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Phantom Ambush: Gengar Move Effect and Cooldown

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

Phantom Ambush Effects and Stats

Phantom Ambush Basic Information

Phantom Ambush ImagePhantom Ambush
Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 9
Move Slot Unite
Move Type Dash
Damage Type Special
Status Effects Movement Speed Up, Invisible, Slow
Cooldown 111s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 1487
Final Level Damage: 2542
All Moves by Damage Dealt

Phantom Ambush Effect

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Has the user jump to the designated area and start sneaking with increased movement speed. If the Unite Move is used again, it deals damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and decrease their movement speed for a short time.

UNITE Move Effect

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

Gengar ImageGengar Shield granted. Movement Speed increased for a short time.

How to Use Phantom Ambush

Hunt Down Targets

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Phantom Ambush is a great Unite Move for cutting through your opponents' defenses and allowing you to burst down the squishier members of the enemy team that are usually behind defenders or positioned far back in a fight. Take advantage of the extra movement speed and wide view to hunt down easy targets and surprise them with burst damage!

Disengage from a Losing Fight

Pokemon UNITE - Gengar Escaping with Unite Move

Escaping with Phantom Ambush is also a good strategy. Gengar will get a window of invulnerability once the move is activated, allowing it to dodge incoming attacks while disengaging from a losing fight.

Wild Charge Patch History

1.3.1.2 Sneaking Effect Bug Fix
1.16.1.2 Energy required reduced by about 17%.

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:

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List of Moves and Effects

All Gengar Moves

Move 1 (R) Move 2 (ZR)
Unite Move (ZL)
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Moves by Classification

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