Pokemon UNITE

Thunderstorm: Pikachu Move Effect and Cooldown

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

Thunderstorm Effects and Stats

Thunderstorm Basic Information

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Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 9
Move Slot Unite
Move Type Area
Damage Type Special
Status Effects None
Cooldown 88s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 2840
Damage per lightning: 710, Number of lightning: 4
Final Level Damage: 4024
Damage per lightning: 1006, Number of lightning: 4
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Thunderstorm Effect

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Attacks the opposing team's Pokemon near the user with tremendous bolts of lightning, then attacks two Pokemon from the opposing team near the user multiple times with lightning.

UNITE Move Effect

After using Thunderstorm, the Pokemon gains the following buff(s) for a few seconds:

Pikachu ImagePikachu Shield granted. Movement Speed increased and reduced move cooldowns for a short time.

How to Use Thunderstorm

Turn Fights Around

Pokemon UNITE - Pikachu Using Thunderstorm on Sylveon and Garchomp

Thunderstorm is a powerful move that can turn fights around even when outnumbered. Don't hesitate to cast Thunderstorm in the hopes of defeating multiple enemies, especially when you have Buddy Barrier equipped.

Great In a 1v1 Fight

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Thunderstorm first hits multiple targets simultaneously, then regresses to hitting 1 random target for the remaining duration. Thunderstorm is great in a 1v1 fight since that target soaks all the damage from Thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Patch History

1.3.1.7 Unite Move charge rate increased. Charge time decreased from ~139s → ~88s (-45%).
1.16.2.8 Damage decreased by 8%.
1.16.1.2 Number of targets struck by subsequent lightning bolts increased from 1 to 2.

Updates and Patch Notes

Related Pokemon Builds

Pokemon UNITE - Pikachu Guide: Builds and Best Items

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

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