.
- Avoid solo ventures, and be a team player.
- Lastly, players must avoid using it much in Ranked matches until they master all of its moves and playing style. They should use offline mode or Standard Battles as their Practice Arena.
Final Thoughts
A rival to the Unite veteran sniper Decidueye might make the lovers of this play style all excited. However, as a sniper, for us, Decidueye still would be on top. Players can now wait for the 2nd-anniversary celebrations begins, as we also await the arrival of Mewtwo!
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