Mach Punch (move)

Move data

Type Fighting
Category Physical
Power 40
Accuracy 100
PP 30  (max. 48)
Priority +1
Introduced Generation II

Move target

Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally

Targets a single adjacent Pokemon.

Effects

Mach Punch deals damage and has a priority of +1.

Moves with a higher priority always go first, regardless of a Pokemon's speed. If two moves with the same priority are used, the faster Pokemon goes first as usual.



Game descriptions

Gold/Silver
Crystal
A fast punch that lands first.
Ruby/Sapphire
Emerald
A punch is thrown at wicked speed to strike first.
FireRed/LeafGreen A punch thrown at blinding speed. It is certain to strike first.
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Black/White
The user throws a punch at blinding speed. It is certain to strike first.

Learnt by level up

These pokemon learn Mach Punch 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.

Hitmonchan
#107 / Fighting
Level 16
Ledyba
#165 / Bug · Flying
Level 17
Ledian
#166 / Bug · Flying
Level 17
Breloom
#286 / Grass · Fighting
Level 23
Monferno
#391 / Fire · Fighting
Level 14
Infernape
#392 / Fire · Fighting
Level 14

Learnt by breeding

These pokemon can learn Mach Punch as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.

Hitmonlee
#106 / Fighting
Human-Like
Hitmonchan
#107 / Fighting
Human-Like
Magmar
#126 / Fire
Human-Like
Tyrogue
#236 / Fighting
Undiscovered
Hitmontop
#237 / Fighting
Human-Like
Magby
#240 / Fire
Undiscovered
Magmortar
#467 / Fire
Human-Like
Timburr
#532 / Fighting
Human-Like
Gurdurr
#533 / Fighting
Human-Like
Conkeldurr
#534 / Fighting
Human-Like