No Retreat: Falinks Move Effect and Cooldown

No Retreat is a Move learned by Falinks in Pokemon UNITE. Learn the effects of No Retreat, as well as its damage at each level, cooldown time, level to learn and upgrade, status effects it inflicts, and all Pokemon builds using No Retreat.

No Retreat Effects and Stats

No Retreat Basic Information

No Retreat
Pokemon	Falinks
Level Learned	Lv. 6 (Upgrade: Lv. 12)
Move Slot	Slot 2 (ZR) - Replaces Bulk Up
Move Type	Buff
Damage Type	Physical
Status Effects	Stun, Attack Up, Damage Reduction
Cooldown	5s
Damage (Starting / Final)
	Starting Level Damage: 772
	Final Level Damage: 1300
	All Moves by Damage Dealt

No Retreat Effect

Has the user switch to No Retreat formation while shoving opposing Pokemon in front of it. While in No Retreat formation, the user cannot change the direction it's facing and its movement speed when moving backwards is decreased, but its Attack is increased and damage it takes from the front is reduced. If this move is used while the user is in No Retreat formation, the user will switch to Column formation.

How to Use No Retreat

Fight in the Frontlines

No Retreat's shoving effect is great for discouraging opponents from breaching the frontlines, which indirectly protects allies that are in the backlines. Moreover, since Falinks switches to No Retreat formation after using the move, its Attack stat increases, and it takes reduced damage from its front, making the Pokemon stronger offensively and defensively.

Change Facing Direction with Megahorn or Iron Head

While on No Retreat formation, Falinks can't change the direction it's facing, allowing opponents to simply attack from another side to bypass the reduced damage effect from the front. Use Megahorn or Iron Head to quickly change the direction Falinks is facing and ensure that opponents will always be attacking the Pokemon from the front.

Utilize the Cooldown Reset Mechanic

Whenever Falinks uses No Retreat, whether that's switching from Column formation to No Retreat formation or vice versa, Tackle, Megahorn or Iron Head's cooldown is reset. Utilize this mechanic to adapt to fights.

Use X Speed to Counter the Movement Speed Penalty

Falinks' movement speed is also significantly reduced while it's on No Retreat formation, limiting its maneuverability. However, the movement speed penalty can be cancelled temporarily by using X Speed. This puts Falinks' movement speed close to or slightly faster than normal.

X Speed Effect and How to Get

Revert to Column Formation for Mobility

In scenarios where Falinks is chasing targets or escaping from opponents while on No Retreat formation, it's better to just revert to the Column formation to turn the Pokemon's movement speed and Megahorn or Iron Head's effects back to normal.

Related Pokemon Builds

Check out the builds of the Pokemon related to this move in the link below:

Falinks Guide: Builds and Best Items

Pokemon UNITE Related Guides

List of Moves and Effects

All Falinks Moves

Move 1 (R)	Move 2 (ZR)
Tackle Iron Head Megahorn	Bulk Up Beat Up No Retreat
Unite Move (ZL)
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