PokéSurvivor Guide

Melee · in-game name Golpe Kárate

Karate Chop in PokéSurvivor

Fighting

A fighting melee swing. The default starter move for Fighting-types. A wide swing around you. While it is the active move you also take 25% less damage.

0.5s cooldown · 22 base damage

Karate Chop level-up ladder

  1. Level 2: +40% damage
  2. Level 3: +25% range
  3. Level 4: −25% cooldown
  4. Level 5: Hits in a full circle and +50% damage

At level 5, Karate Chop evolves into Close Combat (A Bocajarro) if you have taken Power at least once in that run. The gold card is always offered when both conditions are true. The evolution grants ×1.9 damage, more range, and a full 360° swing.

Pokémon that start with Karate Chop

Karate Chop questions

What type is Karate Chop in PokéSurvivor?

Karate Chop deals Fighting damage. The type chart uses ×1.6 for a super-effective hit, ×0.6 for a resist, and ×0.3 where the main games would be immune.

How does Karate Chop evolve?

Reach level 5 and have picked the Power stat card during the same run. It becomes Close Combat.

Can every Pokémon learn Karate Chop?

Only Pokémon that have the Fighting type are offered Karate Chop. Dual types get both of their pools.