The Pokémon UNITE AKB48 Group Invitational was an e-sports tournament that was a part of the Pokémon Battle Festival Asia 2021 featuring members from JKT48, BNK48, MNL48, and CGM48. The group stage was held from January 8, 2022 to January 9, 2022 and the playoffs was held on January 16, 2022.
Participating Teams
- Bolded names denote the team captains.
| JKT48
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| Valkyrie48
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Aninditha Rahma Cahyadi, Cindy Hapsari Maharani Pujiantoro Putri, Jesslyn Callista, Jinan Safa Safira, Marsha Lenathea
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| Apsara48
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Angelina Christy, Azizi Asadel, Freya Jayawardana, Kathrina Irene, Shania Gracia
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| Amazons48
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Cornelia Vanisa, Gita Sekar Andarini, Helisma Putri, Lulu Salsabila, Reva Fidela
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| BNK48
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| V-Girls
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Chanyapuk Numprasop (New), Nicharee Wachiralapphaithoon (Pim), Nopparada Leartviriyaporn (Yoghurt), Parita Rirermkul (Monet), Sarisa Worasunthorn (Pampam)
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| V-Knights
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Cherprang Areekul, Miori Ohkubo, Nuttakul Pimtongchaikul (Gygee), Phattharanarin Mueanarit (Nine), Praewa Suthamphong (Music)
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| Very Vary
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Jidarpha Chamchooy (Panda), Jiradapa Intajak (Pupe), Pakwan Noijaiboon, Sirikarn Shinnawatsuwan (Phukkhom), Suchaya Saenkhot (Jib)
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| Yummy Remote
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Jennis Oprasert, Korapat Nilprapa (Kate), Kunjiranut Intarasin (Jane), Pichayapa Natha (Namsai), Warattaya Deesomlert (Kaimook)
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| MNL48
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| Blazing Phoenix
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Bhrianna Chriszell Chua, Guinevere Faith Muse, Maria Jamie Beatrice Alberto, Sandee Garcia, Shekinah Arzaga
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| Pink Zugaikotsu
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Ashley Nicole Somera, Dian Marie Mercado, Francese Therese Pinlac, Klaryle Mercado, Ruther Marie Lingat
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| Pyro Manila48
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Abelaine Trinidad, Amanda Isidto, Cristine Jan Elaurza, Lara Mae Layar, Mheijie Calis
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| Stalwart League
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Allyza Mae Roxas, Coleen Trinidad, Dana Leanne Brual, Ella Mae Amat, Princess Rius Briquillo
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| Team Padayon
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Dana Yzabel Divinagracia, Jemimah Caldejon, Kathlene Claire Apduhan, Klaire Presno, Miho Hoshino
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| CGM48
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| Stezie
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Kyla Ziyun Khoo, Manita Chanchai (Kaiwan), Phattaratida Chongprasankiat (Fahsai), Rapeephan Chaemcharoen (Mei), Vithita Srasreesom (Kaning)
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| Attack
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Chayanan Jedpeenongruamjai (Milk), Izuta Rina, Phitchayapha Supanya (Nenie), Pimnara Rumruaymunkong (Latin), Sita Teeradechsakul
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Internal Qualifiers
MNL48 Group Qualifiers
| Round Robin Elimination Round (BO1)
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| 1
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Team Padayon
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4-0
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| 2
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Stalwart League
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3-1
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| 3
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Pyro Manila
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2-2
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| 4
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Blazing Phoenix
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1-3
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| 5
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Pink Zugaikotsu
(Eliminated)
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0-4
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| Match 1
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| Team Padayon
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1
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| Blazing Phoenix
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0
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| Match 2
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| Stalwart League
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0
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| Pyro Manila
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1
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| Qualified to Group Stage
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| Team Padayon
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| Pyro Manila
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BNK48 Group Qualifiers
| Upper Bracket Match 1
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| V-Knights
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2
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| Yummy Remote
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0
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| Upper Bracket Match 2
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| V-Girls
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0
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| Very Vary
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2
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| Lower Bracket Match 4
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Yummy Remote
(M1 Loser)
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2
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V-Girls
(M2 Loser)
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1
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| Upper Bracket Match 3
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| V-Knights
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1
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| Very Vary
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2
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| Lower Bracket Match 5
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V-Knights
(M3 Loser)
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1
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| Yummy Remote
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2
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| Qualified to Group Stage
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| Very Vary
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| Yummy Remote
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JKT48 Group Qualifiers
| Round Robin Match
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| Valkyrie48
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4-0
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| Apsara48
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0-4
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| Amazons48
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2-2
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| Qualified to Group Stage
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| Valkyrie48
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| Amazons48
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Group Stage
Group A
| Upper Bracket Match 1
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| Very Vary
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2
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| Stalwart League
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1
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| Upper Bracket Match 2
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| Amazons48
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0
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| Stezie
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2
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| Lower Bracket Match 1
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Stalwart League
(UB M1 Loser)
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2
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Amazons48
(UB M2 Loser)
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0
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| Upper Bracket Final
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| Very Vary
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1
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| Stezie
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2
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| Lower Bracket Final
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Very Vary
(UB Final Loser)
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2
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| Stalwart League
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0
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| Qualified to Playoffs
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| Stezie
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| Very Vary
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Group B
| Upper Bracket Match 1
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| Yummy Remote
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2
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| Valkyrie48
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0
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| Upper Bracket Match 2
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| Team Padayon
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2
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| Attack
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1
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| Lower Bracket Match 1
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Valkyrie48
(UB M1 Loser)
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0
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Attack
(UB M2 Loser)
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2
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| Upper Bracket Final
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| Yummy Remote
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0
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| Team Padayon
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2
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| Lower Bracket Final
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Yummy Remote
(UB Final Loser)
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2
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| Attack
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0
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| Qualified to Playoffs
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| Team Padayon
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| Yummy Remote
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Playoffs
| Semifinal Match 1
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| Stezie
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1
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| Yummy Remote
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2
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| Semifinal Match 2
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| Team Padayon
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2
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| Very Vary
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0
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| Grand Final
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| Yummy Remote
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1
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| Team Padayon
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3
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Trivia
- The CGM48 teams automatically advance to the group stages since they only have 2 teams.
- Due to unforeseen circumstances, Stalwart League had replaced Pyro Manila.
- The champion will be Pokémon UNITE's official endorser.
