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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

fightingmeleeMAX LVL 5

A sharp, powerful blow straight ahead.

Stats

StatValue
Damage per hit22
Cooldown0.5s
Base DPS44.0
Max level5

Level-up track

Each level-up card upgrades the move — pick it from the level-up choices during a run:

  1. Lv 2: +40% damage
  2. Lv 3: +25% range
  3. Lv 4: -25% cooldown
  4. 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