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Thunderbolt: Pikachu Move Effect and Cooldown

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Thunderbolt is a Move learned by Pikachu in Pokemon UNITE. Learn the effects of Thunderbolt, as well as its damage at each level, cooldown time, level to learn and upgrade, status effects it inflicts, and all Pokemon builds using Thunderbolt.

Thunderbolt Effects and Stats

Thunderbolt Basic Information

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Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 6 (Upgrade: Lv. 13)
Move Slot Slot 2 (ZR) - Replaces Electroweb
Move Type Hindrance
Damage Type Special
Status Effects Stun
Cooldown 7s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 683
Final Level Damage: 1358
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Thunderbolt Effect

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Attacks with a strong electric blast, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and leaving them unable to act.

How to Use Thunderbolt

Cast Ahead of Target

Pokemon UNITE - Pikachu Using Thunderbolt on Crustle

Since there is a slight delay after casting Thunderbolt, try to anticipate where a target is heading and cast it just ahead of them. This method is most effective when chasing a fleeing enemy or escaping from them.

Set Up Thunder

Pokemon UNITE - Pikachu Using Thunderbolt and Thunder on Venusaur

If you picked Thunder and Thunderbolt as your moveset, use Thunderbolt first to set up Thunder, maximizing your damge output.

Set Up for Allies

Alternatively, if you have allies that can follow up your initiation with their own moves, use it to set up kills for them.

Thunderbolt Patch History

1.12.1.2 Cooldown reduced from 8 to 7.5 seconds.
1.15.1.2 Cooldown decreased from 7.5s to 7s.

Updates and Patch Notes

Related Pokemon Builds

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Check out the builds of the Pokemon related to this move in the link below:

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