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Mach Punch マッハパンチ Mach Punch

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Battles Type  Fighting Category  Physical PP  30 (max. 48) Power  40 Accuracy  100% Priority  +1 Makes contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Affected by King's Rock

Target Foe Foe Foe Self Ally Ally May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation II Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  3 ♥♥♥ Jam  0   The next appeal can be made earlier next turn.

Super Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  2 ♥♥ Enables the user to perform first in the next turn.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Cool Appeal  3 ♥♥♥ Jamming  0   Causes the user to move earlier on the next turn.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Mach Punch (Japanese: マッハパンチ Mach Punch) is a damage-dealing Fighting-type move introduced in Generation II. Prior to Generation III, it was the signature move of Hitmonchan.

Effect

Mach Punch inflicts damage. It has a priority of +1, so it is used before all moves that do not have increased priority.

Description

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
0107		Hitmonchan		Human-Like		Human-Like	32	20	16	16	16	1, 16	4
0165		Ledyba		Bug		Bug			17	17	17	15
0166		Ledian		Bug		Bug			17	17	17	15
0286		Breloom		Fairy	Grass		23	23	23	23	1, Evo.
0391		Monferno		Field	Human-Like			14	14	14	1, Evo.
0392		Infernape		Field	Human-Like			14	14	14	1
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By breeding

#	Pokémon		Types	Parent Egg Groups		Egg Move
						II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
0236		Tyrogue		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0240		Magby		Human-Like		Human-Like			✔	✔	✔	✔
0532		Timburr		Human-Like		Human-Like				✔	✔	✔	✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Special move

Generation V

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0236		Tyrogue		style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered	style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered	Dream World - Rugged Mountain
0533		Gurdurr		Human-Like		Human-Like	Dream World - Dream Park
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Description

Games Description MDRB Inflicts damage on a target up to two tiles ahead. MDTDS Inflicts damage on a target up to 2 tiles away. BSL てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる ２マスまで とどく MDGtI UNUSED SMD It damages an enemy. It reaches up to 2 tiles away.

In the anime

Breloom Monferno Hitmonchan Infernape
The user's fist glows and it punches the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Hitmonchan hits the opponent at high speed, leaving behind a white energy line, or Hitmonchan first shines light blue as he draws energy into him. He then knocks the air, making a huge see through boxing glove come out and hit the opponent.
Kiyo's Hitmonchan	A Tyrogue Full of Trouble		Debut
Kyle Hamm's Hitmonchan	Pasta La Vista!		None
	Breloom's fist becomes covered in a white orb and it punches the opponent.
Multiple wild Breloom	A Shroomish Skirmish		None
Kenny's Breloom	Journey to the Unown!		None
	Infernape's fist glow light blue and it punches the opponent, or both of Infernape's fists or whole arms glow light blue and it repeatedly punches the opponent. Sometimes, its eyes flash yellow before it uses the attack.
Allegra's Infernape	The Rise of Darkrai		None
Ash's Infernape	Fighting Ire with Fire!		None
Flint's Infernape	Flint Sparks the Fire!		None
Narissa's Ditto Two in the form of Infernape	Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!		Used via Transform
	One or both of Monferno's fists glow light blue and it punches the opponent.
A Monferno Angie used briefly	Camping It Up!		None
Ash's Monferno	Evolving Strategies!		None
Flint's Monferno	Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!		None

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Monferno Hitmonlee Infernape
The user charges at the opponent at a high speed and punches the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Hitmonchan charges at the opponent at a high speed and punches the opponent, or Hitmonchan punches the air in front of him and fires an energy blast from his fist at the opponent, or Hitmonchan repeatedly punches the opponent at a fast speed with both of his fists.
Crystal's Monlee	Slugging it Out with Slugma		Debut
	Monferno rushes up to the opponent and punches it with a powerful blow.
Pearl's Chimler	Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu II		None
	Infernape brings one of its fists forward and punches the opponent with incredible force.
Pearl's Chimler	Winning Over Wingull		None

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Infernape
The user rapidly trades several punches in a row.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Infernape gives out several punches in a row.
Mitsumi's Infernape	Beauty Contest: The Pokémon Super Contest!!		Debut

In the Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!! manga

Infernape
The user rushes to the opponent and delivers a punch.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Infernape rushes to the opponent and delivers a punch at it.
Kaito's Infernape	Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!!		Debut

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Tyrogue
The user quickly punches the foe.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Tyrogue quickly punches the foe.
Red's Tyrogue	Clefairy Is Head-Hunted?!		Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	DP	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

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Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 音速拳 Yāmchūk Kyùhn Mandarin 音速拳 Yīnsù Quán * 威力拳 Wēilì Quán * Czech Hbitá rána Dutch Machslag Finnish Yliääni-isku (Advanced Challenge) Täysmäjäys (Battle Frontier) French Mach Punch German Tempohieb Greek Υπερηχητική Γροθιά Hindi माक मुक्का Mach Mukka Indonesian Pukulan Kilat Pukulan Secepat Kilat Italian Pugnorapido Korean 마하펀치 Mach Punch Polish Mach Cios Portuguese Brazil Soco Mach (TCG, manga) Soco Rápido Portugal Golpe Supersónico Romanian Pumnul Mach Serbian Probijanje zvučnog zida Spanish Latin America Super Golpe (AG145-DP060, DP132-present) Golpe Veloz (DP088) Spain Ultrapuño Vietnamese Đục Lỗ Siêu Âm Thanh

Variations of the move Quick Attack
Quick Attack • Mach Punch • Bullet Punch Ice Shard • Shadow Sneak Vacuum Wave

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