List of Status Effects: Buffs and Debuffs | Pokemon UNITE

This page lists all the status effects caused by Pokemon moves found in Pokemon Unite. Read on to know what are status effects, how they affect the Pokemon, what moves give buffs and debuffs, and more!

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Pokemon Unite Status Effects

Status Effects are temporary conditions that you can inflict or receive while in battle. Like other Pokemon games, status effects can be caused by certain moves in the game. You can use these status effects to your advantage - or be used against you! Below are all the possible status effects you can inflict in Pokemon Unite.

Burning

The Pokemon is ignited by flames that Inflicts damage overtime. It also slows down the Pokemon's movement speed while the status effect is active. This status effect is common on fire type pokemon.

Pokemon Moves That Inflict Burn

Pokemon	Move
Charizard	Flamethrower Flame Burst
Cinderace	Pyro Ball Ember
Gengar	Will-O-Wisp

Frozen

The Pokemon is encased in a layer of ice, making it unable to move for a short amount of time. This status effect is common on ice type pokemon.

Pokemon Moves That Inflict Frozen

Pokemon	Move
Alolan Ninetales	Snow Globe Blizzard Icy Wind

Sleep

The Pokemon is lulled to sleep, rendering it immobile for a short amount of time. Pokemon who are inflicted by this status effect can be woken up by damage.

Pokemon Moves That Inflict Sleep

Pokemon	Move
Wigglytuff	Sing
Snorlax	Yawn
Gengar	Dream Eater

Stunned

A strong move paralyzes the Pokemon, making it unable to move for a short amount of time.

Pokemon Moves That Inflict Stun

Pokemon	Move
Pikachu	Electro Ball Electroweb Thunder Shock
Crustle	Rubble Rouser X-Scissor Rock Slide
Slowbro	Slowbeam Water Gun
Mr. Mime	Showtime! Psychic
Alolan Ninetales	Dazzling Gleam
Garchomp	Livid Outrage
Lucario	Bone Rush

Poisoned

The Pokemon is inflicted by poison and loses hit points overtime. Damage dealt by poison effect are significantly higher than burn effect.

Pokemon Moves That Inflict Poison

Pokemon	Move
Venusaur	Sludge Bomb
Gengar	Sludge Bomb

Invulnerable

The Pokemon becomes Immune to all attacks for a short amount of time. You can use this status effect to your advantage by pushing onward or safely escaping from a fight. It is best to change targets while your opponent has this in effect!

Pokemon Moves That Give Invulnerability

Pokemon	Move
Cinderace	Feint
Wigglytuff	Starlight Recital
Machamp	Close Combat Bulk Up
Charizard	Seismic Slam

Pokemon Unite Buffs and Debuffs

Buffs and debuffs are temporary bonuses or penalties your Pokemon can gain or deal during battle. They can either increase or decrease your Pokemon's stats. Knowing when and how to use them effectively can mean turning the tide of a match in your team's favor! Below are all Pokemon moves that give buffs or debuffs.

Attack Up

This buff raises the damage output of your Pokemon's normal attack for a short amount of time.

Pokemon	Move
Lucario	Extreme Speed
Greninja	Smokescreen Torrent
Cinderace	Blaze

Attack Speed Up

This buff increases your Pokemon's attack speed for a short amount of time. That extra burst of speed could determine who gets knocked down first!

Pokemon	Move
Garchomp	Dragon Claw Sand Attack
Cinderace	Blaze Kick
Machamp	Barrage Blow Dynamic Punch Bulk Up

Movement Speed Up

This buff increases your Pokemon's movement speed for a short amount of time. This is helpful when you are chasing down a low hit point opponent, or retreating from a heated situation.

Pokemon	Move
Eldegoss	Cotton Spore Leaf Tornado
Absol	Psycho Cut Pursuit
Crustle	Shell Smash
Greninja	Smokescreen
Cinderace	Feint
Talonflame	Gale Wings
Cramorant	Hurricane

Critical Rate Up

This buff increases the chance of your Pokemon to land a critical hits for a short amount of time.

Pokemon	Move
Machamp	Cross Chop
Absol	Slash Super Luck

Defense Down

This debuff reduces your opponent's defense. Use this to deal extra damage to your opponent. This is a good way to output a lot of damage!

Pokemon	Move
Mr. Mime	Guard Swap Psychic
Gengar	Shadow Ball

Slow

This debuff reduces your opponent's movement speed. Can be used as a way to slow down fleeing opponents or catch them off guard!

Pokemon	Move
Wigglytuff	Double Slap Pound
Gengar	Shadow Ball
Eldegoss	Leaf Tornado
Alolan Ninetales	Blizzard Avalanche Icy Wind Powder Snow Snow Warning
Greninja	Bubble
Crustle	Stealth Rock
Snorlax	Yawn
Cramorant	Surf Feather Dance Whirlpool

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