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Surf: Blastoise Move Effect and Cooldown

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

Surf Effects and Stats

Surf Basic Information

Surf ImageSurf
Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 7 (Upgrade: Lv. 13)
Move Slot Slot 2 (ZR) - Replaces Skull Bash
Move Type Dash
Damage Type Special
Status Effects Stun, Unstoppable
Cooldown 7.5s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 1056
Final Level Damage: 1567
All Moves by Damage Dealt

Surf Effect

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Has the User charge forward on a wave, shoving opposing Pokemon and leaving them unable to act. The user becomes immune to hindrances while using this move and can jump in a designated direction once this move ends.

How to Use Surf

Choose Jump Off Direction

Surf - Choose Jump Off Direction

At the end of Surf's animation, Blastoise jumps off the wave. You can choose Blastoise's jump off direction simply by moving the L analog stick when the move ends. To make it easier, you can just hold the L analog stick to the direction you want during the move's animation. You don't need to time it when the move ends.

This tactic is useful when you want to prevent enemies from chasing you or your allies. Just move the L analog stick to the opposite direction of the enemy.

Knockback Enemies Against Walls

Surf - Use Walls

You can maximize Surf's utility by knocking back enemies against walls. The move does not end when it hits a wall and continues to knockback enemies without traversing the wall, trapping them in place rather than pushing them further.

The reason why this is more effective is because it allows your allies to cast their moves more easily, especially moves that are hard to aim.

Secure Boss Pokemon

Surf - Secure Boss Pokemon

Surf's knockback effect works against boss Pokemon. Use this effect to push them towards your team's side to ensure that your team gets their bonuses.

Surf Patch History

1.7.1.7 Cooldown reduced from 12s to 10s (-2s).
1.7.1.11 Cooldown reduced from 10s to 9s. (-1s)
1.17.1.6 Cooldown decreased from 8.5s to 7.5s. Surf +: Shield increased by 35%.
1.16.2.6 Cooldown decreased from 9s to 8.5s.

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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 Blastoise Moves

Move 1 (R) Move 2 (ZR)
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