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Worst Nightmare: Darkrai Move Effect and Cooldown

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

Worst Nightmare Effects and Stats

Worst Nightmare Basic Information

Worst Nightmare ImageWorst Nightmare
Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 9
Move Slot Unite - Replaces
Move Type Sure Hit
Damage Type Physical
Status Effects Sleep
Cooldown 113s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 2,999
Overtime Damage: 2999
Final Level Damage: 2,999
Overtime Damage: 2999
All Moves by Damage Dealt

Worst Nightmare Effect

Has the user send the designated opposing Pokemon into a nightmare. The user then suddenly appears in the nightmare. Pokemon inside the nightmare take damage over time. When the user deals damage to the opposing Pokemon inside the nightmare, damage is also dealt that same opposing Pokemon outside of the nightmare. When this move is used, all of the user's move cooldowns are reset.

UNITE Move Effect

After using Worst Nightmare, the Pokemon gains the following buff(s) for a few seconds:

Darkrai ImageDarkrai Shield granted. Movement speed increased for a short time.

How to Use Worst Nightmare

Use on Key Targets

It's best to save Worst Nightmare for key targets like the opponents' carry or strongest Pokemon. The move already deals a ton of damage by itself given that it always triggers Bad Dreams and also deals damage over time for the whole duration. But Darkrai can deal more damage during Worst Nightmare by using its other moves and attacking the target.

Utilize the Cooldown Reset Mechanic

All of Darkrai's normal move cooldowns will reset when it uses Worst Nightmare. Take advantage of this mechanic to chain together moves and deal more damage.

Worst Nightmare Patch History

1.16.2.7 Damage increased by 100%.
1.16.2.9 Damage decreased by 25%.
1.17.1.2 Adjusted the effect to lead opponents to a nightmare without obstacles.
1.18.1.2 Reverted to previous visual effect.

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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:

Pokemon UNITE Related Guides

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List of Moves and Effects

All Darkrai Moves

Move 1 (R) Move 2 (ZR)
Unite Move (ZL)
Worst Nightmare Image Worst Nightmare

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