Bubble
Bubble is a Water nova move. It starts with 9 damage per event and a 1-second cooldown, with 5 levels. 149 partners can learn Bubble, and 2 start with it. A fan of bubbles that slows whatever they touch.
Base move facts
- Type
- Water
- Behavior
- Nova
- Max level
- 5
- Cooldown (s)
- 1
- Base damage
- 9
- Learners
- 149
Bubble: levels 1–5
Bubble starts with a 1-second cooldown, changing to 0.75 seconds at level five.
| Move level | Cooldown (s) | Damage per event | Count | Piercing | Projectile / orbit speed | Projectile lifetime (s) | Projectile size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble · level 1 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 210 | 1.3 | 8 |
| Bubble · level 2 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 210 | 1.3 | 8 |
| Bubble · level 3 | 1 | 12.6 | 12 | 0 | 210 | 1.3 | 8 |
| Bubble · level 4 | 0.75 | 12.6 | 12 | 0 | 210 | 1.3 | 8 |
| Bubble · level 5 | 0.75 | 12.6 | 16 | 1 | 210 | 1.3 | 8 |
Bubble: type-adjusted event examples
Bubble: 9 level-one damage × the target's clamped type factor, with neutral weather and no other modifiers. Damage is per landed event, rather than per second.
Bubble: upgrade choices
Bubble has four level-up selections. Check how each upgrade changes this move's damage, timing or other attributes.
- Bubble's level 2 card changes count by adding 4.
- Bubble's level 3 card changes damage per event by multiplying by 1.4.
- Bubble's level 4 card changes cooldown (s) by multiplying by 0.75.
- Bubble's level 5 card changes count by adding 4 and piercing by adding 1.
Bubble: evolution condition
Bubble evolves into Surf with the Sprint run stat card.
- Bring Bubble to level 5.
- Take the Sprint card while preparing Bubble; it may be taken before the move reaches maximum level.
- Choose Bubble's golden evolution card for Surf.
Bubble: regional learning pools
Bubble's 149 learners include 2 starting partners. A learnset entry allows the attack during a run; starting with Bubble supplies it at the opening selection. Filter the Pokédex by this move to examine every eligible partner.
| Regional banner | Can learn the move | Start with the move | Opening starters that can learn it | Shiny-capable learners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | 32 | 0 | 3 | 32 |
| Johto | 18 | 0 | 1 | 18 |
| Hoenn | 28 | 0 | 1 | 28 |
| Sinnoh | 14 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Unova | 12 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| Kalos | 9 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Alola | 13 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Galar | 11 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| Paldea | 12 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
Bubble: starting partner choices
The following partners begin with Bubble. Base stats and regional rarity help compare the opening options.