Editing Punch

In the ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' platforming games, the punch is only in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', where it is Mario's basic {{button|n64|B}} attack. Pressing the punch button again causes Mario to throw another punch, and pressing it a third time will make him [[kick]] instead, though he kicks by default when he is in the air. These punches are used to attack enemies, destroy [[Block (Super Mario 64)|blocks]], and grab [[crate]]s. [[Luigi]] and [[Wario]] can also use punches in the remake, ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', as well as [[Yoshi]] once he acquires one of the other characters' caps. While each character's punches are similar to each other in execution, Wario's punches (localized as the '''Wario Whack''')<ref>[https://cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/nintendo_ds_21/Manual_NintendoDS_SuperMario64DS_EN.pdf ''Super Mario 64 DS'' English instruction booklet], page 21.</ref> launch enemies a great distance and can be used to destroy Black Bricks.

 

In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' and its [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] remake, ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'', one of [[Bowser]]'s moves in the overworld is punching, which can be used to break or move objects, and activate switches. Bowser uses his punch if the player pushes the X button; at first, this is available all the time, but after the Bros. activate Bowser's [[Spike Ball (move)|Spike Ball]] ability, the player has to switch back to his regular actions in order to use the move. In battle, he winds up a punch that can be executed with {{button|ds|X}}, and depending on how far back Bowser winds up, the move deals extra damage. Later on in the game, he gains the [[sliding haymaker]], which allows him to move while punching, allowing him to break much more durable objects and move across large gaps without falling, similar to the [[Spin Jump (Mario & Luigi series)|Spin Jump]] that Mario and Luigi use. Bowser (as well as [[Bowser X]], a much more powerful version of him fought in [[the Gauntlet]]) also punches as one of his attacks as a boss later in [[Toadley Clinic]], Mario or Luigi must jump over when Bowser punches to counterattack. Occasionally, Bowser snorts before punching; if this happens, Mario or Luigi should not jump as Bowser flies over his target.

 

====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====

In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'', Bowser can punch Mario as one of his attacks in the battle against him and [[Antasma]] in [[Dream's Deep]]. He jumps and lands either to Mario's left or right, then approaches. If he is punching, this is countered with a [[hammer]] swing. However, he can also stay idle while phasing through Mario. This is indicated by Bowser flickering, and when he arrives at the other position he will turn around for the real punch. Swinging at the fake-out makes countering the attack proper very difficult.

In ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', [[Rayman]] can punch while exploring the [[Space Opera Network]] in the [[Rayman in the Phantom Show]] DLC. By pressing {{button|switch|a}} Rayman can punch, destroying destructible blocks and cracked walls, as well as grabbing objects, even in midair. Rayman can also punch enemies to start a battle. Holding down {{button|switch|a}} will have Rayman charge his punch, increasing the distance of it.

Kirbymovea.png|[[Kirby]] punching [[Link|Young Link]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''

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