Poundmates (デリバリーヘルプ, "Delivery Help") are a battle mechanic in Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. They are special characters that Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu can call into battle through the use of their smartphones.
List of Poundmates[]
Yakuza: Like a Dragon[]
| Icon | Name | Cost | Skill | Skill Help | Option | Conditions |
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Chau Ka Long | 80,000 | Twin Dragon Crossfang (双龍の交牙) | Say the word and a mysterious weapon shop owner will arrive to test out his newly sharpened sabers. His terrifying demonstration lacerates all enemies and may cause bleeding. | Boosts damage More likely to cause bleeding |
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Daigo Dojima | 1,000,000 | Guns of the Forefathers (極道たちの挽歌) | Stand in awe as the Tojo Clan's sixth chairman summons his forebears from beyond the grave. This immortal volley damages all enemies and may seal their skills. | Boosts damage More likely to seal skills |
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Gary Buster Holmes | 10,000 | Gary Buster Homecoming (Ｇ・Ｂ・Ｈ・Ｇ) | Call on the services of a musclebound champion to pound enemies into oblivion, occasionally stunning those who survive. | Boost damage More likely to cause stun |
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Goro Majima | 1,000,000 | Demonfire Rain (紫電鬼炎刃) | Weep and despair as the Mad Dog of Shimano descends with crackling madness and thundering fury from atop the empire he built. Countless daggers strike and may paralyze all foes. | Boosts damage More likely to cause paralysis |
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Il Yu-Jin | 40,000 | Subzero Sonata (極寒のソナタ) | Get a sneak peek at this up-and-coming spoof of a famous Korean drama. Filmed at arctic temperatures, this chilling scene freezes all enemies, who may end up catching a cold. | Boosts damage More likely to cause a cold |
Humans Only |
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Jiei-san | 60,000 | Splattegore Showcase (ブッチャーズ・ショー "Butchers Show") | Recoil in disgust as this butcher's son carves up a gruesome sight. Strikes sharp steel deep into your enemies' flesh, and occasionally, fear into their hearts. | Boosts damage More likely to inflict fear |
Humans Only |
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Kazuma Kiryu | 1,000,000 | Essence of the Dragon God (真・応龍の極み) | The legend himself delivers a pounding beyond comprehension Deals enormous damage to all enemies with moves that rival a dragon's. Also has a chance to instantly knock out foes. | Boosts damage More likely to knock out foes |
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Kiyoe Shirakawa | 3,000 | Broth of Benevolence (マドンナの炊き出し) | Thankfully, this kind lady's in the business of dishing out not punishment, but pork soup. Her hearty, nourishing concoction restores the party's MP. | Restores more MP | |
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Masaru Watase | 1,000,000 | Hundred Fists of Asura (阿修羅百裂掌) | Witness the captain of the Omi Alliance in full fighting form as he mercilessly beats down an enemy. Should the pitiable fool remain standing, their Attack will be greatly lowered. | Boosts damage Further lowers Attack |
Humans Only |
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Megumi | 20,000 | Miracle Donation (聖なる募金) | Find out how one earnest girl can make you rich by collecting donations from sleazebags. The way she miraculously moves their hearts (and wallets) makes it seem like the world's not such a bad place. | Boosts donations | Doesn't Work Nights Humans Only |
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Mr. Masochist | 7,000 | Uncomfortably Numb (無痛の盾) | Learn how to eliminate pain from a masochist who's suffered many agonizing pleasures. Temporarily puts the party in a manic state so you'll barely feel anything at all. | Reduces damage further | Doesn't Work Days |
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Nancy-chan | 1,000 | Plague of Pincers (地獄のハサミ) | Even Nancy and her crawfish friends are here to get in on some pounding. Marvel at the beasties who, prized pincers held aloft, rhinectomize and occasionally poison their prey. | Boosts damage More likely to cause poison |
Humans Only |
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Ono Michio | 70,000 | Onomichi's Gift (尾道からのギフト) | Welcome a familiar face into the fray. This beloved mascot conveys the charm of Onomichi with every facet of his being, boosting the party's Attack and Defense. | Boosts Attack and Defense further | Doesn't Work Nights |
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Patriarch Gondawara | 5,000 | Big Baby Blues (嘆きの轟音) | Watch in satisfaction as a patriarch well past infancy pounds the enemies' eardrums with a horrifying tantrum, lowering their Attack and Defense. | Further lowers Attack and Defense | Doesn't Work Days |
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Omelette | 60,000 | Egg o Wonders (ワンダーエッグ "Wonder Egg") | Indulge in fresh delight as Ijincho's favorite fowl delivers one of two special eggs, restoring the party's HP or MP. | Restores more HP or MP | Doesn't Work Nights |
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Robson | 50,000 | Super Kitty Punch (スーパーネコパンチ | Witness the city's mythical mischievous cat show off some serious skills a it pounces on enemies with the force of one of nature's most terrifying predators. May leave the enemies charmed. | Boosts damage More likely to inflict charm |
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Taiga Saejima | 1,000,000 | Raging Tiger Cyclone (猛虎旋風波) | The man rumored to have slain 18 yakuza delivers a pounding like no other using a manhole cover, momentum, and tons of collateral damage. Mows down all enemies, greatly lowering their Defense. | Boosts damage Further lowers Defense |
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Taka the Striker | 50,000 | Kaiser Concussion (韋駄天の舞) | Call up the president of a biker gang for some high-speed vehicular pounding. Knocks away all enemies and may even leave burns | Boost damage More likely to leave burns |
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Tosanoyama | 6,000 | Raging Sumo Stomp (怒涛の四股踏み) | That-ever tenacious sumo wrestler drops in to do some pounding. His earth-shattering stomp shakes the land and rattles all your enemies, lowering their Accuracy in the process. | Boosts damage More likely to cut accuracy |
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth[]
| Icon | Name | Cost ($) | Skill | Skill Help | Option | Conditions |
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Asakura | $100,000.00
(¥10,000,000) |
Urban Hospitality (路上の伝説) | Meet the notorious street fighter, who delivers 2000 base damage, sometimes KOing enemies instantly! Please not: Poundmates is not liable for resultant hospital bills and/or funeral expenses. Doesn't cost a turn! | ||
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Bony Kashiwa | $300.00
(¥30,000) |
Stuntkiller Salvo (映画は爆発だ) | "Lights, camera, traction!" says this legendary filmmaker. Produces three takes of 150 base damage across all enemies, using all-too-practical special effects. | ||
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Charlie | $300.00
(¥30,000) |
The Gig is Up (クレイジートリック) | An entrepreneurial deliveryman who wheels, deals, and heals! Blasts away bad guys for three turns, doing 100 base damage to each and healing upwards of 100 HP for the party. | Add about 150 damage and 150 HP recovery or so. | |
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Chitose Buster Holmes | $200.00
(¥20,000) |
Gauntlet Rush (ステイ・ウィズ・ミー) | Representing Gary's Love Camp, this pinnacle of physique deals 150 base damage in a straight line for three turns, sometimes causing stun. Turns any squawking chicken into ground beef. | Increases damage by about 250. | |
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Kaoru Sayama | $100,000.00
(¥10,000,000) |
Yakuza Crackdown (ヤクザ狩りの流儀) | Arraign your opposition with a flurry of indictments courtesy of the infamous huntress herself! This series of wooden sword strikes will hit all enemies for 2000 base damage and may just silence them for good. Doesn't cost a turn! | ||
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Kazami Evolution | $5,000.00
(¥500,000) |
Temptuous Tempest (暴風エボリューション) | Gift your enemies these extraordinary first-row seats, where the biggest name in J-rock will sing up a storm dealing 1000 base magic to all enemies. Tickets are nonrefundable! Doesn't cost a turn! | ||
| Nancy & Olivia | $5,000.00
(¥500,000) |
Pincer Pandemonium (地獄のドリル) | In this magnificent display of crustaceous choreography, the love between a crawfish and a hermit crab will deliver 1000 base damage to all enemies, piercing their hearts and ocasionally inflicting poison. Doesn't cost a turn! | |||
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Kazuki & Yuya | $5,000.00
(¥500,000) |
Alluring Toast (魅惑のシャンパンコール) | You'll have the night of a lifetime in the capable hands of Stardust's number one host--as well as its owner! These club scene verterans will ravish all enemies with 1000 base damage and increase the party's Magic. Doesn't cost a turn! | ||
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Makoto Date | $100,000.00
(¥10,000,000) |
Do or Dive (西部の刑事魂) | Longtime clients know the game's almost up when this Division One warhorse shows up in a chopper! Inflict 2000 base magic damage to all enemies and bring another epic cape to a close! Doesn't cost a turn! | ||
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Mameoka | $300.00
(¥30,000) |
Expresso Express (リラックスコーヒー) | It's never too early to rise and grind! Enjoy an invigorating triple-shot of Café Soramame's signature blend, healing upwards of 300 HP to one ally each turn. | ||
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Nathan | $300.00
(¥30,000) |
Path of the Warrior (サムライハート) | Enlist the services of a young documentarian whose bushido spirit guides his heart. Inflicts 200 base blade damage on a single enemy for three turns. | ||
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Pocket Circuit Fighter | $300.00
(¥30,000) |
Pocket Surfing (ポケサーフィン) | Proving that you can take the Fighter out of the circuit, but not the circuit out of the fighter, summon this old speed demon for three laps of 200 base damage over a straight line of enemies. | ||
| Revolve Bartender | $100,000,00
(¥10,000,000) |
Eviscerating Enka (演歌の凶弾) | A pure serenade by the owner of Revolver. Witness the true power of karaoke as this lullaby deals 2000 base damage to all enemies. Doesn't cost a turn! | |||
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Shun Akiyama | $100,000.00
(¥10,000,000) |
Millionaire Strike (ミリオネアストライク) | The Lifeline of Kamurocho never hesitates to lend his foes an ass-kicking, free of interest! Using his wealth for the noblest of purposes, all enemies will suffer 2000 base damage... and even still might fall for his charm. Doesn't cost a turn! | ||
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Sojimaru Flying Beta Max | $5,000.00
(¥500,000) |
Doomsday Drop (出没！おそうじ丸) | Keep watching the skies, because this close encounter will make you a believer thanks to 1000 base magic damage to the enemy party. Remember, always keep your Sojimaru fully charged! Doesn't cost a turn! | ||
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Sotaro Komaki | $5,000.00
(¥500,000) |
Komaki Finisher: Heaven's Gate (古牧流奥義 -獄門昇天- ) | A one-of-a-kind exhibition of ancient martial arts by the inimitable (and seemingly indestructible) Sotaro Komaki. Guaranteed to deal 1000 base damage to all enemies and may inflict stun on survivors. Doesn't cost a turn! | ||
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Survive Bartender | $100,000.00
(¥10,000,000) |
Crooked Cooking (極道クッキング) | Rumors abound of a private service provided by Survive's bartender... Heals about 1000 HP to all allies and greatly increases Defense and Willpower. Our most hush-hush delivery, but we never skimp on the watermelon! Doesn't cost a turn! | ||
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Susumu Gondawara | $300.00
(¥30,000) |
Big Baby Blues (嘆きの轟音) | Call upon a venerable patriach who refuses to be defined by his age. He'll deal 150 base magic damage across all enemies, three times, with a chancec of inflicting fear--leaving everybody involved crying for mama! | ||
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Yuki & Koyuki | $5,000.00
(¥500,000) |
Four Shine Fever (フォーシャインフィーバー) | When you need some relaxation, call on two legendary hostesses to provide the very best in customer service. Delivers 1000 base damage and a party-wide Attack boost to boot! Doesn't cost a turn! |