Ancient Power: Tyranitar Move Effect and Cooldown

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

Ancient Power Effects and Stats

Ancient Power Basic Information

Ancient Power
Pokemon	Tyranitar
Level Learned	Lv. 9 (Upgrade: Lv. 13)
Move Slot	Slot 2 (ZR) - Replaces Rock Polish
Move Type	Buff
Damage Type	Physical
Status Effects	Hindrance Resistance, Ignore Defense, Slow
Cooldown	11s
Damage (Starting / Final)
	Starting Level Damage: 696 Initial damage: 360, Second Shock wave damage: 336
	Final Level Damage: 988 Initial damage: 515, Second Shock wave damage: 473
	All Moves by Damage Dealt

Ancient Power Effect

Charges power before releasing a shock wave. The shock wave deals damage to nearby opposing Pokemon and leaves them unable to act for a short time. While the user is charging power, its movement speed increases, it gains a shield, and it becomes resistant to hindrances. If any opposing Pokemon are hit by the shock wave, the user's piercing strength increases, allowing it to ignore opposing Pokemon's Defense and shield effects for a set time. If this move hits an opposing Pokemon the user can release a second shock wave in front of itself, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon and decreasing their movement speed for a short time. If this second shock wave hits, the user is granted another shield. The strength of this shield is proportional to the number of opposing Pokemon hit by the second shock wave, reaching maximum shield strength if 3 Pokemon are hit.

How to Use Ancient Power

Move While Charging

Always move while charging Ancient Power to utiilize the increased movement speed, shields, and Hindrance Resistance.

Chase Fleeing Targets

Use Ancient Power to chase or catch up to fleeing targets.

Escape Enemies or Reposition

You can also use Ancient Power to escape bad engagements or reposition to a safer spot.

Use X Speed

Since you can still be slowed while moving, use X Speed first before charging Ancient Power to increase your speed and gain immunity from slows.

X Speed Effect and How to Get

Release Immediately for a Quick Shield and Stun

One trick you can do is to press the button for Ancient Power once without holding it to quickly generate a small shield and stun enemies. This can be effective during intense engagements where you need to quickly block damage and continue attacking or using your moves to survive or win the fight.

Hit Targets with the Shock Wave

Before releasing the button for Ancient Power, make sure there are nearby enemies for the shock wave to hit. This ensures that you'll gain the bonus effects.

Utilize the Piercing Strength Effect

Take advantage of the piercing strength effect when you hit the shock wave from Ancient Power by using your moves or attacking while the effect lasts. This lets you shred through your targets' defense stat and shields.

Utilize the Second Shock Wave

Always use and hit the second shock wave to slow enemies and gain another shield. It's best to hit at least 3 Pokemon with the second shock wave to fully strengthen the shield.

Related Pokemon Builds

Check out the builds of the Pokemon related to this move in the link below:

Tyranitar Guide: Builds and Best Items

Ancient Power Patch History

Updates and Patch Notes

Pokemon UNITE Related Guides

List of Moves and Effects

All Tyranitar Moves

Move 1 (R)	Move 2 (ZR)
Bite Dark Pulse Stone Edge	Rock Polish Ancient Power Sand Tomb
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