Where to find the username change option

Open Pokémon Unite and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner of the main screen. From there, select "Settings," then scroll down to find "Account." Inside Account settings, you will see "Trainer Name" — this is what other players see when you battle or team up with them. Tap on it to edit.

The change takes effect when ready after you confirm it. You do not need to restart the game or log out and back in. Other players will see your new name the next time you appear in a match or on their friends list.

Key Takeaways

  • Your trainer name is changed through Settings > Account > Trainer Name, and the change shows up right away.
  • You can change your name as often as you want with no cooldown period or cost.
  • Your trainer name is separate from your Pokémon Trainer Club account username and your Nintendo Switch or mobile account username.
  • Changing your trainer name does not affect your rank, battle history, or any Pokémon you own in the game.

What stays the same when you change your name

Your rank, win rate, and all your Pokémon remain exactly as they were. Friends who had you added will still see you on their friends list under your new name. Any battles you played before the change stay in your match history with your old name attached to them, but future matches will show your new name.

Your trainer ID — a number assigned to your account — never changes. This is what the game actually uses to track you. The trainer name is purely cosmetic and visible to other players.

Trainer name versus account username

Do not confuse your trainer name with your Pokémon Trainer Club username or your Nintendo Switch/mobile account username. The trainer name is what shows up in battle lobbies and on opponent screens. Your account username is what you use to log in and is not visible to other players during gameplay.

If you want to change your Pokémon Trainer Club username instead, you will need to visit the Pokémon Trainer Club website and log in there — that change is separate from the in-game trainer name and takes longer to process.

Restrictions and things to know

Pokémon Unite does not restrict how often you change your trainer name or charge you anything to do it. You can change it back and forth as many times as you want. There is no waiting period between changes.

The only real limit is that your name must follow the game's code of conduct — no slurs, hate speech, or impersonation of real people or celebrities. If your name violates those rules, other players can report it, and the Pokémon Company may force a name change on your account.

If you cannot find the option

Make sure you are logged into the correct account. If you are playing on Nintendo Switch, your Pokémon Unite account is linked to your Switch profile. If you are on mobile, it is linked to your Pokémon Trainer Club account or your Google/Apple ID. You can only change the trainer name for the account you are currently logged into.

If the Trainer Name field is grayed out or missing, try closing the game completely and reopening it. Sometimes the settings menu does not load fully on the first try. If it still does not appear after a restart, check whether your game is fully updated — an older version of the app may not show all settings options.

What happens to your old name

Your old trainer name becomes available for someone else to use when ready after you change it. There is no holding period. If you think you might want to use that name again later, write it down before you change it — you cannot reserve it.

Other players cannot see a history of your past names. They will only know you by whatever name you have now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my trainer name if I have an active ban or suspension?

Yes, you can change your trainer name even if your account is under review or temporarily suspended. The name change does not affect your account status. However, if your name was reported for violating the code of conduct, the Pokémon Company may force another name change when your suspension ends.

Will my friends lose me if I change my name?

No. Friends see your new name when ready, and you stay on their friends list. They do not have to re-add you or do anything on their end.

Can I use special characters or spaces in my trainer name?

The game accepts letters, numbers, and some punctuation, but the exact rules are not published by the Pokémon Company. If you try to use a character and it does not work, the game will tell you the name is invalid. Spaces are generally allowed, but leading or trailing spaces may be trimmed automatically.

What if someone else is using the name I want?

Trainer names do not have to be unique in Pokémon Unite — multiple players can have the same name. If the name you want is taken, you can still use it. The game distinguishes between players using your trainer ID, not your name.

Does changing my trainer name affect my rank or rating?

No. Your rank, rating, and all progress stay exactly the same. The name change is cosmetic only and does not touch any of your account data or statistics.