Comet Punch (move)

If you were looking for the move that is known as Comet Punch in Japanese, see Meteor Mash.

Comet Punch れんぞくパンチ Consecutive Punch

Battles Type  Normal Category  Physical PP  15 (max. 24) Power  18 Accuracy  85% Priority  0 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 I Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

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

Super Contests Condition  Tough Appeal  2 ♥♥ Allows performance of the same move twice in a row.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Tough Appeal  1 ♥ Jamming  0   Effectiveness varies depending on when it is used.

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

Comet Punch (Japanese: れんぞくパンチ Consecutive Punch) is a damage-dealing Normal-type multistrike move introduced in Generation I.

Effect

Generation I

Comet Punch inflicts damage, hitting the target 2-5 times per use. There is a 37.5% chance that it will hit 2 times, a 37.5% chance that it will hit 3 times, a 12.5% chance that it will hit 4 times, and a 12.5% chance that it will hit 5 times. Although only the first strike can be a critical hit, each successive one will deal the same amount of damage. Comet Punch will end instantly upon breaking a substitute. Bide and Counter deal damage based on the last strike alone.

Generation II

Each strike has an independent chance of being a critical hit. Comet Punch may now continue attacking after breaking a substitute. If Comet Punch activates a target's Focus Band, no subsequent hits can knock it out.

If the user is holding a King's Rock, the final strike has a chance to cause the opponent to flinch.

Generations III and IV

Each strike has an independent chance of activating an Ability that activates upon contact. If Effect Spore causes the attacker to fall asleep, the move will end immediately. If Comet Punch activates the target's Focus Sash, no subsequent hits can knock it out.

If the user is holding a King's Rock or Razor Fang, each consecutive hit has an equal chance to cause the opponent to flinch.

Generations V to VII

There is now a 35% chance that it will hit 2 times, a 35% chance it will hit 3 times, a 15% chance it will hit 4 times, and a 15% chance it will hit 5 times. The average total base power (including the 15% base miss chance) is now 47.4.

If a Focus Sash activates before the last strike is dealt, the following strike will cause the defending Pokémon to faint. A Focus Band can still activate repeatedly to prevent fainting, but each chance is independent. Sturdy will activate with each hit if the defending Pokémon has a maximum HP of 1. Each individual strike will activate Weak Armor, Stamina, or a Rocky Helmet. Spiky Shield and King's Shield only activate once. Parental Bond does not activate when using Comet Punch.

Generation VIII onwards

Comet Punch cannot be selected in a battle.

Description

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII
												SMUSUM	PE
0107		Hitmonchan		Human-Like		Human-Like	1	1	1	1	1	1	1, Evo.	1
0115		Kangaskhan		Monster		Monster	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
0165		Ledyba		Bug		Bug		15	15	9	9	9	22
0166		Ledian		Bug		Bug		15	15	1, 9	1, 9	1, 9	24
0674		Pancham		Field	Human-Like						15	15
0675		Pangoro		Field	Human-Like						15	15
0794		Buzzwole		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered							7
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
						V	VI	VII
								SMUSUM
0532		Timburr		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
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

Comet Punch inflicts damage, hitting the target 2-5 times per use. Each hit has a separate accuracy check, though the move will continue even when a hit fails. Prior to Super Mystery Dungeon, if a targeted Pokémon faints in middle of the attack and is revived with a Reviver Seed, the remaining hits will be able to continue to attack the enemy. The move's critical-hit rate is reduced (1% in the Rescue Team, Explorers and Adventure Squad series).

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Comet Punch

★★★
Attack power	19.22976 (Hits 1-2), 23.75441 (Hit 3), 48.63998 (Hit 4)
Charge time	0.5 seconds (Hits 1-3), 0.86 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 the target. It hits two to five times in succession. MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target using 2 to 5 attacks in a single turn. BSL てきポケモンに ２〜５かいれんぞくで\nダメージを あたえる MDGtI UNUSED SMD MDRTDX It damages an enemy 2 to 5 times in a row.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Hitmonchan Ledian
The foe is hit with a flurry of punches.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Hitmonchan repeatedly jabs the opponent with his fist.
Anthony's Hitmonchan	The Punchy Pokémon		Debut
Kiyo's Hitmonchan	A Tyrogue Full of Trouble		None
Kyle Hamm's Hitmonchan	Pasta La Vista!		None
	Ledian repeatedly punches the opponent.
A Trainer's Ledian	The Ole' Berate and Switch!		None

• In Mountain Time, Benji's Ledian was commanded to use Comet Punch, but could not execute the move.

In the manga

Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!

Pancham
The user hits the opponent with swift punches.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Pancham repeatedly hits the opponent with swift punches.
Hiroshi's Pancham	CXY02		Debut

Pokémon Adventures

Hitmonchan Clefable
The user repeatedly punches the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Clefable repeatedly pounds the opponent with both hands.
Green's Clefy	The Winged Legends		Debut Used via Metronome
	Hitmonchan repeatedly punches the opponent with both of his hands.
Bruno's Hitmonchan	Electrode's Big Shock		None

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Machamp Ledyba Hitmonchan
The user repeatedly punches the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Hitmonchan moves his fists in a swift fashion and punches the opponent with them.
Giovanni's Hitmonchan	Finish Off Team Rocket!!		Debut
	Machamp repeatedly punches the opponent in a swift fashion.
Green's Machamp	The Pokémon Banana League (Part 2)		Machamp cannot legally learn Comet Punch
	Ledyba repeatedly punches the opponent using its hands.
Giovanni's Ledyba	Showdown at the Radio Tower!!		None

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, 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	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	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	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	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

• Comet Punch is one of two moves in the main series games to have a base power that is not a multiple of 5, the other being Fury Swipes.
  • Pin Missile was a third until its base power was increased to 25 in Generation VI.
• According to its Pokédex entry, Kangaskhan is skilled at attacking using Comet Punch.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 連續拳 Lìhnjuhk Kyùhn Mandarin 連續拳 / 连续拳 Liánxù Quán Czech Kometová rána Danish Kometslag Dutch Komeetslag Finnish Komeettaisku (EP172) Komeettamäjäys (AG145) French Poing Comète German Kometenhieb Greek Γρονθοκόπημα Italian Cometapugno Korean 연속펀치 Yeonsokpeonchi Polish Cios Komety Portuguese Brazil Soco de Cometa (HeartGold & SoulSilver–present, manga) Soco Cometa (AG145–AG176, Jungle, The Official Pokémon Handbook) Gancho Cometa (EP172) Portugal Soco Cometa Serbian Kometa Pesnica Spanish Latin America Golpe Cometa (EP172-present) Golpe Cohete (EP029) Spain Puño Cometa Turkish Kuyrukluyıldız Yumruğu Vietnamese Liên Hoàn Đấm

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