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Surf: Slowbro Move Effect and Cooldown

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Surf is a Move learned by Slowbro 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

Surf ImageSurf
Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 4 (Upgrade: Lv. 11)
Move Slot Slot 1 (R) - Replaces Water Gun
Move Type Dash
Damage Type Special
Status Effects Stun, Slow
Cooldown 7s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 1035
Final Level Damage: 2151
All Moves by Damage Dealt

Surf Effect

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Has the user charge forward on a wave, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and throwing them. This is followed by two more waves that deal damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and decrease their movement speed for a short time.

How to Use Surf

Initiate Fights

Pokemon UNITE - Slowbro Uses Surf to Initiate Fights
Surf allows you to disable multiple enemies at once for a short time. Surf towards opponents to disable them to open them up for your allies and drive them closer. Once you bring them in, combo this up with Telekinesis on the enemy closest to you and let your allies to finish them off.

Dodge Incoming Attacks

Pokemon UNITE - Slowbro Dodging moves with Surf

Slowbro can cover more ground while in Surf. Use the extra mobility to get out of tricky situations or flee from hard matchups.

Surf Patch History

1.9.1.4 Fixed a bug where the move can be interrupted midway.
1.7.1.7 Cooldown reduced from 9s to 8s.
1.2.1.3 Range adjusted.
1.19.2.6 Slow effect increased from 25% to 30%.
1.1.1.6 Duration of the effect on the opponent's Pokemon reduced from 3 seconds to 2 seconds (-33%).

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Related Pokemon Builds

Pokemon UNITE - Slowbro Guide: Builds and Best Items

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

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List of Moves and Effects

All Slowbro Moves

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

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