Comfey’s appearance will coincide with Pokemon Unite’s expanding experimentation with distinct play styles and systems in recent Pokemon releases. Pokemon such as Urshifu have experimented with several move sets, with players able to choose between its Rapid Strike and Single Strike stances. Others, such as Hoopa and Sableye, have experimented with novel mechanics, such as Hoopa’s teleportation powers and Sableye’s ability to force opponents back to base. Some fans have compared Comfey to Yuumi from League of Legends as an inspiration for how Comfey may control Pokemon Unite.
The addition of the newest Pokemon Unite character comes as the long-running series has garnered headlines in recent months. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were a huge success for Pokemon’s video game branch, selling 10 million copies in only a few days after its debut. The Pokemon Company would also declare that its anime will undergo dramatic changes, including the departure of its long-standing protagonist Ash. Pokemon Unite has been a solid franchise offshoot since its inception and will try to retain its status as the series enters a new age.
