Where to find the username change option in Pokémon Unite

You change your Pokémon Unite username inside the game itself, not through a website or app store. Open Pokémon Unite and tap the Trainer Card icon — usually a portrait or profile symbol in the top-left or top-right corner of the main menu, depending on whether you play on mobile or Nintendo Switch.

Once your Trainer Card opens, look for a pencil icon or an Edit button next to your current username. Tap that, and the game will open a text field where you can type your new name. The exact button placement varies slightly between the mobile version (iOS and Android) and the Switch version, but the pencil-and-edit pattern is consistent across both.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username change happens in the Trainer Card menu, accessed from the main game screen, not from outside the app.
  • Pokémon Unite allows one free username change; additional changes cost Aeos Coins, the in-game premium currency.
  • Your new username takes effect when ready after you confirm the change, and other players will see it in matches right away.
  • Usernames must be between 4 and 20 characters, cannot contain certain symbols or offensive language, and cannot be the same as your current name.

What happens when you confirm your new username

After you type your new name and tap Confirm, the game checks whether that username is available and follows Pokémon Unite's naming rules. If the name is taken, contains banned words, or breaks the character-length rule, the game will reject it and ask you to try again. If it passes, your name changes when ready.

Other players will see your new username in the next match you play. Your rank, battle history, and Pokémon roster stay exactly the same — changing your username does not reset your account or your progress. Friends who have you added will still see you on their friends list under your new name.

The cost of changing your username more than once

Your first username change is free. If you want to change it again, Pokémon Unite charges Aeos Coins, which is the premium currency you buy with real money. The exact coin cost varies by region and has changed in past updates, so check the cost shown in the edit screen before you confirm.

If you do not want to spend coins on a second change, you can keep your current username indefinitely. There is no time limit on how long you must keep a name before changing it again — the restriction is purely financial, not temporal.

Username rules and what you cannot use

Pokémon Unite enforces several restrictions on what you can name yourself. Your username must be between 4 and 20 characters long. You cannot use spaces, most punctuation marks, or special symbols — stick to letters, numbers, and underscores if you want to be safe. The game blocks offensive language, slurs, and names that impersonate official Pokémon accounts or staff members.

You also cannot change your username to a name you have used before on that account. If you had the username "SnorlaxMain" and changed it to "PikachuFan", you cannot change back to "SnorlaxMain" later — the system treats it as a duplicate. Plan your name change with that in mind if you think you might want to revert.

Troubleshooting if the change does not work

If you tap Confirm and the game does not accept your new name, read the error message carefully. The most common reasons are: the name is already taken by another player, the name contains a banned word or symbol, the name is too short (under 4 characters) or too long (over 20 characters), or you are trying to use a name you have had before on that account.

If the error message is unclear or the change fails repeatedly, try closing Pokémon Unite completely and reopening it. Sometimes the game needs to refresh its connection to the server. If you still cannot change your name after that, check whether your account is linked to a Nintendo Account (on Switch) or a Pokémon Trainer Club account (on mobile) — some account linking issues can block profile edits.

How your username appears to other players

Your new username shows up in every match you play after the change: in the loading screen, in the battle itself, and in the post-match results. It also appears on your Trainer Card when other players view your profile. If you are part of a team or guild (if Pokémon Unite has that feature in your region), your new name will display there too.

Your username does not change your account ID or your friend code. Players who have you added as a friend will still be able to find you by your friend code even if you change your name multiple times.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username on Nintendo Switch and mobile to different names?

No. If your Pokémon Unite account is linked across both platforms, your username is the same on both. Changing it on one platform changes it everywhere. If you have separate accounts on Switch and mobile, each account has its own username and can be changed independently.

What if someone else takes the username I want?

Usernames in Pokémon Unite are first-come, first-served. If another player has already claimed the name you want, you cannot use it. Try adding a number, underscore, or variation to make it unique. The game will tell you when ready if a name is taken when you try to confirm the change.

Do I lose anything when I change my username?

No. Your rank, Pokémon, items, battle history, and all progress stay the same. Only your display name changes. Your friends list, team affiliations, and account data are unaffected.

Can I change my username back to what it was before?

Not directly. Pokémon Unite does not allow you to reuse a previous username on the same account. If you change from "SnorlaxMain" to "PikachuFan", you cannot change back to "SnorlaxMain" later, even if you pay coins. You would have to choose a different name.