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Shadow Claw: Mimikyu Move Effect and Cooldown

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Shadow Claw is a Move learned by Mimikyu in Pokemon UNITE. Learn the effects of Shadow 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 Shadow Claw.

Shadow Claw Effects and Stats

Shadow Claw Basic Information

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Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 5 (Upgrade: Lv. 11)
Move Slot Slot 1 (R) - Replaces Astonish
Move Type Melee
Damage Type Physical
Status Effects Slow
Cooldown 4s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 658
Damage per additional attack: 196, Final attack damage: 658
Final Level Damage: 1313
Initial damage: 1313, Damage per additional attack: 352, Final attack damage: 1313
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Shadow Claw Effect

Has the user slash in front of itself with sharp claws, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits, decreasing their movement speed, and restoring the user's HP. Whenever the user hits opposing Pokemon with a basic attack, this move's cooldown is reduced, and the number of times the user attacks when this move is used next increases (maximum 4 times). The movement speed decreases caused by this move can stack.

How to Use Shadow Claw

Attack Enemies to Improve the Move

Shadow Claw's damage and effect can be improved by attacking opponents or wild Pokemon. Doing so builds up charges, increasing the number of attacks Mimikyu peforms when it uses Shadow Claw. As much as possible, build up charges first before using Shadow Claw to maximize its damage.

Tip:
Use Boosted Attacks to charge up faster since Mimikyu attacks twice when it performs its Boosted Attacks.

Attacking Reduces its Cooldown

Attacking opponents or wild Pokemon also reduces Shadow Claw's cooldown, allowing Mimikyu to use the move more frequently than normal.

Move While Performing the Move

Mimikyu can move around while performing Shadow Claw. Utilize this mechanic to ensure that all attacks hit the desired target.

Utilize the Healing Mechanic

Shadow Claw heals Mimikyu whenever it's used. Utilize this mechanic along with the cooldown reduction to help Mimikyu survive fights.

Shadow Claw Patch History

1.14.2.10 HP recovery increased by 20%.
1.12.1.6 Cooldown reduction each time Mimikyu hits an opponent with a basic attack increased from 0.5s to 1s.

Updates and Patch Notes

Related Pokemon Builds

Pokemon UNITE - Mimikyu Guide Builds Best Items and Moveset

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