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Karate Chop — Move
Karate Chop is a fighting-type move in PokéSurvivor: 22 damage, 0.5s cooldown, 44.0 base DPS, 5 levels. Evolves into Close Combat with the golden card.
Last updated: 2026-10-15
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Karate Chop: fighting-type melee move — 22 dmg / 0.5s CD / 44.0 DPS, max level 5. Evolves into Close Combat.
Karate Chop
A sharp, powerful blow straight ahead.
Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage per hit | 22 |
| Cooldown | 0.5s |
| Base DPS | 44.0 |
| Max level | 5 |
Level-up track
Each level-up card upgrades the move — pick it from the level-up choices during a run:
- Lv 2: +40% damage
- Lv 3: +25% range
- Lv 4: -25% cooldown
- Lv 5: Hits in 360° and +50% damage
Evolution: Karate Chop → Close Combat
When Karate Chop reaches max level (Lv 6… actually max level 5), take the Power stat upgrade and the golden card appears — pick it to evolve into Close Combat. Effect: ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360°. See the full evolution chains or use the evolution checker if the golden card is not showing.
Who can use Karate Chop
Karate Chop is part of the shared normal move pool — every Pokémon can roll it on level-up. Browse partners by type in the Pokédex.
Other fighting-type moves
- Aura Sphere — 27.4 DPS → Focus Blast