Comet Punch (move)

	Comet Punch; れんぞくパンチ Consecutive Punch
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;
	Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Introduced	Generation I
	Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.;
Condition	Tough
Appeal	2 ♥♥
Jam	0
	Works well if it's the same type as the one before.
Condition	Tough
Appeal	2 ♥♥
	Allows performance of the same move twice in a row.
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; ;

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

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

Games	Description
StadStad2	Although each slap is weak, this attack hits the target two to five times in succession.
GS C	Repeatedly punches 2-5 times.
RS E	Repeatedly punches the foe 2 to 5 times.
FRLG	The foe is hit with a flurry of punches that strike two to five times.
ColoXD	Repeatedly punches the target 2 to 5 times.
DP Pt HGSSPBR	The foe is hit with a flurry of punches that strike two to five times in a row.
BW B2W2 XY ORAS SM USUM PE	The target is hit with a flurry of punches that strike two to five times in a row.
SwSh BDSP LA SV	This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.

Learnset

By leveling up

#		Egg Groups		Level
				I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII
										SM USUM	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

#		Egg Groups	Egg Move
			V	VI	VII
					SM USUM
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 the 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).

Game	Base Power	Max Power	Base PP	Max PP	Base Accuracy	Max Accuracy	Range	Target	Cuts corners
MDRB	3	-	19	-	80%	-	Front	Enemy	No
MDTD S	3	-	10	-	45%	-	Front	Enemy	No
BSL	3	-	10	-	45%	-	Front	Enemy	No
SMD	2	99	15	30	70%	98%	Front	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

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.
MDTD S	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

Pokémon	Method
Hitmonchan Ledian
The foe is hit with a flurry of punches.
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	Incorrectly referred to as Punch Attack in the English dub
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!

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

Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon	Method
Hitmonchan Clefable
The user repeatedly punches the opponent.
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

Pokémon	Method
Machamp Ledyba Hitmonchan
The user repeatedly punches the opponent.
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	RB Y	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	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	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	RB Y	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	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	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	RB Y	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	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	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	RB Y	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	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	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	RB Y	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	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	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
Chinese	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)
Portuguese	Portugal	Soco Cometa
Serbian		Kometa Pesnica
Spanish	Latin America	Golpe Cometa
Spanish	Spain	Puño Cometa
Turkish		Kuyrukluyıldız Yumruğu
Vietnamese		Liên Hoàn Đấm

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