What genre best describes Pokémon Unite, released in 2021?

Pokémon Unite is a multiplayer online battle arena game, commonly abbreviated MOBA.

In Pokémon Unite, two teams of players control Pokémon and compete in timed matches. Players defeat wild Pokémon, score points in opposing goal zones, and work together to win before the match ends. Each playable Pokémon has a distinct role and set of moves, creating a team-based strategy format unlike the traditional single-player adventures.

The game was developed by TiMi Studio Group and published by The Pokémon Company. It launched for Nintendo Switch on July 21, 2021, followed by mobile versions for Android and iOS on September 22, 2021.

Pokémon Unite is sometimes mistakenly classified as a conventional Pokémon role-playing game because it features leveling, evolution during matches, and recognizable moves. Its defining format, however, is competitive team-based arena combat. It is also different from Pokémon Stadium, which focuses on turn-based battles rather than goal scoring and lanes.