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Pokemon UNITE

Sludge Bomb: Venusaur Move Effect and Cooldown

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

Sludge Bomb Effects and Stats

Sludge Bomb Basic Information

Sludge Bomb ImageSludge Bomb
Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 5 (Upgrade: Lv. 11)
Move Slot Slot 1 (R) - Replaces Seed Bomb
Move Type Ranged
Damage Type Special
Status Effects Poison, Slow, SP Def Down
Cooldown 6s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 956
Initial damage: 426, Poison damage: 53 x 10
Final Level Damage: 2074
Initial damage: 914, Poison damage: 116 x 10
All Moves by Damage Dealt

Sludge Bomb Effect

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Hurls unsanitary sludge to the designated area, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect, leaving them poisoned and decreasing their movement speed and Sp. Def for a short time. Upgrade: Increase this move's area of effect.

How to Use Sludge Bomb

Aim Ahead of Target

Pokemon UNITE - Venusaur Using Sludge Bomb

Much like Seed Bomb, try to manually aim Sludge Bomb ahead of where the target is going. In most cases, this ensures that Sludge Bomb hits the target.

Zone Out Enemies

Pokemon UNITE - Venusaur Using Sludge Bomb on Lucario

Cast Sludge Bomb on tight spaces like entrances, slowing the enemies' movement speed and discouraging enemies from moving forward. This is most effective when zoning out enemies from boss Pokemon like Zapdos or while scoring goals.

Sludge Bomb Patch History

1.7.1.9 Slow effect increased.
1.3.1.7 Range increased.
1.14.2.10 Damage increased by 20%. Poison damage increased by 50%. Sp. Def. reduction effect increased from 30% for 1 second to 40% for 2 seconds. Slow effect increased from 45% for 1 second to 50% for 2 seconds.
1.1.1.4 Damage dealt to opposing Pokemon increased from 479 to 759 (+58%). Poison status effect damage increased from 52/s to 77/s (+48%).

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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 Venusaur Moves

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

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