Mach Punch (move)

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, but Tyrogue could still inherit it via breeding.

Mach Punch マッハパンチ Mach Punch

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

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: 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

Effect

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

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Category  Physical PP  20 Agile Strong Power  40  30  50 Accuracy  100%  100%  100% Action speed modifier Self  -4  -4  +2 Target  0  +3  0 Additional effect    ?  ?    ?  ?    ?  ? Raises the user's action speed

Generation IX

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Category  Physical Accuracy  100% Standard Plus Move Power  30  36 Cooldown  3s Move wind-up time  0 frames Effect duration  —s Additional effect  —  —  — None

Description

Games Description Stad2 An incredibly fast punch that always lands first. GSC A fast punch that lands first. RSEColoXD A punch is thrown at wicked speed to strike first. FRLG A punch thrown at blinding speed. It is certain to strike first. DPPtHGSSPBR BWB2W2 The user throws a punch at blinding speed. It is certain to strike first. XYORAS SMUSUMPE SwShBDSP SV The user throws a punch at blinding speed. This move always goes first. LA The user throws a punch at blinding speed. This also raises the user's action speed. ZA The user attacks by throwing a punch with blinding speed.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII			IX
											SMUSUM	SwSh	BDSP	LA	SV	ZA
0066		Machop		Human-Like		Human-Like	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	22		−
0067		Machoke		Human-Like		Human-Like	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	22		−
0068		Machamp		Human-Like		Human-Like	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	22		−
0107		Hitmonchan		Human-Like		Human-Like	32	20	16	16	16	1, 16	4	4		4
0165		Ledyba		Bug		Bug	−	−	17	17	17	15		15
0166		Ledian		Bug		Bug	−	−	17	17	17	15		15
0286		Breloom		Fairy	Grass		23	23	23	23	1, Evo.		1, Evo.		Evo.
0391		Monferno		Field	Human-Like			14	14	14	1, Evo.		1, Evo.	16	Evo.
0392		Infernape		Field	Human-Like			14	14	14	1		1	16	1
0428		Lopunny		Field	Human-Like			−	−	−	−	−	−	1		9
0448		Lucario		Field	Human-Like			−	−	−	−	−	−	19	−	−
0539		Sawk		Human-Like		Human-Like				−	−	−	−				12
0739		Crabrawler		Water 3		Water 3						−				−	30
0740		Crabominable		Water 3		Water 3						−				−	30
0802		Marshadow		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						−	−				24
0852		Clobbopus		Water 1	Human-Like							−				18
0853		Grapploct		Water 1	Human-Like							−				18
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	Egg Groups		Egg Move
						II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII		IX
											SMUSUM	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0236		Tyrogue		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0240		Magby		Human-Like		Human-Like	−	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0532		Timburr		Human-Like		Human-Like				✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0921		Pawmi		Field		Field									✔
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		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	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

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDRB 8 - 22 - 90% - 2 tiles away Enemy Yes MDTDS 8 - 22 - 90% - 2 tiles away Enemy Yes BSL 8 - 22 - 90% - 2 tiles away Enemy Yes SMD 2 50 18 30 90% 98% 2 tiles away Enemy No With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = Pokémon Platinum. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Mach Punch

★
Attack power	17.37759
Charge time	0.5 seconds
Range type	Arc (melee)
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	None

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 MDRTDX It damages an enemy. It reaches up to 2 tiles away.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Hitmonchan Breloom Infernape Pawmot
The user throws a punch at blinding speed.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Hitmonchan punches the opponent with great force, leaving behind a white trail of energy; or, Hitmonchan's fist glows light blue as he draws energy into it. He then punches the air, launching a big, transparent boxing glove from his fist and at the opponent.
Kiyo's Hitmonchan	A Tyrogue Full of Trouble		Debut Incorrectly referred to as Mega Punch in the English dub
Kyle Hamm's Hitmonchan	Pasta La Vista!		None
	Breloom's fist becomes covered in a white orb of energy or glows white. It then punches the opponent.
Multiple wild Breloom	A Shroomish Skirmish		English dub debut
Kenny's Breloom	Journey to the Unown!		None
	Infernape's fist glows 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
	Pawmot repeatedly punches the opponent at a great speed. Sometimes, its fist glows orange.
Nemona's Pawmot	Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!		Enhanceable by Terastallization

In the manga

Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!!

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

Pokémon Adventures

Monferno Hitmonchan 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

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

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

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

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	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	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	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	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	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	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	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	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	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• This move originated as a TCG attack.

In other languages

Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	音速拳 Yāmchūk Kyùhn
	Mandarin	音速拳 Yīnsù Quán *[specify] 威力拳 Wēilì Quán *
Czech		Hbitá rána Mach rána (Diamond and Pearl series)
Dutch		Machslag
Finnish		Yliääni-isku* (AG082) Täysmäjäys* (AG145)
French		Mach Punch
German		Tempohieb
Greek		Υπερηχητική Γροθιά Yperichitikí Grothiá
Hindi		माक मुक्का Mach Mukka
Indonesian		Pukulan Kilat Pukulan Secepat Kilat
Italian		Pugnorapido
Korean		마하펀치 Mahapeonchi
Polish		Cios Mach* Mach Cios*
Portuguese	Brazil	Soco Mach (AG082, JN068–present, TCG, manga) Soco Rápido (DP060–DP188, M10) Mach Soco (AG145)
	Portugal	Golpe Supersónico
Romanian		Pumnul Mach
Serbian		Probijanje zvučnog zida
Spanish	Latin America	Superpuño (games, JN145–present) Supergolpe (AG145–JN068)
	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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