Super Mario RPG

Punchinello Rematch: How to Beat and Unlock

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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!

Punchinello Boss Fights
Punchinello Main Story Punchinello Rematch

How to Unlock Punchinello Rematch

Unlocked in Post-Game

Super Mario RPG Remake - Post-Game After Main Story

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.

All Post-Game Boss Rematches

Revisit the Mole Mines

Super Mario RPG Remake - Leveled-Up Punchinello in 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
Super Mario RPG Remake - Leveled-Up PunchinelloLeveled-Up Punchinello
Recommended Level HP
25 1200
Attacks
Grinder, Flame Wall
Weaknesses and Resistances
Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance = Weak / Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance = OK / Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance = Resist
Super Mario RPG Remake - Jump Jump
Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance
Super Mario RPG Remake - Fire Fire
Super Mario RPG Remake - OK
Super Mario RPG Remake - Lightning Lightning
Super Mario RPG Remake - OK
Super Mario RPG Remake - Ice Ice
Super Mario RPG Remake - OK
Super Mario RPG Remake - Fear Fear
Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance
Super Mario RPG Remake - Poison Poison
Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance
Super Mario RPG Remake - Sleep Sleep
Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance
Super Mario RPG Remake - MuteMute
Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance
Super Mario RPG Remake - Strong Bob-ombStrong Bob-omb
Recommended Level HP
25 999
Attacks
-
Weaknesses and Resistances
Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance = Weak / Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance = OK / Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance = Resist
Super Mario RPG Remake - Jump Jump
Super Mario RPG Remake - Weakness
Super Mario RPG Remake - Fire Fire
Super Mario RPG Remake - Weakness
Super Mario RPG Remake - Lightning Lightning
Super Mario RPG Remake - OK
Super Mario RPG Remake - Ice Ice
Super Mario RPG Remake - OK
Super Mario RPG Remake - Fear Fear
Super Mario RPG Remake - OK
Super Mario RPG Remake - Poison Poison
Super Mario RPG Remake - OK
Super Mario RPG Remake - Sleep Sleep
Super Mario RPG Remake - OK
Super Mario RPG Remake - MuteMute
Super Mario RPG Remake - OK

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

Super Mario RPG Remake - Wonder Chomp Rewarded

Post-Game Weapon
Stella 023
Action Command and Timed Bonus
How to Time: Press the button just as the weapon is fired.
Timed Bonus: Increased damage.
Attack Magic Attack
+62 -

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

All Post-Game Equipment

Best Party for Punchinello Rematch

Best Party Setup

Beginning Active Party
Character Role
Mario Mario ・Attacker
・Deal damage with normal and Fire attacks
Mallow Mallow ・Attacker and healer
・Recover party's HP with HP Rain
Geno Geno ・Attacker and support
・Boost party members with Geno Boost
Standby Party
Bowser Bowser ・Attacker and support
・Deal damage with normals and specials
Peach 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 Mario
Level: 24
Weapon:
Armor:
Accessory:
Mallow Mallow
Level: 24
Weapon:
Armor:
Accessory:
Geno Geno
Level: 24
Weapon:
Armor:
Accessory:
Standby Party
Bowser Bowser
Level: 24
Weapon:
Armor:
Accessory:
Peach Peach
Level: 24
Weapon:
Armor:
Accessory:

Best Equipment for Each Character

How to Beat Punchinello Rematch and Strategy




Time Blocks for the Bob-ombs

Super Mario RPG Remake - Block Leveled-Up Punchinello

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

Super Mario RPG Remake - Re-direct 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

Super Mario RPG Remake - Use Sleepy Time on Bob-ombs

Special Move Effect
Sleepy Time
(Peach)
・Rotate left stick to have the attack affect all enemies.

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

Super Mario RPG Remake - Punchinello 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

Attack Attack Type/Effect
Flame Wall Blockable?: No
Additional Effect: N/A
Grinder Blockable?: Yes
Additional Effect: N/A

Super Mario RPG Remake Related Guides

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1st Star Piece Bosses
Bowser Hammer Bros. Croco
(1st Fight)
Claymorton - -
2nd Star Piece Bosses
Belome
(1st Fight)
Bowyer -
3rd Star Piece Bosses
Croco
(2nd Fight)
Punchinello -
4th Star Piece Bosses
Booster Knife Guy and Grate Guy Bundt and Raspberry
5th Star Piece Bosses
King Calamari Johnny -
6th Star Piece Bosses
Speardovich Belome
(2nd Fight)
Megasmilax
Birdo Dodo Valentina
Czar Dragon Zombone Axem Rangers
7th Star Piece Bosses
Wizakoopa Boomer Exor
Count Down and Ding-a-Ling Cloaker and Domino Clerk
Manager Director Gunyolk and Factory Chief
Smithy
(Final Boss)
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Non-Story Bosses

Non-Story Bosses
Jinx Jagger Culex

Post-Game Rematch Bosses

Post-Game Rematch Bosses
Mario-Style Jinx Scratchy-Throat Belome Leveled-Up Punchinello
Engine 023 Booster Extra Fancy
Bundt & Raspberry
Duel-Ready Johnny
Culex 3D - -

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