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Comprehensive battle statistics for the high-impact Fighting-type attackPhysicalFightingclose-combat

Close Combat Move Data: Fighting-Type Physical Attacks in Pokemon Champions

Close Combat functions as a powerful physical Fighting-type move that impacts the user's defensive stats upon execution. Analyze specific performance metrics, including its standard targeting, contact status, and the immediate lowering of Defense and Special Defense stats by one stage during active combat sequences.

MoveClose Combat
Stat profileFighting
Power120
Accuracy100%
PP8
PhysicalPriority 0
Analyzing the tactical trade-offs inherent in this single-target physical strike that forces defensive vulnerability.Physical stats

Close Combat as a High-Impact Fighting Type Physical Offensive Tool

Close Combat functions as a high-risk physical maneuver that prioritizes raw output by sacrificing the user's defensive statistics. Evaluating this move requires balancing its significant immediate pressure against the guaranteed reduction of physical and special resistance, making it a pivotal choice for attackers looking to break through obstacles before an inevitable defensive decline.

Fighting TypePhysical CategorySingle TargetContact MoveStat ReductionOffensive Utility

Power

120

Accuracy

100%

Priority

0

Effect rate

—

Battle effectTarget · normal

Lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats by 1 stage.

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Deciphering the Mechanical Interaction Profile of Close Combat

Understanding core flags like contact status determines how Close Combat interacts with abilities, items, and defensive field effects. By examining these mechanical markers, players predict how the move behaves against common defensive setups. These indicators provide the essential rules context needed to anticipate outcomes during turn-by-turn decision cycles in battle.

Contact MovesBattle MechanicsStat ModificationInteraction RulesExecution Flags
Makes contactSound-basedPunch moveBiting moveSlicing moveBullet moveWind movePowder moveDefrosts on useBlocked by Protect/Detect
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Comprehensive Roster Distribution for the High-Impact Close Combat Move

Mapping Close Combat across the roster reveals which specific Pokemon possess the necessary physical stats to leverage this high-risk maneuver effectively. Reviewing these distinct learnsets allows trainers to identify key offensive pivots and assess how potential defense-dropping side effects impact individual combat durability during intense matchups.

Move DistributionRoster IntegrationPhysical OffenseLearner AnalysisTactical Coverage
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Comparative Analysis of High-Impact Fighting Moves Similar to Close Combat

Assess Close Combat alongside other physical Fighting attacks to determine the optimal balance between raw power and defensive longevity. This data helps identify how specific move effects, such as self-inflicted stat reduction, compare against alternative moves that prioritize sustained durability or varied damage profiles during competitive play.

Move ComparisonPhysical OffenseStat Trade-offsFighting MovesBattle Performance
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Physical
Power75
Accuracy100%
PP16

Primary effect

Removes the Light Screen Reflect and Aurora Veil statuses on the target's side.

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Physical
Power1
Accuracy100%
PP20

Primary effect

The heavier the target the greater this move's power (ranging between 20 and 120).

61PokemonView Low Kick Move Details
Physical
Power150
Accuracy100%
PP20

Primary effect

This move fails if the user has already taken damage from a move in the same turn.

58PokemonView Focus Punch Move Data
Physical
Power1
Accuracy100%
PP16

Primary effect

The less HP the user has left the greater this move's power (ranging between 20 and 200).

56PokemonView Reversal Move Data
Physical
Power120
Accuracy100%
PP8

Primary effect

Lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats by 1 stage.

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Physical
Power80
Accuracy100%
PP12

Primary effect

The damage dealt by this move is calculated using the user's Defense stat instead of its Attack stat.

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Compare Fighting-Type Moves in Pokemon Champions

Review additional Fighting-type move entries to compare power, accuracy, and secondary effects. Evaluating different offensive options helps identify the most effective moves for individual battle strategies and team compositions within the game.

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