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Psychic: Gardevoir Move Effect and Cooldown

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

Psychic Effects and Stats

Psychic Basic Information

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Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 7 (Upgrade: Lv. 13)
Move Slot Slot 1 (R) - Replaces Confusion
Move Type Ranged
Damage Type Special
Status Effects Slow, SP Def Down
Cooldown 7.5s / 6.5s (Psychic+)
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 1476
Initial damage: 976, Damage per pulse: 100, Number of pulses: 5
Final Level Damage: 2714
Initial damage: 2022, Damage per pulse: 209, Number of pulses: 5
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Psychic Effect

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After hitting an opposing Pokemon or traveling its maximum distance, deals damage over time to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect . If this move deals damage over time due to hitting an opposing Pokemon, it also decreases the Sp. Def and movement speed of that Pokemon for a short time.

How to Use Psychic

Utilize Long Range

Pokemon UNITE - Gardevoir Using Psychic on Cinderace

Utilize Psychic's long range to catch and slow fleeing enemies, enabling you to catch up to them. Remember to also follow it up with your other moves while their slowed for massive damage.

Cast on Tight Spots

Pokemon UNITE - Gardevoir Using Psychic on Greninja

Cast Psychic on tight spots to make it harder for your enemies to get out of the AoE. You can either use it directly on a target or cast it on the ground to zone out enemies.

Use on Grouped Enemies

Pokemon UNITE - Gardevoir Using Psychic on Machamp and Mr. Mime

Psychic's effectiveness shines when you use it on grouped enemies, slowing them and making them vulnerable to follow ups from your allies. This is most effective against melee Pokemon and wild Pokemon.

Psychic Patch History

1.9.1.2 Cooldown increased from 6s → 7.5s. Psychic+: Cooldown increased from 5s → 6.5s.
1.7.1.11 Damage dealt to opposing Pokemon increased from 2384 to 2714. (+14%)
1.3.1.2 Level learned changed from lv. 8 to lv. 7. Psychic +: Level learned changed from lv. 14 to lv. 13
1.2.1.11 This move's effect has been strengthened. Damage dealt increased from 1893 to 2384. (+26%). Cooldown reduced from 7s to 6s (4s for Psychic +).
1.16.2.8 Special Defense reduction effect increased from 20% to 25%. Damage increased by 10%.
1.1.1.6 Added the effect of lowering the Special Defense of the hit opponent's Pokemon.

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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