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Close Combat: Machamp Move Effect and Cooldown

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Close Combat is a Move learned by Machamp in Pokemon UNITE. Learn the effects of Close Combat, as well as its damage at each level, cooldown time, level to learn and upgrade, status effects it inflicts, and all Pokemon builds using Close Combat.

Close Combat Effects and Stats

Close Combat Basic Information

Close Combat ImageClose Combat
Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 7 (Upgrade: Lv. 11)
Move Slot Slot 1 (R) - Replaces Karate Chop
Move Type Melee
Damage Type Physical
Status Effects Unstoppable
Cooldown 7s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 1360
Basic punch: 194 x 4, Final punch: 584
Final Level Damage: 2521
Basic punch: 360 x 4, Final punch: 1081
All Moves by Damage Dealt

Close Combat Effect

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Unleashes a series of punches in the designated direction, dealing increased damage with the last punch. The user can move while using this move and becomes immune to hindrances.

How to Use Close Combat

Get Close with Submission or Dynamic Punch

Pokemon UNITE - Machamp Extending Range with Close Combat

Close Combat is a melee option that deals more damage but you need to be a lot closer. Take advantage of moves that prevent movement such as Machamp's Submission or other Pokemon with stun moves such as Pikachu to make full use of this damaging move.

Close Combat Patch History

1.4.1.2 Move effect strengthened.
1.16.2.6 Cooldown decreased from 8.5s to 7s.
1.1.1.4 Damage dealt to opposing Pokemon increased from 2353 to 2521 (+7%) .

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Related Pokemon Builds

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Check out the builds of the Pokemon related to this move in the link below:

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List of Moves and Effects

All Machamp Moves

Move 1 (R) Move 2 (ZR)
Close Combat Image Close Combat
Unite Move (ZL)

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