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Sacred Fire: Ho-Oh Move Effect and Cooldown

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Pokemon UNITE - Sacred Fire (Ho-Oh)

Sacred Fireis a Move learned by Ho-Oh in Pokemon UNITE. Learn the effects of Sacred Fire, as well as its damage at each level, cooldown time, level to learn and upgrade, status effects it inflicts, and all Pokemon builds using Sacred Fire.

Sacred Fire Effects and Stats

Sacred Fire Basic Information

Sacred Fire ImageSacred Fire
Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 7 (Upgrade: Lv. 11)
Move Slot Slot 2 (ZR) - Replaces Safeguard
Move Type Dash
Damage Type Physical
Status Effects Stun, Movement Speed Up, Attack Up
Cooldown 12s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 731
Initial damage: 299, Burn damage: 72 x 6
Final Level Damage: 1053
Initial damage: 421, Burn damage: 107 x 6
All Moves by Damage Dealt

Sacred Fire Effect

Has the user shoot mystical fire of great intensity at the designated area, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits, leaving them burned and unable to act.For a short time, the user flies high into the air, allowing it to move freely over walls and increasing its movement speed and Attack.After this move is used, the user’s next three basic attacks become boosted attacks.If this move is used again while the user is flying, the user lands on the ground.

How to Use Sacred Fire

Poke Opponents

Sacred Fire has decent range and damage, making it a great tool for dealing damage from range without the need to fully engage in a fight.

Use as a Mobility Tool

Since Sacred Fire increases Ho-Oh's movement speed and allows it to hover in the sky, using it as a mobility tool is a great way to take advantage of its effects. Use it to chase or escape opponents, initiate fights from unusual angles, or simply to traverse the map faster.

Utilize the Increased Attack Buff

While flying, Ho-Oh gains increased Attack. Utilize this buff by attacking or using Flamethrower to chip away their HP or knock them out.

Utilize the Boosted Attacks

Upon activating Sacred Fire, Ho-Oh's first three attacks are Boosted Attacks. Use these Boosted Attacks to damage opponents or recover HP. Moreover, since Ho-Oh also gains increased Attack while flying, these Boosted Attacks deal far more damage than usual.

Sacred Fire Patch History

1.19.2.8 Damage reduced by 30%. Attack increase on self reduced from 30% to 15%. Attack decrease on opponents reduced from 15% to 10%. Sacred Fire+: Attack decrease on opponents reduced from 30% to 20%.
1.19.2.6 Fly changed to Sacred Fire. Cooldown increased from 8s to 12s.
1.19.2.11 Range reduced from 8.5m to 7m. Area of effect reduced from 3m to 2.5m. Flight duration reduced from 8s to 6s.
1.16.1.2 Cooldown increased from 7s to 8s.

Updates and Patch Notes

Related Pokemon Builds

Pokemon UNITE - Ho-oh 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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