Close Combat

Fighting

Strong Fighting attack that lowers the user's Defense and Special Defense.

Technical data

Type
Fighting
Category
physical
Power
120
Accuracy
100
PP
5
Priority
0
Target
adjacent
Contact
Yes
Spread
No
Protect blocks
Yes
Wide Guard blocks
No

Competitive value

High-damage STAB for physical breakers, at a defensive cost.

VGC interactions

  • Protect / Detect: blocks this move.
  • Wide Guard: does not block this move.
  • Follow Me / Rage Powder: spread moves are not redirected.
  • Quick Guard: no effect (non-priority).

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Close Combat good in VGC?

High-damage STAB for physical breakers, at a defensive cost.

＋Is Close Combat affected by Protect?

Yes, Close Combat is blocked by Protect and Detect.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.