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Sovereign Sword: Zacian Move Effect and Cooldown

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Sovereign Sword is a Unite Move learned by Zacian in Pokemon UNITE. Learn the effects of Sovereign 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 Sovereign Sword.

Sovereign Sword Effects and Stats

Sovereign Sword Basic Information

Sovereign Sword ImageSovereign Sword
Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 9
Move Slot Unite - Replaces
Move Type Melee
Damage Type Physical
Status Effects Unstoppable
Cooldown 111s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 2144
Base damage: 2144, Boosted damage: 3857
Final Level Damage: 3268
Base damage: 3268, Boosted damage: 5878
All Moves by Damage Dealt

Sovereign Sword Effect

Has the user ready its giant sword, charge the sword with Aeos energy, and then slash in front of itself. The user becomes immune to hindrances while the Unite Move button is held down and the user is in its ready stance. The longer the user is in this stance, the more Aeos energy is charged into the sword, the more damage this move deals. If a set amount of Aeos energy or more is charged into the sword, the Unite Move becomes boosted, and the slash's area of effect increases. This boosted Unite Move deals increased damage to opposing Pokemon it hits who have been buffed by their own Unite Move.

UNITE Move Effect

After using Sovereign Sword, the Pokemon gains the following buff(s) for a few seconds:

Zacian ImageZacian Shield granted. Movement speed increased for a short time. Reducing move cooldowns for a short time.

How to Use Sovereign Sword

Always Have Aeos Energy Available

It's best to always have just enough Aeos Energy to fully-charge Sovereign Sword before using it. The bonus damage from a fully-charge Sovereign Sword makes a significant difference.

Secure or Steal Boss Pokemon

Use Sovereign Sword to secure or steal boss Pokemon like Rayquaza. Just make sure to time it right to ensure Zacian deals the finishing blow.

Aim for Opponents Who Are Buffed by Their Unite Move

Sovereign Sword can deal even more damage against opponents who have been buffed by their own Unite Move. This effect is ideal during teamfight. Wait for opponents to use their Unite Moves first before retaliating with Sovereign Sword.

Sovereign Sword Patch History

1.9.2.6 Fixed a bug where the effects of Energy Amplifier and Buddy Barrier activates even when Sovereign Sword is not active.
1.12.1.3 Fixed a bug that sometimes caused the Unite gauge charge to remain at 100% even if you cancel the purpose.

Updates and Patch Notes

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:

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List of Moves and Effects

All Zacian Moves

Move 1 (R) Move 2 (ZR)
Unite Move (ZL)
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