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Dark Pulse is a Move learned by Darkrai in Pokemon UNITE. Learn the effects of Dark 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 Dark Pulse.

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Dark Pulse Effects and Stats

Dark Pulse Basic Information

Dark Pulse ImageDark Pulse
Pokemon
Darkrai ImageDarkrai
Level Learned Lv. 7 (Upgrade: Lv. 13)
Move Slot Slot 2 (ZR) - Replaces Calm Mind
Move Type Dash
Damage Type Physical
Status Effects None
Cooldown 8s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 757
Damage Per Pulse: 757
Final Level Damage: 1467
Damage Per Pulse: 1467
All Moves by Damage Dealt

Dark Pulse Effect

Has the user hide in a shadow and create additional shadows around itself. The user can freely move between the shadows. When this move is used again, the user appears from a shadow, deals damage to opposing Pokemon it hits, then returns to the shadow. At this time, if the move button is held down, the move ends without the user returning to the shadow. If this move is used again after returning to the shadows, the user attacks opposing Pokemon one more time. While the user is hiding in a shadow, it can use Shadow Claw to attack with claws from that shadow and deal damage to opposing Pokemon.

How to Use Dark Pulse

Hold Down Dark Pulse to Get Out

It's important to note that once Darkrai uses Dark Pulse, it will only get out of it when the timer expires, if it uses the move twice, or the move button is held down. Darkrai can potentially hide inside Dark Pulse for a long time, which is impractical in most situations.

To avoid wasting time, Darkrai can use quickly cast Dark Pulse twice or hold down the move button to get out of Dark Pulse early. However, just make sure to select the shadow that Darkrai will appear from carefully.

This mechanic can be used to make a quick escape from bad situations.

Use Shadow Claw While Hidden

Darkrai can use Shadow Claw while it's hiding inside one of Dark Pulse's shadow, allowing the Pokemon to deal more damage in total before the move ends.

To do this mechanic, simply use the directional pad to select a shadow, then use Shadow Claw.

Shadow Claw: Darkrai Move Effect and Cooldown

Dark Pulse Patch History

1.16.2.7 Cooldown reduced from 8s to 6s. Damage increased by 100%.
1.16.2.9 Cooldown reduced from 6s to 8s. Damage decreased by 25%..

Updates and Patch Notes

Related Pokemon Builds

Pokemon UNITE - Darkrai Guide Builds Best Items and Moveset

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

Darkrai Image Darkrai Guide: Builds and Best Items

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