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Sucker Punch: Absol Move Effect and Cooldown

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

Sucker Punch Effects and Stats

Sucker Punch Basic Information

Sucker Punch ImageSucker Punch
Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 7 (Upgrade: Lv. 13)
Move Slot Slot 2 (ZR) - Replaces Slash
Move Type Hindrance
Damage Type Physical
Status Effects Slow, Stun?, Attack Speed Up
Cooldown 5s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 501
Final Level Damage: 952
All Moves by Damage Dealt

Sucker Punch Effect

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Has the user look for an opening to attack an opposing pokemon, decreasing the movement speed of the user and the opposing Pokemon for the duration. After a short time, the user charges to attack the opposing Pokemon. However, if the user receives damage or gets attacked before it charges, it attacks immediately and shoves the opposing Pokemon.

Has a 1-second Wind Up Time

Absol winds up for 1 second before pouncing the target after casting Sucker Punch. However, Absol pounces early if it's attacked during this time window.

How to Use Sucker Punch

Follow Up with a Night Slash for Burst

Pokemon UNITE - Absol Bursting Down Gengar with Combo

Sucker Punch lets you ram your target, dealing a decent burst of damage while simultaneously Slowing the target's movement speed. When Absol gets close with Sucker Punch, you can then get a guaranteed Night Slash hit for the maximum value.

Close Gap Between Opponents

Pokemon UNITE - Absol Chasing Pikachu with Sucker Punch

Once Night Slash gets its target, Absol will immediately swoop down on the enemy even if it dashes away. This is incredibly useful for catching up to mobile Pokemon such as Talonflame, Lucario or other retreating opponents.

Sucker Punch Patch History

1.7.1.9 Range decreased.
1.2.1.8 Bug Fixes.
1.2.1.3 Cooldown reduced from 7s to 5s. Unstoppable duration increased.
1.12.1.4 Cooldown decreased from 6s to 5s.
1.1.1.4 Damage dealt to opposing Pokemon increased from 637 to 900 (+41%).

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 Absol Moves

Move 1 (R) Move 2 (ZR)
Sucker Punch Image Sucker Punch
Unite Move (ZL)

Moves by Classification

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