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Waterburst Shuriken: Greninja Move Effect and Cooldown

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

Waterburst Shuriken Effects and Stats

Waterburst Shuriken Basic Information

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Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 9
Move Slot Unite
Move Type Area
Damage Type Physical
Status Effects Slow, Unstoppable
Cooldown 134s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 2738
Initial damage: 1369, Explosion damage: 1369
Final Level Damage: 3960
Initial damage: 1980, Explosion damage: 1980
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Waterburst Shuriken Effect

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Has the user throw a giant water shuriken toward the designated area, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and decreasing their movement speed for a short time when this Unite Move hits. The water shuriken then immediately explodes, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect once again and throwing them. Once this Unite Move ends, the user may jump in a designated direction.

UNITE Move Effect

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

Greninja ImageGreninja Shield granted. Movement Speed and Standard Attack Speed increased for a short time.

How to Use Waterburst Shuriken

Snipe Boss Pokemon

Pokemon UNITE - Greninja Stealing Rotom Using Waterburst Shuriken

Utilize Waterburst Shuriken's long cast range and damage to steal Drednaw, Rotom, and Zapdos from the enemy. This requires good aiming and timing to pull off.

Hit Multiple Targets

Pokemon UNITE - Greninja Defeating Absol and Snorlax Using Waterburst Shuriken

Try to hit as many targets as you can within the move's area of effect, maximizing its damage and utility, especially when initiating fights. You should utilize the speed bonus you get from using the move and burst targets down before the effects expire.

Use as a Last Resort

Pokemon UNITE - Greninja Defeating Gengar and Snorlax Using Waterburst Shuriken

As much as possible, try to save Waterburst Shuriken for teamfights or taking objectives. However, if using it means winning the fight and surviving, then don't hesitate to cast it as a last resort. Equipping Buddy Barrier increases your chances of surviving, allowing you to turn unfavorable fights around.

Waterburst Shuriken Patch History

1.5.1.2 UNITE Move Cooldown Reduced from 163s to 134s (-18%).
1.3.1.2 Bugfix: opposing Pokemon movement speed decreased. Cooldown increased from around 164s to around 166s. (+2s)
1.2.1.3 Adjusted the move to allow it to trigger more quickly.
1.15.1.7 Energy needed decreased by 25%. Damage increased by 20%.

Updates and Patch Notes

Related Pokemon Builds

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