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Metal Claw: Zacian Move Effect and Cooldown

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

Metal Claw Effects and Stats

Metal Claw Basic Information

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Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 5 (Upgrade: Lv. 11)
Move Slot Slot 1 (R) - Replaces Slash
Move Type Dash
Damage Type Physical
Status Effects Slow, Attack Speed Up
Cooldown 7.5s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 1624
Shock wave damage (Base): 812, Attack damage (Base): 812, Shock wave damage (Boosted): 1056, Attack damage (Boosted): 1056
Final Level Damage: 3242
Shock wave damage (Base): 1621, Attack damage (Base): 1621, Shock wave damage (Boosted): 2106, Attack damage (Boosted): 2106
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Metal Claw Effect

Has the user release a shock wave in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits and decreasing their movement speed. As the shock wave moves forward, it negates projectile attacks from opposing Pokemon it hits. After releasing the shock wave, the user also charges and deals damage to opposing Pokemon. If this charge hits an opposing Pokemon, the user's basic attack speed is increased for a short time. When this move is boosted with Aeos energy, the shock wave's size and travel distance are increased. Also, the movement speed of opposing Pokemon hit by the shock wave is further decreased.

How to Use Metal Claw

Get Close to Targets

It's best to get as close as possible to a target before using Metal Claw. Doing so allows both the shock wave and the slash to hit a target.

Aim for Ranged Pokemon

Try to hit ranged Pokemon when using Metal Claw. The move is ideal against them since it can negate their attacks if they get hit by the shock wave.

Utilize the Attack Speed Increase

If the slash hits an opponent, Zacian's attack speed is increased. Utilize this effect by following up with attacks.

Metal Claw Patch History

1.9.1.3 An issue has been identified for this move and has been fixed.
1.14.1.2 Cooldown decreased from 8.5s to 7.5s (-1s). Metal Claw +: Cooldown decreased from 7.5s to 6.5s (-1s).
1.13.1.4 Damage increased by 20%.

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