Close Combat
Fighting
Effect Summary
Deals damage and then lowers the user's
Defense
and
Special Defense
by one stage.
and
Special Defense
by one stage.Detailed Effect
Close Combat deals damage but also lowers the user's
Defense
and
Special Defense
by one stage each after attacking.
Stats
can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
and
Special Defense
by one stage each after attacking.Stats
can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
- In Close Combat has 100 power and lowers the user's defensive stats for 3 turns.
Description
DP
PL
The user fights the foe in close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.
HGSS
The user fights the foe up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.
B2W2
BW
The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.
Additional Information
Move Target
Normalmeans that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Damage
Deals damage.
Stat Drawback
The user receives a stat decrease in return.
Interactions
Makes contact
User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g.,
Sticky Barb
).
).Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Smart |
|---|---|
Color | Green |
Flavor | Bitter |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn +3 if the Pokémon that just went hit max Voltage. |
|---|---|
Appeal | ❤️❤️ |