What Pokémon can learn Close Combat?

Multiple Pokémon can learn Close Combat. See the full list on this page.

How strong is Close Combat?

Close Combat has 120 base power, 100% accuracy, and 5 PP.

Is Close Combat physical or special?

Close Combat is a Status move that doesn't deal direct damage but causes other effects.

What does Close Combat do?

Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.

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Q: What type is Close Combat?

Close Combat is a fighting-type physical move.

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.

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