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Rapid Spin: Blastoise Move Effect and Cooldown

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

Rapid Spin Effects and Stats

Rapid Spin Basic Information

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Level Learned Lv. 7 (Upgrade: Lv. 13)
Move Slot Slot 2 (ZR) - Replaces Skull Bash
Move Type Buff
Damage Type Special
Status Effects Hindrance Resistance, SP Def Up, Def Up
Cooldown 11s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 1820
Damage per instance: 182, Number of instances: 10
Final Level Damage: 2680
Damage per instance: 268, Number of instances: 10
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Turns Hydro Pump and Water Spout into AoE damaging moves.
Grants immunity to all hindrances.

Rapid Spin Effect

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Has the user spin rapidly, dealing damage over time to nearby opposing Pokemon. Changes the mechanics of the user's basic attacks as well as its Hydro Pump and Water Spout moves. Using this move resets the cooldown of Hydro Pump or Water Spout. While this move is in effect, the user becomes immune to hindrances. In addition, the user's next basic attack after this move ends becomes a boosted attack.

How to Use Rapid Spin

Get Boss Pokemon

Rapid Spin - Get Boss Pokemon

Don't hesitate to use Rapid Spin to steal boss Pokemon from the enemy since you are unstoppable while spinning. However, only dive in if the boss Pokemon is low on HP, preferably below 50% HP.

If you have Water Spout, use it while spinning to deal massive damage.

Chase Enemies inside Lane Flux Zones

Rapid Spin - Chase Inside Flux Zones

You can use Rapid Spin to chase enemies even when inside the lane flux zones. You won't be affected by the slow since you have the hindrance resistance status effect. If you have Eject Button equipped, you can use it during Rapid Spin to stay on top of your target.

Alternatively, you can also use Rapid Spin to steal yellow berries from the enemy's side.

Use to Escape

Rapid Spin - Escape

Although Rapid Spin is mostly an offensive move, it does have defensive capabilities due to the unstoppable status effect it gives. You can use Rapid Spin to escape pursuing enemies without fear of debuffs.

However, it is important to know that certain moves can still disable you even while spinning, such as Telekinesis and Slowbeam; it does not stop you from spinning but it does prevent you from moving.

Cancel if Neccessary

Rapid Spin - Cancel if Neccessary

You can end Rapid Spin early to enable you to do other things like scoring or recalling.

Rapid Spin Patch History

1.5.1.6 Effect on user changed from Unstoppable to Hindrance Resistance.
1.4.1.8 Fixes a bug where Rapid Spin deals more damage than intended.
1.4.1.7 Effects strengthened.
1.2.1.3 Fixed a bug causing attacks performed while spinning to decrease the movement speed of opposing Pokemon.
• Fixed a bug allowing the user to use either Hydro Pump or Water Spout at the same time as basic attacks while spinning.
1.16.2.6 Defense/Sp. Def. increased by 50%.

Updates and Patch Notes

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