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Pokemon UNITE

Psyshock: Gardevoir Move Effect and Cooldown

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

Psyshock Effects and Stats

Psyshock Basic Information

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Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 5 (Upgrade: Lv. 11)
Move Slot Slot 2 (ZR) - Replaces Teleport
Move Type Area
Damage Type Special
Status Effects None
Cooldown 11s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 1923
Damage per explosion: 641. Number of explosions: 3
Final Level Damage: 4768
Initial explosion damage: 1515, Damage increase: 5%, Number of explosions: 3
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Psyshock is not cancelled while you move allowing Gardevoir to freely change location while this move is active.
Hindrances do not cancel this move.
Other moves can still be used while this move is active allowing for good combo attacks.

Psyshock Effect

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Attacks the designated location three times. This move's cooldown is reduced each time one of these attacks hits an opposing Pokemon.

How to Use Psyshock

Utilize Long Range and High Damage

Pokemon UNITE - Gardevoir Using Psyshock on Charizard

Utilize Psyshock's long range and high damage to chip away your enemies' HP from afar or finish them off. Remember to keep moving to ensure that each explosion hits an enemy.

Needs Some Setup

Pokemon UNITE - Gardevior Using Psyshock on Cinderace

To maximize Psyshock's damage and cooldown reduction effect, it is best if you set it up first before using it. You can use Psychic, Moonblast, or Fairy Singularity as a setup. If you have allies that have reliable stuns, follow up with Psyshock for massive damage.

Psyshock Patch History

1.9.1.2 Cooldown increased from 10s → 11s.
1.5.1.6 Damage increased 3918 to 4411 (+13%).
1.3.1.7 Damage dealt to opposing Pokemon decreased 4362 to 3918 (-11%)
1.3.1.2 Level learned changed from lv. 6 to lv. 5. Psyshock +: Level learned changed from lv. 12 to lv. 11
1.2.1.3 Fixed bugs.
1.19.2.6 Sp. Def reduction increased from 25% to 30%.
1.16.2.8 Damage increased by 5%.

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 Gardevoir Moves

Move 1 (R) Move 2 (ZR)
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