Mach Punch (move)

	Mach Punch; マッハパンチ Mach Punch
Type	Fighting
Category	Physical
PP	30 (max. 48)
Power	40
Accuracy	100%
Priority	+1
	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 II
	Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.;
Condition	Cool
Appeal	3 ♥♥♥
Jam	0
	The next appeal can be made earlier next turn.
Condition	Cool
Appeal	2 ♥♥
	Enables the user to perform first in the next turn.
Condition	Cool
Appeal	3 ♥♥♥
Jamming	0
	Causes the user to move earlier on the next turn.
	On Smogon's Movedex: Generation II; Generation III; Generation IV; Generation V; Generation VI; Generation VII; Generation VIII; Generation IX; ;

Mach Punch (Japanese: マッハパンチ Mach Punch) is a damage-dealing Fighting-type move introduced in Generation II. Prior to Generation III, it was the signature move of Hitmonchan, but Tyrogue could still inherit it via breeding.

Effect

Mach Punch inflicts damage. It has a priority of +1, so it is used before all moves that do not have increased priority.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

		Agile	Strong
Category	Physical
PP	20

Power	40	30	50
Accuracy	100%	100%	100%
Action speed modifier
Self	-4	-4	+2
Target	0	+3	0
Additional effect
		?	?
		?	?
		?	?
Raises the user's action speed

Description

Games	Description
Stad2	An incredibly fast punch that always lands first.
GS C	A fast punch that lands first.
RS EColoXD	A punch is thrown at wicked speed to strike first.
FRLG	A punch thrown at blinding speed. It is certain to strike first.
DP Pt HGSSPBR BW B2W2	The user throws a punch at blinding speed. It is certain to strike first.
XY ORAS SM USUM PE SwSh BDSP SV	The user throws a punch at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
LA	The user throws a punch at blinding speed. This also raises the user's action speed.

Learnset

By leveling up

#		Egg Groups		Level
				II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII			IX
									SM USUM	SwSh	BDSP	LA	SV
0066	Machop	Human-Like		Human-Like	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	22
0067	Machoke	Human-Like		Human-Like	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	22
0068	Machamp	Human-Like		Human-Like	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	22
0107	Hitmonchan	Human-Like		Human-Like	32	20	16	16	16	1, 16	4	4		4
0165	Ledyba	Bug		Bug	−	−	17	17	17	15		15
0166	Ledian	Bug		Bug	−	−	17	17	17	15		15
0286	Breloom	Fairy	Grass		23	23	23	23	1, Evo.		1, Evo.		Evo.
0391	Monferno	Field	Human-Like			14	14	14	1, Evo.		1, Evo.	16	Evo.
0392	Infernape	Field	Human-Like			14	14	14	1		1	16	1
0428	Lopunny	Field	Human-Like			−	−	−	−	−	−	1
0448	Lucario	Field	Human-Like			−	−	−	−	−	−	19	−
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
			II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII		IX
								SM USUM	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0236	Tyrogue	Human-Like	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0240	Magby	Human-Like	Human-Like	−	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0532	Timburr	Human-Like	Human-Like				✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0921	Pawmi	Field	Field									✔
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.

Special move

Generation V

#		Egg Groups	Obtained with
0236	Tyrogue	No Eggs Discovered	No Eggs Discovered	Dream World - Rugged Mountain
0533	Gurdurr	Human-Like	Human-Like	Dream World - Dream Park
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

Game	Base Power	Max Power	Base PP	Max PP	Base Accuracy	Max Accuracy	Range	Target	Cuts corners
MDRB	8	-	22	-	90%	-	2 tiles away	Enemy	Yes
MDTD S	8	-	22	-	90%	-	2 tiles away	Enemy	Yes
BSL	8	-	22	-	90%	-	2 tiles away	Enemy	Yes
SMD	2	50	18	30	90%	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

Mach Punch

★
Attack power	17.37759
Charge time	0.5 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 a target up to two tiles ahead.
MDTD S	Inflicts damage on a target up to 2 tiles away.
BSL	てきポケモンにダメージをあたえる２マスまでとどく
MDGtI	UNUSED
SMD MDRTDX	It damages an enemy. It reaches up to 2 tiles away.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Pokémon	Method
Hitmonchan Breloom Infernape Pawmot
The user throws a punch at blinding speed.
User	First Used In	Notes
	Hitmonchan punches the opponent with great force, leaving behind a white trail of energy; or, Hitmonchan's fist glows light blue as he draws energy into it. He then punches the air, launching a big, transparent boxing glove from his fist and at the opponent.
Kiyo's Hitmonchan	A Tyrogue Full of Trouble	Debut Incorrectly referred to as Mega Punch in the English dub
Kyle Hamm's Hitmonchan	Pasta La Vista!	None
	Breloom's fist becomes covered in a white orb of energy or glows white. It then punches the opponent.
Multiple wild Breloom	A Shroomish Skirmish	English dub debut
Kenny's Breloom	Journey to the Unown!	None
	Infernape's fist glows light blue, and it punches the opponent, or both of Infernape's fists or whole arms glow light blue, and it repeatedly punches the opponent. Sometimes, its eyes flash yellow before it uses the attack.
Allegra's Infernape	The Rise of Darkrai	None
Ash's Infernape	Fighting Ire with Fire!	None
Flint's Infernape	Flint Sparks the Fire!	None
Narissa's Ditto Two in the form of Infernape	Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!	Used via Transform
	One or both of Monferno's fists glow light blue, and it punches the opponent.
A Monferno Angie used briefly	Camping It Up!	None
Ash's Monferno	Evolving Strategies!	None
Flint's Monferno	Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!	None
	Pawmot repeatedly punches the opponent at a great speed.
Nemona's Pawmot	HZ101	Enhanceable by Terastallization

In the manga

Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!!

Pokémon	Method
Infernape
The user rushes to the opponent and delivers a punch.
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
	Infernape rushes to the opponent and delivers a punch at it.
Kaito's Infernape	Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!!	Debut

Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon	Method
Monferno Hitmonchan Infernape
The user charges at the opponent at a high speed and punches the opponent.
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
	Hitmonchan charges at the opponent at a high speed and punches the opponent, or Hitmonchan punches the air in front of him and fires an energy blast from his fist at the opponent, or Hitmonchan repeatedly punches the opponent at a fast speed with both of his fists.
Crystal's Monlee	Slugging it Out with Slugma	Debut
	Monferno rushes up to the opponent and punches it with a powerful blow.
Pearl's Chimler	Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu II	None
	Infernape brings one of its fists forward and punches the opponent with incredible force.
Pearl's Chimler	Winning Over Wingull	None

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Pokémon	Method
Infernape
The user rapidly trades several punches in a row.
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
	Infernape gives out several punches in a row.
Mitsumi's Infernape	Beauty Contest: The Pokémon Super Contest!!	Debut

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Pokémon	Method
Tyrogue
The user quickly punches the foe.
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
	Tyrogue quickly punches the foe.
Red's Tyrogue	Clefairy Is Head-Hunted?!	Debut

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	DP	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

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

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

This move originated as a TCG attack.

In other languages

Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	音速拳 Yāmchūk Kyùhn
Chinese	Mandarin	音速拳 Yīnsù Quán ^[specify] 威力拳 Wēilì Quán* *
Czech		Hbitá rána Mach rána (Diamond and Pearl series)
Dutch		Machslag
Finnish		Yliääni-isku* (AG082) Täysmäjäys* (AG145)
French		Mach Punch
German		Tempohieb
Greek		Υπερηχητική Γροθιά
Hindi		माक मुक्का Mach Mukka
Indonesian		Pukulan Kilat Pukulan Secepat Kilat
Italian		Pugnorapido
Korean		마하펀치 Mahapeonchi
Polish		Mach Cios
Portuguese	Brazil	Soco Mach (AG082, JN068–present, TCG, manga) Soco Rápido (DP060–DP188, M10) Mach Soco (AG145)
Portuguese	Portugal	Golpe Supersónico
Romanian		Pumnul Mach
Serbian		Probijanje zvučnog zida
Spanish	Latin America	Superpuño (JN145) Ultrapuño (JN100) Supergolpe (AG145–JN068) Golpe Veloz (DP088) Ataque Masivo (AG082)
Spanish	Spain	Ultrapuño
Vietnamese		Đục Lỗ Siêu Âm Thanh

Variations of the move Quick Attack

	Quick Attack • • Bullet Punch Ice Shard • Shadow Sneak
	Vacuum Wave

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