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Scratch: Mimikyu Move Effect and Cooldown

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

Scratch Effects and Stats

Scratch Basic Information

Scratch ImageScratch
Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 1 or 3
Move Slot Slot 2 (ZR) - Replaces
Move Type Dash
Damage Type Physical
Status Effects Slow
Cooldown 8s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 343
Dash: 156, Attack: 171
Final Level Damage: 453
Dash: 206, Attack: 226
All Moves by Damage Dealt

Scratch Effect

Has the user charge in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits and decreasing their movement speed for a short time. For a short time after the user charges, if this move is used again, the user attacks in front of itself, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits. At that time, additional damage is dealt based on the percentage of HP that the opposing Pokemon has lost.

How to Use Scratch

Pressure Opponents in the Early Game

Use Scratch to pressure opponents in the early game. The move's first activation is a dash that slows and damages opponents while its second activation deals additional damage based on missing HP.

Use the First Activation as a Mobility Tool

Since Scratch's first activation is a dash, Mimikyu can utilize it to traverse the map faster or move through walls, especially when starting out in the jungle.

Use the Second Activation as a Finisher

Use Scratch's second activation to finish off targets. This attack deals bonus damage based on the target's missing HP, making it a great finisher. The lower the target's HP is, the more damage is dealt.

Moreover, Mimikyu can use the time window between the first and second activations to attack, use other moves, or use items to further deplete the target's HP before ending with the second activation.

Related Pokemon Builds

Pokemon UNITE - Mimikyu 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 Mimikyu Moves

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

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