Comet Punch (move)
Comet Punch (Japanese: れんぞくパンチ Consecutive Punch) is a damage-dealing Normal-type multi-strike move introduced in Generation I.
- If you were looking for the move that is known as Comet Punch in Japanese, see Meteor Mash.
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Generation I
Comet Punch inflicts damage, hitting the target 2-5 times per use. There is a 37.5% chance that it will hit 2 times, a 37.5% chance that it will hit 3 times, a 12.5% chance that it will hit 4 times, and a 12.5% chance that it will hit 5 times. Although only the first strike can be a critical hit, each successive one will deal the same amount of damage. Comet Punch will end instantly upon breaking a substitute. Bide and Counter deal damage based on the last strike alone.
Generation II
Each strike has an independent chance of being a critical hit. Comet Punch may now continue attacking after breaking a substitute. If Comet Punch activates a target's Focus Band, no subsequent hits can knock it out.
If the user is holding a King's Rock, the final strike has a chance to cause the opponent to flinch.
Generations III and IV
Each strike has an independent chance of activating an Ability that activates upon contact. If Effect Spore causes the attacker to fall asleep, the move will end immediately. If Comet Punch activates the target's Focus Sash, no subsequent hits can knock it out.
If the user is holding a King's Rock or Razor Fang, each consecutive hit has an equal chance to cause the opponent to flinch.
Generations V to VII
There is now a 35% chance that it will hit 2 times, a 35% chance it will hit 3 times, a 15% chance it will hit 4 times, and a 15% chance it will hit 5 times.
If a Focus Sash, Focus Band, or Sturdy activates before the last strike is dealt, the following strike will cause the defending Pokémon to faint. A Focus Band can still activate repeatedly to prevent fainting, but each chance is independent of the previous one. Each individual strike will activate Weak Armor, Stamina, or a Rocky Helmet. Spiky Shield and King's Shield only activate once. Parental Bond does not activate when using Comet Punch.
Generation VIII
Comet Punch cannot be selected in a battle.
Description
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Learnset
By leveling up
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| I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | ||||||
| 107 |  |
Hitmonchan |
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Human-Like | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1, Evo.SMUSUM 1PE |
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| 115 |  |
Kangaskhan |
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Monster | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 165 |  |
Ledyba |
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Bug | 15 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 22 | |||
| 166 |  |
Ledian |
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Bug | 15 | 15 | 1, 9 | 1, 9 | 1, 9 | 24 | |||
| 674 |  |
Pancham |
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Field | Human-Like | 15 | 15 | ||||||
| 675 |  |
Pangoro |
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Field | Human-Like | 15 | 15 | ||||||
| 794 |  |
Buzzwole |
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Undiscovered | 7 | ||||||||
| Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||||||
In other games
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, Comet Punch is a move with 3 base power, 80% accuracy, and 19 PP. It damages an enemy in front of the user 2 to 5 times. This move's base critical hit rate is lower than normal, at 1%.
In Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky, the move's PP has been decreased to 10 and its accuracy to 45%.
In the anime
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| Hitmonchan | Ledian | ||
| The foe is hit with a flurry of punches. | |||
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Hitmonchan repeatedly jabs the opponent with his fist. | ||
| Anthony's Hitmonchan | The Punchy Pokémon | Debut | |
| Kiyo's Hitmonchan | A Tyrogue Full of Trouble | None | |
| Kyle Hamm's Hitmonchan | Pasta La Vista! | None | |
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Ledian repeatedly punches the opponent. | ||
| A Trainer's Ledian | The Ole' Berate and Switch! | None | |
- In Mountain Time, Benji's Ledian was commanded to use Comet Punch, but could not execute the move.
In the manga
Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!
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| The user hits the opponent with swift punches. | |||
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Pancham repeatedly hits the opponent with swift punches. | ||
| Hiroshi's Pancham | CXY02 | Debut | |
Pokémon Adventures
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| Hitmonchan | Clefable | ||
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| The user repeatedly punches the opponent. | |||
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Clefable repeatedly pounds the opponent with both hands. | ||
| Green's Clefy | The Winged Legends | Debut Used via Metronome | |
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Hitmonchan repeatedly punches the opponent with both of his hands. | ||
| Bruno's Hitmonchan | Electrode's Big Shock! | None | |
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
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| Machamp | Ledyba | Hitmonchan | |
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| The user repeatedly punches the opponent. | |||
| Pokémon | Method | ||
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Hitmonchan moves his fists in a swift fashion and punches the opponent with them. | ||
| Giovanni's Hitmonchan | Finish Off Team Rocket!! | Debut | |
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Machamp repeatedly punches the opponent in a swift fashion. | ||
| Green's Machamp | The Pokémon Banana League (Part 2) | Machamp cannot legally learn Comet Punch | |
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Ledyba repeatedly punches the opponent using its hands. | ||
| Giovanni's Ledyba | Showdown at the Radio Tower!! | None | |
In other generations
Core series games
Spin-off series games
Trivia
- According to its Pokédex entry, Kangaskhan is skilled at attacking using Comet Punch.
In other languages
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