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Intrepid Sword: Zacian Passive Effect and Cooldown

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Intrepid Sword is a Passive Ability of Zacian in Pokemon UNITE. Learn the effects of Intrepid Sword, as well as its damage at each level, cooldown time, level to learn and upgrade, status effects it inflicts, and all Pokemon builds using Intrepid Sword.

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Intrepid Sword Effects and Stats

Intrepid Sword Basic Information

Intrepid Sword ImageIntrepid Sword
Pokemon
Zacian ImageZacian
Level Learned Lv. 1
Move Slot Passive - Replaces
Move Type Ability (Passive)
Damage Type Status
Status Effects Attack Up
Cooldown 8s

Intrepid Sword Effect

If the goal scoring button is held down, the Pokemon with this Ability has its sword charged with Aeos energy, and for a short time, its basic attacks become boosted attacks. In addition, during the effect duration, the Pokemon can use a boosted version of one of its moves once. The longer the goal scoring button is held down, the more Aeos energy is charged into the sword, lengthening the duration of the boos effect on basic attacks and moves. This Ability goes on cooldown after it's triggered. Boosted basic attacks have an increased area of effect and deal additional damage proportional to the opposing Pokemon's HP. When this Pokemon knocks out or assists in knocking out a Pokemon on the opposing team, that Pokemon will drop more Aeos energy than it normally would.

Energy Required

Zacian needs 5-8-10 Aeos Energy to charge the sword, 5 being the minimum energy required and 10 to fully charge.

How to Use Intrepid Sword

Always Collect Aeos Energy

It's best to always collect enough Aeos Energy to allow Zacian to keep charging its Sword. Remember that it only takes about 10 Aeos Energy to fully-charge Zacian's Sword.

Fully-Charge Before Fighting

For maximum damage and effectiveness, always try to fully-charge Zacian's Sword before engaging in a fight. Doing so makes Zacian's moves stronger and have additional effects.

Related Pokemon Builds

Pokemon UNITE - Zacian Guide Builds Best Items and Moveset

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

Zacian Image Zacian Guide: Builds and Best Items

Intrepid Sword Patch History

1.17.2.8 Energy required for enhancement decreased from 8/12/15 to 5/8/10.
1.16.1.2 Additional damage decreased: 1st Hit: 3% of max HP to 2%. 2nd Hit: 4% of max HP to 3%. 3rd Hit: 4% of max HP to 3%. 4th Hit: 5% of max HP to 4%.
1.12.1.3 Fixed a bug that caused the charging speed of Aeos Energy to change.
1.10.1.3 Energy required for enhancement increased from 5-8-10 to 8-12-15.
1.10.1.2 Fixed a bug where Zacian sometimes caused consumed Aeos Energy to return if Zacian uses Sovereign Sword immediately after a boosted attack.

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