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
| Type | Fighting |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Power | 120 |
| Accuracy | 100% |
| PP | 5 |
| Priority | 0 |
| Target | selected pokemon |
| Effect chance | 100% |
| Stat chance | 100% |
Effect
Inflicts regular damage, then lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage each.
Physical
