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{{about|the special move|the ''Wario Land II'' enemy of the same name|[[Punch (enemy)]]}}
[[File:Mario Punch Artwork (alt) - Super Mario 64.png|thumb|150px|Mario punching in ''Super Mario 64'']]
'''Punching''' is an attack that most characters can do in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. This is not to be confused with the punch that characters can do while [[jump]]ing to hit objects from below, or the punch that characters can do while on a [[Chain-Link|fence]].
==History==
===''Early Mario Games''===
While not ''always'' explicitly stated in game manuals as such, Super Mario's block breaking ability is often viewed as an upward punch. 

Donkey Kong: Mario Jumping
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Originally, Mario/Jumpman reached both arms out sideways as if to extend his horizontal reach when jumping; while as early as "Mario Bros" he began to "punch up" to break blocks when jumping.

Maro Bros: Mario Jumping
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Page from original Mario Bros game manual:
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===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
[[File:SMRPG MarioPunching.png|thumb|Mario punching a Goomba in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'']]
The punch move is seen in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', as [[Mario]]'s move to attack enemies and bosses when he is unarmed or when he is equipped with either the [[Punch Glove]] or [[Mega Glove]]. If the player performs a [[Action Command|Timed Hit]], Mario will do an uppercut after the first punch. Other [[Partner|party members]] (such as [[Mallow]] when unarmed, or equipped with the [[Whomp Glove]] or [[Sticky Glove]]) and enemies (such as [[Terrapin]]s) can punch as well, and [[Terra Cotta]]s and the boss [[Jagger]] have a [[List of moves|special attack]] called [[Terrapunch]] which involves them dashing into one of the party members with a punch to damage them.

===''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''===
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.

===''Donkey Kong 64''===
[[File:PrimatePunch.png|thumb|Chunky Kong performing the Primate Punch]]
One of [[Chunky Kong]]'s special moves in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' is called the [[Primate Punch]] (scientifically named '''Sandwichium Knucklus'''), which can be purchased from [[Cranky Kong|Cranky]][[Cranky's Lab|'s Lab]] for five [[Banana Coin]]s. This move is activated by pressing and holding the {{button|n64|z}} button while hitting the {{button|n64|b}} button when Chunky Kong is immobile, which makes him throw a powerful punch that can take down most enemies, destroy boxes and gates, and activate [[wall switch]]es.
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
Most characters have punching moves in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. In most cases, these moves are standard, tilt, or smash attacks, though some, such as [[Captain Falcon]]'s [[Falcon Punch]] or [[Donkey Kong]]'s [[Giant Punch]], are [[List of moves|special moves]].

===''Mario Party'' series===
Various ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' [[minigame]]s involve punching objects or other players. Some characters have alternate animations for their punch, most noticeably [[Princess Peach|Peach]] and [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]], who have an open-hand slap instead. [[Yoshi]] uses a [[headbutt]] in the [[Nintendo 64]] ''Mario Party'' games, but it was changed to a punch in all later installments. Birdo also has a slapping animation similar to Peach and Daisy in ''[[Mario Party 7]]'', but it was also changed to a punch in ''[[Mario Party 8]]''. In ''[[Super Mario Party]]'', [[Goomba]] headbutts due to having no arms.

===''Wario World''===
In ''[[Wario World]]'', Wario punches when the player presses the {{Button|gcn|B}} Button. By holding the {{button|gcn|b}} Button down, a punch followed by a [[Dash Attack]] will occur. While beating up an enemy or a group of enemies, every third punch will be a headbutt, which is three times as strong as a punch.

===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
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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. 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]], as well as in [[Dream's Deep]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''. 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.

===''Wario Land: Shake It!''===
In ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]'', Wario can perform a punching move called the [[Earthshake Punch]] when the [[Shake Meter]] is full. Once used, Wario will punch the ground, releasing a shockwave that stuns all enemies on the ground, cause unsteady blocks to fall, or activate pillars, though the meter is fully depleted after one use. The [[Shake King]] uses a similar move during his battle with Wario, which involves him using both of his fists.

===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', Mario is shown punching a few times, such as when he punches a wooden cutout of Bowser in the [[Training Course (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)|Training Course]]. He also launches into the air to punch [[Donkey Kong]], only to be quickly subdued by him. Mario is shown punching Bowser and his minions at the climax of the movie.

===''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope''===
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}}m 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.

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
SM64 Mario Punch.png|Artwork of Mario punching in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''
Mario Punch Artwork - Super Mario 64.png|Artwork of Mario punching in ''Super Mario 64''
Mario64punch3.jpg|Artwork of Mario punching in ''Super Mario 64''
Wario WLSI art 3.png|Artwork of Wario performing the Earthshake Punch in ''Wario Land: Shake It!''
</gallery>

===Sprites===
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BiS Bowser punching1.PNG|Sprite of Bowser punching in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story''
MLBISBJJPunchOverworld.png|Sprite of Bowser punching in the overworld in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''
MLBISBJJPunchBattle.png|Sprite of Bowser punching in battle in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
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RPG Terrapunch.png|[[Jagger]] using the [[Terrapunch]] in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
Mario PPK.gif|[[Mario]] punching in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''
Kirbymovea.png|[[Kirby]] punching [[Young Link]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
DrMarioSuperJumpPunch-Melee.png|[[Dr. Mario]]'s [[Super Jump Punch]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''
Wario World Punch.png|Wario punching in ''[[Wario World]]''
Super Jump Punch Brawl.png|[[Luigi]]'s Super Jump Punch in  ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
GanondorfWarlockPunch-Brawl.png|[[Ganondorf]]'s [[Ganondorf#Warlock Punch|Warlock Punch]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
MLBIS Punching.png|Bowser punching in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''
Tower of Yikk.png|[[Super Bowser|Giant Bowser]] punching the [[Tower of Yikk]] in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story''
Giant Punch SSB4 Wii U.jpg|[[Donkey Kong]]'s [[Giant Punch]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
Mac Straight Lunge Wii U.jpg|[[Little Mac]]'s [[Little Mac#Straight Lunge|Straight Lunge]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
Mario Smash Ultimate.png|[[Mario]]'s Super Jump Punch in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
SSBU Falcon Punch.jpg|[[Captain Falcon]]'s [[Captain Falcon#Falcon Punch|Falcon Punch]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
MLBISDX Punch.png|Bowser punching in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''
MLBISDX PunchFirstStrike.png|Bowser punching a [[Chuboomba]] as a [[First Strike]] in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''
Punch in TSMBM.png|Mario punching a wooden cutout of Bowser in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''
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==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=パンチ<ref>[https://m1.nintendo.net/docvc/NTR/JPN/ASMJ/ASMJ_J.pdf ''Super Mario 64 DS'' Japanese instruction booklet], pages 14 and 21.</ref>
|JapR=Panchi
|JapM=Punch
|Chi=拳击<ref>[https://www.ique.com/games/mariods/action/kyotsu.htm Official Chinese website for ''Super Mario 64 DS'']. Retrieved March 6, 2020.</ref>
|ChiR=Quánjí
|ChiM=Punch
|Ita=Pugno
|ItaM=Punch
}}

==Trivia==
*In [[List of New Super Mario Bros. pre-release and unused content|earlier builds]] of ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', Mario was shown to be able to punch by pressing the {{button|ds|r}} button, along with other moves generally based on ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and its remake. It was completely removed from the final game.{{ref needed}}

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