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How to Defeat Macho Grubba

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Macho Grubba is a boss you can fight in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (TTYD). Read on to learn more about this boss, its stats, and how to beat it!

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How to Beat Macho Grubba

  1. Attack With Charge and Power Bounce
  2. Beware of His Multiple Turns and Stats Boosts

Attack With Charge and Power Bounce

Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Attack With Charge and Power Bounce

With Macho Grubba having zero defense, it is recommended to attack him with jump attacks, specifically with the combined badges Power Bounce and Charge. This badge combination will surely deal a lot of damage.

Power Bounce Timing and Effects

Beware of His Multiple Turns and Attack Boosts

Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Two Turns and Stats Boosts

Macho Grubba has the ability to give himself multiple turns per round and increase the attack power of his attacks. It is recommended to bring Super Shrooms for healing.

List of Recovery Items

Lower his attack with Mini Mr. Mini and Yoshi's Mini-Egg

You can lower Macho Grubba's increased attack power by using, either, Mini Mr. Mini or Yoshi's Mini-Egg move. Note that Yoshi's Mini-Egg move can only be used when gets upgraded to Super Rank.

Best Party Member Upgrade Order

Macho Grubba Details and Stats

Tattle Log No. 106
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Macho Grubba Macho Grubba
Description Macho Grubba has the confidence to match his muscles after being powered up by the Crystal Star.
Type Major Boss

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Stats

HP 60
Atk 4
Def 0

Move Resistances

Move Resistances
Jump
Circle 		Hammer
Circle 		Showstopper
X
Gulp
Circle 		Gale Force
X 		Kiss Thief
Circle

Status Effect Resistances

Status Effect Resistances
Burn
Double Circle 		Freeze
Triangle 		Dizzy
Circle 		Confuse
Circle 		Sleep
Circle
Soft
Circle 		Shrink
Circle 		Fright Mask
X 		Time Stop
Triangle

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