Shadow Ball: Dragapult Move Effect and Cooldown

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

Shadow Ball Effects and Stats

Shadow Ball Basic Information

Shadow Ball
Pokemon	Dragapult
Level Learned	Lv. 7 (Upgrade: Lv. 13)
Move Slot	Slot 1 (R) - Replaces Astonish
Move Type	Ranged
Damage Type	Physical
Status Effects	Hp Recovery
Cooldown	7.5s
Damage (Starting / Final)
	Starting Level Damage: 524 Bonus damage: 104, Fourth attack bonus damage: 628
	Final Level Damage: 979 Bonus damage: 193, Fourth attack bonus damage: 1172
	All Moves by Damage Dealt

Shadow Ball Effect

Has the user hurl a shadowy blob in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it touches and applying a mark to them. If the user attacks marked opposing Pokemon, it deals additional damage to them. If the user attacks marked opposing Pokemon, it deals increased damage to them. The fourth time the user attacks marked opposing Pokemon, the mark is removed, but the damage dealt by the attack is further increased and the user recovers HP. After using this move, the user moves a short distance in a designmated direction.

How to Use Shadow Ball

Attack Marked Targets

After marking opponents with Shadow Beall, always bombard them with Standard or Boosted Attacks, making Dragapult's attacks to deal more damage. Moreover, attacking marked targets four (4) times will deal additional damage and heal Dragapult.

Focus on a Single Target

If Shadow Ball hits multiple opponents, it's best to focus on one target at a time and trigger the bonus effects. Ideally, you'd want to aim for your intended target first, then move to a new target only when they get knocked out or at least when the bonus effects triggers.

Utilize the Attack Speed Boost from Phantom Force

After breaking invisibility, use Shadow Ball immediately, then utilize the attack speed boost from Phantom Force to strafe a marked target with attacks. This allows Dragapult to trigger the additional damage and healing effect faster.

Use Dragon Dance

Dragapult can also use Dragon Dance to quickly attack marked targets and trigger the bonus effects. However, since Dragapult attacks randomly during Dragon Dance, you may need to do some clever play to ensure that at least one (1) marked target gets hit four (4) times to trigger the effects.

Utilize the Dash

After using Shadow Ball, Dragapult can dash a short distance towards a specific direction. Use this dash to quickly reposition and make plays to win fights.

Shadow Ball Patch History

Updates and Patch Notes

Related Pokemon Builds

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

Dragapult Guide: Builds and Best Items

Pokemon UNITE Related Guides

List of Moves and Effects

All Dragapult Moves

Move 1 (R)	Move 2 (ZR)
Astonish Dragon Breath Shadow Ball	Quick Attack Dragon Dance Phantom Force
Unite Move (ZL)
Dreep and Destroy

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