This is a strategy guide for the rematch with Punchinello in Super Mario RPG Remake. It explains weaknesses, countermeasures, recommended party.
Table of Contents
Rematch Punchinello's Weaknesses
Punchinello (Level Up)
 | HP | 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| EXP | 0 | |
| Appearance Map |
| Jump | Fire | Ice | Thunder |
|---|---|---|---|
| × | △ | △ | △ |
| Fear | Poison | Sleep | Silence |
| × | × | × | × |
Bob-omb (Strong)
| HP | 899 |
|---|---|---|
| EXP | 0 | |
| Appearance Map |
| Jump | Fire | Ice | Thunder |
|---|---|---|---|
| ◎ | ◎ | ○ | ○ |
| Fear | Poison | Sleep | Silence |
| ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
Rematch Punchinello Challenge Conditions
Stay at the suite in Marrymore after clearing the game
To rematch Punchinello, you must first clear the game to the ending and then stay at the hotel suite in Marrymore.
Rematch at the deepest part of the Moleville Mines
After staying at the suite, you can go to the deepest part of the Moleville Mines to rematch him.
Rematch Punchinello Strategy and Countermeasures
- Attacking Punchinello deals no damage
- Use Bob-ombs to attack Punchinello
- Change the Bob-ombs' direction with normal attacks
- When there are no Bob-ombs, focus on healing and defense
- When in a pinch, put the Bob-ombs to sleep
Attacking Punchinello deals no damage
Rematch Punchinello has high defense and magic defense, so attacks will deal almost no damage.
Use Bob-ombs to attack Punchinello
The Bob-ombs summoned by Punchinello will "attack Mario if facing forward" and "attack Punchinello if facing backward". The Bob-ombs' self-destruct can deal 80 fixed damage to Punchinello.
Change the Bob-ombs' direction with normal attacks
The Bob-ombs' direction can be changed by successfully performing an action command with a normal attack. If there's a Bob-omb facing forward, use a normal attack to change its direction.
When there are no Bob-ombs, focus on healing and defense
Since there's no effective way to damage Punchinello when there are no Bob-ombs, use these turns to heal the party's HP or apply defense buffs.
When in a pinch, put the Bob-ombs to sleep
Sleep status is effective against Bob-ombs. When your party's HP is low or all Bob-ombs are facing forward, use Peach's "Sleepy Time" to stop their movement.
Recommended Party
Recommended Party
A party composition that boosts ally defense with Geno's Geno Boost and heals with Peach. Choose equipment that prioritizes durability.
Rematch Punchinello's Special Moves
Summon Bob-omb (Strong)
Summons Bob-omb (Strong). Bob-ombs facing forward attack Mario and party, while those facing backward attack Punchinello.
Sand Storm
Whips up a sandstorm, dealing non-elemental magic damage to all and inflicting Fear status.
Wall of Flame
Unleashes a wall of flame, dealing fire-elemental magic damage to all.
Flame Stone
A giant fireball that deals fire-elemental magic damage to a single target.
Sharp Claw
Deals physical damage to a single target with sharp claws.
Flavor Text
Punchinello (Level Up)
Everyone's lookin' even more lively, I guess!
I'm on a whole different level than back then, I guess.He says he wants to become famous and return to his hometown,
but in that hometown, he's already famous
as the buffoon who was defeated by Mario twice.
Bob-omb (Strong)
It's dangerous. It's gonna pop. It's gonna hurt.
How many times do I have to say it before you get it?The strongest bomb created by Punchinello, who polished his bomb-making skills.
This time, it seems he didn't bother holding back with any trump cards.
