Pokemon UNITE

Surf: Greninja Move Effect and Cooldown

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

Surf Effects and Stats

Surf Basic Information

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Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 7 (Upgrade: Lv. 11)
Move Slot Slot 1 (R) - Replaces Bubble
Move Type Melee
Damage Type Physical
Status Effects None
Cooldown 9s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 894
Final Level Damage: 1402
All Moves by Damage Dealt

Surf Effect

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Has the user ride a wave, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon and restoring the user's HP. If this move knocks out an opposing Pokemon its cooldown is reset. This move deals increased damage to opposing Pokemon with low HP.

How to Use Surf

Cooldown Reset Works on Wild Pokemon

Pokemo UNITE - Greninja Using Surf on Wild Pokemon

Surf's cooldown reset also works when defeating wild Pokemon. Utilize this mechanic to take wild Pokemon camps faster, especially when they're grouped together.

Avoid Using It for Chasing

Pokemon UNITE - Greninja Defeating Pikachu Using Surf

Since Greninja only has 1 damage move between Surf or Water Shuriken, it's best to avoid using Surf for chasing enemies. Use either Smokescreen or Double Team instead, then finish targets with Surf. If you have Eject Button equipped, use it to cover more distance.

Surf Patch History

1.5.1.6 Damage dealt to opposing Pokemon decreased from 1625 to 1402 (-14%).

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 Greninja Moves

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

Moves by Classification

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