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Hydro Cannon: Empoleon Move Effect and Cooldown

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Pokemon UNITE - Hydro Cannon

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

Hydro Cannon Effects and Stats

Hydro Cannon Basic Information

Hydro Cannon ImageHydro Cannon
Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 7 (Upgrade: Lv. 13)
Move Slot Slot 1 (R) - Replaces Water Gun
Move Type Range
Damage Type Special
Status Effects None
Cooldown 7s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 1020
Whirlpool damage per instance: 203
Final Level Damage: 2106
Whirlpool damage per instance: 420
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Hydro Cannon Effect

Has the user launch a watery blast in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and leaving them unable to act. When this move is boosted by Torrent, a whirlpool appears and deals damage over time. The user also recovers HP when in contact with the whirlpool. (Energy cost consumed: 50)

How to Use Hydro Cannon

Snipe Opponents from Afar

Hydro Cannon deals a lot of damage and has a long range. You can use the move to snipe opponents that are out of Empoleon's range already.

Interrupt Moves or Attacks

Hydro Cannon stuns the target it hits. You can use the move to interrupt enemy moves or attacks.

Utilize the Healing Effect

When there's 50 Torrent gauge, Hydro Cannon creates a whirlpool on the ground upon collision or reaches the maximum range. This whirlpool deals damage to enemies who are on it but also heals Empoleon when it's inside. Use this effect to either sustain HP while fighting or quickly heal up when out of combat.

Hydro Cannon Patch History

1.20.3.10 Damage decreased by 12%. HP recovery decreased by 20%.
1.20.1.5 Damage reduced by 24%. Enhanced recovery amount reduced by 20%.

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Related Pokemon Builds

Pokemon UNITE - Empoleon 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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