Close Combat

Close Combat is a Fighting-type physical move with a base power of 120 and an accuracy of 100%. What sets Close Combat apart is its drawback: after using the move, the user's Defense and Special Defense stats are each lowered by one stage. This trade-off makes Close Combat a high-risk, high-reward option, allowing the user to deal significant damage at the cost of their own defenses. In Polished Crystal, Close Combat can be learned by various Fighting-type Pokémon, providing them with a powerful offensive tool that requires careful consideration of timing and strategy.