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Smart Strike: Galarian Rapidash Move Effect and Cooldown

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

Smart Strike Effects and Stats

Smart Strike Basic Information

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Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 7 (Upgrade: Lv. 13)
Move Slot Slot 2 (ZR) - Replaces Tackle
Move Type Dash
Damage Type Special
Status Effects None
Cooldown 9s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 361
Final Level Damage: 744
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Smart Strike Effect

Has the user stab the designated opposing Pokemon with its sharp horn, dealing damage to it. After that, the user leaps in the designated direction while shoving the opposing Pokemon in the opposite direction.

How to Use Smart Strike

Use to Set Up Dazzling Gleam or Fairy Wind

Smart Strike is a great move to set up Dazzling Gleam or Fairy Wind since Galarian Rapidash pounces on the designated target, allowing it to easily hit the target with Dazzling Gleam or Fairy Gleam afterwards.

For Dazzling Gleam, Galarian Rapidash can either use it before pouncing the target with Smart Strike or immediately after it.

When using Dazzling Gleam before Smart Strike, there's only a brief time window when Smart Strike can be used wherein upon reaching the target, Dazzling Gleam will also hit the target, so it's best to immediately use Smart Strike as soon as Dazzling Gleam is activated.

Choose the Leap Direction

Players can choose the direction where Galarian Rapidash will land on after using Smart Strike. Utilizing this mechanic can have small advantages during fights.

Related Pokemon Builds

Pokemon UNITE - Galarian Rapidash Guide Builds Best Items and Moveset

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