| Type | Fighting |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Power | 120 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 5 (max. 8) |
| Introduced | Generation IV |
Decreases user's Defense and Special Defense by one stage.
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum |
The user fights the foe in close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def. |
|---|---|
| HeartGold/SoulSilver | The user fights the foe up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def. |
| Black/White | The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user's Defense and Sp. Def. |
These pokemon learn Close Combat at the level specified. The level numbers given are for Pokemon Black & White and may vary in other games; check the pokemon's dex page for details.
These pokemon can learn Close Combat as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.