Pokemon UNITE

Pursuit: Absol Move Effect and Cooldown

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

Pursuit Effects and Stats

Pursuit Basic Information

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Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 5 (Upgrade: Lv. 11)
Move Slot Slot 1 (R) - Replaces Feint
Move Type Dash
Damage Type Physical
Status Effects Movement Speed Up
Cooldown 5s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: Front/Side: 616, Back: 923
Final Level Damage: Front/Side: 1330, Back: 1988
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Pursuit Effect

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Has the user dash to the designated location and quickly charge an opposing Pokemon with the next basic attack. If the basic attack lands from behind, its damage is increased and this move's cooldown is reduced.

Movement Speed Buff Lasts for 3 Second

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The movement speed increase effect lasts for about 3 seconds.

Effect Lasts for 3 Seconds

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After using Pursuit, there is a 3-second time window for Absol to attack a target and trigger the move's increased damage and cooldown reduction effects.

How to Use Pursuit

Reposition from Behind Before Attacking

Pokemon UNITE - Absol Repositioning Before Attacking After Pursuit

Pursuit rewards those with a good sense for positioning and timing during matches. This move deals high damage when striking targets from behind. The cooldown is also reduced, making it almost impossible to escape from an Absol with this move. Opt for this move if you want to enhance your ganking efficiency instead.

Get Close with Sucker Punch

Pokemon UNITE - Absol Setting Up Pursuit with Sucker Punch

Starting the attack with a Sucker Punch allows Absol to get close enough for it to manuever behind the opponent. Doing this will make it easy to get the bonus cooldown reduction when hitting enemies from behind.

Sucker Punch: Absol Move Effect and Cooldown

Pursuit Patch History

1.5.2.7 Range increased. Pursuit +: Movement speed buff strengthened.
1.7.1.7 Time to execute an enhanced standard attack from behind after using a move has been decreased from 5s to 3s. (-2s)
1.14.2.10 Damage dealt from the front increased by 22%.

Related Pokemon Builds

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

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