Punchinello Rematch: How to Beat and Unlock

This is a guide for Leveled-Up Punchinello, a post-game rematch boss of Punchinello in Super Mario RPG Remake. Read on to learn how you can beat Leveled-Up Punchinello, its stats, rewards, location, weaknesses, recommended level and best party setup!

How to Unlock Punchinello Rematch

Unlocked in Post-Game

The post-game of Super Mario RPG Remake is unlocked by completing the main story, which requires defeating Smithy, the final boss found in his Weapon World.

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Revisit the Mole Mines

To find Leveled-Up Punchinello, revisit the end of the Mole Mines in Moleville. The landmark of Punchinello's area is a save point before it!

Moleville Map and Treasure Chests

Punchinello Rematch Weaknesses and Recommended Level

Overview

Leveled-Up Punchinello

Leveled-Up Punchinello

Strong Bob-omb

Leveled-Up Punchinello
Recommended Level		HP
25		1200
Attacks
Grinder, Flame Wall
Weaknesses and Resistances = Weak / = OK / = Resist
Jump	Fire	Lightning	Ice
Fear	Poison	Sleep	Mute

Strong Bob-omb
Recommended Level		HP
25		999
Attacks
-
Weaknesses and Resistances = Weak / = OK / = Resist
Jump	Fire	Lightning	Ice
Fear	Poison	Sleep	Mute

This is a post-game rematch version of the original Punchinello. Post-game bosses are stronger variants of the main story, and may have significant changes to stats.

How to Beat Punchinello and Rewards

Rewards the Wonder Chomp Post-Game Weapon

Defeating Leveled-Up Punchinello will reward the Wonder Chomp, a powerful post-game weapon that you can equip to Bowser!

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Best Party for Punchinello Rematch

Best Party Setup

Beginning Active Party
Character	Role
Mario	・Attacker ・Deal damage with normal and Fire attacks
Mallow	・Attacker and healer ・Recover party's HP with HP Rain
Geno	・Attacker and support ・Boost party members with Geno Boost
Standby Party
Bowser	・Attacker and support ・Deal damage with normals and specials
Peach	・Serves as a healer ・Heals and cures status with Group Hug and revives with Come Back

Recommended Equipment and Level

Active Party
Character/Level	Equipment
Mario Level: 24	Weapon: Lazy Shell (Weapon) Armor: Hero Shirt Accessory: Attack Scarf
Mallow Level: 24	Weapon: Sage Stick Armor: Prince Pants Accessory: Booster's Charm
Geno Level: 24	Weapon: Star Gun Armor: Work Pants Accessory: Jinx Belt
Standby Party
Bowser Level: 24	Weapon: Drill Claw Armor: Work Pants Accessory: Quartz Charm
Peach Level: 24	Weapon: Frying Pan Armor: Lazy Shell (Armor) Accessory: Safety Ring

Best Equipment for Each Character

How to Beat Punchinello Rematch and Strategy

Use Time Blocks for the Bob-ombs Redirect Bob-ombs to Punchinello Use Sleepy Time if Needed Watch Out for Flame Wall

Time Blocks for the Bob-ombs

Leveled-Up Punchinello's has Bob-ombs are stronger this time around, and are capable of taking down one of your party members with a single explosion.

It's best to do timed blocks with Action Commands to reduce the damage received. Try pressing the button as soon as the Bob-omb starts running (when the ! appears).

How to Block Attacks

Redirect Bob-ombs to Punchinello

Fighting Leveled-Up Punchinello is an endurance test, since you will want to focus on blocking the Bob-ombs.

Leveled-Up Punchinello is highly resistant to your attacks, so the Bob-ombs are your only bet in damaging him. Redirect the Bob-ombs to Punchinello by using normal attacks on them one by one. Take advantage of the extra damage from your attacks by timing Action Commands!

If they are facing Punchinello on the turn they prime for an explosion, they will deal 80 damage to him.

Bob-ombs facing your side will attack any one of your party members. Make sure to block at the right time to reduce the damage of the explosions!

Use Sleepy Time if Needed

If timing blocks with the Bob-ombs prove difficult to do, it is recommended to use Sleepy Time to keep them from attacking temporarily.

You can take advantage of the time that they are asleep to redirect them towards Leveled-Up Punchinello with normal attacks!

Best Special Moves for Each Character

Watch Out for Flame Wall

One special to watch out for other than Leveled-Up Punchinello's Bob-ombs is his unblockable Flame Wall attack that deals fire damage to your whole party.

While this attack does not do enough damage to immediately defeat a whole party, it can be a nuisance when you're dealing with several enemies in the fight. Make sure to heal up or revive when needed.

Peach with her special moves Group Hug and Come Back will be extremely helpful in this fight, since you may find yourself needing to recover and revive your members regularly.

Punchinello Rematch Attacks

Leveled-Up Punchinello Specials

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