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Rubble Rouser: Crustle Move Effect and Cooldown

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

Rubble Rouser Effects and Stats

Rubble Rouser Basic Information

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Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 9
Move Slot Unite
Move Type Buff
Damage Type Physical
Status Effects Stun
Cooldown 134s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 2120
Damage per instance: 212, Number of instances: 10
Final Level Damage: 2690
Damage per instance: 269, Number of instances: 10
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Effects stack with Shell Smash, making for an excellent combo.
Shields stack with Buddy Barrier.

Rubble Rouser Effect

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Grants the user a shield for a short time and elaves nearby opposing Pokemon unable to act, dealing them damage over time. If the user receives damage while this move is in effect, the move deals additional hits to nearby opposing Pokemon.

UNITE Move Effect

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

Crustle ImageCrustle Shield granted. Movement Speed increased for a short time.

How to Use Rubble Rouser

Use as a Last Resort

Pokemon UNITE - Crustle Using Rubble Rouser on Lucario and Eldegoss

Use Rubble Rouser as a last resort survivability tool for tough situations. You can try to turn fights around while Rubble Rouser's effects are active.

Stack Shields

Pokemon UNITE - Crustle Stacking Shields Using Rubble Rouser

You can stack shields from multiple sources on top of Rubble Rouser. They can come from held items like Score Shield, Assault Vest, and Buddy Barrier or from moves like Starlight Recital and Cotton Guard.

You can utilize shield stacking to score goals, especially when you have high amounts of points. The shields prevent you from getting interrupted while scoring. You can even equip Goal-Getter to shorten the scoring time, ensuring a safe and quick goal.

Stick to Enemies

Pokemon UNITE - Crustle Stunning Gardevoir Using Rubble Rouser

Try to stick to enemies when casting Rubble Rouser, stunning them and dealing AoE damage for the duration. Use Shell Smash to increase your movement speed to stay close to your targets.

Rubble Rouser Patch History

1.7.1.9 UNITE Gauge now fills up more easily. Static cooldown reduced from 134s to 110s. (-24s)
1.11.1.8 Recoil damage when receiving damage increased by 33%. Recoil damage latency decreased from 2s to 1s. (-1s)
1.17.1.2 Energy cost increased by 20%.

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:

Pokemon UNITE Related Guides

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List of Moves and Effects

All Crustle Moves

Move 1 (R) Move 2 (ZR)
Unite Move (ZL)
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