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Play Rough: Zacian Move Effect and Cooldown

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

Play Rough Effects and Stats

Play Rough Basic Information

Play Rough ImagePlay Rough
Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 7 (Upgrade: Lv. 13)
Move Slot Slot 2 (ZR) - Replaces Quick Attack
Move Type Dash
Damage Type Physical
Status Effects Stun, Damage Reduction
Cooldown 9s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 627
Base damage: 627, Boosted damage: 813
Final Level Damage: 1093
Base damage: 1093, Boosted damage: 1420
All Moves by Damage Dealt

Play Rough Effect

Has the user leap in the designated direction, dealing damage to an opposing Pokemon it hits and leaving it unable to act. For a short time after the user lands, the user takes reduced damage from the opposing Pokemon it dealt damage to. When this move is boosted with Aeos energy, the user leaps further and will no longer stop in place when hitting an opposing Pokemon, and all opposing Pokemon hit along the leap's path will receive damage and be left unable to act.

How to Use Play Rough

Initiate Fights

Use Play Rough to initiate fights. The move's stun effect is a great way to set up for Zacian and its allies' moves.

Traverse Walls

Play Rough can also be used to move through walls. Just make sure Zacian is near enough to the wall or object to successfully move through them.

Utilize the Damage Reduction Effect

Since Zacian takes reduced damage against opponents hit by Play Rough, it's best to keep pressuring targets after using Play Rough. The damage reduction effect might just be what Zacian needs to win the fight.

Play Rough Patch History

1.20.1.2 Damage decreased by 10%.
1.18.2.7 Stun duration reduced from 0.7s to 0.25s. Play Rough +: Stun duration reduced from 1s to 0.75s.

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Related Pokemon Builds

Pokemon UNITE - Zacian Guide Builds Best Items and Moveset

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List of Moves and Effects

All Zacian Moves

Move 1 (R) Move 2 (ZR)
Play Rough Image Play Rough
Unite Move (ZL)

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