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Water Pulse: Lapras Move Effect and Cooldown

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

Water Pulse Effects and Stats

Water Pulse Basic Information

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Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 5 (Upgrade: Lv. 11)
Move Slot Slot 1 (R) - Replaces Whirlpool
Move Type Area
Damage Type Special
Status Effects Slow
Cooldown 4s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 382
Initial damage: 382, Secondary damage per pulse: 219
Final Level Damage: 702
Initial damage: 702, Secondary damage per pulse: 407
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Water Pulse Effect

Has the user release a pulse of water centered on itself that spreads out, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits and decreasing their movement speed. For each opposing Pokemon hit by a pulse from this move, an additional pulse will be released the next time this move is used, up to a total of 2 extra pulses. After the first pulse after activating this move hits an opposing Pokemon, the user's next basic attack becomes a boosted attack.

How to Use Water Pulse

Stack Up on Pulses

Keep hitting enemies with Water Pulse to stack up on pulses. Doing so ensures that the move will do maximum damage.

Note:
Remember that hitting wild Pokemon can also stack pulses.

Utilize the Boosted Attack Reset

Always follow up with a Boosted Attack after using Water Pulse. Since using Water Pulse makes Lapras' next attack a Boosted Attack, it's best to utilize that Boosted Attack to recover some HP and keep Lapras alive.

Utilize the Slowing Effect

Keep enemies slowed by staying on top of them while spamming Water Pulse. This allows Lapras to control enemy movement and set up for its allies, especially during teamfights.

Water Pulse Patch History

1.9.2.8 Damage decreased by 15%.
1.13.1.4 First wave damage reduced by 12%.
1.10.1.3 Damage decreased by 10%.

Updates and Patch Notes

Related Pokemon Builds

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