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Close Combat usage and stats in Smogon SV NATIONALDEXMONOTYPE

Quick snapshot

Close Combat is run by 50 Pokémon in SV NATIONALDEXMONOTYPE this July 2026, averaging 0.53 Pokémon per team that carry it (8.9% of the 6 team slots). Top users include Lycanroc-Dusk, Terrakion, and Emboar.

Smogon chaos SV NATIONALDEXMONOTYPE July 2026, 14,232 battles, Elite (1760)Methodology

  • #7 by weighted usage
  • +1 vs last month
  • peak #6 (May 2026)
  • first seen Aug 2025
  • 12 months tracked

Mechanics

TypeFighting
CategoryPhysical
Power120
Accuracy100%
PP5
Priority0
Targetselected pokemon
Effect chance100%
Stat chance100%

Effect

Inflicts regular damage, then lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage each.

Close Combat — SV NATIONALDEXMONOTYPE Move Effect & Usage