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Psychic: Psyduck Move Effect and Cooldown

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

Psychic Effects and Stats

Psychic Basic Information

Psychic ImagePsychic
Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 6 (Upgrade: Lv. 13)
Move Slot Slot 2 (ZR) - Replaces Tail Whip
Move Type Hindrance
Damage Type Sp. Atk.
Status Effects Stun, Sp. Def. Down
Cooldown 7.5s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 726
Final Level Damage: 1293
All Moves by Damage Dealt

Psychic Effect

Has the user release a strong telekinetic force in the designated area, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits and leaving them unable to act. The user continues to release a telekinetic force at the opposing Pokemon that took damage closest to the center of the area of effect. If this move is used again, the user pulls the opposing Pokemon receiving the telekinetic force in the designatedd direction. While the mysterious power is active, the user leaves the opposing Pokemon unable to act after pulling them.

How to Use Psychic

Time the Move

There is a short delay before Psychic's effect occurs, giving opponents a time window to dodge it. It's best to time the move and anticipate where the target will be moving for a better chance to hit Psychic.

Utilize the Pull Mechanic

When Psychic hit an opponent, it tethers it to Psyduck, and when Psyduck uses the move again, the target is pulled towards a designated direction. Utilize this mechanic to set up for Psyduck's allies or for the Pokemon's other moves.

Moreover, it's best not to move too far away from the tethered target as the link will break. Make sure that the tethered target stays within the purple area.

Psychic Patch History

1.19.2.6 Area of effect decreased from 2m to 1.7m.
1.19.1.2 Stun duration on hit reduced from 1s to 0.6s.
1.17.2.10 Damage reduced by 10%.
1.17.1.6 Maximum range increased from 8m to 9m. Pulling time increased from 0.55s to 0.85s. Movement speed reduction effect on self reduced from 40% to 10%.

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Related Pokemon Builds

Pokemon UNITE - Psyduck 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 Psyduck Moves

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

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