Meteor Mash (move)

Meteor Mash コメットパンチ Comet Punch

Battles Type  Steel Category  Physical PP  10 (max. 16) Power  90 Accuracy  90% Priority  {{{priority}}} 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 III Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  2 ♥♥ Jam  0   Works well if it's the same type as the one before.

Super Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  2 ♥♥ Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs last in the turn.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Cool Appeal  3 ♥♥♥ Jamming  0   An appealing move that can be used repeatedly without boring the audience.

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

Meteor Mash (Japanese: コメットパンチ Comet Punch) is a damage-dealing Steel-type move introduced in Generation III.

Effect

Generations III to V

Meteor Mash inflicts damage and has a 20% chance of raising the user's Attack stat by one stage.

Generation VI onward

Meteor Mash's power was decreased from 100 to 90 and its accuracy was increased from 85% to 90%.

Description

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
0035		Clefairy		Fairy		Fairy	45	43	55BW 52B2W2	50	50	32
0036		Clefable		Fairy		Fairy						1
0375		Metang		Mineral		Mineral	50	48	48BW 44B2W2	44	44	50
0376		Metagross		Mineral		Mineral	55	53	53BW 44B2W2	44	44	52
0385		Jirachi		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						49
0448		Lucario		Field	Human-Like						48
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
0447		Riolu		Field	Human-Like					✔USUM
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.

Form change

Generation VI

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
025Ro		Pikachu Rock Star		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	Upon changing into the Rock Star costumeORAS
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 IV

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
386A		Deoxys Attack Forme		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	Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs - Deoxys and the Odd Temple
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 event

Generation V

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0376		Metagross		Mineral		Mineral	JR Kyushu Train Station MetagrossBWLv.50 Video Game Championships 2013 MetagrossBWLv.45
0385		Jirachi		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	Decolora Jirachi 2013 Tanabata Jirachi Character Fair Jirachi
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.

Generation VI

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0385		Jirachi		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	2016 Tanabata Jirachi
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

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, Meteor Mash has 20 base power, 9 PP and 88% accuracy. The attack travels up to 10 tiles away and hits the first Pokémon it encounters, ally or enemy, possibly increasing user's Attack by one level.

In Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky, the move's accuracy has been decreased to 83.6%.

Pokémon Conquest

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Stars: ★★★★ Power: 48 Accuracy: 85%

Effect: Has a 20% chance of raising the user's Attack

Users:

Grid assumes the user is in the square marked by > facing to the right.
Orange squares indicate spaces that are hit.
Red squares indicate the knockback on hit Pokémon.
A blue square indicates the user's position after performing the move.

Pokémon Masters EX

Past Description

• Prior to Version 2.10.0 (from June 28, 2021): Has a small chance of raising the user's Attack.

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Meteor Mash is a Charged Attack that has been available since October 21, 2018.

Meteor Mash
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 100 Energy cost 50 Duration 2.6 seconds Damage window 2.3 - 2.5 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 100 Energy cost 50 Secondary effect ? Effect chance ?%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Charged TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Description

Games Description MDRB Inflicts damage on the target, even at a distance. It may also boost the user's Attack by one level. MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target, even at a distance. It may also boost the user's Attack by 1 level. BSL はなれたポケモンに ダメージをあたえる いっていのかくりつで じぶんのこうげきを １だんかいあげる Conq. The target is hit with a hard punch fired like a meteor. It may also raise the user's Attack. MDGtI UNUSED SMD It damages an enemy. It could also boost your Attack. The stat returns to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a Wonder Tile.

In the anime

Metang Mega Metagross Anabel's Metagross Alain's Metagross
The foe is hit with a hard punch fired like a meteor.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Metang's hand glows white, and it punches the opponent. When the punch makes contact with the opponent, orange, yellow, and pink meteor-shaped particles come out of the white light on Metang's hand or its body is covered in a blue aura, sticks its arms forwards and then charges full speed at the opponent
Morrison's Metang	Choose It or Lose It!		Debut
Alain's Metang	The Synchronicity Test!		None
	Metagross's hand glows white or a silhouette of a golden meteor appears around its hand and it punches the opponent. When the attack makes contact, multicolored or golden meteor-shaped or star particles come out of the white light on Metagross's hand or its body is covered in a blue aura, sticks its arms forwards and then charges full speed at the opponent.
Tyson's Metagross	At the End of the Fray		None
Anabel's Metagross	Talking a Good Game!		None
Alain's Metagross	Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!		None
	Mega Metagross's body glows blue and tucks its four arms in and points them at the opponent. It then charges full speed at the opponent while spinning clockwise and surrounded in a blue aura.
Steven's Metagross	Mega Evolution Special II		None

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Metagross
The user smashes the opponent with one of its claws.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Metagross raises one of its arms above its head, then smashes it down upon the opponent. As it does, a trail of energy can be seen behind it.
Steven's Metagross	The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XII		Debut

Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers

Metagross
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
Nascour's Metagross	Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers		Debut

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Metagross
The user smashes the opponent with one of its claws.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Metagross's arms glow white and punches the opponent.
Koya's Metagross	Clash! Hareta vs Koya		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	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

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

Trivia

• The Ability Iron Fist, which boosts the power of punching moves by 20%, affects Meteor Mash. This is because the Japanese name of Meteor Mash is コメットパンチ Comet Punch (which was already taken by a Generation I move in English).
  • Despite this, no Pokémon with Iron Fist as an Ability can learn Meteor Mash. However, many Pokémon can still use this combination legally by using an Ability-copying move or Ability such as Skill Swap or Trace and using the move either naturally, or through moves such as Metronome or Mimic.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 彗星拳 Seuihsing Kyùhn Mandarin 彗星拳 Huìxīng Quán * 流星拳 Liúxīng Quán * Dutch Meteoormoes Finnish Meteorimäjäys French Poing Météore (VII+) Poing Météor (III--VI) German Sternenhieb Greek Μετεωρική Πολτοποίηση Italian Meteorpugno Korean 코멧펀치 Comet Punch Polish Cios Meteorów Portuguese Brazil Meteoro Esmagador (games, Pokémon the Series: XY-present, TCG, manga) Soco Meteoro (early anime) Portugal Esmaga Meteoro Força Meteórica Serbian Meteorski udarac Spanish Latin America Golpe Meteórico (AG130-AG131) Golpe de Meteoros (AG169,AG170-XY116) Puño Meteoro (XY130) Spain Puño Meteoro Thai โคเม็ทพันช์ Vietnamese Cú Đấm Sao Chổi

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