Mach Punch
- Contact — Moves that touch the target. Hitting a Pokémon with Rough Skin or Iron Barbs (1/8 of max HP) or holding Rocky Helmet (1/6) damages the attacker. Tough Claws boosts them 1.3×. Holding Protective Pads prevents adverse contact effects.
- Punching — Iron Fist boosts them 1.2×. Holding Punching Glove boosts them 1.1× and stops them from making contact.
Values in Pokémon Champions
Effect
The user throws a punch at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
Effects & flags
Changes by generation
Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.
| Generation | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Champions | Fighting | Phys | 40 | 100 | 30 | +1 |
| Gen 2–9 | Fighting | Phys | 40 | 100 | 30 | +1 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Doubles2026-09
Pawmot
Grapploct
Mega Lopunny
Mega CrabominablePercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
ConkeldurrPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
HitmontopPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Type
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move8 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Mach Punch?
Mach Punch is a Fighting-type Phys move.
What does Mach Punch do?
The user throws a punch at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
What are Mach Punch's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 40, accuracy 100, PP 30.
Which Pokémon can learn Mach Punch?
8 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Hitmonchan, Tyrogue, Magby, Breloom, Monferno, Infernape, Timburr, Pawmi.