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Pokemon UNITE
Shadow Ball: Dragapult Move Effect and Cooldown
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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.
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Shadow Ball Effects and Stats
Shadow Ball Basic Information
 Shadow Ball
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| Pokemon | |
| 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 |
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| Final Level Damage: 979
Bonus damage: 193, Fourth attack bonus damage: 1172 |
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| 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
| 1.8.1.6 | Damage increased by 12%. |
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| 1.13.1.2 | Damage increased by 30%. Additional damage against marked opponents increased by 30%. HP recovery increased from 10% of maximum HP → 15% of maximum HP. |
Related Pokemon Builds
Check out the builds of the Pokemon related to this move in the link below:
Pokemon UNITE Related Guides
All Dragapult Moves
| Move 1 (R) | Move 2 (ZR) |
Shadow Ball
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| Unite Move (ZL) | |
Moves by Classification
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